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Early 20th Century French Bead Chandelier
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Early 20th Century French Bead Chandelier

1920 - 1940
Sold 6 January 2026 · Rupert Landen Antiques
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Description

This early 20th century chandelier has quite a substantial moulded brass frame with built in rose to the top. This is designed to be screwed straight to the ceiling. From this top section are three reeded arms, going into the centre section. It is decorated with ribbon shaped bows which go into the tapered beads. It is finished at the bottom with a pineapple clasp. This piece has a bronze finish. This place has two large bayonet bulb holders B 22

st 3154

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Bead Chandelier to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA855764
Dealers Internal Reference
3154
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description
This early 20th century chandelier has quite a substantial moulded brass frame with built in rose to the top. This is designed to be screwed straight to the ceiling. From this top section are three reeded arms, going into the centre section. It is decorated with ribbon shaped bows which go into the tapered beads. It is finished at the bottom with a pineapple clasp. This piece has a bronze finish. This place has two large bayonet bulb holders B 22

st 3154

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Bead Chandelier to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA855764
Dealers Internal Ref
3154
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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Rupert Landen Antiques

Rupert Landen Antiques
Telephone 07974 732472
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Hartslock Bridleway
Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
United Kingdom
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An antique French basket chandelier featuring a brass frame draped in numerous small clear glass beads suspended from a chain.
Early 20th century French bead chandelier
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsBeaded basket weave, Acorn finial, Cast metal frame, Chain suspension
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A French bead chandelier is a hanging lighting fixture characterised by a metal frame draped with thousands of small glass or crystal beads, typically forming a basket or bag silhouette, popular in early 20th-century interiors.

These fixtures traditionally feature a cast brass, bronze, or gilt metal frame, strung with faceted glass or crystal beads held together by fine wire, terminating in a bottom finial.

Authentic period pieces typically display hand-wired glass strands, patinated brass or bronze metalwork with natural oxidisation, and hand-cut glass beads rather than modern machine-moulded plastic alternatives.

Such fixtures provide a textural focal point when hung in hallways, bedrooms, or above dining tables, contrasting effectively against minimalist architectural backdrops or complementing classic schemes.

Maintenance involves gently wiping individual glass strands with a mild solution of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol using a soft cloth, taking care not to pull on fragile vintage wiring or rusted wire links.
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