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Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Sconces Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat circa 1940

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    By Gilbert Poillerat
    Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
    Style: Art Deco Material: iron and wood Country: France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. "Attributed Gilbert Poillerat" There have been many important French designers associated with Art Deco and through the 1930’s, ’40’s and beyond who worked in wrought iron. One usually thinks of Edgar Brandt, Raymond Subes, and Paul Kiss. For quite a while, when Art Deco was enjoying its first flush of recognition in the 1970’s, Gilbert Poillerat remained relatively unknown. This would soon change as the natural progression of design exploration began to move into the 1930’s and beyond, and Poillerat would emerge as one of the most original and important designers of his time. Gilbert Poillerat was born in 1902 in a small town in France that, oddly, had three names – Mer, Loir et Cher. Like many other furniture designers, he attended the famed École Boulle, where he trained as a metal chiseler and engraver, graduating in 1921. Following his graduation, he worked with arguably the best and most influential wrought-iron master – Edgar Brandt. He worked for Brandt for over seven years in both design and production. There can be no doubt that this time was hugely important, not only in furthering his training and perfecting his technique, but also exposing him to the new ideas that had blossomed forth during the Art Deco movement, when wrought-iron escaped the constraints of tradition that had kept it static for so long. In 1927, Poillerat left Brandt, and began working for Baudet, Donon and Roussel, a firm specializing in construction frameworks. He was placed in charge of their decorative iron-work division, which produced tables...
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    Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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    Iron

  • Pair of torchiere sconces in wrought iron by Gilbert Poillerat, France, 1940's
    By Gilbert Poillerat
    Located in VÉZELAY, FR
    Pair of torch/torchiere sconces. In patinated and partially gilded wrought iron, the cone-shaped body decorated with a cord, completed by a smei-spherical cup at the top and a gadroo...
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    Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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  • 2 Wrought Iron Sconces Attributed to Poillerat Marine Galleon, circa 1930
    By Gilbert Poillerat
    Located in Mimizan, FR
    Pair Sconces Wrought Iron one of a kind attributed to Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1930 Rare and unique from Atelier Poillerat With midcentury Arts & Crafts Neo Baroque influences typica...
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    Mid-20th Century French Baroque Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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  • 4 Pairs of French Wrought Iron Torch Sconces in 1940's Gilbert Poillerat Style
    By Gilbert Poillerat
    Located in New York, NY
    4 pairs of French wrought iron wall lights in the form of torches and in the style of the French master iron worker, Gilbert Poillerat. This is a classic F...
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  • Important Pair of 1950s Wrought Iron Sconces by Gilbert Poillerat
    By Gilbert Poillerat
    Located in New York, NY
    Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988). A pair of important and massive partial gilt wrought iron lantern sconces with flame motif France, 1950s. Can be used indoor or outdoors. Dimensions: 4...
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    Wrought Iron

  • Rare French 1940s Wrought Iron Chandelier Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
    By Gilbert Poillerat
    Located in Los Angeles, CA
    A beautiful French wrought iron and brass by the iconic Gilbert Poillerat, the patina is much nicer in person.  
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    Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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