White Acanthus Leaf Alabaster Sconces

These pure white sconces sit upon torch like bases, illuminating the room in the fusion of classical and romantic forms, typical of the neoclassical period. Alabaster lighting was the first used electrical lighting in Europe, prized for its ability to softly diffuse light. As mentioned above, the Neo-Renaissance style was in reality an eclectic blending of past styles, which the architect selected on the whims of his patrons. In the true Renaissance era there was a division of labour between the architect, who designed the exterior highly visible shell, and others—the artisans—who decorated and arranged the interior. The original Italian mannerist house was a place for relaxation and entertaining, convenience and comfort of the interior being a priority; in the later Baroque designs, comfort and interior design were secondary to outward appearance. This was followed by the Neoclassical period, which gave importance to the proportions and dignity of interiors, but still lost the comfort and internal convenience of the mannerist period. It was during the Neo-Renaissance period of the 19th century that the mannerist comforts were re-discovered and taken a step further. Not only did the improved building techniques of the 1850s allow the glazing of formerly open loggias and arches with the newly invented sheets of plate glass, providing the first "picture windows", but also the blending of architectural styles allowed interiors and exteriors to be treated differently. It was at this time that the concept of "furnishing styles" manifested itself, allowing distinctions to be made between interior rooms...

Neoclassical bronze armature support stylized flame shells, each holding one 40-60 watt bulb.

Sweeping curves and creamy stone the color of custard, give a dreamy, soft ambiance to your interior.

Set upon darkened brass, this pair of rare, amber sconces were hand carved by a extremely talented unknown sculptor. The repetition of clean lines, and bold tones, sets an stunning A...

Curved, frosted and etched with a voluptuous rendering of Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, her bow and prey. The sculptural light is affixed to her wall plate with brushed metal har...

Carved from a single piece of creamy white alabaster, the lightly veined sconce has been rewired with UL parts and holds one or two 60 watt equivalent LED bulbs.

18th C Style Michael Taylor Giltwood Acanthus Leaf 2 Lite Sconce - a Pair Additional information: Materials: Giltwood, Iron, Lights Color: Gold ...

White natural alabaster sconces It is a very special piece, the white is very pure It is in excellent condition, like new. It comes from a warehouse, never used. New wiring. It i...

White /Greynatural alabaster sconces It is a very special piece, the white is very pure and one of them has a nice gray streak so characteristic, looking very pretty when illuminated...

Natural alabaster sconce or wall lamp in the shape of a half cylinder Mediterranean alabaster white color. It has a hanging system with a back bar that is embedded in the piece t...

White alabaster sconces It is a very special piece, the white is very pure and one of them has a nice gray streak so characteristic, looking very pretty when illuminated their shape...

Fabulous set of 1980s Italian wall lights, in gilt metal, shaped as acanthus leaves with a floral centre. Each lamp has two e14 (small screw in) lamp holders. These are very large li...