A pair of large Florentine Louis XV style wall lamps, carved and gilded from the 20th century

Large Florentine-style wall sconces in Louis XV style, carved and gilded with rocaille floral motifs. These wall lamps stand over a meter tall, are 106 cm long, and feature four curved arms with four lights arranged on shaped branches. They are decorated with leaf motifs, have a soft and flowing line, and are made of intricately carved wood highlighted with gold. Crafted in Tuscany by Chelini Firenze, they date from around 1990. They come from a private residence in Milan and are in good condition. The four arms are finished with E14 bulbs. Functionality complies with European standards.

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Beautiful Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. This period is associated with Napoleon’s reign, which imposed a significant resemblance to Roman and Greek decorative motifs.

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Today, we can observe how much the Baroque style influenced modern classical furniture, which is often designed with a strong resemblance to the historical period. The Renaissance style also had a significant impact, flourishing in the 15th and 16th centuries and leaving a lasting mark on furniture design. Renaissance furniture was quite heavy and massive, using brown stains, moldings, sturdy bases, and bas-reliefs. These products were quite distinctive but also introduced new possibilities, such as the construction of cabinets and broadly speaking, chest furniture. Mythology and ancient times also inspired these designs, with supports and legs often taking animal forms.

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