Description
This French 19th century chandelier is made of bronze in the classic Empire style. Note the details in the crown, the scroll work in the arms extending towards the patterned center ring, & the fluted arms which extend to the minimally detailed bobeches. The piece is balanced as the eye is drawn to the pattern work in the center ring, while the arms provide a sense of movement, combining to produce a poised & stately chandelier ready to bring a beautiful element of France to any home. Each piece in our shop is professionally rewired & in working order. They have been rewired at our fourth generation antique store in The French Quarter of New Orleans. Each chandelier & lantern comes with a vintage canopy, three feet of chain, & ample wire, & each sconce comes with all materials needed to mount. Each piece is newly wired with UL approved wire & sockets & is fully operable. This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie & Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre as it reminded them of home. Their first shop here in New Orleans was located on Chartres Street in the French Quarter & was stocked originally with pieces they had brought with them from Paris. They moved to Royal Street & settled in their present expanded location at 225 Royal Street in 1947. Today, the shop is run by the third & fourth generation, Marc, & his two sons Michael & Brian. By purchasing from our shop, you're supporting a family run business which focuses on artisan made, high quality craft with an emphasis on quality. Thank you for helping us continue a dream started four generations ago! French Antique Empire Chandelier, 19Th Century, Three Light Electric Hanging Fixture
