Art Deco Style Multi Layered Swarofski Crystal Chandelier Extra Large, Stunning

We have the distinct pleasure to present to you a selection of monumental midcentury Art Deco style ballroom c...

We have the distinct pleasure to present to you a selection of Monumental midcentury Art Deco style Ballroom c...

Fully Signed … ” Schneider France II06? … on each of the larger bowls. Made circa 1925, this pendant chandelier is of stunning quality ! It consists of a chrome body with Deco ...

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 6 Branch Chandelier. Late 19th Century, circa 1880-90 and made in Holland (Netherlands) from antique brass which gives it a more bronze...

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 8 Branch Chandelier. Late 19th Century, circa 1880-90 and made in Holland (Netherlands) from antique brass which gives it a more bronze...

Presenting a stunning 19C French gilt metal 12 light phoenix chandelier with Swarovski crystal. This chandelier pre-dates the advent of electricity and originally would have held candles. Made in France circa 1860 it was converted to electrical use in the early 20th Century, circa 1920. We can deduce this from the holes that were drilled into the piece to convert it and to install the wiring. Very ‘Rococo’ in style it has 4 branches, each holding 3 lights (12 in total). The branches are scrolling and flowing vine leaves. The light sockets have tulip like holders which sit on and a large starburst shaped flower. The base section ends in a downward pointing flower. The central and top sections again have scrolling vine leaves, separated by a large starburst shaped flower. The crown is a large starburst shaped flower/leaf. What makes this chandelier truly unique are the 4 ‘Phoenix’ birds around the top of the light section, each with a flower petal underneath. They are unmistakeably ‘Phoenix’ birds ! The chandelier has approximately 50+ large Swarovski Crystal faceted pendant drops. We still get a ‘chuckle’ from the fact that this stunningly rare chandelier features the ‘Phoenix”. We acquired it from a high-end estate here in Dallas from a Mansion built in 1929. When we acquired it, it was in pieces, albeit the pieces were all there in a large box (save the crystal). All the wiring was gone and one branch was broken. We repaired the broken branch, re-wired it, re-assembled it and used gorgeous 1960’s Swarovski crystals to replace the missing originals ….. only then did we notice the birds ….. TRULY … ‘The Rise of the Phoenix from the Ashes’ !!!! LOL The crystal alone on this, is worth over $2k. The phoenix is an immortal bird associated with Greek mythology (with analogs in many cultures) that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor. Some legends say it dies in a show of flames and combustion, others that it simply dies and decomposes before being born again. In the Motif-Index of Folk-Literature, a tool used by folklorists, the phoenix is classified as motif B32. The origin of the phoenix has been attributed to Ancient Egypt by Herodotus and later 19th-century scholars, but other scholars think the Egyptian texts may have been influenced by classical folklore. Over time the phoenix motif spread and gained a variety of new associations; Herodotus, Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Pope Clement I, Lactantius, Ovid, and Isidore of Seville are among those who have contributed to the retelling and transmission of the phoenix motif. Over time, extending beyond its origins, the phoenix could variously “symbolize renewal in general as well as the sun, time, the Empire, metempsychosis, consecration, resurrection, life in the heavenly Paradise, Christ, Mary, virginity, the exceptional man, and certain aspects of Christian life”. Some scholars have claimed that the poem De ave phoenice may present the mythological phoenix motif as a symbol of Christ’s resurrection...

This stunning alabaster chandelier is the largest and deepest layered Art Deco specimen we ever sold. This large and mint condition Art Deco pendant is on...

Deco style rock crystal chandelier with the brass frame. Height can be adjustable. Install eight sockets with maximum 320 watts. Eac...

Circular chandelier made of several layers of rounded glass rods individually screwed to the structure. Each floor has a different diameter adding volume to the piece, while the f...

Beautiful chandelier designed by Prof. Friedl Bakalowits for Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna Austria. This light fixture is made of metal, chrome and lovely elements of crystal glass - gorgeous Austrian...

Impressive and stunning crystal chandelier from circa 1960s by Bakalowits & Sohne. Brass construction nickel-plated, with five ring with hand-cut crystals. Electric with 12 lights E...

An Art Deco Baccarat style chandelier having 8 arms and 13 lamps: 8 lamps, 4 small central lamps and 1 central. The gilt metal frame is heavily laden with various sized crystal plaq...