{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-hollywood-regency-ornate-glass-swag-lantern-american-circa-1970s","title":"Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Ornate Glass Swag Lantern  American Circa 1970s","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Story\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLighting as jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis extraordinary vintage hanging lantern captures the unabashed glamour of the 1970s, when Victorian and Rococo-inspired ornament was reimagined through the theatrical lens of Hollywood Regency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe centerpiece is its spectacular \u003cstrong\u003emolded glass cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e. Exceptionally intricate, the glass is covered in layers of floral sprays, scrolling forms, medallion-like motifs and finely textured fields. The pattern shifts between clearer and more heavily frosted areas, creating extraordinary depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen illuminated, the transformation is particularly beautiful. Light filters through the varying textures, revealing an almost \u003cstrong\u003elace-like pattern glowing within the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRichly ornamented antiqued gold-tone metalwork frames the cylinder above and below. Deeply fluted forms, tiny beaded details, scrolling openwork galleries and a pendant finial create an elegant elongated silhouette reminiscent of much earlier European lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e22 inches tall and weighing 5.42 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial vintage fixture despite its slender proportions. Suspended from its decorative swag chain, it becomes a piece of sculptural jewelry for the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo maker's mark has been observed. Based upon its materials, construction and decorative vocabulary, the fixture appears consistent with \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Hollywood Regency and Victorian Revival lighting of the late 1960s–1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than assign a speculative manufacturer, we have chosen to leave the maker unattributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRomantic, extravagant and wonderfully theatrical—exactly the kind of vintage lighting that can define an entire room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Object\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA vintage single-light swag lantern featuring an elaborate cylindrical molded glass shade suspended between highly ornamented antiqued gold-tone metal fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe glass incorporates multiple decorative textures within one continuous composition, including floral and foliate motifs, scrolling ornament, medallion-like forms and stippled grounds. Its dimensional surface becomes especially dramatic when illuminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe upper and lower fittings feature deeply fluted architectural forms bordered by decorative beading and pierced scrollwork. A small pendant finial completes the lantern's elongated silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCollected Beauty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Spectacular 1970s statement lighting\u003cbr\u003e• Elaborately molded cylindrical glass shade\u003cbr\u003e• Remarkable lace-like effect when illuminated\u003cbr\u003e• Floral, foliate, scroll and medallion motifs\u003cbr\u003e• Multiple transparent and frosted glass textures\u003cbr\u003e• Substantial 5.42-pound construction\u003cbr\u003e• Antiqued gold-tone decorative metalwork\u003cbr\u003e• Deeply fluted upper and lower fittings\u003cbr\u003e• Ornamental beading and scrolling openwork\u003cbr\u003e• Elegant pendant finial\u003cbr\u003e• Decorative swag-chain presentation\u003cbr\u003e• Hollywood Regency glamour with Victorian Revival influence\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful for maximalist and collected interiors\u003cbr\u003e• Unmarked; no speculative maker attribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Vintage hanging swag lantern\u003cbr\u003e• Circa late 1960s–1970s; most likely 1970s\u003cbr\u003e• Hollywood Regency \/ Victorian Revival style\u003cbr\u003e• Molded and textured glass cylinder\u003cbr\u003e• Antiqued gold-tone metal fittings\u003cbr\u003e• Decorative hanging chain\u003cbr\u003e• Three-screw glass-retention construction\u003cbr\u003e• Single-light fixture\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 5.42 lbs\u003cbr\u003e• No maker's mark observed\u003cbr\u003e• Currently in working condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Height: 22\"\u003cbr\u003e• Diameter: 6.25\"\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 5.42 lbs\u003cbr\u003e• Decorative chain provides additional hanging length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Very good vintage condition\u003cbr\u003e• Glass presents beautifully with crisp dimensional ornament\u003cbr\u003e• No significant glass damage observed in the photographs provided\u003cbr\u003e• Gold-tone metal retains an attractive aged patina with expected surface wear\u003cbr\u003e• Natural casting, assembly and construction variations are present\u003cbr\u003e• No maker's mark observed\u003cbr\u003e• Currently in working condition\u003cbr\u003e• Vintage electrical components should be inspected by a qualified professional before installation and use\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eclectic Whimsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54608254828854,"sku":"HO1232","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/9155\/4102\/files\/1970sswaglamp_8.jpg?v=1790004399","url":"https:\/\/eclecticwhimsydecor.com\/products\/vintage-1970s-hollywood-regency-ornate-glass-swag-lantern-american-circa-1970s","provider":"Eclectic Whimsy Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}