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

Golden and crystal 10-point chandelier, a significant fixture for a living room from the 1950s, featuring a cage construction made of 5 columns crafted from brass pipes, shaped into volutes and decorated with welded cast leaves. The entire brass structure was originally gilded, preserving its original finish. At the base, an additional 5 arms start from the back, leading to five candles, which combined with the candles on the columns create a total of 10 points of light with E14 sockets and matching crystal plates. 

In the central part, there is a crystal spike topped with a faceted sphere descending from above. 

The entire chandelier is adorned with almond-shaped crystals and flat rhombus drops arranged in octagonal patterns. It operates with the original electrical system. 

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Empire-style furniture and accessories date from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Everything was influenced by Napoleon’s reign, which imposed a resemblance to Roman and Greek decorative motifs.

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