Italian Modern Silver Plated 24-Light Chandelier
Italian Modern Silver Plated 24-Light Chandelier
Italy, Late 20th Century.
Silver-plated metal, lucite.
An exceptional Italian modernist chandelier distinguished by its architectural equilibrium and refined material interplay. The piece features a central metal stem supporting a symmetrical radial array of looped arms, each terminating in a vertically oriented cylindrical diffuser evocative of candlelight. Beneath each diffuser rests a lucite bobeche, lending clarity and visual lightness to the luminous composition.
The lucite elements, combined with metalwork, unite classical chandelier typology with the rationalist and sculptural tendencies of later 20th-century Italian lighting design. The interplay of vertical and horizontal lines expresses both solidity and grace, with a rhythmic repetition that animates the space while maintaining composure.
This chandelier exemplifies the Italian post-war modern lighting tradition — marrying craftsmanship with modern materials.