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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Joanne Dorin | Posted under Interior Decorating
Fragrance Lamps - Then & Now
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In the earlier part of the 1900s the Berger Lampes were sold to French institutions like hospitals and mortuaries where hygiene was of the utmost importance. That's because they had the ability to purify the air. In the early days they used methyl alcohol as their fuel. The formaldehyde smell given off was very unpleasant. In 1927 Berger sold to Faillot who changed to ethyl alcohol which has an apples scent. This much less unpleasant scent meant consumers were much more interested in the lamps and their fragrances. Faillot was a creative fellow and began dealing with many of the famous bottle designers like Lalique, Galle, and Baccarat which increased consumer demand even more. By the 1930s more than 20,000 lampes a year were being sold. BY 1973 production has reached 80,000 on the fragrance lampes and exports were on the rise. The lamps continued to gain popularity in the 1990s and many other fragrance lamp manufacturers have entered the market. Today these lamps are a large part of the home fragrance and scent market. And your choices in lamps are truly endless! You can purchase many lamp styles online for great prices. So why not spend a little time shopping for that perfect lamp. Once your lamp arrives you'll probably want to use it right away. It should have came with instructions but just incase it did not follow these instructions and you'll be enjoying the magical scents in no time. 1. Set your lamp on a level surface that's stable. 2. Remove the shade and the solid snuffer cap 3. Fill the fragrance lamp with the lamp oil to the 2/3rds mark. Do not fill any fuller. Wipe up any oil that spilled. 4. Insert the wick stone and replace the solid snuffer cap. Allow 30 minutes for the wick stone to absorb the oil. 5. Move the lamp away from any flammable material and light the wick stone. 6. Leave the flame until the wick stone glows red then blow the flame out. The wick stone is now correctly operating. There won't be a flame but be careful because the stone will be very hot. 7. Place the shade over the wick stone to protect from burns and help hold the stones heat. Never put the shade on when there is flame. 8. To put your lamp out remove the shade and place the solid snuffer cap over the wick stone. That's it. It's a very simple process. Choosing the perfect lamp is far more complex! Fragrance lamps are made around the world and the beautiful art glass lamps still remain very popular. Choose a style that fits your dcor. Joanne is an author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more lighting decor ideas for your home visit http://www.decorz.com. About The Author: |
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