This wall sconce from 1970s Poland exemplifies the era’s industrial design approach. The construction features a spherical lampshade made of pressed glass, measuring 16 cm in width and approximately 18 cm in height. The transparent globe, with a subtle grayish hue, is adorned with evenly spaced horizontal grooves, giving it a pronounced striped texture and accentuating the geometric order of the design. The upper section of the globe has a finely frosted, grainy finish, which softly diffuses the light. The base is made of white metal or plastic, cylindrical and smooth with a satin finish—providing stability while maintaining a sense of visual lightness. The proportions are balanced to let the glass take visual precedence, with the understated base acting as a geometric counterpoint. The sconce is preserved in New Old Stock condition, showing no signs of use or damage; the electrical installation is new and complete.The sconce’s form echoes the tone of 1970s Polish modernism, where light was treated as a material for shaping mood, and the decorative aspects of glass were always subordinate to function. The rhythmic grooves of the shade evoke elements of urban architecture—stairwells, studios, residential interiors—where light was an integral part of daily life. The matte section diffuses the glow, casting soft, semi-shadowed reflections on the wall, as if
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Height18 cm
Depth16 cm
Width16 cm
Dimension details
Width16 cm
Height18 cm
Depth16 cm
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