Liège Chandelier from the Late 18th Century in Glass and Silvered Wood

Liège Chandeliers as Descendants of Venetian Chandeliers ; around 1700, two Venetian artisans, risking their lives, shared their expertise with two craftsmen from Liège, resulting in the creation of the first glass chandelier from Liège. Liège chandeliers soon became renowned for their exceptional quality.

This particular chandelier, with its truly exceptional dimensions—over two meters in height and ten light branches arranged over two tiers—is crafted from blown glass and silvered wood for its three central sections.
The curved and intricately twisted arms are adorned with meticulous decoration. These spirals lend the chandelier an elegant and fluid appearance, enhanced by a transparent finish that captures and diffuses light beautifully.
Multiple plates of crystal and cut glass embellish the structure, featuring varied shapes such as leaves, stars, daisies, and drops. These elements reflect light magnificently.
The central column is composed of a series of spheres and ovoid shapes in gadrooned blown glass, adding to the chandelier’s grandeur.
The arms are decorated with various elements, including acanthus leaves, daisies, and small finials, culminating in the central crown adorned with fleur-de-lis motifs.