Born in France, Thierry Despont studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and earned a Master’s in Urban Design from Harvard. After founding his architectural firm in 1980, he built a prestigious reputation, working on landmark projects such as the Statue of Liberty’s Centennial Restoration, the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Decorative Arts Galleries, and high-end hotels like the Carlyle in New York and Claridge’s in London. His many high profile clients included the likes of Bill Gates and Calvin Klein.
While best known for these projects, Despont was a no less accomplished visual artist. His enthusiasms were myriad, and his work focused on an almost incredible range of subjects, including but not limited to entymology, ichthyology, anthopology, history, and astronomy. The very smallest of earth's creatures, like insects, captivated him no less than the universe’s very largest—planetary bodies and the cosmos. All of his work was informed by an unrivaled art-historical expertise, lead by a wholly unique imagination, and driven by an omniverous curiousity for life and the very nature of existence.
A Knight of the French Legion of Honor and an Interior Design Hall of Fame inductee, Despont also authored design books. He exhibited his paintings and sculptures globally, notably at the Marlborough Gallery in New York, London, and Monaco.
$4,800 / item
Bronze and Alabaster Sconces by Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in Hudson, NY
The work and designs of Terry Desmond have been legendary for their quality and attention to detail. These sconces by Terry are no exception. While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was ...
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,408
H 37.41 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Grand Stick", Bronze and Alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Grand Stick wall sconce is a stylish and functional lighting fixture that blends minimalist design with advanced LED technology. The use of bronze profiles gives it a sleek and e...
Alabaster, Brass
$7,800
H 26.75 in W 13 in D 4.75 in
Franck Evennou, Cactus, Contemporary Bronze and Alabaster Sconce, France, 2020
By Franck Evennou
Located in New York, NY
French artist Franck Evennou imbues his natural subject, in this case the cactus, with a subversively playful quality all his own. Each sconce is cast in bronze and possesses shades ...
Alabaster, Bronze
$3,011 / item
H 24.41 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Outstanding Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Manta", brushed bronze and satin bras
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Manta wall lamp is a unique and striking piece. The use of alabaster in the tubular element, combined with the contrasting finish of the surrounding screen, creates a dynamic and...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Bronze & Alabaster Art Deco Single Sconce - France 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with an alabaster shade mounted on a bronze frame. Art Deco motifs reminiscent of ancient Greece. In good vintage condition. No chips or defects on the shade, but some supe...
Alabaster, Bronze
$2,752
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Bespoke Italian "Tech Midi" wall sconce, in bronze and alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Tech media wall sconce was conceived with the idea of merging the luminaire with the lampshade into a single element, playing on the transparencies of the light through the ultra...
Alabaster, Brass
$1,422 / item
H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in
Essential Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Tech", bronze and alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Tech short wall sconce is a lighting fixture that was designed with the intention of merging the luminaire and lampshade into a cohesive unit, utilizing the translucent properties of ultra-thin veined alabaster to create an interplay of light and shadow that accentuates the unique textures and colors of the material. The sconce is encased in a satin brass frame with a simple, linear rectangular shape that emphasizes the natural beauty of the alabaster. The minimalist design language highlights the intricate veining and patterns of the stone, creating a harmonious fusion of form and function. The veined alabaster used...
Alabaster, Brass
Levante Alabaster and Bronze Round Sconce
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
This charming wall sconce is truly ingenious in its unique design and craftsmanship. Featuring two half disks of elegant bronze and magnificent Italian alabaster. The disks...
Alabaster, Bronze
Benny Light Bronze and Alabaster Wall Sconce
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
A wall sconce with a minimalist flavor. The lamp shade is composed of an alabaster disk with a flat shape which is LED enlighted of transparencies, stressing the veining of this mate...
Marble
$2,560 / item
H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Linear Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Shield", Brushed Bronze
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Shields wall sconce is a carefully crafted piece that combines elements of history, culture, and natural materials. The brushed bronze and alabaste...
Alabaster, Brass
Tile Alabaster and Bronze Rectangular Sconce
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
A truly stunning combination of contemporary lighting design and classic Italian stone craftsmanship, this splendid Tile Sconce is a distinctive piece for any contemporary or traditional interior. The sconce features an elegant vertical rectangle in alabaster with a sleek perpendicular bronze strip...
Alabaster, Bronze
Large 'Vence' Sconce in Bronzed Steel and Alabaster
By Maison Paname
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Vence' Sconce in Bronzed Steel and Alabaster Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who fabricates his highly refined original designs with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid European alabaster and solid steel with bronzed finish, this ultra refined wall lamp adds a sculptural element and focal point of incomparable beauty. Can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Price is per item. Available in unlimited quantities. Also available in solid brass. Additional finishes available upon request. Accommodates two candelabra base LED bulbs. UL listed. Ships from Los Angeles...
Alabaster, Steel
Elite Stick Bronze and Alabaster Wall Sconce
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Elite Stick Wall Sconce harmoniously merges sleek minimalism with modern functionality. Featuring slender polished brass profiles, it elegantly showcases the warmth and diffusion...
Alabaster