Salvaged Cleveland Playhouse Bronze Lantern Chandelier – 80" H

Description :
Salvaged from Cleveland’s iconic Cleveland Playhouse, this monumental architectural chandelier features a stately bronze-finished frame with ornate acanthus leaf accents and textured white glass panels. The octagonal lantern form reflects early 20th-century civic and theater design, blending classical detailing with durable construction. The substantial scale and elongated proportions make it ideal for grand entry halls, stairwells, or commercial restoration projects. The textured glass lites softly diffuse illumination, while the decorative bronze framework provides strong architectural presence.

Era
Early 20th Century

Style
Beaux-Arts / Classical Revival

Technique
Cast and fabricated bronze framework with applied acanthus ornamentation and fitted textured glass panels in an octagonal lantern configuration

Tools Used
Metal casting molds, forging and fabrication tools, chisels for decorative detailing, glass cutting tools, electrical wiring tools

History
The Cleveland Play House, founded in 1915, is recognized as America’s first professional regional theater. Its original complex on Euclid Avenue became a cultural landmark, hosting decades of performances and artistic innovation before portions were closed and later redeveloped in the 21st century. Salvaged elements like this fixture preserve pieces of that legacy.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown. Likely commissioned theatrical or architectural lighting manufacturer based on scale and detailing.

Measurements
32" W x 80" H

Suggested Weight
275–350 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
90" x 40" x 40" (crate required; glass panels removed and packed separately)

Music
George Gershwin – “Rhapsody in Blue”

Item Number : P7748

Category : Light Fixture

Brand : UK

Attributes

Material : Brass
Style : Beaux-Arts / Classical Revival

Measurements

Width : 32"
Height : 80"