Gold and crystal 10-light living room chandelier from the 1950s

Gold and crystal 10-point chandelier, an important living room chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a cage-like structure made of 5 posts crafted from brass tubes, shaped into volutes and adorned with welded cast leaves. The entire brass structure was originally gilded, allowing the chandelier to retain its original finish. At the base, another 5 arms extend from the back to support five candles, which, combined with the candles on the posts, provide a total of 10 E14 light points with matching crystal plates. 

In the central part, there is a crystal spire topped with a faceted ball at the bottom, descending from above. 

The entire chandelier is dressed with almond-shaped crystals and flat diamond drops arranged in octagons. It operates with the original electrical system. 

Luxurious antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for decorating our interiors. Today, there are more and more enthusiasts of high-quality old products that have a specific character and soul. It's a nod to the history, creation, and design of classic and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its distinctive features.

There are many different styles characterizing antique furniture, but we can highlight a few of the most important ones. Eclectic furniture belongs to the 19th century, which saw the reign of the Biedermeier style. Its variations in the early years of this century include Neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transitioned into pseudo-styles of Classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.

Empire style furniture and accessories span the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It all stemmed from Napoleon's reign, where significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek decorations were imposed.

Classicist furniture refers to the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese 'barocco'—which translates to an irregularly developed pearl. These were very representative pieces of furniture meant to literally ooze glamour and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasize the lofty tone of these creations.

Today, we can observe how the Baroque style has greatly influenced today's classic furniture, which is designed with a strong resemblance to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a significant mark on the art of furniture making. Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities, such as the construction of sideboards or generally broadly understood chest furniture. Here, there was also an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

Lion's paws, eagle heads—these are common sights in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. This is a manifestation of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture making was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its own distinct character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right elegant antique for your interior.

The most important aspect of elite antique furniture is originality. And this is ultimately crucial from the buyer's perspective because there are many counterfeits circulating in the market. Luxury Products provides a document confirming the product's compliance with the actual description and photo. At your disposal, we have art appraisers, historians, and experts from around the world.