Torchiere Sconces in Wrought Iron by Gilbert Poillerat, France, 1930s, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Pair of torch/torchiere sconces.
In patinated and partially gilded wrought iron, the cone-shaped body decorated with a cord, completed by a smei-spherical cup at the top and a gadrooned cup at the base, the sun-shaped wall plate with double patina .

By Gilbert Poillerat.
France, Circa 1940.

Good condition.

Dimensions:
Height:70cm
Width:24cm
Depth:17cm

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Creator	Gilbert Poillerat
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1930 to 1939, 1940 to 1949
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Classical, French, Louis XVI, Midcentury, Art Deco, Hand-Crafted, Neo-Classical
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
	A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Patina consistent with age and use, Good condition.
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
SKU	XNH-1816664
Materials	Iron, Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Color	Black, charcoal, gold, grey, silver
Width	24 cm 24 cm
Depth	17 cm 17 cm
Height	70 cm 70 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Gilbert Poillerat

Gilbert Poillerat was born in Mer, Loir-et-Cher, France, in 1902. He studied at the École Boulle, training as an engraver and metal chiseler, and graduated in 1921. Between 1921 and 1927, Poillerat worked for wrought-iron expert Edgar Brandt doing design and production. In 1927, he began working for the construction framework firm Baudet, Donon and Roussel, and ran their decorative ironwork division, producing tables, screens, lighting, and more.

During the 1930 and ’40s, Poillerat continued to design a variety of furniture and architectural elements, including tables, lighting, grilles, and consoles. His early work, in particular, was marked by a calligraphic-like fluidity. He drew inspiration from a variety of sources, including historical architecture and nature. In 1934, he began producing jewelry. In the mid-1930s, under the influence of Christian Bérard and Jean Cocteau, Poillerat found inspiration in the Neo-baroque movement.

In 1946, Poillerat left Baudet, Donon and Roussel to work as a professor at the École Nationale des Arts Decoratifs. He taught there for 26 years, all the while continuing his own design output, collaborating with the likes of André Arbus, Jean Pascaud, and Vadim Androusov. During the 1950s, his work took on a more geometric style.

Poillerat passed away in 1988.