Pair of chromed metal candlesticks of the Modernist style; vintage Continental European late 20th century. Condition: some surface wear, scratched Size: 20 cm H, 7.5 cm Diam. Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold and unusual colours and fairly minimalist…
Elegant pair of crystal dinner table candlesticks with cut glass decoration; vintage English 1960s. Condition: fine Size: Wide: 11.5 cm Height: 10 cm Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item that imitates any old style and design. Homewares, products in such style were produced from around the 1970s onward….
Decorative pair of pressed glass candlesticks in pale green, set with wing handles; vintage English Art Deco 1920s. Condition: minor surface wear Size: Height: 14 cm Diameter: 8 cm Style note — Art Deco was dominant in the 1920s, 30s and 40s. It originated in France, and is short for Arts Decoratifs, inspired by the…
Charming pair of heavy candlesticks cast in brass, square base set with a drop shaped column decorated with a star and a garland of roses, cup shaped collar; antique French Victorian period, from the late 19th century. Condition: some surface wear, some dents Size: Wide: 8.5 cm Height: 21.5 cm Style note — products made…
Spectacular pair of solid brass candlesticks, baluster column on a rectangular base, with original pushers; antique English late Georgian, early 1800s. Condition: some surface wear, slightly bent bases, pushers non-functional Size: Wide: 10.5 cm Length: 11.5 cm Height: 27 cm Style notes — Georgian period mainly refers to the second half of the 18th century…
Attractive pair of porcelain candlesticks with tulip decoration in green and red, by Limoges; antique French Art Nouveau circa 1900. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 10 cm Height: 15 cm Style note — Art Nouveau was a major international style dominating the art, architecture and design between about 1890 and the mid-1910s. It took…
Beautiful pair of ceramic candlesticks in blue and white, birds and flowers design, Losol Ware by Keeling & Co; vintage English 1920s. Condition: minor surface wear Size: Height: 17 cm Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item that imitates any old style and design. Homewares, products in such style…
Elegant pair of oak and metal candlesticks of a barley twist shape with floral scroll decor; vintage English traditional mid 20th century. Condition: minor surface wear Size: Wide: 9 cm Height: 21 cm Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item that imitates any old style and design. Homewares, products…
Impressive pair of Artd Deco candlesticks, tapered stepped oak columns set with metal cups; vintage English Art Deco 1930s. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 11 cm Height: 20.5 cm Style note — items in the Art Deco style were often produced using new materials of the period, such as stainless steel, aluminium and Bakelite…
Beautiful pair of solid brass candlesticks, open barley twist columns; antique English Arts & Crafts, early 1900s. Condition: some surface wear Size: Height: 29 cm Diameter: 11 cm Arts & Crafts was one of the most important styles in the late Victorian period. Among other sources, the style drew its inspiration from the mythology of…
Elegant pair of small crystal glass candlesticks by Orrefors; vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern design, 1960s. Condition: some surface wear Size: Height: 3.5 cm Diameter: 6.5 cm Style note — Mid-Century Modern homeware products were made to be as useful as possible, with clear lines and simple design. Decoration was minimal and based on colours and…
Beautiful pair of small polished brass candlesticks, of an octagonal shape; antique English Victorian late 19th century. Condition: minor surface wear and dents Size: Wide: 7.5 cm Height: 15.5 cm Style note — products made in the traditional Victorian style are often recognisable because of their lavish decoration. The design mixes various sources of inspiration,…
Elegant pair of export ware medium candlesticks in porcelain painted with a family coat of arms, the shape copying traditional 18th century European silver candlesticks; antique Chinese early 20th century. Condition: some surface wear Size: 20 cm H. Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item that imitates any old…
Classical pair of silver plated dining table candlesticks of a square shape, by Mappin & Webb; vintage English Neo-Classical 1930s. Condition: Size: Wide: 10 cm Height: 14 cm Style note — Neo-classical style looks back at and draws its design inspiration from the ancient Greece and Rome, and uses those elements in decoration. Most neo-classical…
Opulent pair of silver plated candlesticks, with bands of acanthus leaf decoration, bun set columns; antique English Victorian, second half of the 20th century. Condition: some surface dents, minor plating wear Size: Wide: 12 cm Height: 23 cm Style note — products made in the traditional Victorian style are often recognisable because of their lavish…
Rare pair of silver plated candlesticks, putti shaped columns set on gadrooned base, by Elkington, Mason & Co; antique English High Victorian circa 1850. Condition: some surface wear Size: Height: 17 cm Diameter: 8 cm The long Victorian period (1838-1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in the history of art and design. It covers…