Bidspirit auction | Half Basket Empire Chandelier

Half Basket Empire Chandelier - Half Basket Empire Chandelier Designed by Natalia Miyar Atelier for The Twenty Two in Mayfair, this Half Basket Empire Chandelier is a vintage Empire-style fixture characterized by its distinctive ”bag” or ”basket” silhouette. The piece is a central element of a design scheme deeply inspired by the grandeur of the Napoleonic era and 18th-century French interiors, specifically paying homage to the quintessential French elegance found at Château de Malmaison, the home of Joséphine and Napoleon Bonaparte. The structure is heavily draped in multiple strands of faceted crystal beads of varying sizes that graduate toward the base, creating a shimmering effect designed to balance textures and provide a sensory, decadent ambiance. The antique brass perimeter frame is further accented with decorative rings featuring intricate ”lost wax” cast details, such as gilded palmettes and floral crests, which enhance its ”old-world charm” and historical authenticity.