A pair of large two-armed Italian 18th-century wall lamps from Tuscany

Rennaisance-style double-arm Italian wall sconces from the mid-18th century, with curved, hand-forged metal arms decorated with wooden elements and finished with turned gilded bobèches. Features a beautiful back panel made of gilded wood with a carved leafy motif.

Originating from Tuscany, dated to the 1750s, these sconces come from a private villa in Tuscany, where they were detached and used as wall candleholders, antique wall candelabra. Condition is good, with a lovely patina, minor gilding losses consistent with age and use.

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Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century, originating from Napoleon’s reign. It is characterized by significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

Neoclassical furniture, associated with Louis XVI, also strongly references ancient architecture. Notable and worth attention are antique pieces in Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, derived from the Portuguese word ‘barocco’—meaning an irregularly developed pearl. These were highly decorative pieces designed to radiate splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Materials were chosen selectively to emphasize the grandeur of these items.

Today, we can observe how much influence the Baroque style has had on modern classical furniture, which is often designed with a strong resemblance to the historical period. The Renaissance style is also significant, flourishing in the 15th and 16th centuries and leaving a profound mark on furniture-making. Renaissance furniture was quite heavy and robust, often using brown stains, moldings, strong bases, and relief carvings. These products were quite distinctive but also opened new possibilities, such as the construction of cabinets and broadly speaking, chest furniture. During this period, mythology and antiquity were also of interest, with supports and legs often taking animal forms.

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