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Beautiful French Empire Style Chandelier
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Beautiful French Empire Style Chandelier

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Beautiful French Empire Style Chandelier

This is a Stunning piece, it has an aged brass frame hung with ormolu swags and laurel wreaths with a large opalescent shade at the centre

The Chandelier is bright and pretty when lit

The Chandelier is 20” tall and 9” in diameter

TRF162

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number along with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Empire Pendant Light to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09707965
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Cast brass laurel wreaths and ribbons: decorative work for early electric hall lighting.
Frosted glass bowl secured by threaded rim pins: hanging method standard in the era.
Acanthus leaf cup with drop finial: cast mounts typical of revival pendants.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243995
Dealers Notes

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number along with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

www.elmgardenantiques.com

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07768 997 907

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Description
Beautiful French Empire Style Chandelier
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This is a Stunning piece, it has an aged brass frame hung with ormolu swags and laurel wreaths with a large opalescent shade at the centre.
Elmgarden

The Chandelier is bright and pretty when lit

The Chandelier is 20” tall and 9” in diameter

TRF162

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number along with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Empire Pendant Light to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09707965
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Cast brass laurel wreaths and ribbons: decorative work for early electric hall lighting.
Frosted glass bowl secured by threaded rim pins: hanging method standard in the era.
Acanthus leaf cup with drop finial: cast mounts typical of revival pendants.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243995
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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A family run business since 1980, now on line world wide.

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A French Empire style pendant light featuring an inverted urn-shaped frosted glass shade supported by a gilt bronze frame decorated with laurel wreaths and floral garlands.
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Archive I A French Empire style pendant light featuring an inverted urn-shaped frosted glass shade supported by a gilt bronze frame decorated with laurel wreaths and floral garlands.

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United Kingdom
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A French Empire style pendant light featuring an inverted urn-shaped frosted glass shade supported by a gilt bronze frame decorated with laurel wreaths and floral garlands.
Beautiful French Empire Style Chandelier
Ref: SA1243995
A French Empire style pendant light featuring an inverted urn-shaped frosted glass shade supported by a gilt bronze frame decorated with laurel wreaths and floral garlands.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPendant Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Frosted Glass
  • ColourGold and White
  • MotifsLaurel wreath, Floral garland, Inverted urn shade, Acanthus leaf finial

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French Empire style lighting emerged during the early nineteenth century under Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing heavy inspiration from classical Roman and Greek antiquity. Fixtures typically feature symmetrical forms, heavy use of cast gilt bronze or brass, frosted or cut glass, and Neoclassical motifs such as laurel wreaths, acanthus leaves, and urn shapes.

Authentic period pieces were predominantly crafted using heavy cast bronze or brass, which was often finished with fire-gilding (ormolu) to create a rich gold tone. The shades were commonly constructed from hand-blown, frosted, etched, or cut glass designed to diffuse light evenly.

Authentic period lighting displays sharp, hand-chased details in the bronze castings and noticeable weight due to high metal density. Look for signs of historical manufacturing techniques, such as hand-cut threads, irregularities in hand-blown glass shades, and natural surface wear or oxidisation within the recessed areas of the metalwork.

Empire style lighting works as a focal point in hallways, foyers, or hung low over a dining table. Its classical geometry allows it to bridge traditional period homes and contemporary minimalist spaces by providing visual weight and warm ambient illumination.

Dust the metalwork regularly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent dirt buildup in carved recesses. Clean frosted glass elements using a lint-free microfibre cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that could strip the original gilding or patina from the metal fittings.
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