
Pair of Mid-Century Syroco-Style Faux Wood Wall Sconces
This is a matching pair of decorative wall-mounted candle holders or sconces, designed to mimic hand-carved wood. They appear to be made of Syroco (a composite material of wood flour and resins) or a similar molded plastic material common in the mid-20th century. The pieces feature a rustic, faux-bois (false wood) aesthetic with deep graining and a rough-hewn, tiered frame border. Each sconce features a central projection shaped like a traditional handled chamberstick candle holder. The color is a medium-to-dark walnut tone with darker glaze highlights trapped in the recesses to accentuate the 'carved' texture. No maker's marks are visible on the front, but they are stylistically consistent with companies like Syroco, Dart, or Burwood from the 1960s or 1970s. The condition shows some minor surface wear and dust accumulation in the crevices, with a notable small white nick or possible paint chip on the upper right corner of the bottom unit, revealing the lighter base material beneath the finish. The overall craftsmanship is industrial but designed to feel artisanal, reflecting the 'Early American' or 'Rustic' home decor trends of the Cold War era.
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Estimated Value
$45.00 - $65.00
Basic Information
Category
Home Decor & Wall Art
Appraised On
March 27, 2026
Estimated Value
$45.00 - $65.00
Item Description
This is a matching pair of decorative wall-mounted candle holders or sconces, designed to mimic hand-carved wood. They appear to be made of Syroco (a composite material of wood flour and resins) or a similar molded plastic material common in the mid-20th century. The pieces feature a rustic, faux-bois (false wood) aesthetic with deep graining and a rough-hewn, tiered frame border. Each sconce features a central projection shaped like a traditional handled chamberstick candle holder. The color is a medium-to-dark walnut tone with darker glaze highlights trapped in the recesses to accentuate the 'carved' texture. No maker's marks are visible on the front, but they are stylistically consistent with companies like Syroco, Dart, or Burwood from the 1960s or 1970s. The condition shows some minor surface wear and dust accumulation in the crevices, with a notable small white nick or possible paint chip on the upper right corner of the bottom unit, revealing the lighter base material beneath the finish. The overall craftsmanship is industrial but designed to feel artisanal, reflecting the 'Early American' or 'Rustic' home decor trends of the Cold War era.
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