Antique Italian Florentine Hand-Carved Wood Candlesticks

Sale Price: £98.00 Original Price: £120.00

Pair of 1920s Polychrome Florentine hand-carved wood candlesticks gesso pillar holders. This exquisite pair of matching candlesticks showcases the legendary craftsmanship of the Italian Florentine tradition. Unlike mass-produced cast iron alternatives, these pieces are meticulously hand-carved from solid wood, then layered with a traditional gesso ground and hand-painted with vibrant floral motifs.

The "polychrome" finish on the base features a rich palette of ochre, cobalt blue, and deep reds, offset by a "hammered-effect" gesso texture on the central stem. These are not just functional objects, but sculptural works of art that bring a "Chateau-chic" or "Old World" soul to modern interiors.

  • Candlestick height: 15 cm

  • Wax candles length: 13 cm

Circa early 20th century.

Stock No. AC02145

Learn more in our journal article: Uncovering the Secrets of Antique Candlesticks→

Pair of 1920s Polychrome Florentine hand-carved wood candlesticks gesso pillar holders. This exquisite pair of matching candlesticks showcases the legendary craftsmanship of the Italian Florentine tradition. Unlike mass-produced cast iron alternatives, these pieces are meticulously hand-carved from solid wood, then layered with a traditional gesso ground and hand-painted with vibrant floral motifs.

The "polychrome" finish on the base features a rich palette of ochre, cobalt blue, and deep reds, offset by a "hammered-effect" gesso texture on the central stem. These are not just functional objects, but sculptural works of art that bring a "Chateau-chic" or "Old World" soul to modern interiors.

  • Candlestick height: 15 cm

  • Wax candles length: 13 cm

Circa early 20th century.

Stock No. AC02145

Learn more in our journal article: Uncovering the Secrets of Antique Candlesticks→

Condition

Good used original unrestored condition. One small chip to the wax pan of one of the candles. Some splits to the wooden bases brought on by age. Fantastic patination commensurate with highly decorative functional antique candles of this age. Please carefully check all the photos for close up details as they form an integral part of the description. All of our items are antique, vintage or used so will show signs of wear and imperfections commensurate with a pre loved item of that age. We do our best to photograph and explain the condition of the item as best we can. If you have any questions, or a condition issue with any of our items, please contact Antiques Central direct and we will do everything we can to resolve the problem as quickly and as effectively as possible. Always remember, when buying vintage items, they will have signs of use but that is also what makes them so unique.

Item location

  • Birmingham, UK.

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