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2 Pairs of French Mid-Century Plaster Sconces by Serge Roche, France, 1930

About the Item

Pair of French Midcentury plaster sconces in the form of sea shells by legendary designer, Serge Roche. The sconces have a rare other -worldly sensibility and are reflective of Roche's talent which was able to draw from nature, the surreal and the Neo-Baroque. Roche often collaborated with Jean Michel Frank and Maison Jansen for their design collections. Artistically, he created the fabulous sets for Jean Cocteau’s film: The Beauty and the Beast which brought critical acclaim world-wide. These pieces are Priced and Sold as a Pair. Literature: This sconce is pictured in "Les Decorateurs des Annees 40," Foucart and Gaillemin, Norma Editions, Paris 1998: p. 232 (see photo 6).
  • Creator:
    Serge Roche (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SR21stDibs: 20040928793569

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