This wall sconce from 1970s Poland is a prime example of postmodern and brutalist design of the era. Crafted from hand-hammered copper, it displays an irregularly textured surface with pronounced dimples, crater-like structures, and artistic angular and curled cut-outs in the sconce arm, demonstrating meticulous metalwork. The copper hue is deep and saturated, with dark, almost black accents in the recesses, complemented by a matte finish and subtle semi-gloss highlights on the raised areas. The tall, vertical backplate and robust, visibly welded and riveted construction reinforce the piece’s authenticity and durability, characteristic of the brutalist tendencies of the decade. The silhouette is distinctly elongated and harmonious. The condition is very good, with a gentle patina and minor traces of age, but no visible damage or repairs – all elements appear original.This design carries the spirit of the 1970s, where Polish brutalism merged with postmodern freedom. The hammered copper texture evokes the rawness of industrial spaces, while the distinctive cut-outs and shapes quietly recount the era’s embrace of design experimentation, breaking away from generic production. The depth and contrast on the surface suggest light shimmering across a theatrical stage, lively and subtly rebellious.The sconce could be used in a living room with an eclectic or minimalist scheme inspired by brutalism or postmodernism. It can be paired with raw materials like concrete, unfinished wood, or graphite-painted walls, along with complementary copper or metallic accents. The piece pairs well with other 1970s wall lights, and in a setting with plush velvets or upholstered furniture, it will create a visual counterpoint to its geometric form. Collectors’ or industrial-inspired interiors would gain an additional dimension of light from this luminaire.
DIMENSION
Height30 cm
Depth11 cm
Width11 cm
Dimension details
Width11 cm
Height30 cm
Depth11 cm
Weight1 kg
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