Italian 19th Century Metal and Porcelain Eight-Light Chandelier

An outstanding 19th century Italian gilt wood and iron, beaded glass and crystal chandelier. This eight light chandelier is centered by a foliate carved giltwood fut with a crystal r...

A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. wrought iron, crystal and colored glass eight light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by striking and wonderfully executed grape clusters of lovely colorful glass beads and exceptional etched crystal leaves. Each elegantly scrolled arm is adorned with lovely smooth tear drop shaped clear crystal pendants and lovely shaped candle cups. The arms are separated by impressive crystal daggers...

Ornate French crystal chandelier featuring an elaborate center vase column, very large teardrop prisms (3.25 inches tall), fancy rosettes and a round crystal pendant...

This late nineteenth-century gilt bronze and brass Eastlake-style chandelier has four lights, etched glass shades, and foliate scroll details. The entirety of the chandelier emphasizes neoclassical iconography and stylings. The body is adorned with mythological sea horses and Zephyr faces, while the central column is embellished to look like an ancient Greek vase and the arms have columnar detailing. The Eastlake movement, which spanned approximately from 1870 to 1900, was started by British architect and writer Charles Eastlake and is associated with late Victorian-era aestheticism. Eastlake published his thoughts on design reform. The movement focused on the ethos that furniture in people's homes should be attractive, well-made, and produced by manufacturers who enjoyed their work. Eastlake antique...