Ceiling lamp - Bronze - Louis XVI

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Bronze ceiling lamp from France dating to the 1950s–1960s, with five opal glass shades, in good used condition and in working order, with dimensions 50 cm deep, 50 cm wide and 62 cm high.

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It is a ceiling lamp that combines decorative exuberance with a very domestic warmth, one of those pieces that fills the room even when it is off. The central body, worked in golden 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 five opal glass shades, with their wavy edge and that faint floral engraving, provide soft, diffused light, almost milky. They don’t seek to dazzle, but to envelop the space in a warm, intimate glow. That combination of golden metal and frosted glass creates a very pleasing contrast: the solidity of bronze against the delicacy of the glass.

The small crystal pendants at the top add a touch of discreet sparkle, like a nod to grand palatial chandeliers, but without falling into ostentation. Everything in the piece suggests a taste for well-measured ornament, for craftsmanship that does not fear showing its hand, for a gentle 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, one of those pieces that fills the room even when it is off. The central body, worked in golden 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 five opal glass shades, with their wavy edge and that faint floral engraving, provide soft, diffused light, almost milky. They don’t seek to dazzle, but to envelop the space in a warm, intimate glow. That combination of golden metal and frosted glass creates a very pleasing contrast: the solidity of bronze against the delicacy of the glass.

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

Certified shipping and good packaging.

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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
62 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
50 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
SpainVerified
2974
Objects sold
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