Empire Wrought Iron Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: June 26, 2021

Item Number: 614x

This Beautiful French mid-century Empire chandelier is wrought iron, embellished with brass bobeches, candle cups, and brass fleurettes. It features iron scrolls at the top and bottom, in a sense framing the brass features. Its simplicity and detail embody the Empire style with grace.

Price: $3,750 view item

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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: $45,000 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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