Pair of French Art Deco Cinema Wall Lights - Gaumont Palace Provenance, c.1950

Rare French cinema wall lights with ribbed glass and brass fittings, restored for modern use, circa 1950 At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility • Origin: France • Date: circa 1950 • Provenance: Gaumont Palace Cinema, Valenciennes • Marked: “Breveté” (patented) • Style: Art Deco/mid-century architectural lighting • Material: Ribbed glass with brass fittings • Configuration: A matching pair of wall lights of impressive vertical scale • Details: Ribbed glass panels, stepped/bracketed brass caps, original industrial character • Restored: Professionally restored with a discreet modern internal lighting system for safe contemporary use • Condition: Honest age-related wear and surface patination to metalwork; glass presents well with character consistent with former cinema use • Dimensions: H: 70cm (27.6") | W: 22cm (8.7") | D: 11cm (4.3") • Delivery is not included - please use the Request Delivery Quote feature located beside the ‘Add to Basket’ tab before completing your order • Desirability:   • Historic provenance: Authentic provenance from one of France’s iconic post-war cinemas with strong decorative and cultural appeal   • Elegant Art Deco design: Ribbed glass and brass create a warm, atmospheric glow   • Expertly restored: Discreet modern electrics make them practical for everyday interiors   • Large and impressive scale: Perfect as statement wall lighting in a home, gallery, or hospitality setting   • Collectible lighting: Authentic mid-century cinema pieces with genuine theatre and history - great cultural and design appeal  Heritage, History & Craftsmanship A striking pair of French cinema wall lights, originating from the Gaumont Palace Cinema in Valenciennes and dating to around 1950. These impressive fixtures combine ribbed glass with rich brass fittings, capturing the refined glamour and architectural confidence associated with French cinema interiors in the mid-20th century. Each light is marked “Breveté”, denoting a patented design - a small but telling detail that speaks to quality manufacture and purposeful engineering. Professionally restored, the internal fittings have been sensitively updated to accommodate a modern lighting system while retaining the original aesthetic and presence. The result is a rare balance: authentic, characterful cinema pieces that remain entirely usable within today’s interiors. Grand cinemas and “palaces” of entertainment were designed to seduce the public with atmosphere as much as spectacle. Lighting played a central role in that experience, with ribbed glass and polished metalwork used to diffuse and soften light, creating a warm, flattering glow across foyers, corridors and auditorium approaches. This pair remains evocative of that world - not only sculptural lighting, but tangible artefacts of cinematic history with real decorative authority. Styling Suggestions • Install as a symmetrical pair flanking a mirror, artwork or doorway to create instant architectural drama • Perfect for a long hallway, stairwell or landing where their height and verticality amplify space • Use in a dining room or reception room to add Art Deco glamour and an atmospheric, diffused glow • Ideal for hospitality settings: boutique hotel corridors, bar entrances, restaurants or gallery walls • Pair beautifully with dark paint, polished plaster, marble, smoked glass and brass accents for a cohesive scheme • In modern interiors, treat them as sculptural wall pieces that happen to illuminate Explore Every Facet Our high-resolution photographs let you examine this piece in detail, exactly as you would in the showroom. These images form an essential part of the condition report and are intended to provide complete transparency and confidence in your purchase. Study the ribbed glass, the patinated brass caps and fittings, the proportions and the characterful surface wear - details that confirm authenticity and reveal their former life within a grand public interior. Sustainable Style Thank you for considering this this rare pair of French cinema wall lights - a choice that is both culturally and environmentally responsible … in every sense, the most sustainable item is the one that endures. Reusing original architectural lighting preserves quality materials and craftsmanship, reduces waste and avoids new manufacture, while bringing genuine character and story into modern spaces. These pieces have already served a public interior for decades; their continued use is a celebration of longevity, restoration and enduring design. 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