Restoring Chandelier's

I don't understand why people buy light fixtures from places like Lowe's or Home depot. They are expensive, cheap materials and usually made in China or other countries. I'm a sucker for old light fixtures, sconces, chandeliers, swag lamps and table lamps. I really dig buying old lamps and giving them their new life. Here are a few photo's of some I have restored, -

Designed this chandelier for a baby nursery

Found this beauty at an Estate sale for 75.00

It looks beautiful in my formal dining room

Found this on Craigslist. It's actually a Kathy Ireland
Original. I have this one hanging in a spare BR

Beautiful Candelabra  - One of my favorite designs
For Sale - 300.00

1970's Green Swag with a Cool Grape design
For Sale - 75.00     SOLD