Elegant Set of Four French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Wall Sconces - 17¾" x 13¾"

A striking and elegant set of four French two-light wall sconces in gilt bronze and cut crystal, mid-20th century. Each sconce features a scrolling rococo cartouche openwork backplate with graceful S-curved arms, scalloped crystal drip pans, and cascades of pendant prisms in pear, icicle, and star forms, linked by garlands of faceted octagons. The gilt bronze retains a warm antique gold tone that glows against the brilliance of the glass, while small floral pins secure the drops with delicate detail.

Together, the set creates a dazzling and refined effect, shimmering with light and lending a sense of opulence and movement to a wall. These sconces follow the French Rococo Revival vocabulary that reinterpreted Louis XV curves for electric lighting. The combination of gilt bronze and glittering prisms descends from 18th century candle sconces, when cut glass was used to amplify flame, a tradition carried through the 19th century by Parisian ateliers and adapted in the mid 20th century for refined apartments and townhouses. The octagonal bead swags, petal shaped rosettes, and plume like scrolls are classic elements that balance movement with symmetry. Their graceful scale makes them versatile.

Hang all four along a dining room or gallery wall for a unified rhythm of light, or divide them into two pairs to flank a mantel, a console, or a grand mirror. They bring sparkle to paneled libraries, soften a bedroom with gentle shimmer, and add a polished counterpoint to rustic textures such as stone, linen, or reclaimed wood.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Must be rewired and installed in accordance with local electrical requirements.
Each measures approx. 17¾" high x 13¾" wide x 7½" deep
Each measures approx. 45cm high x 35cm wide x 19cm deep