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French Gilded Bronze & Crystal 15 Light Birdcage Chandelier
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French Gilded Bronze & Crystal 15 Light Birdcage Chandelier

1900 - 1920
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A French faded gilded bronze and crystal 15 light birdcage form double tiered antique chandelier, the 10 and five light leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from an ornate cage form interior with a large prismatic spike and leaf canopy, decorated overall with crystal faceted pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 38"/97cm W: 32"/82cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05901

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Crystal Birdcage Chandelier to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244775
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05901
Dealers Notes

We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

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A French faded gilded bronze and crystal 15 light birdcage form double tiered antique chandelier, the 10 and five light leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from an ornate cage form interior with a large prismatic spike and leaf canopy, decorated overall with crystal faceted pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 38"/97cm W: 32"/82cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05901

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Crystal Birdcage Chandelier to the 1920s.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244775
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05901
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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A French gilded bronze birdcage chandelier featuring fifteen candle-style lights adorned with hanging faceted crystal drops.
French Gilded Bronze & Crystal 15 Light Birdcage Chandelier
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGilded Bronze, Crystal
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsBirdcage frame, Acanthus leaf candle nozzles, Faceted crystal drops, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

This French Rococo chandelier dates from the early 20th century, specifically around 1920. Constructed from gilded bronze with a warm gold finish, the multi-tiered birdcage frame suspends fifteen candle-style lights atop scrolling arms decorated with acanthus leaf nozzles and leaf bobeche drip pans. Faceted crystal drops hang throughout the structure, complemented by an ornate interior featuring a large prismatic spike, a leaf canopy, and the original chain and ceiling rose. The piece measures 97 cm high, 82 cm wide, and 82 cm deep, excluding the chain and rose. Inside a home today, such a fixture provides overhead illumination when suspended in a grand living space, dining room, or entrance hall. The warm gold metalwork and glass pendants catch light from the surroundings, creating a decorative focal point overhead. Electrical components are fully updated for modern safety standards, combining period aesthetics with contemporary utility. The design suits interiors styled around classic European or French chateau themes, adding metallic texture and sparkle to high ceilings.

FAQs

A French birdcage chandelier features an open central bronze or brass frame resembling a cage, allowing light to pass freely without a central stem obstruction. Originating in 18th-century France during the Louis XV era, these designs typically incorporate curved arms, crystal pendants, and multiple candle light points.

Traditional French chandeliers of this style are constructed from cast gilded bronze or brass, known as ormolu, combined with lead crystal or glass prisms. The frame is cast with scrollwork and decorated with faceted crystal cut drops wired directly onto the frame.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast bronze with hand-chased surface details rather than light stamped metal. Key markers include hand-drawn electrical wiring or gas fittings, natural oxidisation on the metalwork, and hand-cut lead crystal drops attached with original wire pins.

A French crystal chandelier serves as a focal point suspended above a dining table, in an entrance foyer, or within a high-ceilinged reception room. Juxtaposing the ornate gilded frame against minimalist contemporary architecture highlights its sculptural form.

Clean metal components using a soft, dry lint-free cloth to prevent stripping the gilded finish. Crystal drops should be gently wiped using a diluted solution of mild soap and water on a microfibre cloth, ensuring liquids do not enter electrical sockets.
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