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Ask Casa: Milk Glass Chandelier

Tue, 08/12/2008 - 8:15am by casasugar
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Hi Casa,
I am loving this chandelier! It's the Martha Stewart Veneto Collection Five-Light Chandelier ($699). It would be perfect for our dining room, which is currently undergoing a major renovation, but the hefty price tag totally breaks our budget. Any suggestions? Thanks!
tmws1y

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Hi Tmws1y,
Thanks for thinking of me! I understand your heartache; that's a beautiful chandelier. And, I am loving all things milk glass these days. Unfortunately, I doubt you'll be able to find a chandelier that is entirely made of milk glass like this one (oh Martha!), unless you take a trip to Venice. Although, chandeliers with milk glass shades are very common; see eBay.

To get a similar look, what I suggest you do is find a classic chandelier with curved arms like this one, and spray paint it in glossy white. I've seen plenty in this same shape at thrift stores, and have considered painting them myself. So, scour your local thrift stores and flea markets first. If you're out of luck, here are a bunch of more affordable chandeliers with similar designs:

If milk glass is what you're after, here are a few products that you may like:

Hope that helps!
Cheers,
Casa

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  • tmws1y's picture
    tmws1y
    1

    thanks for the suggestions! i am going to try to find some local flea markets to check out this weekend.

    14 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • tweet hotpants's picture
    tweet hotpants
    2

    when we moved into our new house, the previous owners left us a chandelier shaped like this but it was brass- not our style at all. so we spray painted it matte black- now it looks like wrought iron and we LOVE it! so easy too!

    14 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • OhFish's picture
    OhFish
    3

    Wow! That is beautiful!
    Also, thank goodness for spray paint! I've turned some fugly thrift store finds & hand-me-downs into pieces I love with just a bottle or two ♥

    14 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment

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