A unique Italian chandelier from the 20th century

A stunning chandelier featuring twenty-two lightweight crystals in the Italian Hollywood Regency style, shaped like a tree, topped with beautifully crafted, swirling arms. This charming two-tier chandelier is in good condition and comes from a private palace in Milan Downtown.

Twenty-one lights arranged in two rows of levels, 14 + 7 lights, with an additional bulb in the center of the structure, totaling 22 lights. Fully decorated with crystal ribbons, rosettes, and completely adorned with crystal chains and drops. The entire fixture was decorated with crystal pendants, prisms, and rosettes. Now restored and in perfect condition, compliant with European wiring standards.

This two-level Hollywood Regency-style chandelier is decorated with various hand-cut glasses that catch and reflect the light of 21 candle-shaped bulbs resting on flower-shaped bobèches. It dates back to the 1950s.

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