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An extraordinarily rare Italian gilt iron hot air balloon chandelier, sculptural in scale and rich in Old-World fantasy. A true …
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An extraordinarily rare Italian gilt iron hot air balloon chandelier, sculptural in scale and rich in Old-World fantasy. A true statement fixture designed to anchor grand interiors and collector-level spaces.
Crafted in the mid-20th century, this exceptional chandelier merges European romanticism with architectural ironwork. The defining hot air balloon form is rendered as an open cage in warm, patinated gilt iron, creating a powerful sense of lift, movement, and vertical drama. When installed, the piece reads as both lighting and sculpture.
Elegant candle arms radiate from the base, carefully balanced to maintain symmetry while enhancing the chandelier’s presence and silhouette. Fixtures of this scale, complexity, and imaginative form are rarely encountered; comparable examples that surface are typically far smaller and less detailed.
This is a centerpiece chandelier ideally suited for:
• Grand foyers and entry halls
• Double-height stairwells and dramatic landings
• Boutique hotels and destination interiors
• Luxury coastal or European-inspired homes
• Narrative-driven, designer-led spaces
The craftsmanship, rarity, and sculptural impact place this chandelier firmly in collector territory. It is the kind of lighting designers search years for — a work that brings history, atmosphere, and architectural gravitas to a space the moment it is installed.
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 14ʺD × 28ʺL
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Hardwired
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition overall. One arm requires professional welding or stabilization; this is a straightforward repair commonly performed by … moreVery good vintage condition overall. One arm requires professional welding or stabilization; this is a straightforward repair commonly performed by lighting restorers and metalworkers and does not affect the integrity, scale, or visual impact of the chandelier once addressed. Gilt iron surface shows desirable age-appropriate patina consistent with mid-20th-century workmanship. No other structural issues observed. less
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