Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce

Founded in Tuscany by Cosimo Terzani and Barbara Bertocci in 2010, Italian furniture and lighting firm Il Pezzo Mancante creates handmade chandeliers, case pieces, sconces and other works that are renowned all over the globe for their timeless elegance. The brand’s founders bring passion and intelligence to the world of design and to Tuscany’s artisan culture.

With works that see an alluring integration of solid wood, brass castings, hand-blown crystal and marble, Il Pezzo Mancante’s Terzani and Bertocci connect intimately with natural and luxe manmade materials, creating visually pleasing and functional works of art. The founders’ respect for wood as a living material, their painstaking quest for marble from the finest Carrara quarries and their working with natural materials to shape their designs’ final forms are fundamental to Il Pezzo Mancante. This hands-on approach is among the most rewarding parts of the production process. 

The firm’s designs for lighting include the famed Il Pezzo 3 collection’s chandeliers, wall lights, sconces and floor lamps, while Il Pezzo Mancante mixes traditional techniques with computer-aided precision technology to transform raw, live materials into spectacular dining room tables, console tables, dressers and credenzas. 

The name of the company translates to “the missing piece” — a reference to the founders’ journey to the next plateau in design as well as to the distinctive way each piece is identified. A brass cylinder engraved with a given piece’s serial number is concealed within every fixture or piece of furniture to ensure that each Il Pezzo Mancante piece is authentic and one of a kind.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Il Pezzo Mancante lighting, tables, case pieces and other furniture.

Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.

From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.

“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”

He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.

West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”

Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.

For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.