Vintage Italian Wall Sconces with Grindstone Decorated Mirror, 1953, Set of 2

Graceful and elegant pair of Italian wall sconces; each consists of a frame with a light and delicate shape, made from a flattened and shaped brass profile, and graceful with a small brass sphere at its apex; on the front of the frame is a mirror decorated with grinding in a soft and graceful design; these grinding operations were carried out manually with little stone wheels; the mirror is cut and shaped like the frame; at the front, on the lower part of the frame are two brass tubes bent and soldered together cleverly, at the top of which are placed two fine scalloped lamp holders of black metal; electrical wires run inside the tubes and come together at the back (see photo); a small, but sturdy support, attached to the apex of the frame, allows the wall sconces to be attached to the wall.

These are handcrafted items from a small Lombardy workshop near Milan (Lombardy, Italy), produced between 1953 and 1956; the arrangement of the light points with the mirror behind allows excellent and very original lighting; the minimalist and pure line, the simple and clean design, typical of the 1950s, make these sconces two refined and versatile furnishing objects that can be tastefully placed in any environment.

Measurements width cm.35, depth cm.8, height cm.34. The sconces are in good condition. The electrical system is working but the wiring is European, the compatibility of the voltage in other countries must always be checked by an electrician before use.