Pair of Modernist Brass and Acrylic Wall Sconces1960s — European
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Mid-20th century wall lighting increasingly paired brass with newer materials like acrylic, moving away from cast ornament toward flat planes and geometric outlines — a square backplate and a single angled arm doing the work that scrollwork and rosettes once did, letting the fitting read as architectural rather than decorative.
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23 x 12 cm (9.1 x 4.7 in) — roughly the size of a standard paperback book
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Lighting delivered in working order; see electrical details.
Pair of Modernist Brass and Acrylic Wall Sconces, 1960s — European
- Period
- European, 1960s
- Materials
- brass and acrylic; original porcelain socket cap retained
- Dimensions
- 23 x 12 cm (9.1 x 4.7 in) — roughly the size of a standard paperback book
DETAILS
Size: 23 x 12 cm (9.1 x 4.7 in) — roughly the size of a standard paperback book
Material: brass and acrylic; original porcelain socket cap retained
Style-Period: European, 1960s
Shipping: professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide — we handle the paperwork
Electrical: Before dispatch, our workshop will inspect and test the electrical system, with rewiring and replacement fittings where needed. Delivered working and ready to use. Wall installation by a qualified electrician.
Condition: good vintage condition with signs of use
Lampshade: not included
Returns: accepted within 30 days
Mid-20th century wall lighting increasingly paired brass with newer materials like acrylic, moving away from cast ornament toward flat planes and geometric outlines — a square backplate and a single angled arm doing the work that scrollwork and rosettes once did, letting the fitting read as architectural rather than decorative.
Each sconce here is built from a square brass backplate set with a beveled acrylic panel, from which a single angled brass arm extends to a socket fitted with its original ribbed porcelain top. Keeping the original porcelain socket cap, rather than replacing it with a plainer modern fitting, matters more than it might first appear — porcelain was chosen specifically for its heat resistance right at the bulb, and an intact original cap is one of the clearer signs that a fitting hasn't been substantially altered since it was made.
The pair is in good vintage condition with signs of use. Both sconces have clearly been well kept, and now move forward together to a new setting. Suited to a hallway, a study, or flanking a piece of art, where their flat geometric profile reads cleanly against a wall.
Brass and acrylic construction with an original porcelain socket cap; Sold as a pair.
Condition & electrical details
Condition
Electrical details
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European Union: no customs and no import charges. Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days after dispatch.
United States: Maison Jaspers pays the tariffs and import duties for you.
United Kingdom: UK import VAT is payable on delivery (5% for antiques over 100 years old, otherwise 20%).
Other destinations: local import taxes may apply and are payable by the recipient. Contact us before ordering if you would like guidance.
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Returns
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