| mps were introduced in the early 50’s and | | | | cool lighting effect. These types of swag lamps can |
| became a very popular lighting fixture among most | | | | be found in diners above tables. Some diners looking |
| homes by the early 70’s. A swag lamp is a | | | | for an eclectic environment put a unique type of swag |
| lamp that hangs by a chain. They became popular due | | | | lamp over top of each table. Another place that you |
| to their hanging ability and brought the light close to the | | | | will find swag lamps is above desks, and kitchen |
| target area, like a pool table or dining room table | | | | islands. Without the use of a swag lamp, the typical |
| without shedding too much light on the entire room. | | | | kitchen island would be difficult to light since they are |
| They are also very popular due to the fact that they | | | | typically located in the center of the room away from |
| don’t occupy any floor space since they | | | | any reasonable place to add a light. A desk can be a |
| typically hang from the ceiling. | | | | great location for a swag lamp as well, since one |
| In the 80’s these swag lamps became very | | | | usually requires light to be directed on to the working |
| popular among pool halls, floating over every pool table. | | | | area, and this would be near impossible to achieve |
| They give me a nostalgic feeling every time I enter a | | | | otherwise. |
| pool room. These lamps were usually made from | | | | In today’s day and time, swag lamps are used |
| plastic and occasionally from fabric with designs made | | | | as home décor. The many different types can be |
| from embroidery supplies and embroidery stabilizer. | | | | used to create a great feel from the past. Not only do |
| The most common type of swag lamps are now | | | | they have much functionality, but they are also |
| made from stained glass. Many different patterns and | | | | beautiful works of art. |
| images can be stained into the shade casting a very | | | | |