The Bellecour Collection by Christiane Lemieux finds its muse in the salons of Lyon and Paris during the late Art Deco era—when light was treated as both sculpture and seduction. Named after the Place Bellecour, one of France’s grandest squares, it embodies that same sense of balance and openness: a luminous architecture of air, crystal, and metal. Each fixture features hand-strung honed crystal beads—not cut to sparkle, but to glow—diffusing light with a quiet, waxen translucence reminiscent of carved alabaster or frosted glass from Ruhlmann’s workshops. The result is illumination that feels soft, flattering, and deeply human. Framed in a vintage gilded finish that echoes the warmth of French bronze patinas, Bellecour offers a contemporary interpretation of classic crystal lighting—less sparkle, more sculptural glow. This collection elevates atmosphere: glamorous enough for evening, serene enough for day. Designed to complement plaster, limestone, and natural woods, Bellecour transforms light into an element of architecture and intimacy.
- Hand-strung etched beads.
- Damp rated.
- Vintage gilded frame.
- Chain hung for easy height adjustment.
- Uses 60-watt candelabra base light bulbs. Bulb(s) Not Included.
