Candelabrum - Iron - Magnificent Chandelier
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A forged iron candelabrum with two candle cups, featuring wings and a serpent coiled around the central twisted shaft, in the Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts style, dating to circa 1890, measuring 67 cm high by 35 cm wide and 24 cm deep with a dark patina and signs of age.
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Magnificent and unusual decorative wrought-iron candelabrum with a strong sculptural presence, probably produced in Europe around 1890, during the transition between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The piece stands out for the artisanal wrought-iron work and the richness of its design, combining two candle holders, winged elements, zoomorphic motifs, a twisted central shaft, and a serpent coiled around the axis, culminating in an elaborate ornamental finial.
The composition presents a very characteristic aesthetic of the Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts universe, where nature, organic forms, animals and mythological symbols were often reinterpreted in decorative objects. The presence of the serpent and wings may also evoke the iconographic tradition of Hermes/Mercury’s caduceus.
The iron construction, dark patina, and visible signs of aging confer an authentic, rustic, and highly decorative character. This is not a discreet piece: it is a visually striking object, particularly suited for collectors of antique metallurgy, historical decoration, Art Nouveau, or interiors with medieval/gothic inspiration.
Estimated period: circa 1890–1920
Style: Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts, with Historicist elements
Material: wrought iron / worked iron
Origin: Europe, undetermined
Function: candelabrum / candle holder
Condition: used, with patina and signs of age and use, as visible in the photographs. It shows surface oxidation and marks characteristic of the passage of time.
A singular piece, with sculptural character and great decorative potential, which will certainly attract the interest of collectors of iron objects and decorative arts of the period.
I do not ship outside the European Union.
Magnificent and unusual decorative wrought-iron candelabrum with a strong sculptural presence, probably produced in Europe around 1890, during the transition between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The piece stands out for the artisanal wrought-iron work and the richness of its design, combining two candle holders, winged elements, zoomorphic motifs, a twisted central shaft, and a serpent coiled around the axis, culminating in an elaborate ornamental finial.
The composition presents a very characteristic aesthetic of the Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts universe, where nature, organic forms, animals and mythological symbols were often reinterpreted in decorative objects. The presence of the serpent and wings may also evoke the iconographic tradition of Hermes/Mercury’s caduceus.
The iron construction, dark patina, and visible signs of aging confer an authentic, rustic, and highly decorative character. This is not a discreet piece: it is a visually striking object, particularly suited for collectors of antique metallurgy, historical decoration, Art Nouveau, or interiors with medieval/gothic inspiration.
Estimated period: circa 1890–1920
Style: Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts, with Historicist elements
Material: wrought iron / worked iron
Origin: Europe, undetermined
Function: candelabrum / candle holder
Condition: used, with patina and signs of age and use, as visible in the photographs. It shows surface oxidation and marks characteristic of the passage of time.
A singular piece, with sculptural character and great decorative potential, which will certainly attract the interest of collectors of iron objects and decorative arts of the period.
I do not ship outside the European Union.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Magnificent Chandelier
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
67 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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