Louis XV Style Chandelier 12 Lights, Glass, Bronze, Baccarat, France, 19th C

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Louis XV Style Chandelier 12 Lights, Glass, Bronze, Baccarat, France, 19th C

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Louis XV style chandelier; twelve lights. Glass, bronze. Baccarat, France, 19th century. Signed. Adapted to electric light. Chandelier for ceiling with a body of gold metal as an axis from which a series of rods of the same material depart in different positions, creating a composition of several floors and giving space for the points of light and the elements of transparent white glass . These come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes (starry or flower; others have a complex design and are engraved with a Greek cross at the bottom of them; there are other garments; saucers that would go under the candles in origin and they are now under the bulb rods), combining smooth areas with other scratched and etched ones. The metal arms are hardly decorated, thus giving prominence to glass; In this same material, polygonal "saucers" appear under the points of light, a crown in the upper area of the lamp, and so on. It has three points of light wrapped in lampshades facing downwards, another three points of light facing upwards in an inner circle, and six more in the outer zone. The French Baccarat factory received its first commission in 1823, thus beginning a long series of works for royal houses, heads of state, etc. of all the world. The first of many recognitions would come in 1855 when he was awarded the Gold Medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Between 1846 and 1849 the manufactory marked some of its finest glassware with the letter "B" and the year the piece was created. Crystal production expanded in this period, earning the firm a well-deserved international reputation for quality glassware, with pieces such as chandeliers and perfume bottles. Around 1860 the manufacture began to mark its products with a registered trademark usually engraved on the base of the piece. During the second half of the 19th century, the Imperial era ended with the fall of Napoleon III, and trends external to French art began to significantly influence the works of the house (particularly Japanese, a key influence in the development of the decorative arts. French of the end of this century); Likewise, and during these years, there was an important growth of the factory in the Asian continent (India received some of the most striking orders ...), and the production of perfume bottles became one of the most important for Baccarat (for 1907 production was about four thousand bottles per day). In 1936, Baccarat began etching his work with acid and shot peening. Today you can see historical pieces of Baccarat in the museum that bears his name in Paris, in prominent residences in Europe and Asia, etc. Size: 90 x 90 x 135 cm International buyers – Please Note: for those articles that need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without additional expenses, but the period for the obtention of it may vary from 10 to 35 days.

Creator:
Baccarat (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 53.15 in (135 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Glass,Other
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Rewired: Adapted to electricity at some point. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Madrid, ES
Reference Number:
Seller: ZF02791stDibs: LU2951325382672

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One of the world’s foremost crystal manufacturers, Baccarat has long been emblematic of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. Starting in the early 19th century, objects produced by the French company — from stemware to chandeliers to brightly colored paperweights — became a staple of noble and wealthy households across Europe and as far afield as India. Along with the purity and quality of their glass, Baccarat crystal makers can boast a remarkable fluency with a range of design styles — from cut-glass neoclassical pieces to sinuously etched Art Nouveau designs.

Baccarat began as a kind of industrial development project. In 1764, the Bishop of Metz and other landowners in heavily forested northeastern France persuaded Louis XV to sanction a glassworks in the area — timber being a key resource required for the furnaces used in glass production. In its early years the company produced humble products such as window panes and simple drinking vessels. In 1816 a new owner began making crystal, and seven years later Louis XVIII — who had taken the throne after the defeat of Napoleon — gave Baccarat its first royal commission, for tableware. In ensuing years, an estimated one third of the company’s workforce was dedicated to commissions to the Russian imperial court alone.

Spurred by the intense competition between global industries in the latter 19th century — fought in public view in the many world expositions of the era — Baccarat elevated its level of artistry by adopting new technologies and creating a rigorous training program. The firm broadened its stylistic range, embracing Asian influences and new engraving methods, and increasing production of its now iconic millefiori paperweights. The designer George Chevalier, who worked for Baccarat for more than five decades beginning in 1916, ushered the company into the realm of modernist design. In recent years, Baccarat has employed such renowned contemporary designers as Philippe Starck and Marcel Wanders, ensuring that Baccarat crystal will continue to enjoy pride of place on up-to-date tables. But as you will see from the offerings on 1stDibs, Baccarat has items to suit any taste.