A pair of Maria Teresa wall lamps with mirror, three curved arms - vintage

Bohemia Crystal Antique Three Lights Sconce with Mirror, a pair of Maria Theresa style sconces with mirror, featuring three curved arms and three E14 bulbs (maximum 180 watts); the gilded metal structure has a fan shape, with polylobed edges, entirely covered with Czech crystals, decorated with shaped pendants and crystal chains. These classic sconces suit any interior decor.

They are in excellent condition, rewired, restored, and with missing crystals replaced. They date from the 1950s and come from a private Milanese residence.

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