Tole Metal Six-Arm Pineapple Chandelier

An exquisite patinated bronzed antique gold gilt Tole chandelier with 32 intricately hand crafted pink porcelain roses. Six arms & lights, Italian mid 20th Century with newer hardwir...

Chandeliers have often been used as decorative focal points for rooms since the 20th century. In Scandinavian mid-century design, where interior lighting is of particular importance, designers managed to master the art of light without blinding or crushing space perception. This chandelier is in the so-called candle style, originating in the traditional candelabra, with upward facing lightbulbs and multiple arms, usually arranged symmetrically. Here, the six arms are identical and symmetrical, holding up the shades. Like most Scandinavian light fixtures...