Ceiling lamp - Wood, Metal, Fabric - Black Forest
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Description from the seller
Black Forest Style Carved Wooden Dragon Chandelier – 6 Lights – Mid-20th Century
Striking Black Forest style carved wooden chandelier featuring six mythical dragon figures forming the arms of the lamp.
Each arm is sculpted as a stylized dragon with wings, scales and expressive head, carved from solid wood and arranged around a turned central column. The dynamic carving and fantasy animal motifs are characteristic of the Black Forest carving tradition from Germany and Switzerland, known for its decorative wildlife and mythological subjects.
The chandelier holds six light points, each fitted with dark lampshades with a gold interior that creates a warm atmospheric glow.
This highly decorative piece combines traditional woodcarving craftsmanship with dramatic fantasy design, making it ideal for chalets, lodges, rustic interiors, libraries or mountain homes.
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Details
• Type: Chandelier
• Style: Black Forest style
• Material: Hand-carved wood, metal fittings
• Number of lights: 6
• Period: Mid-20th century (approx. 1950–1970)
• Origin: Central Europe (Germany / Switzerland style)
• Lampshades included: Yes
Condition
Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Carving is well preserved.
Above description is done by Chatgpt.
Black Forest Style Carved Wooden Dragon Chandelier – 6 Lights – Mid-20th Century
Striking Black Forest style carved wooden chandelier featuring six mythical dragon figures forming the arms of the lamp.
Each arm is sculpted as a stylized dragon with wings, scales and expressive head, carved from solid wood and arranged around a turned central column. The dynamic carving and fantasy animal motifs are characteristic of the Black Forest carving tradition from Germany and Switzerland, known for its decorative wildlife and mythological subjects.
The chandelier holds six light points, each fitted with dark lampshades with a gold interior that creates a warm atmospheric glow.
This highly decorative piece combines traditional woodcarving craftsmanship with dramatic fantasy design, making it ideal for chalets, lodges, rustic interiors, libraries or mountain homes.
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Details
• Type: Chandelier
• Style: Black Forest style
• Material: Hand-carved wood, metal fittings
• Number of lights: 6
• Period: Mid-20th century (approx. 1950–1970)
• Origin: Central Europe (Germany / Switzerland style)
• Lampshades included: Yes
Condition
Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Carving is well preserved.
Above description is done by Chatgpt.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Black Forest
Number of objects
1
Material
Fabric, Metal, Wood
Country of origin
Switzerland
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
67 cm
Width
70 cm
Depth
70 cm
Weight
3000 g
Colour
Brown
Number Of Fittings
6
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
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