How do I identify a Charles X piece from a Regency one?

Charles X and French Restoration pieces often exhibit softer floral motifs and lighter scaled ormolu, reflecting French tastes of the 1820s and 1830s. Regency pieces produced in Britain frequently incorporate robust classical details like griffins, dolphins, and strict architectural columns. Both styles share the foundational use of patinated bronze and marble plinths seen across this period.

Were these candle holders intended for dining tables?

Many pairs and sets served as garniture on mantelpieces, chests of drawers, or console tables rather than everyday dining lighting. Their heavy marble bases and sculptural bronze figures made them decorative objects of status as much as functional light sources. Desk candlesticks also existed in smaller scales specifically for writing surfaces.

Why do some empire candle holders have marble bases?

Marble and slate plinths provided essential physical weight to anchor heavy bronze shafts and prevent tipping. They also introduced contrasting geological colours and textures that complemented the yellow shine of the ormolu. Sienna marble added warm yellow tones, while black slate offered a stark, dark foundation for the metalwork.

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These empire period candle holders bring classical weight and dual-tone metalwork to a mantelpiece, combining deep patinated bronze with bright ormolu.

Pair of Early C19th French Charles X Period Ormolu Bronze Candelabras.

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