Gesso Lighting

Pair antique bronze patinated angel putti sconces. Italian late 17th century bronze putti with exceptional modeling seated on scrolled arms each ex...

Elegant and iconic French Modern Neoclassical chandelier in the style of Alberto and Diego Giacometti. The form is sublime. It is composed of a cylindrical iron base from which 8 tor...

An Extraordinary Pair of Rare and Original, Hand Made French Shell, Sea Life, Plaster and Patinated Gesso Sconces by the unrivaled French talent of the 1930 period, Serge Roche, and ...

A most impressive antique Italian Venetian Rococo carved painted parcel gilt wooden hall lantern. Hand carved in the Veneto region (Venice) of Northeast Italy in the 18th / possibly early 19th century, exceptionally executed in the highly ornate, whimsy, light, airy, dramatic splendor that is period late Baroque Rococo style, lavishly ornamented and elaborately sculpted, featuring a large triangular sculptural form enclosing later electrified three faux candle lights, showcasing the original pale pastel green ground adorned with whimsy hand painted polychrome flower motif and ornate giltwood carvings, with beautifully aged patina over the whole. circa 1740-1810 This very large lantern probably graced a sweeping hall or palatial entry of a Venetian aristocratic palazzo decorated with frescoed walls and ceilings, marble floors, surrounded by opulent artwork. Importance / History: For many centuries, the control of artificial light was an important status symbol for people living in most cultures and was an instantly understood sign of wealth and power. Beginning in the early 17th century, grand lanterns such as this were first created and hung in the entrance halls, foyers and/or vestibules of important mansions and manor houses of the aristocratic and affluent classes of Italy, France and Spain. Up until the early 20th century, the entrance hall was considered to be one of the most important spaces in any house. The main reason was that was the most public space in a house, and prior to phones or email, the space into which guests were admitted. Many, such as business people or important tradesmen, seldom went any further into the house. Therefore, that important entryway was designed and decorated with the intent of making the best impression on anyone who might enter it and to ensure they had the highest opinion of the residents of that house. Dimensions: (approx) 32" Tall, 16.75" Wide, 16.75" Deep Condition: Very good antique condition with highly desirable original warm rustic distressed chippy paint patina. Modern lighting and wiring. Lots of antique character and old world European charm, wear consistent with age and use, including scattered minor nicks, losses and exposed gesso adding to the sophisticated whimsical elegance, warmth, and rich antique opulence! Similar to a chandelier / hanging ceiling lamp / monumental pendant light...

Very ornate and unusual gesso chandelier w/5 original period carnival shades by Nuart. The body has been cast in gesso and then pigmented in gold. The gold has darkened gracefully ...

A Pair of Rare and Original French Shell, Sea Life, Plaster and Patinated Gesso Sconces by Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, Paris, circa 1935. Roche's designs were showcased in elite P...

Applique in gesso Francese o Italiana, possibile periodo Art Decò, stile Serge Roche Manca il sistema elettrico Condizioni come da foto Grazie

A Rococò style carved wood with gesso and gold and silver gilding light fixture. Recently re-wired and ready to install. The fixture measures 30" high. The fixture with the chain an...

Pair of 18th century Venetian Baroque appliques in 'Legno Dorata'. Each with three curved wire arms clad in water gilt gesso, terminating in carved water giltwood candle cups. Very g...

Pair of 19th century gilt wood pricket lamps, Italy, circa 19th century. They have been converted to lamps and have been rewired and are ready to use. The height to the tops of the s...

These excellently hand-carved wooden 19th Century Italian angel cherub sconces were done in the traditional Renaissance style. During the Renaissance period, cherub and angel figural...

While they echo centuries-old designs, this decorative pair is characteristic of mid-20th century glamour. Such Italian painted and gilt wood candlestick lamps are typically referred...

An absolutely spectacular faux coral chandelier, handmade of iron with gesso and white paint. Lots of beautiful patina, this highly complicated lighting sculpture is spectacular when...

Highly detailed pair of French neoclassical style silver leaf giltwood urn lamps featuring hand carved draped foliate garland motifs. These Louis XVI style lamps are mounted on marbl...

A magnificent venetian figural floor lamp A charming Italian carved wooden figural floor lamp The figure is carved in soft wood which has been p...

This antique florr lamp is unsigned, but presumed to originate from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Classical Florentine style. The lamp base is composed of a softwood that have been heavily hand-carved with considerable decorative elements from the top to the base, and has three pull chain light...

Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative foliage crosshatched beaded urns, flanking graduated bell flowers, central etched urn...

Pair of bronze floor lamps with a white gesso finish in the Style Giacometti - The pair are in wonderful overall condition, the bronze has been repaired and the original finish upgra...

A Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style giltwood and gesso carved sconce mirror (Wall-Light) girandole with candelabra. The scrolled carved mirror frame surmounted with a pair of ...

Pair of Italian flanking ebonized musical lyre with ribbon gilt wood and gesso three arm foliage wall sconces, Mid 19th Century. Pair were origina...

This striking pair 19th-century Italian carved wood fragments in the form of stylized dolphins, now mounted on custom Lucite bases. Originally part of a larger decorative scheme—like...

A monumental Serge Roche style gilt pineapple lamp crafted of gesso with foliate details at top and acanthus leaf motif at gold round base. A grand, Hollywood Regency style lamp mak...

Pilaster, Sculptural chandelier

A chic and characterful Art Deco floor lamp attributed to Masion Dominique. Constructed from turned and carved timber, lacquered and decorated in gilt gesso - now heavily patinated. ...

Mid-Century Modern table lamp in white Gesso Finish. Plaster undertone with textured pattern a chrome neck. Lamp is supported by 2 inches rectangle Acrylic Base, measures 6.75 x 13.6...

A pair of late 18th century Italian gilt wood and gesso three arm wall sconces. Recently professionally restored. Circa 1780 to 1790. Absolutely stunning!.

The Nike, part of the Timeless Objects collection by Catellani & Smith, embodies the classic soul of the brand. This collection gathers all the creations, past and future, by Enzo Ca...

Elevate your space with this exceptional pair of 19th-century Italian wall sconces, handcrafted in Tuscany around 1820. These rare antique fixtures feature dramatically carved lime w...

A gorgeous Italian hand carved gilt wood and gesso tripod pricket candlestick lamp, circa 1940. Marked "Made in Italy" on the base. This gorgeous lamp is decorated with hand carved s...

Amazing pair of monumental tall table lamps with original blue Chapman paper labels. Features include original gilt paint with beautiful hand-carved details to the structurally sound...

A pair of elegantly designed floor lamps raised on octagonal bases with stepped form and gilt finish. Each with carved lappet motifs to the tops of bud form bases with painted shafts...

Bay Bridge, San Francisco. An unusual original back lit picture printed on glass that has an electric light in a specially made Victorian style frame...

Condition: Newly Rewired, New Shades Dimensions: 30.25”H x 8.75”W x 8.75”D Shade: 10"H x 13"W x 13"D

Pilaster, Sculptural chandelier

A fabulous French Empire period giltwood figural candlestick, early 19th century, now professionally electrified and fashioned as a single-light table lamp. Exquisitely hand carve...

REDUCED FROM $3250...Exquisite carving and detail highlight this pair of Italian Baroque silver gilt corner altar prickets as table lamps. Heavily carved and finished on one side, th...

Pair of Italian Rococo Style Gilt Gesso and Parcel light Green Painted 2-Light Mirrored candle wall Sconces. Not electrical. For candle only. Measures 9.5" in width, 6" in depth and ...

Pair of Sculptural Handcrafted Table Lamps — Organic Textured Design with Gold Interior A striking pair of one of a kind sculptural lamps that blur the line between functional desig...

This hand-sculpted Bronze chandelier is a handcrafted edition, all hand-forged, with antiqued gessoed beads. Each piece is numbered and stamped. Custom sizes, colors, finishes and ha...

Voguish, chic and sophisticated pair of silver gilt table lamps attributed to Italian maker Palladio. The lamps each feature two pull chain soc...

AMBIANIC presents Gesso African bust table lamp in black with great texture. African Boy Lamp 19.75 to socket x 9.5 d x 5.25 w Preowned original vintage. Nicks present. Unrestored. N...

Large and impressive 50” diameter faux coral costal chic, nine arm chandelier. Heavily constructed, welded wrought iron, textured and glazed with natural coral colored enamel. From a...

Presenting a gorgeous early 20th century carved and gilded wall light sconce by Thorvald Strom. Hand carved by Thorvald Strom. Thorvald Strom w...

Pair of mirrored back wall light fixture. Wired for the USA.

Monumental Chapman table lamp. Fantastic detail with weathered accents. Gilt finish to highlight intricate lines. Dorothy Draper design is perfect for dressing up or dressing down in...

Pair of French gilt wood and Gesso wall sconces with torches and arrows, centered flower basket, four scrolled acanthus medallion arms, flanking harp mirrors...

A fine French 19th/20th century Louis XVI style belle epoque gildwood carved sconce mirror (wall-light) Girandle. The elongated carved body decorated with giltwood carved wreaths...

This is a custom tree from floor lamp by Frances Elkins from the estate of Elkin's daughter, Katherine Elkins Boyd. This whimsical lamp is carved in wood and finished in Gesso. It is...

A hand-sculpted and forged Bronze chandelier with hand-blown glass, or with antiqued gessoed beads. Each piece is numbered and signed.. Custo...

An elegant pair of tall table lamps featuring a sculptural column form finished in crisp white gesso. The slender, vertically accented shafts are punctuated with subtle ring detailin...

Pair of substantial table lamps by Marbro. Wonderfully distressed from natural use, the gilt and painted wood gourd-form bodies have a patina that only age can bring. Sold sans shades.

Cast plaster and gesso neoclassical or empire style double armed urn lamps in parcel gilt and black lacquer finish. The interior is fitted with a single socket for beautiful up light...

This is a very unique lamp, completely hand decorated through a very articulate process. Its wooden body is covered with high heat plastered tissue. This tissue is then silver pl...

Large three tiered gesso, gilt wood, wrought iron 18 light Italian chandelier. Embellished with an oversized pinecone style finial, tole leaves, tole ribbons, tole roses, gilt and pa...

A pair of white table lamps made of gesso over ceramic form. USA, circa 1970. Rewired with new sockets, brass hardware and French black sil...

Artisan custom made floor lamp with tripod base. Features mottled white gesso over metal frame. USA, circa 2015. Details: *Oval off white linen shade *Takes standard US bu...

Pair of Italian Neoclassical girandole giltwood and gesso two arm oval mirrored wall sconces with scrolled foliage crest, decorative interior borders, and acanthus scrolled candle ar...

Pair of Italian Neoclassical three arm polychromed and gilt wood crystal wall sconces, Early 19th Century. Pair were originally candle powered and have been electrified.

A Pair of Italian giltwood 19th century candlesticks made into table lamps. Silver gilt over Gesso. This pair of 19th century candlestick lamps has been wired for the US.    

This pair of Georgian style two-light wall scones were made in England during the first part of the 1900s. During the Edwardian era, decorative objects such as these were made from f...