{"product_id":"glass-chandelier-cn2841025-028","title":"Antique French Empire Style Basket Chandelier with Faceted Glass Prisms c. 1880","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eAn elegant French basket chandelier crafted in the Empire taste and richly adorned with cascading strands of faceted glass prisms. Dating to the late nineteenth century, this impressive six-light fixture features a graceful tapered basket form crowned by an ornate floral crest and suspended beneath a decorative gilt metal framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eThe chandelier is embellished throughout with hand-strung faceted oval glass prisms that create remarkable depth, movement, and sparkle. Delicately pierced floral galleries, foliate ornamentation, and a dramatic crown-form crest contribute to the fixture's refined architectural presence, while the basket silhouette evokes the grand decorative lighting found in French interiors during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eInspired by the opulence of the Empire period, the chandelier combines elegant proportions with exceptional decorative impact. The warm aged patina of the metalwork complements the shimmering glass elements, creating a sophisticated balance between grandeur and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eWhether installed in a dining room, entry hall, bedroom, dressing room, or formal sitting room, this chandelier serves as both a source of illumination and a remarkable decorative centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eA beautiful example of French lighting design that captures the romance and craftsmanship of the Belle Époque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s8rwlp\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eFrench Empire Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"180z9du\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eFrance, Circa 1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16iqand\" data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eSix-light configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j8ywxf\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eGilt metal framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k3brqc\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFaceted oval glass prisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ys1d5p\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eCrown-form floral crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1usl4n8\" data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eBasket-form construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cy8lon\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eHand-strung glass decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15l8fd4\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eBeautiful aged patina throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17mg58h\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eElectrified for modern use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19zqy0x\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eElegant Basket Form\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jl5kt6\" data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eClassic French Empire silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16sfv2b\" data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eTapered basket design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18sdyk9\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eDecorative lower glass gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eOrnate Metalwork\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1os3ip2\" data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eFloral crown cresting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n991ju\" data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003ePierced foliate decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rq3vmf\" data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eRichly detailed gilt framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eExceptional Decorative Presence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k3brqc\" data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eFaceted oval glass prisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h8m68l\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eCascading hand-strung strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zhv1uh\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eBeautiful light reflection and sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yjnztg\" data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eImpressive scale and visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bpec4l\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkme4l\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e21.5\"W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j2c3bh\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e21\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j2be5h\" data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e34\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"170662c\" data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eApprox. 77 lbs (35 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gjyc67\" data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eThe dramatic crown, elegant basket silhouette, and hundreds of faceted glass prisms give this chandelier a presence far beyond its footprint. Large enough to command attention yet versatile enough for a variety of interiors, it embodies everything we love about antique French lighting. The combination of age, craftsmanship, and timeless design makes it equally appealing to collectors, designers, and homeowners seeking an authentic statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003eIts scale is particularly desirable—substantial enough for a dining room or entry hall while remaining perfectly suited to bedrooms, dressing rooms, and intimate entertaining spaces where oversized chandeliers would overwhelm the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eA stunning antique chandelier that brings warmth, elegance, and unmistakable French character to any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003eGood antique condition consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate wear, oxidation, and patina to the metalwork. Glass strands show expected variations and wear from over a century of service. Minor losses or replacements may be present. Rewiring recommended or may have been previously electrified depending on installation requirements. Please review photographs for complete condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3641\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3641\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eAvailable through DOP Antiques. 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