Pair Of Cylindrical Wrought Iron Lanterns. French Work. Circa 1950

Each lantern features an open cylindrical cage formed of flat wrought iron uprights joined by two bands, the top closing into a dome of arches surmounted by a suspension ring. Small curved crooks animate the upper part and continue beneath the lower band as scrolled feet, giving the silhouette its marked artisanal character. The interior holds a faux candle on the lower plate, and suspension is by a heavy-link chain.

This artisanal ironwork of the 1950s belongs to the rustic and neo-medieval taste of the post-war years, when the black iron lantern established itself in the entrances, porches and corridors of houses of character.

Condition report: Good overall condition. Iron with an even black patina, superficial oxidation inherent to the material. A charming pair for an entrance, a corridor or a covered porch.