Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Giltwood Wall Brackets – A Pair

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Bring old-world grandeur to your walls with this pair of antique giltwood wall brackets, richly hand-carved and finished in their … Read more Bring old-world grandeur to your walls with this pair of antique giltwood wall brackets, richly hand-carved and finished in their original gold leaf. Dating to the late 18th century, these pieces exemplify the enduring appeal of Rococo Revival craftsmanship, with scrolling acanthus leaves, volute supports, and beautifully aged patina.

Each bracket features a rectangular top with hand-incised detailing and exuberant double scroll supports. The gilt finish shows areas of natural wear and age-appropriate craquelure, revealing touches of red bole beneath—a mark of traditional gilding techniques. Their timeworn surface only enhances their authenticity and decorative appeal.

Design Styles & Influences:

In the style of 18th-century Italian Rococo and Baroque giltwood carving.

Evokes the decorative sensibility of Louis XV French design, particularly in the scrolling acanthus flourishes.

Italianate & Florentine style

Baroque & Rococo Revival flourishes

Grand European eclecticism

Dimensions (each):

Height: approx. 5"

Width: approx. 12"

Depth: approx. 6"

Perfect For:

Displaying porcelain, busts, or objets d’art.

Adding an architectural accent to hallways, dining rooms, or flanking a mirror.

Collectors of Rococo Revival, Baroque, and Italianate décor.

These brackets embody the rich tradition of Italian giltwood ornamentation—decorative, functional, and brimming with historic charm. See less