Hector Aguilar was born in 1905, he apprenticed under William Spratling at a young age, and by the age of 30, he was the top shop manager for William Spratling. Inspired by Aztec and Mextex art, Aguilar preferred to work with purer silver (rated at 940 rather than the customary 925 of Sterling Silver). Gifted with a keen business sense as well as his artistic ability, and due to wartime shortages in the US, Aguilar was able to secure a contract with the American costume jewelry company Coro in 1943, to produce silver jewelry, supplying Coro with unique Mexican designs until 1950. In 1948, Aguilar opened the Taller Borda, which quickly became one of the premier retail silver outlets in Taxco, where they offered the highest quality fine silver jewelry, hollowware and flatware that was produced at the Aguilar workshops.
1940s Hector Aguilar Tin Sconce
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Mexico City, MX
Aguilar opened the Taller Borda in 1939 and it became one of the most successful workshops in Taxco. Although, his early works drew heavily from pre-Columbian motifs, he soon expande...
Tin
1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
Bronze
1940s Large Alabaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s Italian three levels large alabaster sconces with interior lights
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French Fluted Plaster Sconces, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French plaster sconces, dating to the 1940s. Fluted like an unfurling fan, each shade rises in graceful proportion, tapering into a faceted finial base. At 14" tall, the sc...
Plaster
French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.
Plaster
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow glass with flowers sconce / wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.12"H x 2.6"W x 3.02"D Dimensions of back plate (...
Brass
Pair 1940s Continental Elephant Head Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1940s Continental elephant head sconces featuring flared ears, and the trunk carrying a white glass lantern.
Composition, Metal
Pair of Whimsical 1940s Beaded Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unusual, whimsical 1940s beaded sconces.
Brass
Pair of 1940s Sconces by René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of rare sconces by René Drouet 1940s France.
Metal
Pair of French 1940s Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
This pair of gilt bronze sconces, hailing from France in the 1940s, is a striking example of vintage lighting. Each sconce features two arms and is finished in a gilt bronze that has...
Bronze
French 1940s Art Deco Iron Sconces
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French 1940s Art Deco wrought iron wall lights, with a curlicued motif, each sconce holding two lights. The ironwork is painted in a matte sea green color, very typical of the era, w...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French 1940s Bronze Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
This attractive pair of French sconces, dating back to the 1940s, are made from patinated bronze, giving them a unique vintage appeal. The quality of these pieces is remarkable, and ...
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass sconce designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (3.12 x 3.12 x .75). Bulb Specification: E-26 Number of Sockets: 1 Sold wi...
Brass
Hector Aguilar Copper and Brass Architectural Star Light Fixture
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Houston, TX
Hector Aguilar copper and brass architectural star light fixture that was created in 1945 and is in great condition. The framing of the light fix...
Brass, Copper