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
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, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.12"H x 2.6"W x 3.02"D Dimensions of back plate (inc...
Brass
French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.
Plaster
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
1940s French Louis XV Style Sconces - Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful pair of French 1940's Sconces, the patina is so nice on these. 2 light wall sconces. Please see our other listings for a bigger pair in the same style. 17 1/2 in....
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of 1940s sconces signed Ateliers Petitot.
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1940s sconces signed Ateliers Petitot. Composed of a brass wall support on which is placed a pressed, curved glass in the graphic spirit...
Brass
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 1940s French Hand Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Two bronze hand sconces with paper shades. French, 1940s. Wired for USA, 75W maximum.
Bronze
ASEA Shell Shaped "Coquille" Wall Sconce, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Coquille" wall lamp by ASEA in excellent condition. This elegant wall sconce was manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA Skandia in the 1940s. The shell shaped glass shade rest on ...
Brass
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
Pair of 1940s French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bronze French sconces coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with Jules Leleu furniture. Have a look on our impressive collection of French and Italian Mid-Centur...
Bronze
Elegant Pair of French 1940s Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French flower sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person,
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