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4081 - Aegean Alabaster Table Lamp by Cristal Lighting - A reeded neo-classical urn-style base/stem dominates this late 18th century Adam-inspired table Lamp, utilizing a much admired aesthetic of ancient Greeks and Romans, revealed in the unearthing at Pompeii. The Aegean table lamp features an Antique Patina finish on Solid Brass with Cream Alabaster and a fabric shade. Note: 6155-5 - Eugenia Alabaster Pendant - A sculpted alabaster large central bowl retains the overall Empire configuration of this Eugenia pendant. Features beautiful and intricate detailing with Cream Alabaster glass. Comes in a Bronze Patina finish.Note: 6245-3 - Tangier Entry Lantern - Decorative details on this Tangier entry lantern imbue this fixture with an exotic, almost Moroccan character. This exoticism emanates from a superbly designed combination of decorative details such as the arched motifs banding the shades, bud-like forms, and the enrichment of the fixture with the delicate glass beads and disks. The exotic qualities are enhanced by the richly textured metal surfaces and the use of flurry glass for the shades.Comes in a Hammered Sienna finish with Amber Flurry glass. Note: 6269-1 - Paxton Iron Mini Pendant - This Paxton wrought iron mini pendant captures the decorative application of detail and run-on ironwork inserted between parallel bands of iron sturcture, and the spirit of the Art Nouveau period, a style concurrent with this building trend. Comes in an Iron finish and Murano glass.Note: 6151-3 - Torina Alabaster Semi Flush Mount - This beautifully designed semi-flush ceiling mount features intricate detailing and Empire-styled decoration, combining to create a classic and elegant fixture.Comes in a French Gold finish with Cream Alabaster. Note: 6456 - Cristallo Foyer Pendant by Cristal Lighting - The Cristallo Wrought Iron foyer pendant features a Midnight Bronze finish. The improvement in glass making techniques made it possible in 16th century Venice to imitate fine, semi-precious rock crystal which was vulnerable to fracturing while being cut and polished. With this risk gone, lighting designers by the early 18th century had a myriad of crystal decorations available to ornament the framework of their chandeliers, the design potential of crystal glass having been fully explored. The flowers and foliage of nature remained a continuing source of design inspiration, and the intricate crystal buds, thrusting delicately outward and upward, continue this tradition on the Cristallo family of fixtures. Exquisite acanthus leaf-work overlaying the central frame and scrolled arms, and the decorative lace-like treatment of the front reinforce the imaginative artistry of the Italian design legacy. Note: Bulbs not included with this fixture. 651-1 - Maria Theresa Wall Sconce - This Maria Theresa wall sconce, as it is still universally known, is a style identified with the 18th century Empress of Austria. Typical of the foreign aristocracy making a state visit to France, and in particular to the Palace of Versailles, the Empress was both awed and enchanted by the magnificent crystal chandeliers of Louis XV's court. Although there were only a few chandelier craftsman in France and they were almost all exclusively patronized, the Empress was able to assert her power to have similar models made and installed in her palaces in Vienna.Note: 99-1 - Donatello Small Mirror - The Donatello Family The Donatello mirror creatively blends two aesthetic influences into a comparable, unified whole. An outgrowth of the Arts and Crafts Movement, the Mission Style was characterized by relatively simple, functionalist design. At exactly the same time as the Mission Style flourished, so did the Art Nouveau style, immediately identified by the curving tendrils of iron, often integrated with flower and leaf motifs. 650-19 - Maria Theresa Chandeiler - This 19-light Maria Theresa chandelier, as it is still universally known, is a style identified with the 18th century Empress of Austria. Typical of the foreign aristocracy making a state visit to France, and in particular to the Palace of Versailles, the Empress was both awed and enchanted by the magnificent crystal chandeliers of Louis XV's court. Although there were only a few chandelier craftsman in France and they were almost all exclusively patronized, the Empress was able to assert her power to have similar models made and installed in her palaces in Vienna.Note: 6170-6 - Morocco Alabaster Chandelier - This Empire-inspired chandelier features intricate detailing and the integrated motif of the graceful swan into the supporting arms of the alabaster float bowls.
Note: 6028-6 - Marlena Alabaster Chandelier by Cristal Lighting - Numerous female figures enhance this Empire inspired chandelier with elegantly banded float lamps. The figures decorating the central shaft are the direct result of the late 18th century's interest in classical motifs. Comes in an Umber finish with Cream Alabaster. Note: 6455-29 - Cristallo Mini Pendant - The Cristallo Wrought Iron mini pendant features a Midnight Bronze finish. The improvement in glass making techniques made it possible in 16th century Venice to imitate fine, semi-precious rock crystal which was vulnerable to fracturing while being cut and polished. With this risk gone, lighting designers by the early 18th century had a myriad of crystal decorations available to ornament the framework of their chandeliers, the design potential of crystal glass having been fully explored. The flowers and foliage of nature remained a continuing source of design inspiration, and the intricate crystal buds, thrusting delicately outward and upward, continue this tradition on the Cristallo family of fixtures. Exquisite acanthus leaf-work overlaying the central frame and scrolled arms, and the decorative lace-like treatment of the front reinforce the imaginative artistry of the Italian design legacy. Note: Bulbs not included with this fixture. 6010-6 - Valencia Alabaster Chandelier - On this Empire-inspired chandelier, anthemion leaves on the suspension supports and laurel leaves extending from a rosette clasp on the gold rim of the large bowl reflect the early 19th century admiration of classical Greek and Roman ornamentation.Note: 6367-4-8 - Lorenco Four-Light Entry - The Lorenco Family The Lorenco four-light foyer light takes its inspiration from the great hanging iron fixtures of the late Gothic and early Renaissance periods in Western Europe. The outer portion is decorated with simplified arabesque scroll work. The term arabesque, which is used to identify the scrollwork, is commonly associated with Arab workmanship. Although a Persian invention, the scrollwork was incorrectly attributed to Arab origins since the Moors in Spain were such masters of the art. Note: Bulbs not included. 6154-6 - Eugenia Alabaster Chandelier - Sculpted alabaster float lamps above a large central bowl retain the overall Empire configuration of this Eugenia chandelier. Features beautiful and intricate detailing with Cream Alabaster glass. Comes in a Bronze Patina finish.Note: 631-2 - Bohemian Katerina Wall Sconce - This "dressed" or heavily draped 2-light wall sconce features multiple swags of crystal buttons.
Note: 6324-6 - Veneta Murano Chandelier - This 6-light Murano glass chandelier, with its graceful, clean lines is a classic example of something simple transformed into a work of art. The goblets are carefully fluted to provide ornamentation and to reflect light. The golden glow of the illumination, blended with the reference to gold within the glass, is reminiscent of the golden dust technique of the 19th century. The carefully crafted finials add a final touch to the elegance of this chandelier.Comes in a Satin Gold finish with 24K Gold Leaf Murano glass. Note: 6285 - Donatello Pendant - The Donatello FamilyThe Donatello pendant creatively blends two aesthetic influences into a comparable, unified whole. An outgrowth of the Arts and Crafts Movement, the Mission Style was characterized by relatively simple, functionalist design. At exactly the same time as the Mission Style flourished, so did the Art Nouveau style, immediately identified by the curving tendrils of iron, often integrated with flower and leaf motifs. . 6048-15 - Aslan Alabaster Chandelier - This 15-light chandelier features intricate detailing and elevated float lamps constructed in alabaster.
Note: 6253-5 - Majorelle Iron Semi Flush Mount - This wrought iron semi-flush ceiling mount captures the very essence of the Art Nouveau style with its subtle yet sinuous linear supports. At once decorative and functional, the undulating tendrils of the carriage are both enhanced by their contrast to the bowl, and enhanced when the fixture is operative. The silhouette created is as important as the detail itself. The organic expression of the era is unquestionably achieved.Comes in an Autumn Ash finish with White Scavo glass. Note: 5028-1 - Marlena Alabaster Wall Sconce - An enchanting female siren/mermaid figure enhances this Empire-inspired wall sconce with an elegantly banded float lamp. The figure decorating the central shaft is the direct result of the late 18th century's interest in classical motifs.
Note: 5008 - Alabaster Wall Sconce - This alabaster wall sconce is a simple yet elegant addition to any setting. Features White Alabaster.Note: 6291-3 - Donatello Three-Light Foyer Pendant - The Donatello Family The Donatello three-light foyer pendant creatively blends two aesthetic influences into a comparable, unified whole. An outgrowth of the Arts and Crafts Movement, the Mission Style was characterized by relatively simple, functionalist design. A signature of this style was, and still is the square glass shades. At exactly the same time as the Mission Style flourished, so did the Art Nouveau style, immediately identified by the curving tendrils of iron, often integrated with flower and leaf motifs. Note: Bulbs not included with this fixture. 6252-5 - Majorelle Iron Pendant - This wrought iron pendant captures the very essence of the Art Nouveau style with its subtle yet sinuous linear supports. At once decorative and functional, the undulating tendrils of the carriage are both enhanced by their contrast to the bowl, and enhanced when the fixture is operative. The silhouette created is as important as the detail itself. The organic expression of the era is unquestionably achieved.Comes in an Autumn Ash finish with White Scavo glass. Note: |