1960s Austrian Palwa / Kalmar Style Crystal Flush Mount Plafond Chandelier

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Magnificent 1960s Austrian Palwa / Kalmar Style Crystal Flush Mount Plafond Chandelier

Masterfully crafted in Austria circa 1960s. Professionally restored, … Read more Magnificent 1960s Austrian Palwa / Kalmar Style Crystal Flush Mount Plafond Chandelier

Masterfully crafted in Austria circa 1960s. Professionally restored, rewired, and showroom-ready.

Elevate your interior architecture with this monumental mid-century Hollywood Regency flush-mount ceiling fixture. Measuring an impressive and rare 20.5 inches in diameter, this spectacular chandelier reflects the peak of Austrian luxury lighting design, reminiscent of elite commissions by Palwa (Palme & Walter) and J.T. Kalmar. It features a solid, heavy-gauge metal framework completely enveloped by an ocean of multi-faceted, hand-tied crystal drops and a regal upper crown of substantial geometric crystal prisms.

Due to its shallow 6.5-inch profile, this palatial fixture delivers maximum luxury, sparkling ambient light, and grand scale without compromising headroom, making it a dream choice for sophisticated entryways, dining salons, dressing suites, or living rooms with standard ceiling heights.

✨ INTELLIGENT TWO-PIECE INSTALLATION SYSTEM:
This masterpiece features an incredibly user-friendly and safe installation mechanism, highly favored by professional interior designers and electricians:
• 1. The Mirror Base Plate: A heavy, polished mirror-finish steel/brass disc mounts directly flat to your ceiling junction box (pre-drilled mounting holes included). This plate houses the wiring and acts as a brilliant reflector, doubling the inner light output and crystal refraction.
• 2. The Main Crystal Basket: The entire intricate crystal-and-metal dome assembly is beautifully lightweight to handle. It effortlessly slides onto the heavy-duty central threaded rod and is securely locked in place with a single, highly decorative solid nickel-plated brass floral finial (included). This intelligent engineering makes installation safe, seamless, and allows for easy maintenance or bulb changes.

✨ MATERIALS, DESIGN & CONDITION:

• The Frame: Heavy, robust, authentic 1960s brass structure in excellent structural condition.

• The Crystals: The lower basket is meticulously adorned with hundreds of hand-linked, multi-faceted crystal teardrops. The top perimeter is lined with a thick ring of heavy, diamond-cut rectangular crystal prisms. The entire crystal work is 100% complete and intact—no cracks, no chips, no flea bites, and no missing elements.

✨ TECHNICAL & US ELECTRICAL COMPATIBILITY:
• Professionally fully rewired, tested, and grounded for absolute safety by an expert technician with over 20 years of restoration experience.
• Outfitted with 4 E14 light sockets, strategically angled on the central cluster to distribute a perfect, uniform 360-degree wash of brilliant light.
• Important Note for US Buyers:
This fixture is 100% compatible with the United States electrical grid. Standard US E12 candelabra base bulbs fit and function flawlessly using standard brass adapters (easily available), ensuring a smooth installation without altering the authentic European historical sockets.

DIMENSIONS:
• Max Diameter: 20.5 inches
• Total Height: 6.5 inches
• Total Weight: 21 lbs.

Shipping (DDP):
Shipped worldwide via DHL Express (3–7 business days to the USA). For our United States customers, all import duties and taxes are fully pre-paid by us (DDP)—meaning no unexpected customs fees or delivery surcharges upon arrival. See less