Ceiling lamp - Bronze - Louis XVI

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Description from the seller

It is a ceiling lamp that combines decorative exuberance with a very domestic warmth, the kind of piece that fills the room even when it is off. The central body, crafted in gold metal, unfolds an ornamental repertoire of leaves, scrolls, and small flowers that rise and fall as if the structure were breathing. There is a balance between the verticality of the shaft and the openness of the arms, which curve with that slightly theatrical elegance typical of luminaires inspired by classical design.

The four opaline crystal tulips, with their wavy edge and that faint floral engraving, provide a soft, diffused light, almost milky. They do not seek to dazzle, but to envelop the space in a warm, intimate glow. That combination of gold metal and frosted glass creates a very pleasant contrast: the solidity of bronze against the delicacy of crystal.

The small crystal pendants at the top add a touch of subtle sparkle, like a nod to grand palatial chandeliers, but without tipping into ostentation. Everything in the piece suggests a taste for well-measured ornament, for craftsmanship that does not fear to show its hand, for a kindly classicism that fits both traditional interiors and contemporary spaces seeking a warm accent with history.

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It is a ceiling lamp that combines decorative exuberance with a very domestic warmth, the kind of piece that fills the room even when it is off. The central body, crafted in gold metal, unfolds an ornamental repertoire of leaves, scrolls, and small flowers that rise and fall as if the structure were breathing. There is a balance between the verticality of the shaft and the openness of the arms, which curve with that slightly theatrical elegance typical of luminaires inspired by classical design.

The four opaline crystal tulips, with their wavy edge and that faint floral engraving, provide a soft, diffused light, almost milky. They do not seek to dazzle, but to envelop the space in a warm, intimate glow. That combination of gold metal and frosted glass creates a very pleasant contrast: the solidity of bronze against the delicacy of crystal.

The small crystal pendants at the top add a touch of subtle sparkle, like a nod to grand palatial chandeliers, but without tipping into ostentation. Everything in the piece suggests a taste for well-measured ornament, for craftsmanship that does not fear to show its hand, for a kindly classicism that fits both traditional interiors and contemporary spaces seeking a warm accent with history.

Certified shipping and careful packing.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XVI
Title additional information
Louis XVI
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
60 cm
Width
66 cm
Depth
66 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
SpainVerified
2967
Objects sold
90.54%
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