In every Christian house there must be a place reserved for a small house altar. Previously, it was a secluded corner of the room or an empty section of the wall, where a wooden shelf for icons with candles and saints' faces was placed.
Such a sermon has always been an honorary "red" corner in the house, therefore, the shelves for iconsmaster tried to make the most beautiful, compact and roomy. Today, this piece of interior is no less attractive. Therefore, in this article we will talk about varieties of this type of furniture.
What are the shelves for icons?
Based on the location of the home iconostasis in which part of the room, the shape, dimensions and design of the shelf are determined. If it's a flat wall, a straight shelf for icons is attached to it. Usually, it is a one- or multi-tiered structure, varnished, with built-in candlesticks and special stands for the icon.
The design of such models is very diverse, and you can always choose the most suitable option. So, for example, a traditional straight carved regiment for an icon of wenge , walnut, alder or milk oak, with roasting, various ornaments, domes, crosses, floral and floral motifs, can be harmoniously combined with an interior style.
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Models made of particleboard, without thread, covered with paint or varnish, perhaps with inserts of stone, glass and metal - the ideal solution for a more modern interior.
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As practice shows, the most ideal and no less attractive option is a corner shelf for icons. They are usually made of oak, ash, alder or lime. Such a design takes up less space, creates a more harmonious veshny appearance of the room and is much more comfortable for reading prayers. On a multi-tier corner shelf for icons in modern or traditional style it is convenient to place not only icons, but also all sorts of prayer books, bible, candles, lamps, etc.
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