Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Carved Patinated Wood, Circa 1960

This pair of wall sconces is a distinctive testimony of Italian craftsmanship from the second half of the 20th century, when the workshops of Florence and Tuscany perpetuated a centuries-old tradition of wood sculpting. The structure, in patinated wood of warm tones, features finely chiseled work combining stylized foliage, baroque scrolls and sinuous light arms. The original patina, slightly gilded in places, gives the whole that warm, lived-in quality that distinguishes truly artisanal pieces. Ideal for furnishing a hallway, living room or bedroom in an eclectic decorative spirit blending classic Italian and mid-century influences.