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Italian Pair of Polychrome Twin Arm Wall Lights
O'Keeffe Antiques
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Italian Pair of Polychrome Twin Arm Wall Lights

1920 - 1940
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A decorative pair of Italian gilded polychrome wooden Florentine twin arm wall lights, the acanthus metal leaf scrolling arms with carved pierced leaf wooden bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an elaborate Acanthus leaf carved wooden backplate with gilded leaf decorative embellishments. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 12"/31cm W: 10"/25cm D: 6"/15cm

Product Ref: OKA05684

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these Italian Polychrome Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

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SA1203777
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OKA05684
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We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

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A decorative pair of Italian gilded polychrome wooden Florentine twin arm wall lights, the acanthus metal leaf scrolling arms with carved pierced leaf wooden bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an elaborate Acanthus leaf carved wooden backplate with gilded leaf decorative embellishments. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 12"/31cm W: 10"/25cm D: 6"/15cm

Product Ref: OKA05684

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these Italian Polychrome Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203777
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05684
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the O'Keeffe Antiques Profile Page

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A pair of carved Italian twin-arm wall lights in a cream and gold polychrome finish with candle-style light fittings.
Italian Pair Of Polychrome Twin Arm Wall Lights
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Italian polychrome wall lights are decorative wall-mounted light fixtures originating from Italy, characterised by multi-coloured painted finishes often combined with gilding. Typically produced in styles ranging from Baroque to Neoclassical, they feature carved wooden or gesso details such as acanthus leaves, scrollwork, and urns.

Traditionally, these fixtures were crafted from hand-carved softwoods like pine or linden, coated with a layer of gesso, and then finished with tempera paints and real gold leaf gilding. Modernised versions adapted for electricity retain the traditional hand-painted carved wooden backplates while housing concealed wiring and candle-sleeve fittings.

Authentic period pieces show natural craquelure in the gesso, gentle wear to the gold leaf revealing red or yellow bole underneath, and signs of hand-carving in the wood. Original candelabra fittings were intended for real candles and may show historical conversions to electricity, alongside hand-forged mounting hardware on the back.

Mount twin wall sconces in pairs flanking a mirror, artwork, or fireplace in a hallway, dining room, or bedroom to create symmetry. The cream and gold hues contrast effectively against deep wall colours like navy, forest green, or charcoal for a structured interior display.

Clean giltwood and painted finishes using only a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a fine camel-hair brush to gently remove dust. Avoid water, liquid cleaners, and chemical solvents, as moisture can dissolve traditional gesso and lift aged gold leaf.
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