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A 1950s wall sconce featuring an elegant, precision-turned, solid wood handle finished in a stylized teardrop shape. The design combines …
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A 1950s wall sconce featuring an elegant, precision-turned, solid wood handle finished in a stylized teardrop shape. The design combines an articulated brass arm with a black, inverted-cone metal shade, crowned by a truncated cone-shaped opening at the top, reinforcing its sculptural character. The contrast between the materials—brass, wood, and lacquered metal—is resolved with restraint, giving the whole a sophisticated and timeless presence. The visible wall joint and cord pull reinforce its functionality, while the shade's white interior ensures soft, even lighting. This is a truly unusual design, whose formal composition and use of materials clearly differentiate it from other sconces of its era. A unique piece with a carefully crafted aesthetic, representing the best of mid-20th-century European design.
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
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- Dimensions
- 12.6ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 17.72ʺL
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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