An elegant antique French style candlestick combining gilt metal mounts with richly contrasting black stone, likely marble or similar decorative stone.
Designed in the refined Louis XVI revival taste, the piece features neoclassical floral roundels, draped garland ornament and a beautifully proportioned urn-form candle socket above a tapering central column.
The dramatic contrast of warm gilding against deep black stone gives this candlestick a striking architectural presence, ideal for mantel, console or library display.
Likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Attribution remains cautious and based on visible stylistic characteristics.
A sophisticated decorative object with timeless European character.
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm (9.3 in)
Base Diameter: 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Condition
Good antique condition with age-related wear and surface patina to the metal. Two small chips to the black stone column, located to the rear side and not prominent in normal display. Minor surface marks consistent with age. Photographs form part of the description.
A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
