1980s Authentic Maitland-Smith Ornate Brass and Iron Empire Style Chandelier With a Penshell Inlaid Bowl

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Maitland-Smith Brass, Iron & Pen Shell Bowl Chandelier

A rare and highly decorative lighting fixture from one of the most … Read more Maitland-Smith Brass, Iron & Pen Shell Bowl Chandelier

A rare and highly decorative lighting fixture from one of the most respected names in luxury furnishings, offering timeless elegance and the unmistakable character of Maitland-Smith design. Exceptionally well preserved single-owner provenance, having remained in one private collection since acquisition. Upon purchase from a Richmond, Virginia designer, it was displayed in a Richmond, Virginia home and moved with the collector and his family to its place in the Library of a home listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cleveland, Ohio.

This exceptional Maitland-Smith chandelier showcases the brand's signature blend of exotic materials, fine craftsmanship, and dramatic design. This striking fixture features a richly colored inlaid pen shell bowl (real shells)shade displaying luminous amber, cognac, and honey tones, suspended within an ornate brass gallery accented by iron supports and decorative detailing.
Its brass gallery, genuine pen shell bowl shade with warm amber coloration creates ambient lighting. The natural pen shell tiles are individually hand inlaid and create a mesmerizing mosaic effect, producing a warm, inviting glow when illuminated and revealing remarkable depth and variation in color. Its ornate brass canopy is a special feature. This elegant neoclassical and Hollywood Regency influences and a substantial visual presence and craftsmanship and is ideal for traditional, Mediterranean, eclectic, or grand-scale interiors. It weighs 37 pounds.

True to Maitland-Smith's celebrated aesthetic, this chandelier balances classic European influences with distinctive materials, making it a statement piece for both traditional and eclectic interiors. Ideal for an entry hall, dining room, library, powder room, or luxury hospitality setting, it serves as both functional lighting and sculptural art.

The Chandelier is currently stored in open boxes in a secure location. For that reason one photograph below of it while hanging prior to its disassembly, one is AI generated and one is a marketing photo from Maitland-Smith. The chandelier appears to be discontinued which only increases its value. It is rare to find a chandelier of this quality! See less