Ulysse, the antique wrought iron candelabra No. 112

Invite the magic of illuminated evenings with this large vintage wrought iron chandelier. Carefully sculpted, it features six elegant branches, including a central one, offering beautiful harmony for your candles. Its robust material and timeless design add a touch of sophistication to your interior, ideal for creating a warm atmosphere during your dinners or convivial moments. A few signs of use bear witness to its history and add to its authentic charm. Height: 77 cm Diameter: 50 cm A brief history of the candlestick Candlesticks became an essential portable tool in the Middle Ages for carrying a flame without getting burned. Under Louis XIV, they became a clear class marker: the nobility burned refined beeswax, while the common people endured the foul smell of tallow candles. Wax was such a precious commodity that valets in royal palaces systematically collected the drips in the drip pan to resell them, turning every residue into profit. In the 18th century, they became more refined with the invention of the removable bobeche to facilitate maintenance, establishing themselves as an indispensable companion for the bedtime ritual long before the advent of electricity.