“Wiener G’rüstl” Chandelier 5085-8
Viennese Biedermeier Family
“Wiener G’rüstl” Chandelier 5085-8
Viennese Biedermeier Family
Item
5085-8
Designer
Year
ca. 1835
Category
Series
Style
Biedermeier
Design
Lights
8
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 | 98 cm |
Diameter | 75 cm |
Weight | 10 kg |