A Pair of 19th Century French Chinoiserie Patinated Bronze Sconces

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A Pair Of 19th Century French Chinoiserie Patinated Bronze Wall Lights

These sconces exemplify the Chinoiserie style, a European interpretation … Read more A Pair Of 19th Century French Chinoiserie Patinated Bronze Wall Lights

These sconces exemplify the Chinoiserie style, a European interpretation and imitation of East Asian artistic traditions that became popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, and saw revivals in later periods including the 19th and early 20th centuries. The intricate framework and hanging tassel-like elements with frosted glass shades are indicative of the fanciful and decorative nature of Chinoiserie. Sconces like these are decorative wall-mounted light fixtures designed to provide ambient or accent lighting in a room. These are a pair to provide a balanced aesthetic.
The frames are stamped 6517.

Height of frame 21 1/2in (54.6cm); Width 12in (30.4cm); Depth 4in (10.1cm); Height of shades 3 1/2in (8.8cm); Diameter 2in (5cm) See less