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Vintage Wrought Iron Wall Sconces Attributed to Van Keppel-Green, A Pair, 1960s

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Vintage Wrought Iron Candelabra Wall Sconces by Van Keppel-Green, A Pair, Circa 1960s. Brutalist in design, these wall sconces are formed from square-cut rods of wrought iron. Each piece holds 3 candles staggered along the frame. Unsigned. “Van Keppel-Green was an important modernist design firm founded by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green in the late 1930s. The company operated through the early 1970s. Most of their clients were architects and designers associated with the Case Study House program. VKG has a unique look and feel to it; something is very different from their work and other designers who started after them such as Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames etc. It is notable that these later designers often borrowed from VKG, and Hendrik was furious at Florence Knoll for "stealing" his design for a metal framed table and chair. So many elements of VKG have been adopted by other designers that few realize what a huge impact their work has had on contemporary industrial design.” Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Light wear to metal surface patina as detailed in photos. Specs: 24 1/2” height, 9 1/2” width, 4 3/8” depth. Fits 1” candle
  • Attributed to:
    Van Keppel-Green (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 4.45 in (11.31 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition. Light wear to metal surface patina as detailed in photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7465238821452
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