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A Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra in the Empire Style
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A Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra in the Empire Style

19th century
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A rare and fine pair of 19th Century bronze seven branch candelabra in the Empire style with intricate scroll and foliate motifs throughout with fluted columnar stem supported on triform paw foot, terminating on inverted platform base.

Some sections painted to look like Sienna marble.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79.3cm (31.22")
Width
31.7cm (12.48")
Depth
31.7cm (12.48")
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Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Empire Style Bronze Candelabra to the 19th Century.

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SA1124304
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A2582
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Description
A rare and fine pair of 19th Century bronze seven branch candelabra in the Empire style with intricate scroll and foliate motifs throughout with fluted columnar stem supported on triform paw foot, terminating on inverted platform base.

Some sections painted to look like Sienna marble.

Height
79.3cm (31.22")
Width
31.7cm (12.48")
Depth
31.7cm (12.48")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Empire Style Bronze Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124304
Dealers Internal Ref
A2582
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases.

A Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra in the Empire Style

Archive II A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases. View VIII
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A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases.
A Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra in the Empire Style
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A pair of 19th-century French Empire style multi-arm candelabra featuring patinated bronze sconces, scroll arms, and fluted column shafts on triform bases.
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The French Empire style, originating during Napoleon Bonapartes reign in the early 19th century, draws heavily from Greco-Roman and Egyptian architecture. Candelabra from this era typically display symmetrical classical columns, patinated or gilt bronze finishes, and motif detailing such as acanthus leaves, claw feet, and winged figures.

Authentic 19th-century candelabra were predominantly cast in heavy metals such as bronze, brass, or spelter, often finished with dark patination or mercury gilding (ormolu). Bases and shafts frequently incorporated decorative marble, such as Sienna or Nero Marquina, to provide weight and visual contrast.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit substantial physical weight, hand-chased finishing details, and structural assembly using threaded central iron rods and square nuts underneath the base. Look for natural oxidation patterns on patinated surfaces and crisp casting in detailed elements like leaf scrollwork.

A pair of antique candelabra can be styled symmetrically flanking a large central mirror or artwork on a credenza, sideboard top, or fireplace mantelpiece. Their strong vertical proportions provide balance and architectural interest when paired with contemporary minimalist decor.

Preserve patinated bronze by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth or dry soft-bristled brush. Avoid water, liquid polishes, or abrasive chemical cleaners, as these can strip historical patination; a thin layer of microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically to protect the metal.
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