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An Elegant Pair of Antique Fluted Candlesticks
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An Elegant Pair of Antique Fluted Candlesticks

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
Description

These elegant, fluted stemmed candlesticks, from the 19th century,  have a lovely turned base and stems. They have a good colour and patina.

 There is a repair to one of the candle sconce, which has been done very well.

The candlesticks measure   approx 13.5cm w x 30cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated these Antique Wooden Fluted Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09710618
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Carved vertical fluting to the stems: traditional cabinet maker turning.
Softened contours on the turned mouldings: natural wear from handling.
Darkened wax and polish in the recesses: years of regular cleaning.
Warm, mellow surface tone across the timber: naturally aged finish.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1244374
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Description
These elegant, fluted stemmed candlesticks, from the 19th century,  have a lovely turned base and stems. They have a good colour and patina.

 There is a repair to one of the candle sconce, which has been done very well.

The candlesticks measure   approx 13.5cm w x 30cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated these Antique Wooden Fluted Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09710618
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Carved vertical fluting to the stems: traditional cabinet maker turning.
Softened contours on the turned mouldings: natural wear from handling.
Darkened wax and polish in the recesses: years of regular cleaning.
Warm, mellow surface tone across the timber: naturally aged finish.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1244374
Opus Antiques
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Archive I A pair of turned dark wood candlesticks featuring fluted columns and wide stepped circular bases.

An Elegant Pair of Antique Fluted Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of turned dark wood candlesticks featuring fluted columns and wide stepped circular bases. View II
Archive III A pair of turned dark wood candlesticks featuring fluted columns and wide stepped circular bases. View III
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A pair of turned dark wood candlesticks featuring fluted columns and wide stepped circular bases.
An Elegant Pair of Antique Fluted Candlesticks
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A pair of turned dark wood candlesticks featuring fluted columns and wide stepped circular bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted column, Turned wood baluster, Stepped circular base

This pair of nineteenth century Victorian candlesticks belongs to the English Country house tradition. The pieces comprise mahogany wood with a dark brown colour and polished finish, displaying visible signs of age and repair with a mend on one candle sconce. Each item features a fluted column and turned wood baluster stem standing upon a wide, stepped circular base with concentric ring mouldings. The turned upper sockets hold candles securely above the tiered footings, while the timber shows natural grain variations and a warm patina throughout. The candlesticks measure 13.5 cm in width and 30 cm in height. These items sit comfortably on a mantelpiece or side table in a living room, dining room, or hallway to provide warm ambient lighting. They add traditional character and warmth to interior spaces when paired with taper candles for everyday use or special occasions.

FAQs

Turned wooden candlesticks gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, crafted using traditional wood-lathe techniques to create decorative balusters and fluted columns for domestic lighting.

Antique fluted candlesticks were commonly turned from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, which provided structural stability and allowed for crisp architectural details.

Authentic period examples typically feature subtle hand-turned variations, historical wax residue or charring around the candle nozzle, original weighted bases, and an aged timber patina.

Place a pair of turned wooden candlesticks on a dining table or sideboard to add rich timber tones and classic geometry against contemporary, neutral backgrounds.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth and periodically apply a clear beeswax polish along the wood grain, ensuring molten wax is removed promptly without scraping the surface.
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