This Art Nouveau chandelier, manufactured between 1920 and 1930, is something special. What makes it so special is its very high-quality and precise workmanship. The bronze is masterfully cast, and great importance is placed on detailed and clean patterns that testify to the high level of craftsmanship. The hand-crafted alabaster lamp shades feature a beautiful natural grain, a very fine white with gray-black veins. The shape of the lamp shades is particularly noteworthy, reminiscent of a beautiful blossom. This stunning Art Nouveau chandelier is both impressive and luxurious, and it'll last for years. When you purchase this chandelier, you're not just buying a lamp; you're buying a piece of history with around 100 years of stories to tell. It originally hung in a villa in Berlin that was destroyed in World War II. Luckily, the chandelier was rescued and put away safely in a bunker. The first owners bought the chandelier in France for their villa, and it has been in the family ever since. Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.