Antique 1930s French Botanical Gilt Metal & Porcelain Candelabra
A stunning, authentic early 20th-century French botanical table candelabra, dating to the 1920s–1930s Interwar era. Heavily inspired by the luxury period designs of Maison Baguès Paris, this rare sculptural piece features an organic gilded iron branch frame adorned with delicate, hand-molded porcelain lily blooms.
Distinct Design Elements
- Authentic Period Assembly: Showcases early hand-crafted construction details, including individually wired porcelain flower heads and hand-shaped metal leaf veins.
- Period Porcelain: Decorated with fine, thin-walled glazed porcelain lily blossoms accented with hand-cut internal metal stamen filaments.
- Gilded Iron Frame: A heavy, hand-forged dual branch structure that sweeps upwards to twin petal-form candle cups, displaying a beautiful, naturally aged gold leaf patina.
- Classical Plinth Base: Anchored by a heavy, ornate square cast-metal base featuring traditional rococo scroll motifs and period leaf moulding.
Dimensions & Specifications
- Age: Circa 1920s – 1930s
- Origin: France
- Height: Approx. 39.5 cm (15.5 inches)
- Width: Approx. 25.5 cm (10 inches) across the widest branch span
- Material: Gilded Iron & Fine Porcelain
- Condition: Exceptional antique condition. The structural metal framework is rock-solid and sits perfectly level. Remarkably, all delicate porcelain flowers remain completely intact with zero chips, cracks, or broken petals, which is incredibly rare for a piece of this age and fragility.
Price: €95
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