Vintage Italian Tole Candle Wall Sconces

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This is a delightful pair of vintage Italian tole floral wall sconces, designed to hold taper candles. Here’s a detailed … Read more This is a delightful pair of vintage Italian tole floral wall sconces, designed to hold taper candles. Here’s a detailed description:

Design Features:
• Form: Each sconce features two candle holders shaped like tulip blossoms, extending from winding, vine-like arms.
• Material: Made of gilded and painted tole metal, a traditional decorative art form used in Italian and French design.
• Decoration: The scrolling vines are adorned with hand-painted metal leaves and flowers in soft pastel hues—pinks, yellows, greens, and blues—giving a delicate, almost fairy-tale quality.
• Finish: The paint is purposefully distressed in a way that highlights the age and patina, typical of mid-century Italian toleware (1950s–70s), often made for export or used in chic European interiors.

Style & Appeal:
• These sconces are classic examples of Florentine or Hollywood Regency style, perfect for:
• Flanking a mirror or bed
• Adding charm to a powder room
• Enhancing a cottagecore, romantic, or European-inspired space

Collectibility:
• Pieces like this are highly collectible due to their craftsmanship, charm, and versatile decorative appeal.
• They pair beautifully with other vintage gilded items, chippy paint furniture, or French country pieces. See less