Amber Acanthus Leaf Alabaster Sconces

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...

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.

Strikingly beautiful, this deeply toned alabaster burns like embers at the end of a fire! Recently rewired, the light may be custom sized to your desired overall drop and roping sele...

A natural, amber toned alabaster is a warm sleek pendant with crystal, rather than mineral, veining. Suspended on three electrified ropes from a matching alabaster canopy, the light ...

Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass leaf hand blown with amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect, mounted on metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier...

Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass leaf hand blown with amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect, mounted on metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier...

Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass leaf hand blown with amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect, mounted on metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier...

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

Italian wall light with a cylinder Murano glass shade in clear color with amber and gold texture, mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy by Mazzega circa 1970s Measures: Height...

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...