Pair of Fleur de Lys wall lights

Pair of wall sconces with Fleur de Lys motif in embossed and gilded sheet metal, 1970s work.

• The slightly domed shape and hand-crafted gilding on the red bowl add to their visual impact, a craftsmanship no longer found today.
• One E27 Led bulb per sconce included.
• H 27 CM X D 7 CM X W 24 CM.

The Fleur de Lys wall sconces in gilded metal are part of a long decorative tradition that associates wall lighting with a strong symbolic vocabulary. A heraldic motif par excellence, the fleur-de-lis is historically linked to architectural ornamentation and interior design, in both aristocratic homes and representative interiors. Used here as a central element, it gives these sconces an immediately legible, structuring presence on a wall.

Made in the 1970s from gilded metal, these wall lamps play on effects of relief and light. The metalwork, often embossed or molded, highlights the stylized volumes of the floral motif, while the gilding subtly captures and reflects light. This type of finish creates a warm, ambient lighting effect, while asserting a distinct decorative dimension, even when switched off.

This pair of fleurs de Lys sconces are a natural fit for classic, neoclassical or eclectic interiors, but can also create an interesting contrast in a more contemporary setting. They work equally well as a pair, on either side of a fireplace, mirror or passageway, or as stand-alone decorative elements in their own right.

These decorative fixtures are distinguished by their ability to combine function and ornament. In addition to their luminous function, they play an integral part in the staging of a space, providing a historical reference and a strong decorative character, much appreciated by lovers of antique fixtures and rooms with a distinctive identity.

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