Vintage crystal and porcelain chandelier with 12 lights

Crystal-porcelain chandelier Capodimonte 12 lights with a construction made from a solid iron rod gilded in leaf with inlays of flowers, twelve roses, and angels made of white porcelain with gold wings. The structure consists of a porcelain balustrade decorated with porcelain roses at the corners; from this point, six pairs of curved arms extend, ending with candle holders with mignonette fittings. In correspondence with each flower, there are angel musicians. All of this is supported by a golden iron crown in the shape of a flower, adorned with six crystal chains with pearls. It dates from around 1950.

This extraordinary chandelier with a truly unique construction, achieved through a marriage of gilded iron, white and gold porcelain, and crystal, is perfectly suited for a living room as well as for a romantic bedroom arrangement. It is in excellent condition, re-electrified, completely clean, and with missing parts restored.

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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 significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

Neoclassical furniture reflects the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are antique products in Rococo style and Louis XV. Next is Baroque, a term derived from the Portuguese 'barocco'—meaning irregularly developed pearl. These were highly representative pieces designed to exude splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Materials were chosen selectively to emphasize the grandeur of these items.

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