Chandelier - Glass, Iron, Crystal
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Italian crystal flush‑mount plafonnier in Empire/Louis XVI style, with a two‑tier basket design, dimensions 100 cm wide by 60 cm deep by 50 cm high, housing 10 bulbs with new wiring and in excellent, fully working condition.
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Description from the seller
An authentic, vintage Italian crystal *plafonnier* (flush-mount ceiling light)—specifically a "basket" style fixture featuring a wide crystal bowl shape that sits close to the ceiling—complemented by a central, downward-hanging cluster of three tiers of engraved crystal icicles.
Empire/Louis XVI style; a design popular since the 19th century.
Construction
Support rim: A wide, cast brass/bronze (or gilt metal) ring, decorated with a relief acanthus vine and rosette motif, bordered on both sides by beading.
Basket: A flattened, dome-shaped bowl formed by densely draped garlands of octagonal crystals (known as "Turkish beads"), creating a regular, net-like pattern.
Icicle fringe: A row of long, cut-glass icicles (or "arrows") with pointed tips, suspended beneath the rim.
Lower cascade: A smaller, three-tiered "basket" hanging centrally beneath the main bowl, terminating in a fringe of icicles. This gives the fixture a distinctive, two-tiered silhouette.
Light sources: 10 bulbs (standard large base) concealed within the basket, allowing the light to diffuse beautifully through the crystals.
The fixture is clean and fully complete with its original, high-lead-content Italian crystals. It features new, fully functional, and safe wiring.
An authentic, vintage Italian crystal *plafonnier* (flush-mount ceiling light)—specifically a "basket" style fixture featuring a wide crystal bowl shape that sits close to the ceiling—complemented by a central, downward-hanging cluster of three tiers of engraved crystal icicles.
Empire/Louis XVI style; a design popular since the 19th century.
Construction
Support rim: A wide, cast brass/bronze (or gilt metal) ring, decorated with a relief acanthus vine and rosette motif, bordered on both sides by beading.
Basket: A flattened, dome-shaped bowl formed by densely draped garlands of octagonal crystals (known as "Turkish beads"), creating a regular, net-like pattern.
Icicle fringe: A row of long, cut-glass icicles (or "arrows") with pointed tips, suspended beneath the rim.
Lower cascade: A smaller, three-tiered "basket" hanging centrally beneath the main bowl, terminating in a fringe of icicles. This gives the fixture a distinctive, two-tiered silhouette.
Light sources: 10 bulbs (standard large base) concealed within the basket, allowing the light to diffuse beautifully through the crystals.
The fixture is clean and fully complete with its original, high-lead-content Italian crystals. It features new, fully functional, and safe wiring.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Crystal, Glass, Iron
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
50 cm
Width
100 cm
Depth
60 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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