Syroco Wood Art Deco Wall Sconce Backplates, Pair

Story

In the 1890s, an immigrant woodcarver in New York revolutionized home decor by mixing wood flour, resins, and binders. This mixture was pressed into molds to perfectly replicate expensive, hand-carved European designs at a fraction of the cost.

Maker / Origin

The Syracuse Ornamental Company, founded by Austrian immigrant Adolph Holstein, became famous for its proprietary 'SyrocoWood' material. By the mid-20th century, Syroco was a household name, decorating millions of American living rooms with affordable, elegant clocks, mirrors, and wall plaques that mimicked expensive hand-carved oak and mahogany.

Condition & Value

The pieces show minor wear to the gold gilt and colored lacquer finish, consistent with age. The central connecting screws are present, but the original candle cups or glass pockets that these brackets likely supported appear to be missing. This incompleteness reduces the value by about 40-50% compared to a fully intact sconce set.