Pair of Vintage French Altar Sticks – Hand-Carved Wood with Gilded Accents

Pair of Vintage French Altar Sticks – Hand-Carved Wood with Gilded Accents

Step straight into a candlelit chapel in the French countryside… these magnifique vintage altar sticks are pure romance in wood and gilt. Standing tall and elegant, this pair is hand-carved with acanthus leaf motifs and time-softened gilding, painted in a faded Wedgwood blue that feels pulled from a Provençal fresco.

Their design recalls 18th- and 19th-century ecclesiastical craftsmanship — the sort once seen in small chapels from Normandy to Avignon, where candlelight flickered across gilded cornices and stone floors. These would have originally graced a church altar, holding great tapers or processional candles, symbols of devotion and enduring artistry.

Now, they bring that same je ne sais quoi to the modern home — flanking a mantelpiece, gracing a console, or adding old-world depth to a tablescape. Each bears the beautiful patina of age: gentle craquelure, soft wear, and touches of gilt that catch the light like whispers of centuries past.

Details

• Origin: Likely France, mid-20th century with older European styling
• Material: Carved wood with gesso and gilt details
• Finish: Faded pale blue with time-worn gilt and ivory highlights
• Use: Decorative altar sticks, perfect as statement candlesticks or sculptural accents
• Dimensions: 28.25” tall x 6” wide at the base

An extraordinary pair for those who adore French country romance, heirloom décor, and the poetry of patina.

Pieces like this are why I love Sourcing the South and the great state of Texas- especially Round Top-  for heirloom estate decor…shopping estate sales, online auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic vintage and antique finds that have and will stand the test of time.

$572 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING  in the continental US
Also available for pick up at our Liberty Hill showroom just north of Austin, TX.

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use, adding to their overall charm. Please see all the pictures, which are considered part of the description.

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