Mid-Century Sunburst Crown Leafed Ceiling Light
£650.00
Description
A formidable set of late 18th-century stipple engravings in the Neoclassical "Etruscan" or "Hamilton" style. Distinguished by their rigorous linear precision and deep, velvety stippled grounds, these fine antique friezes depict a series of mythological and ritualistic scenes from Greco-Roman antiquity.
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Vintage Sunburst Crown Leafed Ceiling Light
A spectacular mid-century Spanish gilt iron sunburst crown leaf light fixture, perfectly capturing the bold, sculptural elegance of Mediterranean Hollywood Regency design. This striking flush-mount features an impressive, crown-like arrangement of tiered, upswept leaves that radiate outwards from a central rope-twist border ring. The stylised foliage forms a dramatic sunburst silhouette, expertly designed to cast a warm, beautifully diffused, and atmospheric glow across a room.
Crafted in Spain from heavy, hand-formed iron with a rich, beautifully aged gilt finish. Its shallow, flush-to-ceiling profile makes it an incredibly versatile statement piece, ideal for bringing luxury, organic texture, and vintage drama to rooms with lower ceiling heights, such as elegant hallways, bedrooms, dressing rooms, or entryways.
The fixture is meticulously hand-crafted from wrought and pressed iron, a medium in which mid-century Spanish artisans excelled. It retains its authentic, original gilded finish, which exhibits a wonderful depth, gentle oxidation, and soft, natural patination within the recessed details of the foliage.
Origin: Spain
Style: Hollywood Regency / Mediterranean Mid-Century
Age: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950–1960)
During the mid-20th century, Spain became a major hub for high-quality, artistic ironwork, producing exceptional lighting that was exported worldwide to satisfy the global demand for Hollywood Regency glamour. Spanish designers masterfully combined traditional Iberian blacksmithing techniques with the theatrical, botanical trends of the era. Today, these Spanish sunburst and crown leaf fixtures are highly coveted by top-tier interior designers for their sculptural weight and ability to add instant character to both contemporary and period spaces.
Condition Report
In very good antique condition given their age. This piece has been fully and professionally restored within our workshop.
The internal electrical components have been completely replaced and updated to modern safety standards. It has been rewired and officially PAT inspected to UK standards, ensuring it is fully safe and ready for immediate installation by a qualified electrician.
Measurements
Height:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 17 cm /Â Â Â 6.7 inch
Width:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 33 cm /Â Â 13 inch
Weight:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 k.g. /Â Â Â 2.2 lbs
Cleaning, Polishing & Restoration
All our collections have been through our workshop and where possible, we always try to maintain the original finish preserving the patina and colour, some items are sympathetically restored and this is done by our own skilled craftsmen using only traditional methods
