Pair of Italian Napoleon III period Chandeliers

Exceptional pair of Italian Napoleon III period chandeliers in metal, glass, and crystal.

This pair of chandeliers feature a cascade of tear-drops, roses, festoons, chains of pearls, sequins, and crystals, making them decor pieces of peerless elegance, splendor, and glamor.

Completely original in all their pieces, in an exceptional state of conservation.

In Louis XV style, they are sumptuous and sober at once, making them perfect for any type of decor, from the most classic to the most cutting-edge.

It’s no easy task to describe in detail these chandeliers, considering the quantity, variety and, wealth of all their elements.

Their shape is round and they have eight lights each and a series of concentric circles sloping to the lower part that ends in a beautiful, fully-faceted crystal sphere.

All are hand-cut and the multitude of drop-shaped crystal pendants feature a great variety of shapes and sizes.

The upper part’s elaborate motif features a series of highly elegant decorations hanging on rounded metal arms with graceful scrolls.

Pearly festoons are embellished with small glass flowers and have gracious daisy-shaped decorations at the end of the arms.

We’ll finish by saying that pair of antique chandeliers, complete with all their authentic pieces, are an extremely rare find.