What is a Mazarin style chandelier?

The Mazarin style originates from seventeenth-century French Baroque design, named after Cardinal Mazarin. It is defined by a central urn or baluster stem, multi-tiered profiles, and heavy scrolling arms casting architectural symmetry.

What materials were traditionally used to make nineteenth-century French chandeliers?

Nineteenth-century French chandeliers were predominantly constructed from heavy cast bronze or brass, frequently finished with gold gilding or an aged patination, and fitted with turned candle nozzles or drip pans.

How can you identify an authentic nineteenth-century bronze chandelier?

Authentic period pieces exhibit considerable weight from solid cast metal, hand-chased relief details, threaded assembly components, and natural wear or oxidation on unexposed surfaces.

How do interior designers integrate an antique bronze chandelier into modern spaces?

An antique bronze light fixture is commonly hung centred above a contemporary dining table or within an entryway to provide visual weight and period contrast against minimalist architectural elements.

How should an antique gilt bronze chandelier be cleaned and maintained?

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid abrasive polishing compounds or chemical sprays, which can strip historic gilding and alter the original surface patina.

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19th‑century Bronze Mazarin 8‑Light Chandelier – Antique French Bronze Lighting

19th century

For Sale by Hingstons of Wilton

Description

19th Century Bronze Mazarin 8 Light Chandelier – Antique French Lighting

A superb 19th century bronze Mazarin chandelier, crafted with eight elegant candle style lights and richly detailed gilded bronze arms. This classic French design is known for its sculptural curves, refined proportions, and luxurious presence — a true statement piece of period lighting.

The chandelier displays beautifully cast bronze work throughout, with crisp detailing and a warm gilded finish that catches the light perfectly. Its tall, architectural stem and sweeping arms create a balanced silhouette typical of Mazarin chandeliers of the period.

This is one of the best, if not the best example on the market, being of fine quality

Suspended from its original chain, the chandelier offers impressive scale and authenticity, making it ideal for grand entrance halls, dining rooms, or any interior seeking refined 19th century French elegance.

Key Features

• 19th century French Mazarin chandelier

• Eight candle style lights in classic arrangement

• Polished bronze construction with fine detailing

• Sculptural arms and architectural stem

• Original chain included

• Ideal for period homes, statement interiors, and collectors of antique lighting

Dimensions

• Diameter: 80 cm (31 ½ ins)

• Height with chain: 108 cm (42 ins)

We have a smaller version of this in stock, please contact us for information

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

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This 19th century French Mazarin chandelier is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This 19th century French Mazarin chandelier carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this French Bronze Mazarin Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1231431

Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description

19th Century Bronze Mazarin 8 Light Chandelier – Antique French Lighting

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A superb 19th century bronze Mazarin chandelier, crafted with eight elegant candle style lights and richly detailed gilded bronze arms.

Hingstons of Wilton

This classic French design is known for its sculptural curves, refined proportions, and luxurious presence — a true statement piece of period lighting.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze eight-light chandelier featuring a central urn column and scrolling candle arms with faux candle sleeves. — fig 1. 19th‑century Bronze Mazarin 8‑Light Chandelier – Antique French Bronze Lighting

The chandelier displays beautifully cast bronze work throughout, with crisp detailing and a warm gilded finish that catches the light perfectly. Its tall, architectural stem and sweeping arms create a balanced silhouette typical of Mazarin chandeliers of the period.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze eight-light chandelier featuring a central urn column and scrolling candle arms with faux candle sleeves. — fig 2. 19th‑century Bronze Mazarin 8‑Light Chandelier – Antique French Bronze Lighting

This is one of the best, if not the best example on the market, being of fine quality

Suspended from its original chain, the chandelier offers impressive scale and authenticity, making it ideal for grand entrance halls, dining rooms, or any interior seeking refined 19th century French elegance.

fig 3. A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze eight-light chandelier featuring a central urn column and scrolling candle arms with faux candle sleeves. — fig 3. 19th‑century Bronze Mazarin 8‑Light Chandelier – Antique French Bronze Lighting

Key Features

• 19th century French Mazarin chandelier

• Eight candle style lights in classic arrangement

• Polished bronze construction with fine detailing

• Sculptural arms and architectural stem

• Original chain included

fig 4. A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze eight-light chandelier featuring a central urn column and scrolling candle arms with faux candle sleeves. — fig 4. 19th‑century Bronze Mazarin 8‑Light Chandelier – Antique French Bronze Lighting

• Ideal for period homes, statement interiors, and collectors of antique lighting

Dimensions

• Diameter: 80 cm (31 ½ ins)

• Height with chain: 108 cm (42 ins)

We have a smaller version of this in stock, please contact us for information

fig 5. A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze eight-light chandelier featuring a central urn column and scrolling candle arms with faux candle sleeves. — fig 5. 19th‑century Bronze Mazarin 8‑Light Chandelier – Antique French Bronze Lighting

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 6. A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze eight-light chandelier featuring a central urn column and scrolling candle arms with faux candle sleeves. — fig 6. 19th‑century Bronze Mazarin 8‑Light Chandelier – Antique French Bronze Lighting

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 7. A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze eight-light chandelier featuring a central urn column and scrolling candle arms with faux candle sleeves. — fig 7. 19th‑century Bronze Mazarin 8‑Light Chandelier – Antique French Bronze Lighting

•

This 19th century French Mazarin chandelier is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This 19th century French Mazarin chandelier carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 8. A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze eight-light chandelier featuring a central urn column and scrolling candle arms with faux candle sleeves. — fig 8. 19th‑century Bronze Mazarin 8‑Light Chandelier – Antique French Bronze Lighting

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this French Bronze Mazarin Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1231431