Candlestick - Wood, gold leaf - H : 43 cm
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Selected by Constance Rousseau
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Description from the seller
Elegant Antique Wooden Carved and Gilded Candelabrum in Mecca Style – Louis XVI Style
Add a touch of nobility and history to your spaces.
Splendid vintage candelabrum (18th-19th century), testimony to refined Italian artisanal cabinetry. This unique piece is not just an antique artifact, but a true sculptural element capable of becoming the centerpiece of a modern or classic living room.
Details that make the difference:
Authentic Craftsmanship: Entirely hand-carved in solid wood, with a baluster shaft enhanced by acanthus leaf motifs and classic fluting.
Prestigious finish: Features the rare mecca gilding, an ancient technique that gives the wood warm, deep reflections, impossible to replicate with modern varnishes.
Original Patina: Time has granted the object an authentic patina that certifies its age and increases its “lived” charm.
Versatility: Perfect as a monumental candle holder or as a base for a luxury table lamp (abat-jour) with a unique character.
Technical Data:
Era: Late 1700s / Early 1800s (Louis XVI/Baroque style).
Material: Carved wood, silver leaf, and mecca gilding.
Condition: Excellent period condition; small signs of time that attest to its originality (see photos).
Dimensions: 43x20x20 cm
Elegant Antique Wooden Carved and Gilded Candelabrum in Mecca Style – Louis XVI Style
Add a touch of nobility and history to your spaces.
Splendid vintage candelabrum (18th-19th century), testimony to refined Italian artisanal cabinetry. This unique piece is not just an antique artifact, but a true sculptural element capable of becoming the centerpiece of a modern or classic living room.
Details that make the difference:
Authentic Craftsmanship: Entirely hand-carved in solid wood, with a baluster shaft enhanced by acanthus leaf motifs and classic fluting.
Prestigious finish: Features the rare mecca gilding, an ancient technique that gives the wood warm, deep reflections, impossible to replicate with modern varnishes.
Original Patina: Time has granted the object an authentic patina that certifies its age and increases its “lived” charm.
Versatility: Perfect as a monumental candle holder or as a base for a luxury table lamp (abat-jour) with a unique character.
Technical Data:
Era: Late 1700s / Early 1800s (Louis XVI/Baroque style).
Material: Carved wood, silver leaf, and mecca gilding.
Condition: Excellent period condition; small signs of time that attest to its originality (see photos).
Dimensions: 43x20x20 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
H : 43 cm
Country of origin
Italy
Material
gold leaf, Wood
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
43 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
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