Wall lamp (2) - Wrought iron - Brutalist Design





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Two Brutalist mid‑century wall sconces, forged iron plated in gold, dating to 1950–1960, made in Spain, in good used condition, 55 cm high, 26 cm wide, 16 cm deep, in working order.
Description from the seller
They are two Brutalist-style wall sconces from the mid-20th century, pieces that condense that powerful, almost architectural aesthetic that characterized institutional and religious design of the era. They are made of iron plated in gold, a material that blends the structural heft of metal with a warm, ceremonial shine—perfect for the solemn interiors of churches and public buildings where they were originally installed.
The design is bold and symbolic: geometric shapes, prominent vertical lines, and a composition that seems to support two candlesticks, still with traces of original wax—an detail that adds authenticity and material memory. The presence of wax, frozen in time, turns the sconces into objects that not only illuminated but accompanied rituals, acts, and spaces charged with meaning.
The structure plays with superimposed volumes and reliefs that evoke the strength of Brutalism, but softened by the gold that adds a liturgical touch. They are pieces that combine function, symbolism, and sculptural character, capable of transforming a wall into a focal point full of history and personality.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
They are two Brutalist-style wall sconces from the mid-20th century, pieces that condense that powerful, almost architectural aesthetic that characterized institutional and religious design of the era. They are made of iron plated in gold, a material that blends the structural heft of metal with a warm, ceremonial shine—perfect for the solemn interiors of churches and public buildings where they were originally installed.
The design is bold and symbolic: geometric shapes, prominent vertical lines, and a composition that seems to support two candlesticks, still with traces of original wax—an detail that adds authenticity and material memory. The presence of wax, frozen in time, turns the sconces into objects that not only illuminated but accompanied rituals, acts, and spaces charged with meaning.
The structure plays with superimposed volumes and reliefs that evoke the strength of Brutalism, but softened by the gold that adds a liturgical touch. They are pieces that combine function, symbolism, and sculptural character, capable of transforming a wall into a focal point full of history and personality.
Certified shipping and good packaging.

