Pair of Vintage Italian Toleware Wall Sconces

Name: Pair of Vintage Italian Toleware Wall Sconces
Brand: Vintage Glass Gems
Price: 300.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€300,00

✓ Vintage item
✓ Includes tracking
✓ Tested & rewired if needed
✓ 14-day returns
✓ Sourced in Italy

Delivery in about 7 days within Europe, up to 20 days worldwide. Free tracked shipping.

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A pair of Italian toleware wall sconces from the 1990s, in hand-painted metal shaped as a bouquet of irises and layered leaves, in soft beige, green and blue, with frosted glass elements.

They suit a romantic, cottage or shabby chic room, where signs of age are welcome. Please note the condition: the metal shows significant rust, paint loss and wear, and the glass elements have visible scratches. They have been rewired and are fully working.

Origin: Italy, 1990s
Materials: hand-painted metal (toleware), frosted glass
Dimensions (each): W 43 × H 43 × D 24 cm (16.9 × 16.9 × 9.4 in)
Bulbs: 2 × E14 per sconce (not included)
Installation: hardwired, wall
Condition: fair vintage condition; significant rust, paint loss and wear on the metal, visible scratches on the glass; new wiring

Sold as a pair.

DimensionsW 43 × H 43 × D 24 cm (16.9 × 16.9 × 9.4 in)

MaterialGlass, metal

Era / Decade1990s

ConditionFair vintage condition

OriginItaly

Light SourceE14

Glass TypeFrosted glass

All pieces use standard Edison screw fittings: E27 (large, most pendants and sconces) or E14 (small, table lamps and multi-arm chandeliers). A handful of pieces use halogen — noted in the listing. E27 and E26 are interchangeable with a simple ring adapter.

These are straightforward socket circuits with no built-in electronics, so they're fully voltage-agnostic — just fit a bulb rated for your local voltage (110V or 220V) and it works.

Plug-in lamps: you'll need a standard EU-to-local plug adapter (EU Type C/F to US Type A/B, UK Type G, AU Type I, etc.). No voltage converter required.

Outside the EU, please have a local electrician check the lamp before use.

Every piece in our collection is individually sourced from Italy — from private estates, specialist dealers, and curated vintage markets. We select only items with clear maker attribution, original labels where possible, and genuine period character. Each piece is carefully assessed for authenticity, condition, and design integrity before being listed. We also test every item for working order and rewire it when necessary, so it arrives ready to use. One item, one story, no reproductions. Have questions? Visit our FAQ.

All orders are dispatched within 2 working days and shipped via trusted couriers (Poste Italiane and DPD) with full tracking included. Delivery within Europe typically takes up to 5 working days; international orders may take up to 20 working days. Each piece is carefully packed using a mix of new and recycled materials to ensure safe arrival. Please note that import duties or customs fees may apply for international orders and are the responsibility of the buyer. For full details, please review our Shipping Policy.

We accept returns within 14 days of delivery. Items must be returned in their original condition — no restocking fee applies, and all items are eligible for return unless stated otherwise in the product description. Simply contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to initiate the process. Once we receive your return, a refund will be issued within 14 days to your original payment method. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer, and we recommend using a tracked service. In the unlikely event that your order arrives damaged or is lost in transit, please contact us immediately and we will arrange a full refund or replacement at no additional cost to you. For full details, please review our Returns & Refunds Policy.

Every vintage piece here was blown and shaped by hand in Italy, most of it in Murano glass, and no two are exactly alike. Lighting from those decades was made to last, with thick glass, solid metal and careful proportions, and it gives the soft, warm glow that new lamps rarely manage. It is sculpture as much as light: it moves with you from home to home, keeps its value, and stays beautiful for another fifty years.

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