Currey and Co. Tole Metal Gold Gilt Olive and Leaves Chandelier

Manufacturer: Currey & Company
Style/Period: Italianate / Mediterranean Revival (French Toleware Style)
Date: Late 20th to Early 21st Century
Medium: Wrought Iron and Hand-Formed Tole Metal with Distressed Gold Leaf Gilt
Dimensions: Approximately 28″ Diameter x 26″ Height (excluding chain)

This chandelier is a beautiful contemporary interpretation of classical 18th-century French and Italian decorative metalwork, often referred to as toleware. The central feature of the fixture in Currey and Co. Tole Metal Gold Gilt Olive and Leaves Chandelier is a dense, hand-sculpted bouquet of delicate olive branches, complete with realistic, hand-formed metal olives.

Four elegant, sweeping scrolling arms extend outward from the central decorative urn. Each arm terminates in a beautifully fluted, petal-shaped bobeche holding a cream-colored candle cover styled with realistic, simulated wax drips. The entire piece features a highly textured, hand-applied distressed gold leaf finish. Layers of rich ochre, dark bronze dust, and a subtle antiquing glaze give the metal a wonderfully historic, soft patina that prevents it from looking overly shiny or modern. A perfect piece to add to your rustic or elegant home decor.