Sciolari brass wall lights, a pair, 1970`s ca, Italian. Photographs on the internet suggest this design was manufactured by Staff Leuchten of Germany and there are many design similarities to Staff products.
These vintage wall lights have been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina. They are rewired, earthed & ready to install. Light bulbs included. It is possible to install these lights in other countries although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It can be used with a dimmer.
These Modernist wall lights attributed to Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari, have a pared down design based on the traditional wall sconce. There are several simple but effective design details such as the tubular shape with exaggerated width,
continuous curving
flow into what might be a bobeche, and highly polished finish.
These wall lights would suit a range of interiors such as Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, 70`s Glamour, Post Modern, Industrial & Contemporary.
Both lights are of great quality and weight.
Structurally each frame in solid polished brass has three tubular columns, two short either side of the longer. The width of each column is slightly exaggerated. Towards the bottom each curves out to suggest a bobeche. The centre tube is longer extending at both the top & bottom. The centre tube is attached to the circular brass base, which sits on a circular white lacquered portion that is raised from the wall creating depth.
On the reverse side of the brass base there is the white lacquered cup containing inside the electrical connector. There is also the metal wall bracket with two holes to fit each light to the wall. The lacquered cup attaches at each side with a screw to the bracket. Fitted to the bracket there is also a switch to control each light individually from the frame if needed. These lights can be connected to the electrical main switch or operated individually from each frame. They are also suitable for a dimmer switch.
Each wall light takes 3 standard E14 small screw light bulbs up to 40 Watts each. Fitted at present and photographed with clear Candle shaped light bulbs of 25 Watts which are included in this price.
Finished with Candle shaped light bulbs these wall lights can have a traditional Gothic effect. Alternatively any other E14 light bulb shapes could be used such as Pygmy or Golf for a Modernist look.
These vintage wall lights are in very good condition. The original lacquer is present on the solid brass with only minor rubbing and a few tiny marks on the brass surface in line with age.
The price is for the pair.
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. The frame would be wrapped in bubble wrap and could be securely boxed ideal for posting.
Additional dimensions:
The white lacquer base that sits on the wall has a diameter of 6.5 cm.
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. Read more on our Roomscape Blog about
Gaetano Sciolari Lighting.
STAFF LEUCHTEN HISTORY
Staff Leuchten
was founded in 1945 in Lemgo Germany by Alfred Staff and Otto Schwarz. The Lemgo region was known for its lighting production. The entrepreneurs were the forerunners of lighting technology in Germany with the company winning over 200 Design Awards. Staff was taken over by Zumtobel in 1994. Until 2006, the `Staff` brand continued to exist. Afterwards it became Zumtobel-Staff.
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