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$1,950
An exceptionally architectural Moroccan Moorish Granada pendant lantern, handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco, circa 1980. This smaller-scale version of the classic Granada lantern combines intricate metalwork with multiple tiers of faceted clear glass, creating a jewel-like hanging fixture with remarkable visual depth and presence. The lantern measures 23 inches high by 14 inches in diameter, making it particularly versatile for spaces where a monumental Moroccan chandelier would be overwhelming. Its compact proportions work beautifully in an entry, powder room, dressing room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, covered loggia or as a series of pendants installed above an island or along a corridor. The elaborate silhouette is constructed through eleven distinct architectural levels, each incorporating angular metal framing and multifaceted clear glass panels. The succession of projecting and recessed tiers gives the lantern its distinctive Granada-inspired profile, recalling the geometric architecture and ornamental vocabulary associated with Moorish and Andalusian design. When illuminated, the numerous clear glass surfaces catch and reflect the light from different angles, giving the fixture a luminous, almost diamond-like quality. Unlike colored Moroccan lanterns, the use of clear glass gives this example a sophisticated neutrality that allows it to integrate easily into Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial, Moorish, Moroccan, Islamic, eclectic and contemporary interiors. The metal framework has a warm dark bronze-tone finish with naturally aged patina, complementing the transparency of the glass and emphasizing the lantern's complex geometry. Each fixture was individually handcrafted by artisans in Marrakech using traditional metalworking and lantern-making techniques, and subtle irregularities are characteristic of handmade Moroccan craftsmanship rather than machine production. A discreet hinged access panel allows the interior bulbs to be changed without dismantling the fixture. The lantern has been restored and rewired for American use with an interior cluster accommodating three candelabra-style bulbs. Hanging chain and ceiling canopy are included, and the chain length can be adjusted or additional chain supplied according to the installation requirements and ceiling height. The fixture is intended for indoor use or a protected covered area and should not be directly exposed to rain or severe weather. Multiple examples are available, making this model particularly attractive for designers requiring a coordinated series of Moroccan lanterns for a hallway, covered arcade, staircase, kitchen, hospitality project or Mediterranean-style residence. Presented in good vintage
