Pair of Italian Scavo Murano Glass Sconce, 1940s


A pair of 1940s Italian scavo glass sconces, sourced from a hotel in Italy. Each features an exaggerated, two-arm silhouette composed of white Murano glass set against a patinated turquoise-hued base. ‘Scavo’ refers to the glass-finishing technique in which the surface is carefully treated to dissolve part of the finish—creating an etched, softly frosted effect. Each fixture hangs from a rectangular burnished brass backplate.

DIMENSIONS: 18"W x 8"D x 10"H

ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS: Backplate: 3.5"W x 5"H

ORIGIN: Italy

PERIOD: 1940s

MATERIALS: Glass,Brass

CONDITION: Great overall vintage condition. Solid cast brass backplates have been fabricated by our team of restorationists. These sconces have been professionally rewired for U.S. use. Accepts two E12 candelabra bulbs each.

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Pair of Italian Scavo Murano Glass Sconce, 1940s

A pair of 1940s Italian scavo glass sconces, sourced from a hotel in Italy. Each features an exaggerated, two-arm silhouette composed of white Murano glass set against a patinated turquoise-hued base. ‘Scavo’ refers to the glass-finishing technique in which the surface is carefully treated to dissolve part of the finish—creating an etched, softly frosted effect. Each fixture hangs from a rectangular burnished brass backplate.

Dimensions
Width: 18"
Depth: 8"
Height: 10"
Additional Dimensions: Backplate: 3.5"W x 5"H
Origin: Italy
Period: 1940s
Materials: Glass,Brass
Condition
Great overall vintage condition. Solid cast brass backplates have been fabricated by our team of restorationists. These sconces have been professionally rewired for U.S. use. Accepts two E12 candelabra bulbs each.

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