Search 0
3,809  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
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 #SA903797
FOR SALE
£395
Email Phone
Save
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Candlesticks
For sale by Chequers Antiques
for sale €462     $502
£395
Chequers Antiques

Chequers Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2018
Browse dealers 138 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA903797
PDF SHARE
SAVE

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Candlesticks

19th century
Description

A pair of French mid 19th century mahogany candlesticks in the Louis XVI neoclassical style, each with a urn shaped sconce with wavy top and detachable brass nozzle, over a tapering fluted shaft with beaded top and bottom and with a twisting laurel vine en contrepartie, on a domed circular foot carved with stiff stylised leaves. French circa 1870. Condition: Overall very good, both candlesticks are in good condition with the exception of a small piece of the sconce missing from one, otherwise they have a very pleasing appearance and colour.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated these Louis XVI Mahogany Candlesticks to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA903797
Description
A pair of French mid 19th century mahogany candlesticks in the Louis XVI neoclassical style, each with a urn shaped sconce with wavy top and detachable brass nozzle, over a tapering fluted shaft with beaded top and bottom and with a twisting laurel vine en contrepartie, on a domed circular foot carved with stiff stylised leaves. French circa 1870.
“
Condition: Overall very good, both candlesticks are in good condition with the exception of a small piece of the sconce missing from one, otherwise they have a very pleasing appearance and colour.
Chequers Antiques
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated these Louis XVI Mahogany Candlesticks to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA903797
Chequers Antiques
Chequers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Chequers Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of carved mahogany wooden candlesticks featuring fluted columns, leaf motifs, and circular bases in the Louis XVI style.
1 / 5
Archive I A pair of carved mahogany wooden candlesticks featuring fluted columns, leaf motifs, and circular bases in the Louis XVI style.

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of carved mahogany wooden candlesticks featuring fluted columns, leaf motifs, and circular bases in the Louis XVI style. View II
Archive III A pair of carved mahogany wooden candlesticks featuring fluted columns, leaf motifs, and circular bases in the Louis XVI style. View III
Archive IV A pair of carved mahogany wooden candlesticks featuring fluted columns, leaf motifs, and circular bases in the Louis XVI style. View IV
Archive V A pair of carved mahogany wooden candlesticks featuring fluted columns, leaf motifs, and circular bases in the Louis XVI style. View V
Enlarged Archival View
Chequers Antiques

Chequers Antiques
Telephone 07943 145714
Location
The Playhouse Gallery
Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chequersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
Items For Sale 138
Items Sold 358
Chequers Antiques
Chequers Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
View Dealer Info
Location: The Playhouse Gallery, Lombard Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/chequersantiques
Verified
Oct 2018
For Sale
138
Sold
358
A pair of carved mahogany wooden candlesticks featuring fluted columns, leaf motifs, and circular bases in the Louis XVI style.
A pair of Louis XVI style mahogany candlesticks
Ref: SA903797
A pair of carved mahogany wooden candlesticks featuring fluted columns, leaf motifs, and circular bases in the Louis XVI style.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
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
  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialMahogany, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted columns, Acanthus leaf carving, Bead moulding, Foliate garlands
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

A pair of Louis XVI style candlesticks dating from 1890, rendered in a warm brown mahogany timber with a polished finish and metal hardware components. Each piece stands 30 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep, displaying urn-shaped sconces with wavy rims, fluted columns adorned with twisting foliate garlands, bead mouldings, and domed circular bases carved with stylised acanthus leaves and floral motifs. Subtle surface variations and signs of minor historical wear appear across the hand-carved wooden details, alongside the visible metal nozzles inset at the top of each sconce. In a modern interior, these candlesticks sit symmetrically upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table to add neoclassical French style and decorative height to a room arrangement. They provide a refined architectural accent while remaining functional for holding taper candles during evening gatherings, bringing traditional craftsmanship and warm timber tones into contemporary living spaces.

FAQs

Louis XVI style, originating in late 18th-century France, is characterised by neoclassical symmetry, straight fluted columns, and classical motifs such as acanthus leaves, garlands, and bead moulding.

Dense hardwoods such as mahogany were hand-carved with detailed fluting and foliate patterns, often fitted with metal sconce liners at the top to protect the timber from heat and wax.

Authentic period pieces and high-quality late 19th-century revival examples display precise hand-carvings, subtle timber patination, and original metal nozzle inserts within the sconce.

Position the pair symmetrically on a dining table, mantelpiece, or sideboard, combining rich timber tones with neutral ceramics or contemporary glassware to create balance.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply beeswax paste occasionally to preserve the timber finish, ensuring wax residue is removed carefully using non-abrasive tools.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories