Hanging lamp - Spider in ormolu - Bronze - Eight Arms
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Description from the seller
It is a chandelier that embodies that theatrical and voluptuous luxury of the Louis XV style, reinterpreted in a golden, brilliant key thanks to ormolu, that mercury-gilt gold that in the 19th century and much of the 20th became synonymous with opulence. The piece unfolds eight arms that open like living branches, each crowned with a metallic flower that supports the light with the same grace with which a candle would have been borne in the past. Nothing is straight: everything curves, undulates, twists, following that rococo language where matter seems animated by a vegetal impulse.
The central body, richly modeled, combines leaves, volutes, and small floral motifs that interlace naturally. The gold is warm and deep, multiplying reflections and turning the lamp into a focal point even when unlit. The chain and the upper cup retain the same ornamental richness, so the piece is perceived as a coherent whole, designed to descend from the ceiling like a fragment of a French palace brought into the domestic interior of the 20th century.
There is in it a delicious blend of theatricality and balance: exuberant, yes, but never heavy; decorative, yet also harmonious. A lamp that illuminates both by its light and by its presence, a direct heir to the court taste of the 18th century and reinterpreted with the refined technique of the first half of the last century.
Certificate of shipment and good 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.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a chandelier that embodies that theatrical and voluptuous luxury of the Louis XV style, reinterpreted in a golden, brilliant key thanks to ormolu, that mercury-gilt gold that in the 19th century and much of the 20th became synonymous with opulence. The piece unfolds eight arms that open like living branches, each crowned with a metallic flower that supports the light with the same grace with which a candle would have been borne in the past. Nothing is straight: everything curves, undulates, twists, following that rococo language where matter seems animated by a vegetal impulse.
The central body, richly modeled, combines leaves, volutes, and small floral motifs that interlace naturally. The gold is warm and deep, multiplying reflections and turning the lamp into a focal point even when unlit. The chain and the upper cup retain the same ornamental richness, so the piece is perceived as a coherent whole, designed to descend from the ceiling like a fragment of a French palace brought into the domestic interior of the 20th century.
There is in it a delicious blend of theatricality and balance: exuberant, yes, but never heavy; decorative, yet also harmonious. A lamp that illuminates both by its light and by its presence, a direct heir to the court taste of the 18th century and reinterpreted with the refined technique of the first half of the last century.
Certificate of shipment and good 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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XV Style
Title additional information
Eight Arms
Material
Bronze
Model
Spider in ormolu
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
48 cm
Width
54 cm
Depth
54 cm
Height From Hanginglamp Till Ceiling
65 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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