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Identification

Vintage Spanish Revival Style Gilded Metal and Glass Wall Lantern

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Overview

The item is a wall-mounted lantern featuring gilded metalwork with scroll details, floral rosettes, and colored (blue and green) glass panels.

Story

Stylistically aligned with the Spanish Revival and Mediterranean trends popular in American interior design during the 1960s and 1970s. These pieces were often produced by prominent American lighting companies or imported from Spain and Italy. The specific maker of this piece remains unidentified pending a review of the backplate or hardware for marks. Spanish Revival and Hollywood Regency lighting from the mid-20th century enjoys steady niche demand, particularly for pieces with vibrant colored glass and ornate metalwork.

Maker / Origin

Unattributed

Condition & Value

Based on the provided description and standard assumptions, the gilded metal frame and colored glass panels appear intact and present well. Value will heavily depend on the condition of the electrical components, which are currently unverified.

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

Spanish Revival and Hollywood Regency lighting from the mid-20th century enjoys steady niche demand, particularly for pieces with vibrant colored glass and ornate metalwork. The market is highly venue-dependent; pieces sold through high-end curated dealers command massive premiums, while local auctions or general online marketplaces see much lower clearing prices. Buyers are typically interior designers or homeowners looking for statement entryway or exterior lighting, making dimensions and wiring condition critical to a quick sale.

Value Drivers

▲ Vibrant blue and green textured glass panels provide strong visual appeal and align with popular mid-century Spanish Revival aesthetics.

▲ Ornate gilded metalwork with scroll details and floral rosettes elevates the decorative presence above standard utilitarian fixtures.

▲ Wall-mounted lantern forms are highly sought after for entryway and accent lighting.

Concerns

▼ Unverified dimensions — a smaller-than-expected scale could limit buyer interest and lower the estimate.

▼ Unverified wiring condition — fixtures requiring complete rewiring often see a discount from retail buyers.

▼ Unverified maker's mark — while the current estimate reflects standard market value, confirming a generic origin would cap the upside potential.

Best Venue

List on a vintage-focused marketplace like Etsy or Chairish where decorative mid-century lighting performs well. Before listing, measure the exact dimensions and inspect the backplate for any stamped maker's marks or foil labels. If the wiring is original and functional, highlight this in the listing, as 'ready to install' fixtures command a premium.

Upside Potential

If a maker's mark or label from a premium mid-century lighting manufacturer or a recognized high-end Spanish forge is discovered on the backplate, the value could shift toward the $1,500+ dealer retail tier observed in the 1stDibs comps.

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Also found — market-range context

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