French Brass Wall Sconce 19th Century

Name: French Brass Wall Light with Original Dugué Glass Shade
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1175347
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Lights
Period19th century
StyleFrench Art Nouveau
MaterialBrass, Glass
ColourWarm Brass
MotifsGooseneck arm, Oval backplate, Mottled glass shade, Scroll ornament
SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century French Art Nouveau wall light comes in warm brass and glass with a darkened brass finish. The piece includes a bell-shaped mottled glass shade with blue highlights, a curved gooseneck swan arm with scroll ornamentation, and an oval backplate decorated with a hunting theme and carved mouldings. The electrical wiring is newish and needs connection to a main electrical supply. Measuring 36 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, this working antique light fits a narrow wall space in a French chateau interior scheme, suitable for hallways, alcoves, or flanking a mirror in a living room or bedroom.

FAQs

French wall lights from the early twentieth century frequently combined cast metal mounts, such as brass or bronze, with decorative art glass shades. Craftsmen produced signature mottled, frosted, and textured glass shades designed to diffuse artificial light smoothly across a space.

Traditional French sconces feature heavy cast brass, bronze, or wrought iron backplates combined with hand-blown, pressed, or pate de verre glass shades. The metalwork often showcases hand-chased ornamentation, scrolling tendrils, and floral or geometric motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished cast metal construction, natural surface patination, and sharp detailing rather than lightweight modern alloys. Glass shades often display maker signatures, subtle moulding lines, or characteristic hand-moulded variations in tone and texture.

Positioning sconces on narrow wall spaces, alongside entryway mirrors, or flanking a bedhead creates warm accent lighting. Pairing traditional brass fixtures with contemporary backdrops provides visual depth and contrast.

Dust metal elements with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to preserve historical surface finish and prevent scratching. Glass shades may be removed and washed gently with warm water and mild detergent, ensuring thorough drying before reinstallation.

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French Brass Wall Light with Original Dugué Glass Shade

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