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A Pair of French Wrought Iron and Painted Wall Sconces Circa 1930
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A Pair of French Wrought Iron and Painted Wall Sconces Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
Description

A pair of French wrought iron and painted wall sconces circa 1930 with original decoration and of good size.

Size: 16 inches wide, 24 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these French Wrought Iron Sconces to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1173257
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4279
Description
A pair of French wrought iron and painted wall sconces circa 1930 with original decoration and of good size.

Size: 16 inches wide, 24 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these French Wrought Iron Sconces to the 1930s.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173257
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4279
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A pair of 1930s French wrought iron three-light wall sconces featuring scrollwork, gilded tulip-shaped cups, and a polychrome finish.
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Archive I A pair of 1930s French wrought iron three-light wall sconces featuring scrollwork, gilded tulip-shaped cups, and a polychrome finish.

A Pair of French Wrought Iron and Painted Wall Sconces Circa 1930

Archive II A pair of 1930s French wrought iron three-light wall sconces featuring scrollwork, gilded tulip-shaped cups, and a polychrome finish. View II
Archive III A pair of 1930s French wrought iron three-light wall sconces featuring scrollwork, gilded tulip-shaped cups, and a polychrome finish. View III
Archive IV A pair of 1930s French wrought iron three-light wall sconces featuring scrollwork, gilded tulip-shaped cups, and a polychrome finish. View IV
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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A pair of 1930s French wrought iron three-light wall sconces featuring scrollwork, gilded tulip-shaped cups, and a polychrome finish.
A pair of French wrought iron and painted wall sconces circa 1930
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A pair of 1930s French wrought iron three-light wall sconces featuring scrollwork, gilded tulip-shaped cups, and a polychrome finish.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1930s French
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Paint, Gilt
  • ColourGold and Red
  • MotifsScrollwork, Foliate leaves, Tulip light cups
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

A pair of French wrought iron and painted wall sconces from circa 1930 bring decorative lighting to a home in the 1930s French style. Each wall sconce is made from wrought iron with a polychrome finish in gold, red, blue and green, featuring detailed scrollwork, foliate leaves, tulip-shaped light cups and heart motifs at the top. The pieces show visible electrical wires hanging from the bottom, aged paint finishes and intricate metalwork decoration. Measuring 61 cm high, 41 cm wide and 5 cm deep, these wall sconces fit well in a narrow wall space such as a hallway, bedroom or living room.

FAQs

Crafted during the interwar period, French wrought iron wall sconces combine traditional blacksmithing techniques with decorative motifs such as scrollwork and foliate leaves. They were frequently finished with polychrome paint or gilding to complement period interior schemes.

These lighting fixtures were constructed primarily from hand-forged wrought iron or hammered steel, finished with applied paintwork, gold leaf, or bronzing powders. Fabrication involved riveted joints, metal collars, and welded connections to build layered floral designs.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-hammered surface textures, slight natural variances in symmetry, and surface patination or paint wear consistent with age. Original internal wiring channels and substantial iron weight also help distinguish early production from modern cast reproductions.

Mount wall sconces in pairs to frame architectural focal points such as fireplace alcoves, hall mirrors, or artwork. Their sculpted forms and metallic highlights provide textural contrast when set against plain, lime-washed, or deep-toned wall surfaces.

Dust the metalwork regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to remove dust from crevices and leaf detailing. Avoid liquid chemical cleaners that may compromise original polychrome finishes, and consult a qualified electrician to inspect and update vintage wiring for modern standards.
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