Search 0
11,698  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 55 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
55 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1139221
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
French Gilded Birdcage 6 Light Antique Chandelier
Sold by O'Keeffe Antiques
sold SA1139221
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jan 2010
Browse dealers 314 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in retail of antique lighting.
  • Trade Associations
    O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1139221
PDF SHARE
SAVE

French Gilded Birdcage 6 Light Antique Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 December 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
This “French Gilded Birdcage 6 Light Antique Chandelier” found a buyer.

It was listed by O'Keeffe Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Lustre PendantClassic Chateau LightingOrnate Ceiling Lamp Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A French gilded brass and crystal 6 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the six square gauge scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an open cage centre with prismatic spike with scrolling glass column wirework canopy, decorated overall in French Slab faceted crystal pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 25"/63cm W: 15"/38cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05397

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Birdcage Chandelier to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139221
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05397
Dealers Notes

We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

Description
A French gilded brass and crystal 6 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the six square gauge scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an open cage centre with prismatic spike with scrolling glass column wirework canopy, decorated overall in French Slab faceted crystal pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 25"/63cm W: 15"/38cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05397

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Birdcage Chandelier to the 1920s.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139221
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05397
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the O'Keeffe Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 10
Archive I A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Gilded Birdcage 6 Light Antique Chandelier

Archive II A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. View II
Archive III A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. View III
Archive IV A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. View IV
Archive V A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. View V
Archive VI A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. View VI
Archive VII A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. View VII
Archive VIII A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. View VIII
Archive IX A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. View IX
Archive X A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms. View X
Enlarged Archival View
O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
Location
2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/okeeffe
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 314
Items Sold 5,702
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: 2 Christleton Road, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5UG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/okeeffe
Verified
Jan 2010
For Sale
314
Sold
5,702
A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms.
French Gilded Birdcage 6 Light Antique Chandelier
Ref: SA1139221
A multi-tiered antique French birdcage chandelier featuring a gilded brass frame and numerous hanging crystal prisms.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialBrass, Crystal, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScroll arms, Crystal drops, Tiered frame
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

French birdcage chandeliers are characterised by their open wirework frames that resemble avian enclosures, often ornamented with cascading crystal drops and gilt metalwork originating from 19th-century design traditions.

Authentic period pieces typically feature cast brass, gilt bronze, or plated iron frameworks adorned with hand-cut lead crystal prisms and glass drops.

Authenticity is determined by examining the construction techniques, such as hand-threaded wire connections, patination on the metal components, and the presence of hand-cut crystal prisms with characteristic imperfections.

Pairing an ornate metallic fixture with clean architectural lines and neutral contemporary finishes creates a striking focal point that balances historical character with modern minimalism.

Dust the frame regularly with a soft, dry brush and clean crystal elements individually using a mild solution of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol, avoiding harsh chemical sprays on the metal finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories