Elegant pair of 20th century wrought iron chandeliers

Handcrafted wrought iron chandelier pair, dated around 1970. Monumental, twelve-arm Italian chandeliers from the winter garden of an old rural villa in Lombardy, in good condition. Masterful wrought iron craftsmanship of this pair of antique chandeliers with a round cage structure is inspired by intricate, curved leaf motifs typical of Rococo style, skillfully combined with lines of more classical and traditional patterns, as well as more rigorous elements such as tall, twisted columns, which can be seen in candelabras and lighting of castles and cathedrals from that period.

The impressive dimensions of this pair of twelve-arm pendant lamps – 160 cm in height and 107 cm in diameter – are balanced by elegant lines, ethereal lightness of vertical development, and a composition rich in harmonious scrolls and phytomorphic details, making this pair of antique chandeliers highly versatile architectural elements suitable for contemporary interiors.

The patina of the wrought iron reveals traces of old green paint, giving this pair of antique chandeliers, artifacts from Lombardy from the second half of the 20th century, a suggestive, captivating character, far from rustic charm.

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Original Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century, originating from Napoleon’s reign. It features significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

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