Andre Arbus "Feather" Murano Sconces
Sold|$1,950
Andre Arbus "Feather" Murano Sconces
Located in East Hampton, NY
Delicately handblown murano in shape of large white feathers.
Sold|$1,950
Andre Arbus "Feather" Murano Sconces
Located in East Hampton, NY
Delicately handblown murano in shape of large white feathers.
Sold|$6,500
Andre Arbus & Androusov Pair of Sconces
By Vadim Androusov
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of plaster patinated terracotta sconces designed by Androusov for André Arbus. Fully documented in the ARBUS monograph.
Terracotta
1970-1980, Pair of Walls Lights, Brass and Iron Gilding in the Style of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of brass and iron sconces gilded with gold leaf, shade: 22 width 16 height Good condition, circa 1970-1980 Height sconces without shade: 46 cm.
Brass
1950-1970 Wall Lamp Pair of Style Barovier i Toso or Veronése for Arbus Murano
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces in crystal or Murano glass circa 1950-1970, good condition This model is screwed Measures: Width 15 cm Height 55 cm Depth 11 cm.
Crystal, Bronze
Two Gilt Bronze Sconces Attributed to André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Two gilt bronze sconces with two arms rising from a central star motif, attributed to André Arbus.
Ormolu
Two Gilt Metal Sun Sconces Attributed to André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Two gilt metal sconces attributed to André Arbus. Central sun from which one arm with light rises.
Ormolu
Sold|$5,200
Pair of Wall Lights by Andre Arbus
Located in Sundance, UT
Very elegant pair of appliques plumes with bronze supports. Veronese 1940.
Spectacular Pair of Bronze Wall Lights by Jacques Tournus, France, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spectacular pair of gilded and patinated bronze wall lights with arrow by Jacques Tournus, France, 1940s One more wall light available.
Bronze
Sold|$11,500
Pair of Single Arm Sconces by Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Sold|$13,500
Pair of Double Arm Sconces by Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Sold|$13,500
Pair of Double Arm Sconces by Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Sold|$11,500
Pair of Single Arm Sconces by Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Sold|$2,500
1960s Feather Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Pair of double-patina French sconces. Good vintage condition. Wired for the US.
Bronze
Andre Arbus and Veronese Set of Four Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four blown-glass and brass, feather-motif, wall sconces, circa 1950. (Option to purchase by the pair).
Glass
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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.
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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.
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