Pair of Alabaster Sconces

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

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

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...

This one is peachy-keen! When you need a subtle bit of color, this elegant pendant is perfect! Newly rewired on chains with a matching brass canopy, the light can be rewired again to...

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.

Elegant, custom Italian Modern Craftsman alabaster wall sconces and flush mount fixtures. The wall sconces and flush mount fixtures are custom-made to size and specification, but all...

Pair of elegant floral sconces in a Antique polished gold finish with a single centre light source. ( 3 Pairs Available)

Vintage Italian wall lights with milky white glass shades and black with amber glass finials / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, circa 1960s Measures: width 12 inches, height 7 ...

Vintage midcentury Italian wall lights or flushmounts with plexiglass shields decorated with multicolored chevron pattern, mounted on black metal frames / Made in Italy, circa 1960s....

Pair of Emil Stejnar "Snowflake" sconces. Requires E14 base up to 40watt bulbs.

Pair of Minimalist polished brass and frosted glass flush mounts by Limburg. The polished brass armature supports the frosted glass dome and is illuminated by two-light sources wh...