Mid-20th Century Italian Alabaster and Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

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A refined Italian Midcentury chandelier pairing smooth alabaster with finely cast gilt bronze. The composition centers on a turned alabaster … Read more A refined Italian Midcentury chandelier pairing smooth alabaster with finely cast gilt bronze. The composition centers on a turned alabaster stem in a warm ivory tone, accented at the top and base with gilt bronze collars. Five gracefully scrolled arms extend outward, each ending in a circular alabaster bobeche that supports a candle-form light fitting. The combination of stone and metal brings a timeless balance of material and form — the translucence of alabaster diffusing light softly, while the bronze lends structure and subtle ornamentation.

The chandelier’s compact proportions make it ideal for a variety of interiors: over a dining table, in a foyer, or as a pair in a bedroom or dressing area. The gilt metal canopy features delicate foliate detailing typical of Italian craftsmanship from the 1950s. Its elegant simplicity and classic palette allow it to blend easily with neoclassical, Hollywood Regency, or contemporary decors that appreciate natural texture and sculptural silhouettes. See less