Object of the Day: An Antique Three-Arm Chandelier

Lighting in the 1920’s often borrowed design ideas from other eras. In this case, we see that the inspiration for this three-arm, gilt-metal fixture is the urn-shaped hanging lamps of the French Second Empire.


The chandelier is quite simple in design. The central urn is ornamented with three ormolu mounts in a floral pattern. Otherwise, the piece relies heavily on its shape for its natural elegance. Dripping with tear-drop shaped prisms, this small fixture adds just the right amount of light and shimmer to a room.