Antique Carved Wood 6 Arm Chandelier, 30.5″H, PA6758AS

Description

What a stunner! Amazing carved faces and fleur designs throughout, Carved wood canopy is 6″ diameter, Carved arms extend 10 inches out and 10 inches high, From the top of the chandelier to the bottom measures 30.5″H. The chandelier is 28.5″Diameter overall. In overall great condition, one of the arms is a little loose, but can be tightened. Wired and ready for your home or office. We were told by the consignor that her grandfather had this chandelier and another along with some furniture pieces comissioned in the early 1900’s in Europe. The maker is Belgrade carpenter Dragoje Barac. He also made furniture for the royal family of Serbia.

Additional Info to support it is most likely by Dragoje Barac:

The craftsmanship is highly consistent with the known stylistic hallmarks of Dragoje Barac, for the following reasons:

Key Stylistic Matches:

Faces Incorporated into Woodwork:

The carved human faces on the chandelier echo a distinctive artistic signature. Barac was known for stylizing national symbols and folklore motifs—including human faces and mythological figures—as part of his “Serbian style” carvings.

This rare element (faces in wood) appeared in his royal throne carvings and other prestige commissions.

Material and Craftsmanship:

The chandelier appears to be carved from steamed walnut, Barac’s preferred wood.

The execution—rich in sculptural depth and ornamental volume—is on par with Barac’s embassy and state furnishings, which emphasized monumentality and national character.

Form and Function Combined:

Transforming a functional object (a chandelier) into a deeply decorative and symbolic one aligns with Barac’s workshop ethos. He often created entire interiors where lighting, furniture, and paneling shared cohesive design themes.

Era and Commission Context:

This was part of a private family commission in Belgrade in the 1930s, the exact time when Barac was active and at his peak. He had both the technical capability and artistic license to fulfill such bespoke requests.

***We do not have any documentation to confirm. Either way, it is fabulous and we also have the other chandelier as well!