Italian 4-arm chandelier from the 20th century

Italian four-point chandelier from Piedmont painted in Tôle, dating from the 20th century, born in Italy in the first half of the 20th century. This charming, hand-painted Tôle chandelier draws our attention with green leaves and hand-painted red flowers. This beautiful Italian chandelier will bring a romantic presence to any home.

Handcrafted in Italy from embossed iron Tôle in the shape of a leaf, with a central floral stem decorated with four curved arms featuring embossed Tôle leaves with red and green details, finished with wooden and turned bobèches. Exceptional quality of handcrafted arms. This antique chandelier has wiring suitable for four Edison 14 bulbs, ready to hang.

It comes from a Piedmontese palace, from a private family with a private chapel in Piedmont, a northern Italian region bordering France. Hence, this antique chandelier is strongly inspired by French Art Nouveau style.

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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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Today, we can see how much influence Baroque style has had on modern classical furniture, which often mimics the grandeur of the past. The Renaissance style, flourishing in the 15th and 16th centuries, also left a significant mark on furniture design. Renaissance furniture was quite heavy and massive, often finished with brown stains, moldings, strong bases, and bas-reliefs. These products were quite distinctive but also opened new possibilities, such as the construction of credenzas and broadly defined chest furniture. Mythology and ancient times inspired these designs, with supports and legs often taking animal forms.

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