1880s French Bronze and Cobalt Opaline Chandelier – Var Region, Provence

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Elegant late 19th-century French chandelier originating from the Var region of Provence, dating to the 1880s. This Belle Époque–era piece … Read more Elegant late 19th-century French chandelier originating from the Var region of Provence, dating to the 1880s. This Belle Époque–era piece is crafted in finely cast and chased bronze with graceful scrolling arms arranged around a deep cobalt blue opaline glass bowl. The chandelier is crowned with a sculptural milk-glass flame finial, adding vertical emphasis and period character. The quality of the bronze work, balanced proportions, and richness of the opaline glass are characteristic of high-end provincial French production rather than mass manufacture. The bold blue glass provides dramatic contrast while remaining refined, making this chandelier equally suited to grand interiors, dining rooms, entry halls, or layered lighting schemes. A strong statement piece that reflects the craftsmanship and decorative sensibilities of late 19th-century southern France. See less