Pair of French 1950s Gilded Brass Figural Sconces
- Height: 35 cm / 13.8 in
- Width: 21 cm / 8.3 in
- Depth: 12.5 cm / 4.9 in
Pair of French 1950s Gilded Brass Figural Sconces
This pair of French 1950s gilded brass figural sconces brings a playful folk-art sensibility to traditional candle-style lighting. Each sconce features a finely chased and repoussé figure: a man in a top hat with his hands on his hips, paired with a woman in a dress decorated with large floral motifs.
Two sinuous brass arms extend from either side of each figure, terminating in candle nozzles with original faux candles. Their melted-wax effect reinforces the illusion of traditional candlelight, while the warm gilded patina adds depth to the finely worked brass.
Chased Figural Brasswork
The central figures are the defining feature of these sconces. Cut and repoussé brass gives the costumes and silhouettes a dimensional quality, while the floral motifs on the woman’s dress add a particularly decorative touch.
The combination of figurative brasswork and candle-style arms creates an engaging contrast between folk imagery and formal lighting design. As a result, the pair has both decorative wit and a strong sense of period craftsmanship.
French 1950s Decorative Style
Figural brass objects became an expressive part of French decorative arts during the 1950s. Workshops revisited folk imagery, historical motifs, and Neoclassical references through richly worked metals, often producing objects that were deliberately picturesque and theatrical.
These sconces capture that playful approach on a compact scale. Their symmetrical presentation makes them especially effective as a pair in a corridor, child’s room, alcove, or characterful interior.
Details
- Type: Pair of figural wall sconces
- Style: French Mid-Century / decorative 1950s
- Period: 1950s
- Place of origin: France
- Material: Gilded brass
- Technique: Cut and repoussé brass with chased detailing
- Figures: Man in top hat and woman in floral dress
- Arms: Two sinuous brass arms per sconce
- Lighting: Candle-style nozzles with faux candles
- Faux Candles: Original, with melted-wax effect
- Finish: Gilded brass with aged patina
- Condition: Good overall vintage condition
- Character: Folk-art inspired, whimsical, figurative, and decorative
- Set: Matching pair
Dimensions
- Height: 35 cm / 13.8 in
- Width: 21 cm / 8.3 in
- Depth: 12.5 cm / 4.9 in
| Product Dimensions: | |
|---|---|
| Height | 13.78 in (35 cm) |
| Width | 8.27 in (21.01 cm) |
| Depth | 4.92 in (12.5 cm) |
| Date of Manufacture | 1950 |
| Restoration | No |
| Condition | Expected wear and tear |
| Color | Gold |
| Country Of Origin | France |
| Item Condition | Good |
| Material | Brass |
| Period | Mid 20th century |
| Techniques | Repoussé |
| Product style | Neoclassical Style |
| Shipping measurement: | |
| Height | 13.8 in (35.05 cm) |
| Width | 8.3 in (21.08 cm) |
| Depth | 4.9 in (12.45 cm) |
| Weight | 3 kgs (6.61 lbs) |
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