French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 7, 2022

Item Number: 1988b

This beautifully animated French Louis XVI chandelier is made of cast bronze and dates back to the 19th century. Note the grouped acanthus leaf crown, the fluted stem, the six arms which spiral upwards towards the simple bobeches and candle cups, and finally the flamed finial at bottom.

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French Early 20th Century Detailed Bronze Gasolier

By French Antiques | Published: September 7, 2022

Item Number: 241x

This French Louis XVI gasolier is made of hand cast bronze, and dates back to the early 20th century. Gasolier simply means the piece was originally gas burning, and has since been converted to electricity. The piece features details in plenty; note the ribbon crown, the three twisted support rods with knotted elements, the acanthus leaves outreaching from the fluted arms, joined by a grape motif on the scrolling elements. The center ring offers beauty most notably through the added ribbon work accompanying the lion heads. Below rests a finial detailed acorn finial, and lastly floral glass globes surround each of the three lights forming the stamen.

Price: $3,500 view item

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Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers

By French Antiques | Published: September 9, 2022

Item Number: 638x

This small Louis XVI Chandelier features a single downward facing bulb covered by a faux-flame shade, surrounded by a trio of trailing white porcelain flowers. The golden bronze glimmers with outreaching branches of leaves extending from the three arms, as a ribbon sits atop the crown. Its simplicity is accompanied by lovely details, delivering a fixture with an understated elegance.

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Art Nouveau Bronze & Porcelain Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 9, 2022

Item Number: 413x

This whimsical Art Nouveau chandelier is made of bronze and features a floriate design adorned with porcelain blossoms and bronze leaves. The two bulbs extend parallel to the central stem, and are accompanied by two additional bronze arms extending at an acute angle with leaves and a budding flower. The porcelain bouquet at top features beautiful pastels in light blue and a light orange. This would be a magnificent accent piece, or bring a beautiful French character to an entry or hallway.

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French Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 10, 2022

Item Number: 25x

This French Louis XVI chandelier featured detailed cast bronze and dates back to the mid 20th century. The piece’s center is cast in the form of a cord, looped at top, extending to the base and ending with tassel finials. The arms are shaped and textured to mirror twisted cord, and end with beaded bronze candle cups and detailed bobeches.

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Incredible French 19th Century Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: June 26, 2021

Item Number: 615x

This 19th century French chandelier is an immaculate example of Sevres Porcelain in lighting. Sevres, both a city in France and one of the most highly regarded porcelain manufacturers is known for just that, creating immaculate porcelain. The stamp of Sevres is marked by two intercrossing L’s, occasionally with a letter to note either the painter or date. The piece is densely adorned with delicate brushstrokes. Scenes of a couple planting a tree, a gentleman playing music for a woman, and a picnic outing interlace the porcelain with the floral motif. It’s incredibly fine artistry is exemplified in every part of the piece. The bronze sports a magnificent acanthus leaf motif and the chandelier has an impressive 24 lights.

Price: $35,000 view item

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French 19th Century Gothic Revival Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: August 16, 2021

Item Number: 619x

This unique Gothic Revival chandelier dates back to the 19th century and displays the style immaculately. The curvature in the center mirrors the architecture of the time period. A fleur-de-lis crown rests atop the chandelier, and each of the five lights feature fleur-de-lis bobeches with spiraling bronze elements below. The key handle finial on the base and crown work to bookend these simple yet powerful bronze elements. The bronze itself is burnished, giving the piece a slightly copper-red shimmer, and creating a simultaneously polished and weathered style in the chandelier.

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 14, 2021

Item Number: 6729B

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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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 Louis XVI Bronze D’Ore Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 14, 2018

Item Number: 6254

This elaborate French Louis XVI bronze d'ore chandelier dates back to the early 19th century. The casting is immaculate, starting with the acanthus leaves adorning the crown and top of the stem, and venturing down towards the three cherubs playing horns at the center. Imagining these golden cherubs reflected in the original candle light gives the chandelier a truly magical feeling. The cups and bobeches are filled with detail. The leafy bunch of grapes as a finial at the bottom is likely an ode to bacchus, the god of wine. The 32 lights combined with the themes of wine and music produce a unique and detailed piece.

Price: $60,000 view item

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