Large Draped Rope Chandelier

Bronze & Gilt-Metal Lamp 20th Century Cleaned rewired w new shade.

A Set of 12 Caned & Painted Régence Style Chairs, 2 Arm 10 Side All surfaces in good condition New seats, Chairs tight & touched up, ready for use

Ten arm wrought iron structure is wrapped with silk cording. The volute and arabesque arms descend from a graceful sphere. Cording under the bobèche is shaped in traditional passementerie knotted detail. Custom sizes available.The art of passementerie dated back to the 15th century, the excitement and popularity of the craft surged in the 18th century during the reign of Louis the XIV and Versailles, every pieces of fabrics, upholstery, bridles, carriages were beautified with the uses of braids, tassles, trims and fringes. The military also took a liking to this trend throughout the ensuing decades. Unlike many other tradeguilds which fell into oblivion, the passementerie has thrived and remains present in the home with detailed trims but specially in the haute couture runways. The infinite colorways and the multiple fibers, such as silk, acetate, mercerized cotton is such an exquisite medium which does create a unique collection of chandeliers. When The Louvre hotel ordered a large custom chandelier...

A beautiful gilt metal large 8 armed chandelier with leaf detail in the style of Maison Charles. Rewired. Would suit both a classical or modern interior.