Lamp posts are practical as well as beautiful lighting devices which can be used in a variety of locations

Lamp posts are now a days a very rare sight. One is more used to seeing them on old roads, path ways and in parks. With the passage of time, they have become a rarity, but are now making a gradual come back. They come in all shapes and sizes and were originally illuminated by gas, light bulbs or in some cases even a candle. They were illuminated with gas only till the 1950's. After that electric bulbs were used to illuminate them. They were initially seen in big mansions, on the open streets and in spacious gardens.

The base was made of a heavy durable metal such as iron. The covering chimney or globe, which was made of glass, came in various shapes and sizes proportionate to the size of the base. In fact in most cases the shape of the chimney or globe was distinctive of that particular region to which the lamp posts belonged.

Modern lamp posts can be made of lighter and more durable materials. They can be made to order. You no longer have to have a huge mansion or a big garden to have them installed. You can install them on your own, inside your house, on the back porch, in the drive way, in your back yard or even inside a room. Lamp posts can go almost anywhere.

The quaint light emitting from them, covers the surrounding area with its soft glow. Where ever you may decide to have them, they will bring an old world charm to that place, adding a timeless classic appeal to the surroundings.

Lamp posts are not merely a means of lighting or some kind of class symbol. They stand for all that has withstood the passage of time and is still burning bright. They provide a gentle and steady light which beckons to you and keeps you from getting lost.