Antique Brass, Copper, and Glass 5-Arm Chandelier, 1900s

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Decorative art nouveau / eclectic style chandelier | 93 × 82 cm | 5 arms

for sale: an exceptional, highly … Read more Decorative art nouveau / eclectic style chandelier | 93 × 82 cm | 5 arms

for sale: an exceptional, highly decorative five-arm chandelier crafted from brass, copper, and metal elements, featuring a wealth of hand-formed floral ornamentation.

this piece is ideal for someone seeking original, historic lighting with character, rather than mass-produced contemporary designs.

notable features include the gracefully curved arms, numerous spiral scrolls, leaves and botanical motifs, and an elaborately detailed central body.

✧ materials and craftsmanship

the construction combines several fine materials:

brass – main structure and rich ornamentation,
copper – including the bobeches (dishes beneath the shades) and the decorative ceiling canopy,
metal decorative elements – including some of the leaves,
white, iridescent decorative glass – five distinctive shades.

the shades feature a striking relief surface reminiscent of blooming flowers or fancifully shaped petals. Light passing through the milky glass creates a soft, decorative glow while beautifully highlighting the relief pattern on the shades.

the piece boasts a highly picturesque, sculptural form—making it a perfect centerpiece for a grand interior.

dimensions given for the entire chandelier, including the structural elements visible in the photos.
✧ condition – important information

the chandelier is preserved in its original vintage/antique state, bearing natural signs of age and use. At some point in the past, an attempt was made to coat it with gold paint; traces of this remain.
i believe the glass shades may have been replaced at some stage with ones from another chandelier of the same era and style.

for full transparency, please note the following:

two of the glass shades feature small, finished holes (approx. 8 mm in diameter); these are relatively inconspicuous during normal use and do not affect the chandelier's functionality,
one arm features a single decorative sleeve/cover, whereas the others have a double-layered design—all of this is clearly visible in the photographs.

its greatest value lies in its authentic form, materials, hand-crafted ornamentation, and the patina of time. The rich array of floral motifs, copper details, brass structure, and relief-patterned glass shades create a truly striking composition.

this piece is ideal for someone who appreciates objects with a soul—vintage metalwork, decorative glass, and unique craftsmanship that modern mass production simply cannot replicate.

the item is sold with the glass shades shown in the photos but without light bulbs. It requires e27 bulbs (standard large screw base).
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less