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John C Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture

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Marvelous vintage John C. Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture comprised of a 5-arm pentagon shaped black iron and wood fixture, a black iron chain, hammered iron details, candle posts, and a round brass canopy. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Just hanging here EXPLODING with mid-century EXCELLENCE!!!! This is a fabulous vintage John C. Virden hanging light fixture comprised of a beautiful 5 arm black wood star or pentagon shaped fixture with lovely, scrolled iron details under the arms. Each arm bares hammered iron straps across the top and down the side and host a black iron bobeche on the outer edge holding white candle covers and a scrolled detail that hangs below the arm. A pentagon shaped ferrule floats in the center above the candles with five attached black chains draping from each side of the pentagon down to a hook attachment aside the bobeche. The entire fixture hangs from a gorgeous black chain ascending from a round brass canopy. It is CRAZY gorgeous!!! And it’s hardwired so you could use dimming or flickering lightbulbs and add some wonderful ambiance to whatever room you choose to install. This chandelier light fixture is going to be fabulous over your Spanish Revival style dining table but it would also blend in beautifully with Gothic, Medieval, or Renaissance style décor. Or use it to make a bold statement in an entry way, over an island in your kitchen, or over the coffee table in your living room. We can’t say enough about this phenomenal light fixture. This light fixture is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!!! John C. Virden Lighting Company was a Canadian based lighting company, and they also had a large factory in Cleveland Ohio. Mr. Virden had a vision to design & create supreme products and provide substantial employment. They were successful from the 1920’s through the 1970’s. They were the third largest among the nation’s 1400 manufacturers. Fixtures were produced with high quality materials and built to last the hands of time. The company was divested by Scott & Fetzer in 1977. This vintage John C. Virden hanging light fixture is a little bit Medieval, a little bit Gothic, a little Spanish Revival, and a WHOLE lotta AWESOME!!! What are you waiting for?? Make it YOURS!!! Fixture Size: - Overall Hanging Length: 79 Inches - Size of Body: 24 x 30 x 30 Inches - Total Length of Chain: 55 Inches - Size of Ceiling Canopy: 5 Inches - Weight: 30.98 Pounds Boxed Size: - Height: 20 Inches - Width: 36 Inches - Depth: 36 Inches - Weight: 45 Pounds
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Gothic Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful condition. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections.
  • Seller Location:
    Topeka, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: HAE-LTG-1611stDibs: LU1873339108892
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