French Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 25, 2021

Item Number: 624x

This elegant late 19th century French chandelier features detailed bronze and gorgeous crystal in a variety of forms. Ropes of octagonal crystal beads flow from the crown to the center ring, beautifully detailed crystal bobeches rests atop the 12 arms, and crystal tear drops hang from 8 concentric rings slowly graduating in size from center to bottom. Every inch of bronze features beautiful details making the crown, arms, and center ring all a sight to behold. The combination of all of these bronze and crystal elements gives the chandelier a truly timeless and classic sense, exhaled into the room in which it is featured.

Price: $35,000 view item

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French Early 20th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: March 30, 2022

Item Number: 641x

This beautiful early 20th century French chandelier features both fantastic crystal work and a delicately ornate crown. The crown features a grape motif, alluding to Bacchus the god of wine. Its bronze glimmers in the light from 3 intertwining interior bulbs. Beads of crystal, octagonally cut pieces first, then pointed tear drops hang below. Three concentric rings follow in this pattern giving the chandelier four crystal tears and ultimately a beautiful sense of movement in a classic style.

Price: $4,250 view item

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French Early 19th Century Directoire Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 12, 2021

Item Number: 6808

This fine French chandelier dates back to the 1820s and embodies the Directoire style with grace. It features a number of unique elements; the bronze crown is topped with a seldom seen feather design, square cut crystals are set on the diagonal in between two center rings, and the piece itself features an uncommon 9 lights on the center ring. The fixture is bronze and is both simply and delicately detailed. It features 8 rings in total, as well as octagonal cut, teardrop cut, and circular cut crystals along with the aforementioned square pieces. This unique chandelier is poised to bring style to any room it finds itself in.

Price: $37,500 view item

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Unique Swan and Lyre French 19th Century Tole Chandelier, Black and Gold

By French Antiques | Published: April 14, 2021

Item Number: 2641

This beautiful 19th Century French chandelier features hand painted tole and an array of unique elements. Most notably the glass bowls below each light were originally used to hold wale oil as fuel for the wick which extended up the stem. The centerpiece features a lyre, an ode to Apollo, the god of prophecy and music. Its depiction symbolizes wisdom and moderation. Two swan heads extend from the instrument, in and of themselves an ode to Venus the goddess of love and seduction. During their creation, swans were thought to represent both the masculine and feminine energies, a balance surely felt here. The four lights have of course been converted to modern electricity, but the history of the piece is undoubtedly still felt.

Price: $9,500 view item

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 14, 2021

Item Number: 2667

This beautiful Empire chandelier features ornate bronze set against a dark green to create a striking contrast. The piece dates back to the 19th century and its 6 light base suspends from three strands of intricately detailed chain, all joined together by a classic empire crown. Acorn finials rest below both the crown and base of the chandelier, and the flame bronze centerpiece brings all of these beautiful elements together. The piece exudes the timeless empire style with power and grace.

Price: $15,000 view item

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Italian 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilded Tole and Iron Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 10, 2021

Item Number: 6807

This gorgeous Italian chandelier dates back to the 19th century. It’s made of tole and iron and gilded entirely with gold leaf. The piece is draped in crystal, most notably featuring soft amber, & amethyst plaquettes at the base. Atop rests a crown with crystal beads, further down lies crystal encrusted and gold leaf gilded tole bobeches. Crystal fleurettes are featured throughout, and an urn of crystal beads rests in the middle of the piece. It is a truly beautiful 12 light fixture, in fact it was once a part of a past store owner’s personal collection.

Price: $37,500 view item

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Unique Late 19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Cut and Polished Crystal Globes

By French Antiques | Published: December 10, 2020

Item Number: 594x

This fantastic late 19th century chandelier features an array of unique elements in a rarely seen shape. The five globes are extremely finely cut, polished and made of heavy crystal. The piece features a mirrored bottom, used to reflect and inherently amplify the light as well as to create a more open space. The lights’ orientation, facing downwards, is a straight forward indication that the piece was made after electricity. The ornately cast arms are made of bronze, and attach to a beautiful dome. It also features a fine bronze finial indicative of the time period, surrounded by a circle of octagonal and teardrop crystal.

Price: $8,500 view item

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Historic Art Nouveau Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Originally hung in Gare D’Orsay, now known as Musée D’Orsay

By French Antiques | Published: October 24, 2020

Item Number: 560x

This one of a kind Art Nouveau chandelier was originally hung from the Musée D’Orsay building, one of the most well known Museums in Paris. The museum was originally built as a train station known as Gare D’Orsay, and the piece would have been one of a handful of chandeliers helping to light travelers on their way. It reflects the immaculate architectural elements of the space and features unusual teardrop shaped crystal from the top bobeches, cut and polished crystal plaquettes, and a stamp on the bronze base. This piece is a true part of French history.

Price: $15,000 view item

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Chandelier featuring an Open Weave Center Ring

By French Antiques | Published: April 16, 2020

Item Number: 5665

This beautiful Napoleon III chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is draped with round, faceted crystal beads graduating in size from small to large as they approach the center ring. The fixture is made of high quality bronze and most notably features a unique open weave ring in the center. Most commonly, these rings are solid with added details, but here the open design shines and displays the craftsmanship clearly. The bronze arms feature detailed faces and support 6 beautiful bobeches.

Price: $12,000 view item

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19th Century French Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 16, 2020

Item Number: 432x

This French antique hand wrought iron chandelier dates back to the 19th century and features beautiful scroll work throughout the crown and four arms. The design is classic and straight forward with the ability to compliment most any space.

Price: $2,750 view item

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