Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and Antique Brass

This stylish Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Tulip Form Articulating Frosted Glass Sconces W/ Brass Fittings & Black Enamel originates from France, Circa 1940. Features a shield form b...

This refined pair of Art Deco brass and frosted glass reverse dome sconces were realized by the esteemed atelier of Jean Perzel in France circa 1940. They feature volumetric rectangu...

This stunning pair of modernist sconces were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Each sconces...

This pair of Mid-Century sconces have a frosted glass double leaf design mounted on gilt fittings with brass details. Each sconce holds two bulbs and has been completely re-wired to ...

Pair of French Mid-Century (1940s) brass wall sconces with two torch design arm supporting shaped frosted glass shades with a round back-plate (PRICED AS Pair).

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...

Presenting a stunning pair of Portuguese Art Deco Sconces from the 1940s, these exquisite pieces are a true testament to timeless design and craftsmanship. Designed and produced in P...

A pair of Italian wall sconces with brushed brass stepped back plates and frosted glass drum shades. In excellent condition apart from a couple of tiny nibbles to the glass.