Bygone Paris - Dramatic Art Nouveau Chandelier

This Design2Share online collectible find is a Parisian Art Noveau Restaurant Chandelier.

Details

• Custom made in 1905
• France is the country of origin
• Piece consists of 6 large shades on the bottom tier, 6 smaller shades on the upper tier - half in glass and half in metal, painted and gilded inside; wrought iron arms with thin, precise welding
• 7 feet 7 inches tall x 5 feet 9 inches deep x 5 feet 9 inches long

Verdict

Granted, this monumental piece is not for any house! It's heroic height necessitates that it be used in a double-volume (at least) space. We've often winced at the puny lanterns and shrimpy crystal chandeliers that most homeowners use to light up a double- or triple-volume entry foyer (read: in a McMansion), but a beauty like this chandelier would set an entirely different mood. You'd be telling all your guests, "We're not fooling around with you. We have style - and we mean lots of style - and we're setting the mood for the rest of our house just to keep up with this over-the-top first impression."

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Brooklyn Warehouse Antique: French Secretary

Conjeaud & Chappey

This Design2Share online collectible find is a Raphael French Secretary and Chair.

Details

• Made in 1955
• France is the country of origin
• Made by furniture maker Raphael and termed "rare" by the dealer
• Rosewood construction for secretary and matching chair; sycamore and green leather construction for secretary interior
• 55 6/8 inches tall x 44 inches wide x 17 6/8 inches deep (secretary)

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