Magnificent French 19th Century Napoleon III Chandelier

Item Number: 5911

This Napoleon III finely chiseled ormolu chandelier is simply magnificent. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and feature details in plenty. Beginning at top, we see a crown sporting a flowing bow ribbon motif draped around a floriate design. Acanthus leaves reach upwards accompanied by cascading garlands. The scrolling arms connecting the crown to the center feature balanced acanthus leaves with a central beaded bobeche. The center is itself draped in details; most notably an urn with Greek key design and handles holds a fluted flame. The urn and flame are mounted on an arrow & quiver, alongside a torch surrounded by roses. Moving outward, we see an impressive 40 bronze d'ore twisted arms beautifully arranged in clusters. They feature delicately detailed bronze d’ore candle cups, drippers, and bobeches. Finally, the magnificent piece is bookended at bottom with a bunch of grapes as a finial. One could spend a lifetime adoring the details that culminate in this fantastic fixture.

Price: $95,000 view item

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Impressively Massive 19th Century Italian Empire Two Tiered Gilt Wood Chandelier

Item Number: 6789

This gorgeous and impressive Empire chandelier is patiently waiting a home to match its size and stature. With a hard to imagine size, a height of almost seven and a half feet and width of more than five and a half feet, the 19th century piece is destined for only a select group of owners. The Italian antique fixture features two tiers of elaborately carved gilt wood and an impressive 36 lights. A large crown rests confidently at top with. The arms feature carved bobeches of plumes, each adorned with acanthus leaves. Finally, carved details are found throughout the stem, supporting scrollwork elements, and central rings.

Price: $85,000 view item

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French 19th Century Antique Bronze Gasolier with Alabaster Bowl

Item Number: 3522b

This grand bronze gasolier is beautifully constructed in the Gothic Revival manner. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sits suspended from the crown by six bronze rods, which connect to the reticulated center ring. Bronze candle cups and bobeches play host to 16 lights. Finally, and most notably, the piece features a gorgeous alabaster bowl suspended from the base. The piece is simply magnificent, exuding an art deco presence into any room.

Price: $17,500 view item

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Italian Gilded Iron, Tole, & Crystal Directoire Chandeliers, Also Available as a Pair

Item Number: 5718

This Directoire gilded iron & tole chandeliers features tole candle cups & bobeches with a crown adorned with a bronze floriate design and crystal teardrops. The 19th century Italian antique fixture is draped with ropes of oval cut crystals, graduated in size from the top ring to the large center ring, and from the center ring to the bottom ring. These crystals are accompanied by slim crystal teardrops hanging from octagon cut crystals. The piece is also available as a pair.

Price: $18,000 Each, Also Available as a Pair view item

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19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers

Item Number: 2671

This beautiful, Grand Louis XVI chandelier is made of bronze and draped with rows of octagonal crystals. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and offers details in plenty. The crown is a group of acanthus leaves, cascading to a ring of ribbon and read motif, with bow ribbon at each one of the four arms. The ropes of oval cut crystals ate graduated in size from the top to the large pierced center ring, then from the center ring to the bottom finial. There is a pair of acanthus leaf arms at each one of the four sides, joined together by a stylized heart topped by a flame. Floriate garlands are draped from arm to arm to connect each pair. The 8 exterior arms combine with 8 interior lights to provide ample light alongside the more than ample character.

Price: $75,000 each; also available as a pair view item

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore & Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 2649b

This beautifully classic Empire chandelier is draped with ropes of oval cut crystals and features both bronze d’ore and bronze elements. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a crown and center ring ornamented with finely chased bronze d'ore cornucopia. The bronze d’ore arms carry simple movement at bottom with their curving design as they move towards delicately patterned bobeches. The fixture has captured, and continues to exude the period’s relentlessly timeless style.

Price: $45,000 view item

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Four 19th Century Bronze Gasoliers, Available as a Set or Individually

Item Number: 3522

Showcasing one of four large bronze gasoliers with original gas fittings. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and features a crown beautifully adorned with fleur de lis. Supporting rods cascade down from the crown to the elaborate reticulated center ring with bronze bobeches. Below hangs a small second tier with additional fleur de lis and bobeches. The piece exudes an Art Deco and Art Nouveau nature, accompanied by a clear New Orleans feel with the plethora of fleur de lis. To note, the fixtures can be sold individually or as a set of four with a discounted price. Each chandelier is available currently in its original gas burning state, but can be rewired for modern electricity upon request.

Price: $25,000 Each discounted from $30,000 each view item

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Grand French 19th Century Louis XVI Chandelier with Baccarat Crystal

Item Number: 5371

This Grand Louis XVI bronze and Baccarat crystal chandelier.  This exquisite chandelier is fitted with bronze drippers, candle cups, bobeches, and a beautiful crystal center. The French antique piece is draped with ropes of octagon cut crystals of graduated sizes.  Most notably, the 19th century piece is embellished with large Baccarat cut crystal plaquettes of various shapes suspended from large cut crystal stars. The crown is draped with Baccarat cut crystal, ropes of octagon cut crystals, and cut crystal plaquettes of varying sizes.  Finally, the fixture is finished with a beautifully large, hollow-cut crystal ball finial at bottom.

Price: $150,000 view item

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French 19th Century Empire Chandelier

Item Number: 131xB

This classic Empire style chandelier features patinated bronze with bronze candle cups and bobeches. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is adorned with beautiful scrolling arms from the patterned center. The arms play host to elements of nature as well as detailed bobeches and simple candle cups. Graduated ropes of octagon cut crystals cascade from the leaf crown to the large center ring, and subsequently back down to the central stem at bottom to complete the classically Empire basket shape.

Price: $18,000 view item

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