1920s French Art Deco Wrought Iron 3-Light Chandelier, Signed, Pressed, Frosted Glass Shades

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This soaring, hand-wrought iron fixture has lots going for it visually, and the fanciful, signed shades, with their art deco … Read more This soaring, hand-wrought iron fixture has lots going for it visually, and the fanciful, signed shades, with their art deco motifs, seal the deal. The signature, in the mold, is so faint I can’t accurately read it, and insofar as it’s unfamiliar to me, I can’t speculate who manufactured the glass (which is mostly frosted, with a few clear elements to give it sparkle). The wrought iron is mostly decorated with hammer marks; the iron elements in the center aren’t hammered, setting up a nice contrast.

Rewired and fitted with American candelabra sockets (inside the original French socket shells), each capable of employing a 60-watt bulb for a total of 180 watts of light. Put this on a dimmer at dusk or later and you’ll wow your company!

Measurements: about 25 inches long, 24 diameter. See less