Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Brass & Cut Glass 16-Light Chandelier

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An elegant and elaborately ornamented Louis XV style sixteen-light chandelier, featuring a gracefully scrolling metal framework with an aged bronze-tone … Read more An elegant and elaborately ornamented Louis XV style sixteen-light chandelier, featuring a gracefully scrolling metal framework with an aged bronze-tone patina, lavishly embellished with an abundance of clear glass pendants, faceted beads, and decorative prisms.

The chandelier’s sculptural silhouette reflects the romantic exuberance of French Rococo design, with sweeping, asymmetrical arms extending from a central baluster-form stem. Sixteen candle-style lights are arranged throughout the composition, surrounded by cascading glass drops that create a brilliant interplay of light and reflection.

Particularly noteworthy is the extensive variety of glass ornamentation, including elongated pear-shaped pendants, faceted geometric prisms, spherical beads, and a distinctive suspended glass sphere at the base. The combination of richly patinated metalwork and transparent glass creates an appealing contrast between architectural structure and delicate ornament.

The chandelier retains an attractive aged surface, lending it the character and decorative presence associated with traditional European lighting.

A substantial and visually impressive statement piece, ideally suited for a formal dining room, grand entryway, drawing room, or an interior combining French antiques with contemporary furnishings. See less