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“Caravelle” Chandelier

Attributed to Maison Baguès

Circa 1930

An Art Deco ship-form chandelier in crystal and gilt metal, attributed to Maison Baguès and crafted in Paris circa 1930. A counterpart to the “Nef” chandelier in our catalogue, this “Caravelle” embraces the same spirit, featuring a fuller silhouette and richer rigging. Set upon a gilt-metal armature, thousands of crystal beads delineate the entire vessel. The hull is dressed with large cut octagonal prisms framed by bands of strung beads. A large curved sail, dotted with crystal rosettes, billows at the front. Two openwork trellis masts, punctuated with florets, rise above, linked by beaded shrouds. The prow scrolls into an elegant volute, while teardrop and pear-shaped pendants suspend from each end. Four candle-style lights, resting upon cut-crystal bobeches, illuminate the deck, while a faceted crystal spire crowns the aft mast. When illuminated, the crystal brilliantly refracts light throughout the room. With its restrained proportions, this ship chandelier will bring poetry and whimsy to a study, bedroom, library, or entrance hall. It will delight Art Deco connoisseurs and maritime enthusiasts alike.

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