19th Century French Empire Beaded Crystal Chandelier

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Impressive 19th century French Empire chandelier featuring a gilt bronze frame with cascading crystal bead swags and faceted prism drops. … Read more Impressive 19th century French Empire chandelier featuring a gilt bronze frame with cascading crystal bead swags and faceted prism drops. The chandelier has a classic tent-and-bag silhouette, with strands of crystal beads descending from the upper crown to the circular lower frame, then continuing into a dramatic basket-form underside finished with long pointed crystal prisms.
The circular frame is richly decorated with neoclassical motifs, including lyre and crossed-form panels, foliate details, and architectural ornament typical of the French Empire style. Multiple candle-form lights extend from the perimeter, each with urn-form bobeches and hanging crystal prisms, creating an elegant balance of structure and sparkle.
Large in scale at 60 inches high, this chandelier has exceptional presence and would make a striking focal point in an entry hall, dining room, salon, stairwell, gallery, or formal living space.
Dimensions:
60" H x 33" Diameter See less