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French Gilded Bronze 12 Light Antique Chandelier
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French Gilded Bronze 12 Light Antique Chandelier

19th century
Sold 19 December 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A lovely French gilded bronze 12 light antique chandelier, the ornate acanthus leaf reeded scrolling arms with trumpet bobeche drip pans and reeded candle sconces, issuing from a reeded central bulbous column and set below with leaf base and inverted berried finial, having the original chain and ceiling rose. Nice quality and lovely original gilding with great even proportions. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 37"/94cm W: 37"/94cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA00398

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Bronze Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1185879
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA00398
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 lovely French gilded bronze 12 light antique chandelier, the ornate acanthus leaf reeded scrolling arms with trumpet bobeche drip pans and reeded candle sconces, issuing from a reeded central bulbous column and set below with leaf base and inverted berried finial, having the original chain and ceiling rose. Nice quality and lovely original gilding with great even proportions. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 37"/94cm W: 37"/94cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA00398

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Bronze Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185879
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA00398
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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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 

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Archive I An ornate twelve-light French gilded bronze chandelier hangs against a dark backdrop, featuring curved arms and candle-style fittings. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Gilded Bronze 12 Light Antique Chandelier

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O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/okeeffe
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An ornate twelve-light French gilded bronze chandelier hangs against a dark backdrop, featuring curved arms and candle-style fittings.
French Gilded Bronze 12 Light Antique Chandelier
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialGilded bronze, brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScroll arms, Leaf and acanthus carvings, Candle sleeves, Chain suspension
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

FAQs

French gilded bronze chandeliers gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, heavily influenced by neoclassical and baroque design movements in royal palaces and manor houses.

These fixtures are typically constructed from cast bronze, finished with mercury gilding or gold leaf plating, and feature hand-assembled arms, scrollwork, and candle-form sockets.

Authentic pieces often display hand-chased surface details, patination consistent with age, heavy solid bronze construction, and traditional wiring or mounting components appropriate to the period.

An antique chandelier serves as a striking focal point when contrasted against minimalist architecture, high ceilings, or contemporary neutral furnishings to create balanced visual tension.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaners or abrasives, which can strip the delicate gold leaf or patinated finish.
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