Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Brass Black and White

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This beautiful sconce has three moving joints.
The middle one can be with key, for changing position every once in … Read more This beautiful sconce has three moving joints.
The middle one can be with key, for changing position every once in a while, or screw for fixed position.
The one on the backplate can be a ball joint to give possibility to change arm position on all directions, with a maximum angle of 30 degrees. The position is fixed. Or the dented same joint that is on the middle to give all possible angles but vertical and not lateral. Again this last possibility is with key for changing position every once in a while or screw for fixed position.
Third is the head hoint gives to shade the possibility to turn in all directions 360 and change the angle with a maximum of 30 degrees in and out.
See last 4 pictures to see the difference inbetween joints.

Color of shades are Ivory on the larger shade and black on the smaller shade.

Natural solid patinated brass. Aluminum shades lacquered.

Pivoting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct light.

Ideal side to fireplace so that the arm can reach a reading sofa. Or to give proper light to a console or a kitchen island.

Backplate made to cover US standard Jbox. .

Made by a lab specialized in mid-century restoration. Owner is a collector himself and connoisseur of the period. This chandelier takes it's inspiration from several different chandeliers of the 1950s and follows the path of Angelo Lelli, Vittoriano Viganò for Arredoluce or Sarfatti and Giuseppe Ostuni for Stilnovo.
Everything is done with a passion for details and materials. The finish and the appearance is the same of the originals that are now extremely difficult to find in good conditions.

Shades: Each shade is made of two separate shades and is 11in/27.5cm tall. Carries two bulbs, a candelabra socket on the smaller upper cone and a either a regular socket or candelabra on the larger lower dome shaped shade. In alternative both can carry candelabra socket. Larger shade is 8in/15cms diameter/wide.
Shade have adjustable pivot head so that the output from the large shade can be directed to the desired area and the opposite would have ambiance light. Shades are made in spun aluminum with the typical line of small holes. Enameled with the colors of the 1950s palette. Ivory white, Black.

Arms and body: Made in natural solid brass and hand patinata
These sconces are made to cover octagonal standard J-box and have correct mounting holes for the standard crossbar.

This sconce is current production made to order.
Being the heads pivoting, measures indicated in the pictured position. See less