The rope-and-tassel motif is one of French decorative arts' more literal jokes — a length of rope, cast permanently in solid metal, knotted and finished with a tassel that will never sway again. It began as an 18th-century flourish and never really left French lighting design, turning up again and again on sconces exactly like these, where a "rope" of brass twists down from a knot to a weighted tassel at its foot.
Each sconce in this set of three carries two curved arms that spring from a central knot, as though the rope itself has been bent to hold a light on either side. The arms rise to flared bobeches and candle-style sockets with fluted detailing, while above the knot, a small carved rosette finishes the top of the piece. Below, the rope continues down into a tasseled point, giving each sconce a clear sense of top and bottom rather than pure symmetry. Sold as a set of three — six lights in total — they suit a dining room, stairwell, or any wall with enough width to let the rhythm of three pieces read properly.
The set presents in good vintage condition, the brass holding a warm, consistent tone across all three sconces.
Each item is carefully and professionally packed, fully insured, and prepared for secure worldwide shipping. We handle the necessary shipping documentation, and returns are accepted within 30 days.
DETAILS
Materials: Brass
Dimensions (per sconce): 38 cm / 15 in high, 19 cm / 7.5 in wide
Set: Three sconces, double arm each — six lights total
Style: French rope and tassel motif
Shade: Not included
Condition: Good vintage condition
