Hanging lamp - Gilt bronze

Pendant Lamp – Bronze

Classic home decoration

France – Antique – 1850 – 1900

Large ceiling lamp in gilded bronze – Baroque/Rococo style – c. 1900.

Spectacular chandelier-type ceiling lamp made of bronze, with gold finish and extraordinary ornamental richness, datable approximately between the late 19th and early 20th century (c. 1890–1920).

The piece presents an elaborate Baroque/Rococo-inspired composition, with numerous sinuous arms decorated with volutes, leaves, flowers and botanical motifs. Its central body is richly worked, incorporating sculptural elements and figures of a mythological/angelic nature, as well as medallions and ornamental reliefs.

The bronze work stands out in particular, with a large amount of relief detail and a palatial-influenced decoration, as well as the upper crown, composed of an eye-catching vegetal structure with multiple floral elements.

It features numerous light points distributed across several arms, with their corresponding candle cups and decorative trays.

Condition and operation

Material: bronze.
Finish: gilded.
Electrical installation: renewed.

The lamp is currently functioning.

It shows signs typical of its age and use, visible in the photographs. It is advisable to assess the small conservation details typical of an antique piece.

Approximate dating

Late 19th century – early 20th century, approximately c. 1890–1920.

Due to its dimensions, material, craftsmanship and extraordinary decorative profusion, it is a piece with a strong decorative presence, especially suitable for palatial interiors, historic buildings, hotels, restaurants, large-dimension salons or antique lighting collectors.

A singular bronze piece, with exceptional decoration and a clearly palatial aesthetic, which also preserves its electrical functionality.