Impressive French Gilt-Bronze Cage Chandelier w/ Crystal Drops - 52"

An impressive French gilt-bronze cage chandelier hung with abundant clear crystal drops from the early 20th century. The open frame carries four candle-form lights on foliate-cast scroll arms, while a corona of four dagger-shaped cut-crystal finials is internally lit. A further four concealed lights in the lower section bring the total to twelve. Rosette roundels link swags of octagonal beads, and a profusion of spear, kite, and pear-shaped prisms cascade throughout, terminating in a large faceted crystal boule finial.

Generous in scale yet airy in presence, it is an unusual model well suited for grand formal spaces. Ideal for a tall entry, stair hall, or dining room, it brings sparkle and warmth without visual heaviness. The clear crystal pairs effortlessly with stone, plaster, or paneled walls, while also offering a refined counterpoint to contemporary interiors. Center it above a dining table or let it float in a salon, where its twelve lights send a nuanced play of reflections through the crystals.