Alabaster Architectural Wall Sconces

A pair of elegant vintage Moon Motif Alabaster Wall Sconces. Made from delicate mineralized white alabaster stone, these orbital sconces add a touch of sophistication to any room. Ea...

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...

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.

Illuminate your space with sophistication and elegance with our Neoclassical Alabaster Torches. Each torch boasts a white alabaster shade, featuring stunning mineralization and light...

Pair of Alabaster wall sconces, white with half cylinder shape. Minimalist , Art Deco Natural alabaster sconces or wall lamps in the shape of a half cylinder in white with the typi...

Wonderful shape, perfect size and excellent condition alabaster sconces. This excellent condition pair of alabaster light fixtures for wall mounting will look great no matter where ...

Pair of Alabaster and Black Metal Sconces ( leds )

Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster 2-light (up & down) wall lights. If you are looking for a great shape and practical size pair of sconces to grace yo...