“Wiener G’rüstl” Chandelier 5085-18
Viennese Biedermeier Family
“Wiener G’rüstl” Chandelier 5085-18
Viennese Biedermeier Family
Item
5085-18
Designer
Year
ca. 1835
Category
Series
Style
Biedermeier
Design
Lights
18
Material
Brass, hand-cut crystal
Finish
Polished brass
Influenced by French Empire Austria developed a humble type of bag-and-tent chandeliers. From this derived the typical "Wiener Grüstl," a delicate frame of brass with modest chains of crystal for decoration. Pieces of this type feature a modest elegance through unpretentious use of decorative fittings.
Height | 145 cm |
Diameter | 105 cm |
Weight | 25 kg |