Brutalist Wrought Iron Chandeliers, France, 1972, Set of 2

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Description

Pair of three-light wrought iron candlesticks, crafted using traditional hot-forging techniques.
Each piece rests on a crossed four-legged base, ensuring … Read more Pair of three-light wrought iron candlesticks, crafted using traditional hot-forging techniques.
Each piece rests on a crossed four-legged base, ensuring excellent stability despite the overall height.
The slender, intentionally irregular stems and hammered cups demonstrate a deliberate handcrafting process, typical of French artisanal production from the early 1970s. An incised signature under the base reads "M.H 72," likely indicating the artisan's initial and the year of manufacture.

The narrow depth allows for easy placement on a console table, mantelpiece, or architectural ledge. ________________________________________
Technical Details
• Designer: Artisan identified by the initials M.H.
• Manufacturer: Artisan workshop, France
• Period: 1972
• Materials: Solid wrought iron
• Finish: Original raw patina, stabilized oxidation
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Dimensions
• Height: 39 cm (15.35 in)
• Width: 24 cm (9.45 in)
• Diameter of cups: 7 cm (2.76 in)
• Depth: 12 cm (4.72 in)
• Weight: 3 kg
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Condition
Very good vintage condition.
Even patina with traces of old oxidation related to use and the material, without active corrosion or structural fragility.
No restoration, strictly original condition. See less