A Magnificent Pair of Sparkling French Wall Chandeliers

Name: A Magnificent Pair of Sparkling French Wall Chandeliers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1208248
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Lights
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialGilt Brass, Crystal, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsTwin candle arms, crystal garlands, faceted crystal drops, rosette mounts
SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This pair of 1920 French Chateau style wall lights is constructed from gilt brass with a gold finish, complemented by crystal glass elements. Each light has twin candle arms with candle-effect fittings, adorned with crystal garlands, faceted crystal drops, and rosette mounts. The brass is curled into branching arms, with a central backplate decorated with leaf carving and a top floral finial. The visible construction includes dangling crystal pendants suspended from the arms and top section, alongside visible surface wear on the brass and slight candle drip details on the sleeves. Each wall light measures 35 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. These sconces suit narrow wall spaces in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, bringing ambient illumination and decorative sparkle to traditional interior settings.

FAQs

A French wall applique or wall chandelier is a decorative light fixture mounted directly to a wall, traditionally featuring metal candle arms adorned with glass or crystal drops designed to refract and multiply light.

Historic French wall lights are predominantly constructed from cast brass or gilt bronze (ormolu) paired with hand-cut glass or lead crystal beads, rosettes, and faceted pendeloques.

Authentic period examples feature hand-chased metalwork, uneven hand-cut crystal drops with natural character, original pinned wire construction holding crystals, and natural oxidisation in protected crevices of the frame.

Install them in pairs to flank a central element such as an overmantel mirror, artwork, or sideboard, combining classical metalwork with modern neutral paint palettes for balance.

Dust the metal frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and gently wipe individual crystal drops using a soft lint-free cloth moistened with a solution of water and isopropyl alcohol.

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A Magnificent Pair of Sparkling French Wall Chandeliers