Koket Decorative Art

These elegant wall sconces were hand-carved in Italy. They have been wired to serve as lamps and feature sumptuously hand painted shades. The whole is composted of intricately carved...

"OKO 95 contemporary mirror by Zieta (New model from 2020 collection) Stainless steel Measures: 95 x 6 cm. Zieta is best known for his collection of sto...

"OKO 75 contemporary mirror by Zieta (New model from 2020 collection) Stainless steel Measures: 75 x 6 cm. Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “P...

Mid-Century Large Pair of Tole & Crystal Leaves and Flowers Sconces. In the style of Bagues. Blue Crystal Flowers and gold leaves tole. H / 23.5 inches. W / 14.5 inches.    

Art Glass sun sculpture lamp by Felipe Delfinger for Feders. Mexico, circa 1960.

"OKO 75 contemporary mirror by Zieta (New model from 2020 collection) Stainless steel Measures: 75 x 6 cm. Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made through the...

BUTTERFLY The free dance movement For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection. S...

"Tafla O4.5" contemporary mirror by Zieta. (New model created in 2020) Stainless steel Measures: 86 x 57 x 6 cm. Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made thro...

Enhance your space with the exquisite Lemongrass Leaf Brunch Wall Sconce from our Hortus line in the eclectic collection. Designed by the creative Cecilia Pantaleo, crafted from iron...

An old stained glass window designed as a bell shaped arc that is decorated in the center with a green leave wreath with flirtatious pink ribb...

Beautiful Art Nouveau wall sconces from the early 1890s, former gas lights. This rare and elegant pair of Art Nouveau sconces could also be from the 1890's, because they come with t...

A striking vintage Moroccan wall sconce or sculptural wall shade, handcrafted in Marrakech circa 1980 from hand-painted parchment hide stretched and stitched over a forged iron framework. The dramatic inverted triangular form gives the piece a strong architectural presence. Warm ochre and parchment tones are enlivened by hand-painted red geometric and linear motifs inspired by traditional Moroccan Berber decorative vocabulary. The aged surface, visible handwork and dark iron framework give the sconce an appealing artisanal character that works particularly well in Mediterranean, Moorish, Spanish Colonial, Moroccan, Tribal Modern and eclectic interiors. The parchment functions beautifully as a diffuser when the shade is positioned over an existing wall-mounted light source, producing a warm, atmospheric glow while emphasizing the hand-painted decoration. The open iron detail toward the lower point adds another sculptural element to the design. Please note that this piece is a decorative wall shade only and contains no electrical components. It is intended to be installed over an appropriate existing wall light fitting, or it may simply be displayed unlit as a piece of Moroccan folk art and architectural wall decoration. Its substantial 16-inch height gives it enough visual presence to use individually, while multiple examples can create a particularly effective installation along a hallway, staircase, entry, covered loggia or large feature wall. Additional related examples are available. Because each was individually handcrafted and hand-painted, variations in the painted motifs, coloration and surface are to be expected; they are similar rather than exact matches. Handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco, circa 1980. Dimensions: 16 in. H × 11 in. W × 9 in. D. The piece retains an attractive vintage surface with variations, irregularities and wear consistent with its age and handmade construction. Object Type: Wall Sconce / Decorative Wall Light Shade Style: Folk Art / Moorish Place of Origin: Morocco Period: Late 20th Century Date of Manufacture: circa 1980 Materials: Parchment / Hide, Iron Techniques: Hand-Painted, Hand-Crafted, Hand-Stitched Color: Parchment, Ochre, Red, Dark Brown Condition: Good vintage condition; wear consistent with age and use. Handmade surface variations and patina throughout. Shade only; not wired for electricity. Moroccan parchment wall sconce, Moroccan hide wall light, Berber wall sconce, Moroccan folk art lighting, hand-painted Moroccan sconce, Marrakech wall light, Moroccan iron sconce, parchment wall shade, tribal wall light, Moorish wall sconce, Moroccan wall decor, Berber folk art, Spanish Colonial lighting, Mediterranean wall sconce, Moroccan decorative lighting, vintage Moroccan lighting...