Pair of Alabaster Torch Sconces

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

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...

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

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...

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.

The design firm Mjolby Decouperfabrik was established in Sweden in 1909, the name changing to Mjolby Intarsia in 1917 as the business defined itself. T...

Pair of large French moderne style, circa 1960's gilt bronze single light torch sconces with art glass insets. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 6" Depth: 8"

Pair of Renaissance style Torch Sconces cast in brass with glass flame globe. The sconces are from the Caldwell archives, which are made public through the Smithsonian Institute. Use...

Pair of Art Deco sconces made of Alabaster and brushed nickel plated metal details. Made in France. Circa: 1950.

Pair of circa 1950's Italian carved alabaster globe sconces with interior light. Measurements: Height: 15" Width: 10" Depth: 15"

Pair of silvered bronze wall sconces in the Louis XVI style. Ruby cut to clear torpedo shaped glass shades. Sconce in the form of a ribbon with a bow knot a rosette and tassels and t...

Stunning pair of French Art Deco Alabaster sconces. Having Alabaster mounted in polished silvered bronze frames decorated with geomet...