Vintage brass pendant lamp with four glass shades – French style, 1950s–60s

Vintage brass chandelier with four glass shades – French style, 1950s–60s

This graceful vintage pendant light (also known as a chandelier or lustre) has four sweeping brass arms, each fitted with a conical shade of pressed glass with a block-pattern relief. At its heart, two gilt ribbons cross around a domed centre, a typical mid-century detail. The light belongs to the French chandeliers of the 1950s and 1960s often described as ‘in the style of Maison Arlus‘; there is no mark or label, so the maker is unknown.

Why we chose this piece

What struck us is the movement in this light: the arms swirl around the centre in an S-shape, and from every angle you see a different silhouette. The glass shades catch the light in their relief and give a warm, sparkling glow when lit. With four lights it is compact enough for a dining table, hallway or bedroom, yet it still has the allure of a true chandelier.

Style and interior

The pendant light suits a mid-century or vintage interior, but also works above a sleek dining table in a modern or Scandinavian interior, where the gold of the brass and the clear glass add a warm accent. It also looks at home in a French country interior or an eclectic mix with antiques.

Dimensions: length 90 cm, width 45 cm, height 50 cm
Material: brass and gilt metal, pressed glass shades
Style: mid-century, in the style of Maison Arlus
Period: 1950s–60s
Origin: probably France
Quantity: 4 lights
Condition: good vintage condition with clear signs of use. All four glass shades are present and free of chips or cracks. The gilding of the crossed ribbons in the centre shows spotting and small areas where the gold layer has worn away (photos 6 and 9); the brass arms also have patina and some small dark spots here and there. The wiring has not been checked; we recommend having the light connected by an electrician.

Price:
€ 325

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More about this style: Mid-century design: timeless, warm and still modern

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