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PAIR OF LARGE SWEDISH ART DECO SCONCES WITH SHELL SHADES

Offered by: B4

Description
Fine pair of sconces which embody the restrained elegance of what the French press described as "Swedish Grace" at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in 1925.
These sconces are made of solid brass, newly polished and lacquered. Each sconce has a single arm with a shell shaped shade and a single standard base socket. A raised half sunburst decorates the area beneath a stylized canopy which is topped with a shell like ornament.
Height: 15.5", Width: 8.25", Depth: 5.5"

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	polished brass
Condition:	Excellent. Newly polished, new wiring for use in the USA
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	263077

Dimensions

W.	8.25 in;	H.	15.5 in;	D.	5.5 in;
W.	20.96 cm;	H.	39.37 cm;	D.	13.97 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood, B4 specializes in collectible designer furniture, lighting, art and accessories. Pieces in the showroom date from the 1920’s through the late 1970's with a focus on Scandinavian Modern. Since opening in the year 2000, the gallery has been at the forefront of decorating trends, with appearances in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, HYLAND, Wallpaper* and Find magazines.