Items Similar to Pair of Tall French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces, C. 1880
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21
Pair of Tall French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces, C. 1880
About the Item
This large pair of wall sconces is made of gilt bronze and dates to the late 19th century. The design of the sconces is in the Louis XVI taste, as evidenced by the lyre-form body, tied bows, and elegant proportions. In France, during the reign of Louis XVI, there was a shift away from the extravagant decor of the previous styles of Louis XV and XIV. Artists and designers gravitated toward straighter lines and Classical design elements inspired by the recently discovered cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Several motifs of what is now known as neoclassical, can be seen on our pair of tall French gilt bronze sconces.
Each sconce has a main body composed of a five-string lyre, a symbol of the Greek and Roman god, Apollo. The lyres are adorned with additional classical fruit and foliate motifs such as lotus leaves, anthemion, and grape clusters, as well as an entablature chased with fluting. A long neck, reminiscent of hanging drapery (another neoclassical element), cascades down from a tied bow with an acanthus noix, connecting to the lyre via an open circlet.
The base of each sconce is adorned with large, curled leaves above a pair of classic motifs: Vitruvian waves on a concave protuberance and a pinecone terminal. Above the top of the leaf tips is a sprawling display of five arcing candelabra arms, each adorned with fluting, curled leaves, and grapes. The second and fourth arms have the additional embellishment of a floral rinceau on the underside of the labra. All five arms terminate in a bobeche with a molded rim beneath cylindrical capitals and cream faux candle sleeves. Our graceful pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces would make beautiful additions to the wall of any room in the house.
- Dimensions:Height: 52.5 in (133.35 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Minor rubs and surface buildup. Light damage to candle sleeves including losses, nicks, and buildup. Electrical wiring should be assessed prior to installation. Slight bend to necks, commensurate with years of installation.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1983
1stDibs seller since 2011
736 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Dallas, TX
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Pair of C. 1880 French Louis XVI Style Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze CassolettesLocated in Dallas, TXAlthough the origin of cassolettes can be traced back to ancient Europe and Asia, it was not until the late 18th century that cassolettes began to develop the urn-like form seen on t...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
MaterialsStone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
- Pair of circa 1850 Régence Style Silvered Bronze Mirrored Sconces from FranceLocated in Dallas, TXPeriod Napoleon III furnishings are typically very versatile items, due to the fact that they incorporate elements from preceding styles, allowing these “Second Empire” pieces to be ...Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal, Bronze
- Pair of Wrought Iron French Sconces with Gilt Highlights, 1940sLocated in Dallas, TXThis highly detailed pair of two-arm, French wrought iron sconces have been given gilt highlights. They date to the 1940’ and their motifs include several series of C-scrolls. The ba...Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsWrought Iron
- Pair of French Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze Chenets, circa 1900Located in Dallas, TXThis pair of brightly silvered bronze chenets are from France (circa 1900), in the style of Louis XVI, as noted by the presence of laurel leaf festoons and pots au feu finials. They were used in well-appointed homes, not only to decorate the front of the fireplace, but to prevent burning logs from rolling onto priceless rugs, should they break free of the fire. Often seen in natural wrought iron, or gilded in gold (in finer homes), it is unusual to see them in silvered bronze. Each finial has two pots au feu of different sizes and orientation adorned with a laurel swag. The larger fire pot...Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
MaterialsBronze
- A Grand French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn, Circa 1860Located in Dallas, TXA beautiful Louis XVI-style urn from France, circa 1860, this grand gilt bronze decorative accessory has been mounted on a square white marble with light cream accents. The main body...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
MaterialsMetal, Bronze
- Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Doré Fireplace Chenets, Circa 1850Located in Dallas, TXFrom France, circa 1850, this pair of bronze dore fireplace chenets are in the style of Louis XVI, as noted by the presence of multiple pots a feu finials. Chenets have been used for...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
MaterialsMetal, Bronze
You May Also Like
- Pair of Gilt-Bronze Sconces, Louis XVI Style, circa 1880Located in West Palm Beach, FLA pair of gilt-bronze sconces, Louis XVI style, circa 1880 The two light console-shaped branches with foliage issued from a fluted cornocupia with acanthus leaves and pearls Measur...Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Tall French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Electrified Wall SconcesLocated in Frankfurt am Main, DEA very elegante pair of tall Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall sconces, France, early 20th century. Two light-arm richly decorated with scrollwork foliage, bottom ending in Tassel & R...Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze SconcesLocated in London, GBPair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces French, circa 1900 Measures: Height 134cm, width 57cm, depth 34cm This beautiful pair of sconces-or wall lights-is wrought from super...Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsOrmolu, Bronze
- Pair of Gilt Bronze Sconces Louis XVI StyleLocated in Marseille, FRPair of gilded bronze light wall sconces with babies. French work of the early 19th century. Louis XVI style.Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze SconcesBy Pierre-François FeuchèreLocated in London, GBPair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 94cm, width 49cm, depth 33cm This pair of wall lights are superbly wrought in bronze, and fea...Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsOrmolu
- Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style SconcesLocated in Pembroke, MAPair of French gilt bronze Louis XVI neoclassical style sconces, circa 1880, with an urn and brazier finial decorating the top, swags draping the central portion of the sconces, acan...Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Gold Gilt Bronze French Wall Sconces
Tall Wall Sconces
Tall Wall Sconce
Louis Xvi Long
Tall Wall Sconce Lights
Pair Of Hanging Lights
Gilt Wall Hanging
Large Gilt Pair Sconces
French Louis Gilt Sconces
House Of Antique Lighting
Large Pair Of Sconces Gilt
Display Gilt Wall
Louis Xvi Style Sconces
Large Hanging Lights
Sconces Louis Xvi Bronze
Gilt Leaf Sconce Pair
Antique Shifter
Roman Bronze Pair