Wrought Iron Wall Light

This wrought iron wall light illustrates the simplicity and robustness of a material long favoured for lighting houses. French work, circa 1940. Forged iron allows crisp, graphic lines that stand out clearly against the wall. In inter-war France and during the 1940s, decorative ironwork enjoyed a significant revival: workshops produced lighting, banisters and grilles for interiors and architecture alike, perpetuating a long-standing craft. Offered singly, this wall light can illuminate an entrance hall, a corridor, a staircase or an alcove, or complement a group of wrought iron fixtures. It suits a country house as well as a contemporary interior seeking texture.