Hanging lamp - Florentine Spider - 100 cm - Bronze - Palatial in ormolu

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Antique Florentine bronze chandelier with an ormolu gold finish, dating from 1850–1900, 100 cm high with a 65 cm width and depth, model Araña Florentina made in Italy, in good used condition and in working order.

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It is a lamp that carries with it all the theatricality of great Florentine decorative art reinterpreted in a Madrid palace-style 19th-century key. A large-format chandelier, conceived to occupy the center of a noble salon, where the light not only illuminates but stages. The metal appears coated with an ormolu gold bath, that deep and warm gold that does not shine ostentatiously, but with the aristocratic patina of objects meant to endure for generations.

The design unfolds in an interlacing of leaves, fruits, scrolls and sinuous stems, a fully Florentine vocabulary that, however, incorporates a mythological air: the curves recall living vines, cornucopias, motifs that could support winged creatures or bronze nymphs. The structure is organized in two levels of arms, each topped with electric candleholders that preserve the form of an antique candle, reinforcing the sense of historical authenticity.

The piece shows the kind of controlled exuberance that characterizes the Florentine style of the 19th century: abundant ornamentation, but always balanced; movement, but without losing symmetry; luxury, but without tipping into the grotesque. The gold, softly worn in some spots, reveals marks of time that do not diminish beauty but add truth: small shadows, slight losses of luster, signs that this lamp has lived in a Madrid palace, accompanying generations and styles.

It is a piece that still commands presence today: majestic, warm, enveloping, capable of transforming any room into a stage.

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Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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It is a lamp that carries with it all the theatricality of great Florentine decorative art reinterpreted in a Madrid palace-style 19th-century key. A large-format chandelier, conceived to occupy the center of a noble salon, where the light not only illuminates but stages. The metal appears coated with an ormolu gold bath, that deep and warm gold that does not shine ostentatiously, but with the aristocratic patina of objects meant to endure for generations.

The design unfolds in an interlacing of leaves, fruits, scrolls and sinuous stems, a fully Florentine vocabulary that, however, incorporates a mythological air: the curves recall living vines, cornucopias, motifs that could support winged creatures or bronze nymphs. The structure is organized in two levels of arms, each topped with electric candleholders that preserve the form of an antique candle, reinforcing the sense of historical authenticity.

The piece shows the kind of controlled exuberance that characterizes the Florentine style of the 19th century: abundant ornamentation, but always balanced; movement, but without losing symmetry; luxury, but without tipping into the grotesque. The gold, softly worn in some spots, reveals marks of time that do not diminish beauty but add truth: small shadows, slight losses of luster, signs that this lamp has lived in a Madrid palace, accompanying generations and styles.

It is a piece that still commands presence today: majestic, warm, enveloping, capable of transforming any room into a stage.

Certified shipping and careful packaging.

Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Neo-Classicism
Title additional information
Palatial in ormolu
Material
Bronze
Model
Florentine Spider - 100 cm
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
100 cm
Width
65 cm
Depth
65 cm
Height From Hanginglamp Till Ceiling
100 cm
Colour
Gold
Estimated period
1850-1900
SpainVerified
3604
Objects sold
91.24%
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