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A Large BRUTALIST "Torchere" WALL APPLIQUE SCONCE, France 1970

About the Item

A large, spectacular and sculptural "Torchère" wall light, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classical, circular base, large inclined lantern-style arm, cylindrical lampshade with melted perforations forming luminous wavelets, all in bronze or brass with gunmetal patina, artist's work, to be attributed, France 1970. Note: the tail of the oblique axis is slightly twisted to find a horizontal section, suspended 1-2 cm from the wall, creating an interesting levitation effect... It is above all a detail of finesse which reveals the artist's know-how, well... "brutalist"! DIMENSIONS: H 79 x D 25 x L/D 13 cm CONDITION: In beautiful original condition. Wear, scratches, marks, patina of use on all surfaces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.11 in (79 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v,220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6650239074092
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