Gustavian Swedish Crystal Six-Light Chandelier, 1950s

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Bring the quiet romance of a swedish country house into your home. This graceful six-light crystal chandelier combines a luminous … Read more Bring the quiet romance of a swedish country house into your home. This graceful six-light crystal chandelier combines a luminous cascade of faceted glass with the understated elegance of a slender, warm-toned metal frame. Beautifully proportioned and wonderfully airy, it brings sparkle and presence to a room while preserving a sense of lightness. Its design draws on sweden’s gustavian tradition, which emerged in the late 18th century under king gustav iii. Inspired by french neoclassicism, this distinctly swedish expression of elegance celebrates symmetry, balanced proportions, and restraint. This chandelier, believed to date from the mid-20th century, carries that enduring design heritage into a later era.

sweeping crystal garlands trace the tall, tapering silhouette, meeting an intricate pierced gallery and softly rounded basket below. Elongated faceted pendants, delicate teardrops, diamond-shaped prisms, and floral glass rosettes create a richly layered composition. Individually linked with metal wire and loops, the glass elements catch daylight beautifully and come alive when illuminated. The warm brass-toned frame and its aged patina lend depth and character, complementing the clarity of the crystal glass.

two identical examples of this model are available, offering a wonderful opportunity to create a coordinated interior. Picture them above a long dining table, in adjoining reception rooms, or bringing balance to a spacious living room. Each chandelier is available individually.

according to the previous owner, both chandeliers underwent a comprehensive professional electrical refurbishment. The work included replacement of the wiring, e14 sockets, candle sleeves, and electrical connection components, along with the addition of a protective earth connection. Each chandelier accommodates six e14 screw-base bulbs. Buyers should have compatibility with their local electrical supply and installation requirements confirmed before use.

both chandeliers are in very good overall vintage condition, with attractive patina and minor signs of age. One appears to retain a complete crystal-glass arrangement based on the seller’s inspection. On the second, two small crystal elements are understood to have been replaced. The frame appears to be brass; its precise composition and any gilding have not been verified. The mid-20th-century dating is an estimate based on design and construction.

diameter: 23.6 in. / 60 cm chandelier body height: 33.5 in. / 85 cm overall height, including chain and ceiling canopy: 48.8 in. / 124 cm weight: approximately 15 lb. / 6.8 kg light sources: six e14 sockets whether chosen as a single focal point or as a matching pair, this is a beautiful expression of swedish-inspired elegance: graceful, luminous, and made to feel at home across generations of interiors.
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less