Mid 20th Century Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier

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An elegant and richly ornamented twelve-light chandelier in the French Louis XV taste, featuring an elaborate scrolling bronze or brass-toned … Read more An elegant and richly ornamented twelve-light chandelier in the French Louis XV taste, featuring an elaborate scrolling bronze or brass-toned metal framework lavishly adorned with an abundance of faceted crystal pendants, prisms, and cascading bead garlands.

The chandelier is distinguished by its gracefully curved foliate arms, arranged around a central baluster-form glass stem and terminating in scalloped, flower-shaped glass drip pans supporting candle-form light fittings.

Numerous large, intricately cut crystal pendants, including faceted spear-shaped drops and decorative leaf-form ornaments, are suspended throughout the composition, creating a dazzling interplay of light and reflection. Delicate strands of crystal beads drape between the scrolling arms, further enhancing the chandelier’s elaborate and romantic character.

The metal framework displays an attractive aged gilt patina, complementing the brilliance of the crystal ornamentation.

A striking and decorative lighting fixture, ideally suited for a formal dining room, grand entrance hall, or traditional interior. See less