French Empire-Style · Cast Brass · Crystal Swag Drapes · Cut-Glass Bowl
A French Empire / Regency-style chandelier built around a cast-brass crown of acanthus cresting and scrolled cartouches, with crystal beaded swags draped between the crown points. Beneath the crown sits a faceted cut-glass bowl in classical pineapple-cut pattern, lit from within by three candelabra sockets that throw light upward through the swags and downward through the cut-glass facets.
Suited to formal dining rooms, traditional living rooms, grand entrance halls, and French-classical or neoclassical interiors. The cut-glass bowl casts intricate refracted patterns across the ceiling and floor — a particularly atmospheric effect when paired with a dimmer.
Features
Cast Brass Crown
Acanthus cresting and scrolled cartouches — French Empire vocabulary throughout.
Crystal Swag Drapes
Beaded crystal swags draped between crown points — refract light across the room.
Cut-Glass Bowl
Faceted pineapple-cut bowl casts patterned refracted light onto ceiling and floor.
Finish
Cast Brass with Clear Crystal
Hand-finished cast brass with warm patina across crown, arms, and bowl ring, paired with clear cut-crystal beaded swags and a clear cut-glass bowl. Pairs with cream walls, gilt-frame artwork, French-classical and traditional interiors. The brass develops subtle patina over years of use.
Dimensions
Heavy fixture — confirm junction box rating. Cast brass with a cut-glass bowl makes this a substantial chandelier. Confirm with a licensed electrician that your ceiling junction box and structural support are rated for the load before installation. Standard residential boxes typically support up to 50 lb; for heavier installations a fan-rated or reinforced box may be required.
Specifications
| SKU | RDC-180031 |
| Configurations | 3-arm single configuration · Brass + clear crystal |
| Materials | Cast brass body, crown, and bowl ring · Clear cut-crystal swags · Clear cut-glass pineapple-cut bowl |
| Style | French Empire / Regency / neoclassical |
| Light Source | E12 / E14 candelabra socket × 3 · Bulbs not included · User-replaceable |
| Recommended Bulb | LED E12/E14 candelabra, max 25W per socket · Warm white 3000K recommended · Flame-tip shape recommended |
| Color Temperature | Determined by your chosen bulbs · Warm white 3000K recommended |
| Dimming | Compatible if dimmable bulbs and a TRIAC dimmer are installed |
| Voltage | AC 110–240V · Universal |
| Hanging Chain | 50 cm / 19.7" · Adjustable on installation |
| Mounting | Hardwired chain-suspended · Standard junction box (verify rating) |
| Best For | Formal dining rooms · Entry foyers · Traditional living rooms · French-classical & Regency interiors · Powder rooms · Bedroom statement lighting |
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FAQ
Will it suit my room? +
At 40 cm wide and 70 cm tall, this is a compact-to-medium chandelier suited to standard dining rooms, formal foyers, traditional living rooms, larger powder rooms, and bedroom statement positions. It needs at least 8 ft ceilings to read in proportion; for 9-10 ft ceilings the chain can be extended. Ideal for spaces where you want classical-elegant presence without the scale of a grand-foyer chandelier.
What bulb does it take? +
Three E12 (North America) or E14 (EU/UK/AU) candelabra base bulbs up to 25W each. We recommend warm white (3000K) LED candelabra bulbs in flame-tip shape for the most period-appropriate look. The bulbs sit inside the cut-glass bowl and project light through the faceted glass — bulb shape and color affect the pattern of refracted light.
Is the crystal real or glass? +
The beaded swags and cut-glass bowl are both decorative cut crystal — high-quality faceted and polished glass crystal that refracts light to produce the prismatic glow effect. This is decorative crystal suited to the fixture's price and finish, not natural rock crystal (which would be many times the cost). The cut quality is well-engineered for the intended visual effect.
Will it work on a sloped ceiling? +
The standard mount is for flat ceilings using the included chain-and-canopy assembly. For sloped ceilings, a sloped-ceiling adapter is typically needed (sold separately by hardware suppliers). The chain-suspended structure adapts well to moderate slopes once an adapter is installed.
Is it dimmable? +
The fixture itself doesn't dim, but it becomes fully dimmable when paired with dimmable LED candelabra bulbs and a standard TRIAC wall dimmer (both sold separately). Dimming this style of chandelier is particularly effective — at 30-40% brightness, the cut-glass bowl produces softer, more atmospheric refracted patterns on the surrounding walls and ceiling.
- Unique shape design
- Made responsibly
- High quality material
- Tested for durability
CARE
CARE
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect finish, we do not recommend the use of household cleaners or abrasives.
- Do not exceed specified wattage.
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