Pair of vintage Sciolari wall lights gilt brass Neoclassical, Italian 1960

Sciolari wall lights, a pair with gold plated gilt brass frames in the Neoclassical style, 1960’s ca, Italian. These wall lights have been gently cleaned while respecting the vintage patina. They are newly rewired & PAT tested by an electrician. These lights can be use with a dimmer. It is possible to use these lights in other countries with light bulbs suitable to local electricity. This elegant pair of vintage wall lights by Gaetano Sciolari are a reinterpretation of the traditional Neoclassical sconce. Key design features such as the swag & scroll form are kept simple for a Modern clean look. They have Italian craftsmanship and attention to detail, emphasized with the use of polished & satin gilt finishes. The metal frames are quality cast and have a good weight. This design would suit a range of interiors such as Antique, Traditional, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern, or Contemporary. These vintage lights have the original maker’s label ’SCIOLARI ROMA’ still attached behind each round base. Each wall bracket is also stamped ’SCIOLARI’ as photographed. At the centre of each frame there is a cartouche body in satin finish with an embossed decorative effect trim in polished finish. From this base spreads out 2 scrolling arms in polished finish. These rise slightly upwards, each holding a bobeche in a satin finish with a polished beaded trim. On the bobeche there is the a lamp holder & removable cover with a satin reeded finish and two horizontal bands. Under the bobeche there is a long decorative finial with a twisted rope design also in a satin finish. Between the arms runs a ’string of beads’. The contrast between the satin & polished finishes creates different reflections and depth. To fit the frames to the wall there are two holes on each round frame from which two brass decorative pegs screw to a metal plate on the back. This metal plate has 2 holes through which it is screwed to the wall. Each light is finished with a new clip-on black silk lampshade, These have black fabric trim and metallic gold lining. Each wall light carries 2 standard small screw light bulbs (E14) up to 40 Watts. At present fitted & photographed with Candle Clear shaped light bulbs of 25 Watts. These are included in the price. It is possible to use other shape E14 bulbs. This pair of sconces is in very good condition. The metal frames are sound with no damages. The finishes are in excellent condition, with a light patina in line with age. The lampshades are new. Additional dimensions: The total dimensions with shades on is: Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 31 cm, Depth: 17.5 cm The dimensions of the frames without the shades is: Height: 26 cm, Width: 24.5 cm, Depth: 13.5 cm The round base that attaches to the wall is: Diameter: 11 cm The lampshade alone has the following dimensions: Height: 9.5 cm, Diameter at the bottom: 14 cm, Diameter at the top: 7 cm Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care with packing. For safe transport the shades will be wrapped separately in bubble wrap and an outer layer of card. These will be stacked together. The frames will be wrapped similarly. Together these pieces would easily fit into a box with loose cushioning for secure shipping with a courier. GAETANO SCIOLARI BIOGRAPHY While Sciolari Lighting has been around since 1892, it was their most famous offspring, Gaetano Sciolari, who went on to design for Italian manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950’s.