Paris Opera
The elegance and grandeur of the chandelier from the series, the so-called French Empire, is beyond doubt. Stunning luxury draws everyone’s attention with the complexity of graceful beauty.
Classic French uniform? it is a win-win duet of brass polished to a golden sheen and crystals of the purest rock crystal, picturesquely flowing down with intricate tints. Such a glamorous item inevitably becomes the center of the interior..
The many faces of imposingness
The design of these luminaires is carefully thought out, the complex curved shape is designed to give maximum light output..
While other suspension systems used chains to form a visually bulky body, the French version was described as follows: «A bouquet on an iron stem, from which, pushing apart the shining thickets, light bulbs appear». The number of light sources varies in one direction or another, but, as a rule, there are at least six of them.
Iconic representative of the French Empire
The history of exquisite chandeliers begins in medieval France. The first products were intended for candle lighting and were made of metal for fire safety purposes. And in the 17th century, through the efforts of unknown court masters, they were transformed into luxurious jewelry for members of the royal family..
Large crystal beads in the form of drops, united in smooth falling waves with the addition of skillful metal casting in plant motifs, distinguish the original models from the later British ones, known for a certain asceticism of the general concept..
In the following 18th and 19th centuries, they were produced in all possible sizes to suit different purposes. This is not surprising given the huge demand! The style has become recognizable all over the world and is even reflected in high operatic art. Think of the infamous chandelier from «Phantom the Opera», which unwittingly gave birth to the wrath of the Phantom.
Museum D’Orsay, Paris
And in our time, the luxurious accessory has not lost its relevance, and there are true connoisseurs of cultural heritage. Take for example the French Quarter in New Orleans, USA.
In a relatively small area, there are many antique shops, large and small, and each of them has at least one copy of the French Empire.
Expansion into the New World
Exquisite Style In Crystal
The kingdom of perfection
Grandiose and stately
Elegance of crystals
Wealth restraint
In conclusion, we note that the Empire style, which has absorbed all the positive features, is a worthy successor of centuries-old traditions. «kings style».
Although cheap mass production of porcelain and glass is in vogue today, it cannot spoil the impression of the indestructible charm of brilliance and splendor..
