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French 6 Light Giltwood Antique Chandelier
O'Keeffe Antiques
for sale €1,141     $1,238
£975
O'Keeffe Antiques

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French 6 Light Giltwood Antique Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Description

A decorative French giltwood and cream polychrome 6 light antique chandelier, the acanthus leaf toleware scrolling arms with trumpet wooden reeded bobeche drip pans, issuing from a wooden baluster reeded leaf central column, having the original chain and ceiling rose, great original patination and very decorative. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 24"/61cm W: 21"/54cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05698

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1205470
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05698
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 decorative French giltwood and cream polychrome 6 light antique chandelier, the acanthus leaf toleware scrolling arms with trumpet wooden reeded bobeche drip pans, issuing from a wooden baluster reeded leaf central column, having the original chain and ceiling rose, great original patination and very decorative. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 24"/61cm W: 21"/54cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05698

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205470
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05698
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 

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Archive I A French six-light chandelier featuring a carved giltwood and cream central column with scrolling leaf-adorned arms and white candle sleeves.

French 6 Light Giltwood Antique Chandelier

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Archive III A French six-light chandelier featuring a carved giltwood and cream central column with scrolling leaf-adorned arms and white candle sleeves. View III
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Archive X A French six-light chandelier featuring a carved giltwood and cream central column with scrolling leaf-adorned arms and white candle sleeves. View X
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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 315
Items Sold 5,628
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French six-light chandelier featuring a carved giltwood and cream central column with scrolling leaf-adorned arms and white candle sleeves.
French 6 Light Giltwood Antique Chandelier
Ref: SA1205470
A French six-light chandelier featuring a carved giltwood and cream central column with scrolling leaf-adorned arms and white candle sleeves.
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FAQs

A French giltwood chandelier is a ceiling light fitting crafted from hand-carved timber covered in thin gold leaf, popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries in France. These pieces traditionally feature organic motifs, such as acanthus leaves and scrollwork, balancing ornate detailing with structural symmetry.

Traditional giltwood chandeliers are constructed primarily from carved hardwoods, such as linden or beech, coated in gesso and decorated with gold leaf gilding. Metal components are often incorporated into structural armatures, while candle sleeves and central columns feature painted or gilded finishes.

Authentic antique giltwood chandeliers display subtle signs of hand-carving, minor timber shrinkage along seam lines, and natural wear or oxidisation to the gold leaf layer. The underlying red or grey bole clay layer is frequently visible beneath worn gilded areas.

A French giltwood chandelier can serve as a central focal point suspended above a dining table, in a grand entrance hall, or within a high-ceilinged living space. Combining intricate gilded detailing with minimalist contemporary furniture creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Clean giltwood by dusting gently with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster or soft camel-hair brush to prevent flaking of the gold leaf. Avoid water, damp cloths, or liquid solvents, as moisture degrades the water-soluble gesso base beneath the gilding.
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