French Crystal Wall Lights 1900 - 1920

Name: Pair of French Wall Lights
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239880
Price: 1550 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Lights
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialGilt Metal, Glass, Crystal
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsCrystal drops, Glass rosettes, Acanthus leaf backplate, Scroll arms
SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

These French chateau style wall lights date from 1920 and come as a matched pair. Each two-arm fixture is formed from gilt metal with a warm gold finish, fitted with candle-shaped light sleeves and shaped scroll arms. The ornate metal backplates are decorated with carved acanthus leaf motifs, glass rosettes, and numerous hanging crystal teardrop pendants connected by beaded chains. Additional visible details include fluted candle holders, central floral rosette bosses, and pointed flame-shaped bulbs. Rewired and tested, these wall lights measure 37 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. They provide elegant decorative wall illumination suitable for placement above a sideboard in a dining room, along a hallway, or flanking a mirror in a living area.

FAQs

French crystal wall lights, or appliques, typically feature ornate gilded frames decorated with scrolling arms, foliate backplates, and faceted glass drops designed to reflect and disperse light.

These fixtures are constructed using cast bronze, brass, or iron with gilded finishes, paired with lead crystal or glass teardrops, rosettes, and candle sleeve covers.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut crystal drops held with pinned wire, hand-chased metalwork, natural surface oxidisation on the gilt frame, and signs of historical conversion from candle power to electric wiring.

Mount them in pairs flanking a large mantelpiece mirror, positioned on a narrow hallway wall, or installed above a sideboard to provide accent lighting and texture against contemporary plaster or paint finishes.

Dust the metalwork gently with a dry microfiber cloth, and wipe individual crystal drops using a soft lint-free cloth dampened with a mild solution of isopropyl alcohol and water.

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