Pair of 1920s Large French Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

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It’s “ooolala” time again, this festive pair of French wrought iron sconces being the instigator.

I mean really, just how … Read more It’s “ooolala” time again, this festive pair of French wrought iron sconces being the instigator.

I mean really, just how good does it get?!

They speak eloquently for themselves through the medium of photography, so I’ll refrain from oooing and aahing about the fanciful curves, the entrancing finials, and so on…

They have a commanding presence, being about 15 inches top to bottom and about 10 ½ wide, projecting about 5 1/2. They have a lovely reddish-brown patina accented by a gold-ish color on the metal “wrappings.” They’re rewired and ready for action. The candle covers, by the way, are the icing on this cake, as they’re actually made of wood. Sacré bleu! No funky old cardboard for our French friends! (N.B. -- some parts of the drips on the covers have been broken off.)

I’m leaving the French bayonet sockets in place. Bayonet bulbs are easily located on the Internet -- made specifically for American current, too, and in a variety of sizes and shapes and wattages. You’ll have fun contemplating whether you want shades or decorative bulbs. Of course you can use European bulbs as well, just keep in mind that whatever wattage of 220-240 bulbs you choose will show at half power when employed at our 110. These can easily be changed to American sockets, but you might have to give up those wood candle covers in that event, as they probably wouldn’t fit over larger sockets. Then again, you could always use candelabra sockets…

Each sconce has two little screw-like elements on the back of the lower horizontal rod. These hold the sconce out from the wall by about ½ inch; one of the structural elements above keeps them parallel to the wall. As far as how you or your electrician attach them to the wall, your choice.

As you can see, they’re in excellent condition, without any “issues” I feel a need to signal.

I haven’t seen any wrought iron sconces which remotely compare in “bling.” I wonder what “bling” is in French – panache?! See less