Italian 4-arm chandelier from the 20th century

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

Handmade in Italy from embossed iron Tôle in the shape of a leaf with a central flowering stem, decorated with four curved arms with embossed leaf details in Tôle with red and green accents, 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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