This German wall sconce from the 1970s exemplifies the geometric modernist approach typical of the era. Its construction features a rectangular, gold-plated brass backplate with a subtle, polished sheen, displaying gentle patina and fine surface scratches. The light source is enclosed within a thick, acrylic shade with a distinctive bubble-like texture, which diffuses light and creates a decorative, sparkling effect. The acrylic has a slightly warm, transparent tone. A black rotary switch is positioned at the base of the shade, and the assembly is secured with steel screws for lasting stability. The lamp is fitted with an E27 bulb socket. The sconce remains in good vintage condition, showing visible signs of use and oxidation consistent with authentic pieces from the period. The sconce’s form seems to narrate a story from a decade where function met decorative freedom. The gilded brass gently reflects light, while the textured acrylic shade draws on the era’s fascination with plastics and optical surface effects. It quietly recounts an age when lighting was meant to intrigue as much as illuminate—minor oxidation and scratches serving as tangible marks of evenings long past. In a living room setting, the sconce may be paired with furniture defined by clean, geometric lines to accentuate its modernist heritage. It would work well alongside dark wood veneers or glass, and can serve as a visual counterpoint against a light wall. It could be combined with other metal or glass fixtures for a cohesive, subtly industrial composition, or used as a singular accent in a 1970s-inspired collector’s interior.
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Height26 cm
Depth11 cm
Width22 cm
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Width22 cm
Height26 cm
Depth11 cm
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