Chandelier - Cast brass - 6-arm brass chandelier

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 130 - € 190
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This six-arm vintage brass chandelier dates to around 1950–1960.

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Vintage Brass Chandelier – 6 Lights | Dutch Baroque Style | Curved Arms and Decorative Spherical Form
Elegant chandelier with six intricately curved brass arms, harmonious design, and classic vintage appeal.
Hello, and a warm welcome. I invite you to take part in this auction and discover this special piece of decorative lighting.
For sale is a beautiful, timeless vintage chandelier with six curved arms and an intricately crafted, brass-colored metal frame.
The light combines a classic design with elegant ornamentation, and its styling is reminiscent of traditional Dutch-Flemish brass chandeliers in the historic Baroque style.
With its harmonious construction and warm golden sheen, the chandelier has a particularly stylish and distinctive presence.
Design and craftsmanship:
At the heart of the design are six evenly spaced, intricately curved arms that extend elegantly outward from the central body.
The curved lines and decorative details give the chandelier a harmonious yet striking form.
The spherical detailing at the bottom and the profiled upper central stem particularly emphasize its classic appearance.
The gleaming metal surfaces reflect the light in different ways, creating a warm interplay of shine, form, and spatial effect.
The chandelier is particularly well suited as a stylish focal point above a dining table, in a living area, or in a classically or historically furnished interior.
Style, origin, and period:
The design is inspired by traditional Dutch and Flemish lighting craftsmanship, whose characteristic brass chandeliers became known in particular for their curved arms, profiled central sections, and spherical finials.
This historical design language was also adopted for decorative residential lighting throughout the 20th century.
The present chandelier can therefore be classified stylistically as Dutch-Flemish Baroque.
A 20th-century date of manufacture seems plausible. A specific maker, exact country of manufacture, and precise date have not yet been conclusively established.
The description “Dutch Baroque style” therefore refers to its design and stylistic classification.
Item details and dimensions:
Item: Vintage chandelier with six lights
Style: Dutch-Flemish Baroque
Date: Probably 20th century
Material: Brass-colored metal, probably brass
Number of arms: 6
Number of bulb sockets: 6
Overall diameter: Approx. 55 cm
Chandelier height without chain: Approx. 30 cm
Chain suspension length: Approx. 37 cm
Overall height including suspension: Approx. 66 cm
Length of each arm: Approx. 23 cm
Height of each arm: Approx. 15–16 cm
Diameter of the candle cups: Approx. 8 cm
Diameter of the lower central sphere: Approx. 10 cm
Height of the central sphere: Approx. 7 cm
Height of the upper central section: Approx. 15.5 cm
Total weight: Approx. 2,000 g
(All measurements and weights were taken manually.)
Condition:
The chandelier is in used vintage condition and has its characteristic historic charm.
The gleaming metal surfaces, curved arms, and decorative details are clearly visible in the photographs.
Please expect signs of wear consistent with age and use.
No documented electrical function test has been carried out. Before use, the electrical installation should be inspected by a qualified professional.
The detailed original photographs document the design, metal surfaces, and visible condition.
Shipping and collection:
Due to the curved arms and delicate components, the chandelier will be shipped with particular care, in impact-protected packaging, and fully insured only.
Personal collection is also possible by prior arrangement in 16225 Eberswalde.
Private sale excluding statutory liability for material defects, insofar as legally permissible.
Thank you for your interest in this exceptional piece of decorative vintage lighting.
And good luck and success with your bidding!

Writing
Vintage Brass Chandelier – 6 Lights | Dutch Baroque Style | Curved Arms and Decorative Spherical Form
Elegant chandelier with six intricately curved brass arms, harmonious design, and classic vintage appeal.
Hello, and a warm welcome. I invite you to take part in this auction and discover this special piece of decorative lighting.
For sale is a beautiful, timeless vintage chandelier with six curved arms and an intricately crafted, brass-colored metal frame.
The light combines a classic design with elegant ornamentation, and its styling is reminiscent of traditional Dutch-Flemish brass chandeliers in the historic Baroque style.
With its harmonious construction and warm golden sheen, the chandelier has a particularly stylish and distinctive presence.
Design and craftsmanship:
At the heart of the design are six evenly spaced, intricately curved arms that extend elegantly outward from the central body.
The curved lines and decorative details give the chandelier a harmonious yet striking form.
The spherical detailing at the bottom and the profiled upper central stem particularly emphasize its classic appearance.
The gleaming metal surfaces reflect the light in different ways, creating a warm interplay of shine, form, and spatial effect.
The chandelier is particularly well suited as a stylish focal point above a dining table, in a living area, or in a classically or historically furnished interior.
Style, origin, and period:
The design is inspired by traditional Dutch and Flemish lighting craftsmanship, whose characteristic brass chandeliers became known in particular for their curved arms, profiled central sections, and spherical finials.
This historical design language was also adopted for decorative residential lighting throughout the 20th century.
The present chandelier can therefore be classified stylistically as Dutch-Flemish Baroque.
A 20th-century date of manufacture seems plausible. A specific maker, exact country of manufacture, and precise date have not yet been conclusively established.
The description “Dutch Baroque style” therefore refers to its design and stylistic classification.
Item details and dimensions:
Item: Vintage chandelier with six lights
Style: Dutch-Flemish Baroque
Date: Probably 20th century
Material: Brass-colored metal, probably brass
Number of arms: 6
Number of bulb sockets: 6
Overall diameter: Approx. 55 cm
Chandelier height without chain: Approx. 30 cm
Chain suspension length: Approx. 37 cm
Overall height including suspension: Approx. 66 cm
Length of each arm: Approx. 23 cm
Height of each arm: Approx. 15–16 cm
Diameter of the candle cups: Approx. 8 cm
Diameter of the lower central sphere: Approx. 10 cm
Height of the central sphere: Approx. 7 cm
Height of the upper central section: Approx. 15.5 cm
Total weight: Approx. 2,000 g
(All measurements and weights were taken manually.)
Condition:
The chandelier is in used vintage condition and has its characteristic historic charm.
The gleaming metal surfaces, curved arms, and decorative details are clearly visible in the photographs.
Please expect signs of wear consistent with age and use.
No documented electrical function test has been carried out. Before use, the electrical installation should be inspected by a qualified professional.
The detailed original photographs document the design, metal surfaces, and visible condition.
Shipping and collection:
Due to the curved arms and delicate components, the chandelier will be shipped with particular care, in impact-protected packaging, and fully insured only.
Personal collection is also possible by prior arrangement in 16225 Eberswalde.
Private sale excluding statutory liability for material defects, insofar as legally permissible.
Thank you for your interest in this exceptional piece of decorative vintage lighting.
And good luck and success with your bidding!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brass type
Cast brass
Title additional information
6-arm brass chandelier
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
66 cm
Width
55 cm
Depth
55 cm
Weight
2 kg
Colour
Gold
Number Of Fittings
6
Estimated period
1950-1960
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