French Pink Lily Floral Tole 8-Light Chandelier attributed to Maison Chaumette, 1960s

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This vintage French tole chandelier is an eight-light floral ceiling light attributed to Maison Chaumette, Paris, and estimated to date … Read more This vintage French tole chandelier is an eight-light floral ceiling light attributed to Maison Chaumette, Paris, and estimated to date from the 1960s–1970s. Pink metal lilies, green striped leaves and candle-style sleeves on an off-white painted frame make it a romantic statement light for French country, cottage and classic interiors.

Each of the eight curved arms ends in a sculpted pink lily with a deep red centre, holding a candle sleeve above a scalloped drip pan. The flowers and foliage are formed from painted sheet metal, the technique behind French toleware (tôle peinte) lighting. This decorative tradition of painted metal flowers continued in French chandeliers and wall sconces through the mid-20th century.

Attribution: French dealers consistently identify this model as Maison Chaumette, a Paris house known for decorative tole lighting, including floral chandeliers and wall sconces. The chandelier carries no maker's mark, label or date, so the attribution and dating are estimates.


Attribution: Maison Chaumette, Paris (attributed)
Origin: France
Era: c. 1960s–1970s (estimated)
Material: painted metal (tole)
Colours: soft pink, deep red, green, off-white
Electrical: 8 new E14 sockets and new branch wiring; bulbs not included
Size: diameter 66 cm / 26 in; height 56 cm / 22 in without chain, 72 cm / 28.3 in with chain
Weight: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lb

A generous 66 cm diameter suits a dining room, bedroom, living room, entrance hall or dressing room, where the pink and green palette adds a soft botanical note.

Condition: Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age, including surface rust across the frame, fading and paint loss to the flowers, leaves and arms, and discoloured candle sleeves. The aged finish gives the chandelier a timeworn French country character. Please review the photos, as they form part of the . Installation by a qualified electrician is recommended.

Sourced in France.
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less