A French "Coco Chanel" Wheat Light

A vintage French gilt wrought iron and tole-work five light, Maison Charles design 'wheat' chandelier, decorated (in an allegory of 'Prosperity') as a bouquet of wheat stalks and foliage tied together by a metal rope. In France, this design of light is referred to as a "Coco Chanel" light, deriving from the original "wheat sheaf" coffee table designed by Salvador Dali for Coco Chanel's Parisian apartment. Retaining the original ceiling cup. Area of Paris, circa 1960.

Currently being rewired to Australian safety standards.