1970s Hollywood Regency Italian Gilt Torchère Wall Sconces With Beaded Fringe Shades - a Pair

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A dramatic pair of mid-century Italian wall sconces in the Hollywood Regency idiom — scrolled, serpentine arms in aged gilt … Read more A dramatic pair of mid-century Italian wall sconces in the Hollywood Regency idiom — scrolled, serpentine arms in aged gilt terminate in acanthus-leaf sconce cups, rising to torch-form frosted glass shades crowned in stylized gilt foliage. Each shade is finished with a hand-strung glass beaded fringe over a woven trim band, lending texture and movement — lit or unlit, the beading catches and scatters light beautifully. Oval backplates in a weathered silvered-gilt finish anchor the composition. No maker's mark is present; the form and finish are consistent with unmarked Italian lighting workshops of the period.

A striking choice flanking a dressing table mirror, a powder room vanity, or either side of a formal dining sideboard. Equally at home in a Hollywood Regency, eclectic maximalist, or glamorous transitional interior — the beaded fringe and gilt scrollwork read beautifully against dark walls or lacquered finishes.

22"H, extends 8" from wall See less