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What is tole style?

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What is tole style?
Tole style refers to a method of creating decorative metalware that originated near Florence, Italy, during the early 19th century. It involves applying paint to sheet metal by hand. You can find a collection of tole decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French painted and gilt tole chandelier. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 16".
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Neoclassical Tole Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French neoclassical tole chandelier.
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tôle

French Neoclassical Tole Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French neoclassical tole chandelier.
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tôle

Vintage Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian painted tole chandelier with 8 lights. Measurements: Present drop: 36.5
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

A Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1920's painted tole chandelier with 16 lights and porcelain flowers. Measurements
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Painted tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French tole chandelier with painted decoration Measurements: Height of body: 26
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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