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A French Basket Antique Chandelier
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A French Basket Antique Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine antique French basket chandelier, of elegant and highly decorative form, surmounted by a distinctive five-sided crown. From the crown hang a row of half cut Albert crystals and graceful chains of graduated button crystals, descend in a delicate cascade and gather into an ornate central brass band, richly embellished with large, sparkling button crystals and a row of half cut Alberts.

Beneath the central band, the chandelier forms a traditional crystal bag, composed of graduated rows of button crystals, incorporating a prominent large coffin-shaped crystal which provides a striking focal point to the lower section. The bag gathers into a decorative brass bottom band, from which hang delicate small half-cut Albert drops, adding further movement and sparkle to the base.

Height 74cm x Width 40cm, this is the height of the chandelier without the chain and ceiling rose which comes with the chandelier and can be adjusted to individual requirements.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Crystal Corner Antique Chandeliers has dated this French Basket Crystal Chandelier to the 1920s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1232915
Dealers Internal Reference
CR894
Dealers Notes

Crystal Corner Chandeliers Antique and Lighting.

We specialise in antique chandeliers, wall-lights, lanterns and antique lighting in general. We have one of the largest stock of antique lighting in the UK with a selection of different styles from France, Italy, England and Europe

Based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, our large warehouse is 45 mins from London, we also cover the whole of the UK and offer a unique service where we come to your home and hold the chandeliers in situ. Worldwide delivery is also available.

Description
A fine antique French basket chandelier, of elegant and highly decorative form, surmounted by a distinctive five-sided crown. From the crown hang a row of half cut Albert crystals and graceful chains of graduated button crystals, descend in a delicate cascade and gather into an ornate central brass band, richly embellished with large, sparkling button crystals and a row of half cut Alberts.

Beneath the central band, the chandelier forms a traditional crystal bag, composed of graduated rows of button crystals, incorporating a prominent large coffin-shaped crystal which provides a striking focal point to the lower section.

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The bag gathers into a decorative brass bottom band, from which hang delicate small half-cut Albert drops, adding further movement and sparkle to the base.
Crystal Corner Antique Chandeliers

Height 74cm x Width 40cm, this is the height of the chandelier without the chain and ceiling rose which comes with the chandelier and can be adjusted to individual requirements.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Crystal Corner Antique Chandeliers has dated this French Basket Crystal Chandelier to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232915
Dealers Internal Ref
CR894
Crystal Corner Antique Chandeliers
Crystal Corner Antique Chandeliers
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Buckinghamshire
Sl7 1LB
United Kingdom
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An antique French basket chandelier featuring beaded crystal strands draped over a brass frame with hanging prism drops.
A French Basket Antique Chandelier
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialCrystal, Glass, Brass
  • ColourClear, Brass
  • MotifsCrystal bead swags, Icicle prisms, Brass gallery, Octagonal faceted beads
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This antique French Empire chandelier from 1920 follows a basket design in clear crystal, glass, and brass with a brass finish. A five-sided crown sits at the top, from which half-cut Albert crystals and graduated button crystal strands descend to an ornate central brass band set with large octagonal faceted beads and a row of half-cut Alberts. Below this band, a crystal bag forms with graduated rows of button crystals, featuring a large coffin-shaped crystal drop as a focal point and ending in a decorative brass bottom band with small hanging icicle prisms and crystal bead swags. The fixture measures 74 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, excluding the chain and ceiling rose. Suitable for hanging in a high-ceilinged reception room, hallway, or dining space in a period home, this chandelier provides direct ambient lighting overhead. The brass frame holds the glass elements securely while wiring runs through the central stem for ceiling installation. Regular maintenance involves gentle cleaning of the crystal drops and brass components with a soft dry cloth to preserve the clarity of the glass and the metallic sheen of the brass structure.

FAQs

A French basket chandelier, historically known as a sac-a-perles or tent and basket light fixture, is a traditional style of ceiling light characterised by closely strung crystal beads forming an upper tent shape and a curved lower basket suspended from a central metal frame.

These fixtures typically feature cast brass, bronze, or gilded metal frameworks decorated with lead crystal, hand-cut glass beads, octagonal buttons, and faceted icicle or tear-drop prisms.

Authentic period examples often exhibit hand-cut glass or crystal with minor variations, hand-pinned wire connections joining the bead strands, and natural patination or tarnish on the cast metal gallery and internal framework.

A classic crystal basket light can be hung in a contemporary foyer, above a dining table, or in a primary bedroom suite to add texture, historic interest, and reflected ambient light to a modern minimalist or transitional room scheme.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre duster. For deeper cleaning, gently wipe individual crystal drops and bead strands using a lint-free cloth dampened with a solution of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water, ensuring no liquid enters the electrical wiring.
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