Moroccan Lamps & Lanterns - Moroccan Lamps
Moroccan lamps are made using different metals. More common and relatively inexpentive lanterns are made from Tin or Zink. The slightly more expensive and possibly more durable metal is Brass and copper. Prices of these metals in the world market have almost doubled in the past 2 years.
Antique Moroccan Lamps are rare to find; so, most of the artisans tend to apply to their lamps and lanterns an antique patina (finish) that add character to these fixtures.
Almost all of the Moroccan lamps and lanterns would have a door opening to allow you to change a light bulb or place a candle inside.
Regarding wiring, Moroccan lamps are usually imported into the US without electric components. The main reason is the different wiring standards between the United States and Morocco. In addition, most of the artisans that make these Moroccan lamps operate from a small production shop and find it very difficult to learn about and obtain UL listing certificates to be able to conform with US import consumer laws. Most of the US importers that offer these Moroccan lamps tend to either sell them without electric connection or offer wiring for an additional charge. You may choose to wire one of these Moroccan lamps yourself or seek the expertise of a certified electrician. Standard lamp parts are readily available through a local hardware store or on the web. Wiring a Moroccan lamp for an outdoor space is often possible, but not without the proper outdoor socket and wire. We would strongly recommend seeking an electric professional for outdoor wiring.
Custom Moroccan Lamps are usually available from most of the Moroccan importers. Lead time for custom lighting varies depending on the size of the job. If you only need 1 or 2 small lamps, then those can ship via air-freight from Morocco. In this case, you would expect 5-6 weeks lead time, including production time. If the job however is bigger or the size of the fixture is very large, then it might make more sense to ship the lamp(s) via ocean freight. Container shipments our of Morocco to San Francisco can take up to 2 months. In this case, you would expect 3-4 months lead time.
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