Skip to main content
Items Similar to French Neoclassical Five-Light Carved Wood Chandelier with Aged Gold Finish
Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Chandelier
Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Chandelier
Antique, Majestic Carved Wood Two-Tier French Chandelier
Antique, Majestic Carved Wood Two-Tier French Chandelier
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Chandelier
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Chandelier
Hand-Carved Heavy Relief Antique English Wooden Chandelier of Anglo Dutch design
Hand-Carved Heavy Relief Antique English Wooden Chandelier of Anglo Dutch design
20th-Century French Wooden Chandelier with Candle-Style Fixtures
20th-Century French Wooden Chandelier with Candle-Style Fixtures
Italian 8-Light Wood Chandelier with Distressed Gold Gilt
Italian 8-Light Wood Chandelier with Distressed Gold Gilt
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

French Neoclassical Five-Light Carved Wood Chandelier with Aged Gold Finish

$702.97
£519.37
€595VAT Included
CA$978.01
A$980.98
CHF 569.03
MX$11,974.78
NOK 6,590.93
SEK 6,745.37
DKK 4,536.56

About the Item

An elegant French five-light chandelier dating from circa 1950, crafted from carved wood and finished in a warm, softly aged gold-painted surface. The chandelier is built around a tall, tapered central stem with elongated recessed grooves and finely carved leaf and lotus-inspired ornamentation. Five gracefully curved wooden arms extend from the circular body, each supporting a carved candle cup with a decorative beaded rim. A suspended carved ornament and drop-shaped finial complete the balanced, symmetrical composition. Its design draws clearly on French Neoclassical and Directoire traditions, yet the lighter proportions and decorative interpretation place it firmly within the mid-20th century. The result is refined without feeling formal or overly ornate. The restrained silhouette, architectural central stem and sculptural rhythm of the five arms give the chandelier a strong visual presence while retaining a sense of airiness. The gold-painted finish has developed an attractive aged surface with rubbing, subtle discoloration and darker accents in the carved recesses. These tonal variations emphasize the carving and give the chandelier depth, warmth and an authentic vintage character. Rather than appearing polished or newly restored, the surface has the softly weathered quality that works particularly well in layered interiors. With its compact diameter of 41 cm, this chandelier is well suited to an entrance hall, bedroom, dressing room, intimate dining area, library, powder room or smaller sitting room. It can also be used in pairs in a larger corridor or above two adjoining seating areas. The chandelier combines particularly well with French antiques, Gustavian furniture, Belgian minimalism, Italian mid-century pieces and restrained contemporary interiors. It would sit comfortably alongside furniture and lighting by designers such as Jacques Adnet, Maison Jansen, Jean-Charles Moreux, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa or Axel Vervoordt, without requiring a strict period setting. Its warm surface also provides an effective contrast against limewashed walls, pale plaster, natural stone, dark timber, linen upholstery or sober modern architecture. Equally suitable for a French country interior, a Neoclassical room, a Hollywood Regency setting or a more eclectic collection of antiques and modern design. A decorative and sculptural example of French mid-century lighting, combining classical architectural references with a lighter twentieth-century sensibility. France, circa 1950.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Diameter: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age. Gold-painted finish shows rubbing, discoloration, small paint losses; darker patina in recesses. Minor old holes/imperfections per photos. Structurally intact; have wiring checked before use.
  • Seller Location:
    Boven Leeuwen, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5120150996202

More From This Seller

View All
Neoclassical Wall Lamp Torch with Swans and Eagle, 19th Century

Neoclassical Wall Lamp Torch with Swans and Eagle, 19th Century

Neoclassical Wall Lamp Torch with Swans and Eagle, 19th Century

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Special lamp in the form of a torch with swans and eagle. Made of hand carved wood. The lamp dates from circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Design 5-Arm Gaetano Sciolari Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Chrome

Midcentury Design 5-Arm Gaetano Sciolari Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Chrome

Midcentury Design 5-Arm Gaetano Sciolari Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Chrome

By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Midcentury design ceiling lamp or chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari from the 1970s. The lamp has 5-light points and gives beautiful lightning by the reflections on the chrome. Measu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

17th Century French Bronze Candlestick

17th Century French Bronze Candlestick

17th Century French Bronze Candlestick

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Very sweet little French bronze candlestick dating from the 17th century. Measures: 15.5 cm high 8 x 8 cm base. Free shipping.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

You May Also Like

Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood and Bronze Chandelier

Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood and Bronze Chandelier

Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood and Bronze Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Italian Neoclassical carved wood chandelier with a painted and parcel gilt finish and bronze roping.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Provincial Four Arm Chandelier in Solid Oak

French Provincial Four Arm Chandelier in Solid Oak

French Provincial Four Arm Chandelier in Solid Oak

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

An impressive French provincial chandelier crafted in solid oak, featuring a beautifully turned central column with four scrolling arms above a bulbous turned base. The warm natura...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fine Louis XVI style Carved Wood Chandelier

Fine Louis XVI style Carved Wood Chandelier

Fine Louis XVI style Carved Wood Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Carved Wood Chandelier in the Louis XVI style. 8 lights. France, circa 1900. CW5552

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

19th C Tuscan Neoclassical Hand Carved Gilt Wood Chandelier with 8 lights

19th C Tuscan Neoclassical Hand Carved Gilt Wood Chandelier with 8 lights

19th C Tuscan Neoclassical Hand Carved Gilt Wood Chandelier with 8 lights

Located in New Orleans, LA

An elegant Italian chandelier combining finely carved giltwood Neoclassical elements with hand-forged iron arms adorned with stylized leaves and foliage. The restrained classical car...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920

Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920

Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, Germany, circa the 1920s. This impressive Neoclassical-style chandelier in oak is finely hand-crafted and dates to the first third of the 20th Century. Impeccable details of carved leaves are seen throughout the chandelier, especially in the six arms, and in the base, imposing canopy, and ornate finale. Six adorable white alabaster lampshades with darker edges in the shape of flames. This antique wooden chandelier...

Category

Vintage 1920s German Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Empire 19th Century Wood Carved Chandelier France Solid Oak 6 Lights

Antique Empire 19th Century Wood Carved Chandelier France Solid Oak 6 Lights

Antique Empire 19th Century Wood Carved Chandelier France Solid Oak 6 Lights

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Simply amazing! This fully hand-carved Empire style chandelier in solid oak from France 19th century. The chandelier has 3 male figures & 3 female figures on its arms all displayed...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Oak