Pair of Softly Scalloped Alabaster 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...

The tall and thin waisted alabaster curves upward and outward as it rises from a demi sphere radiating soft light through the ancient alabaster. Mineralization is present throughout ...

Dramatically different, this deep, curved fixture has been recently rewired and is suspended from its brass canopy, on brass rods. As custom wiring is always included with our fixtur...

A pair of Art Deco alabaster and brass wall sconces, France 19530s. White alabaster with beautiful black veins, brass with side black painted accents. Both pieces in very good vintag...

Alabaster and cast bronze pair of sconces. Art Deco period. Italy, circa 1940.

Real and very rare pair of Art Deco alabaster sconces. Over the years we have seen and sold our fair share of top quality made, antique alabaster pendant lights and chandeliers. And...

Stunning, geometrically-circular and near mint Art Deco style wall sconces. If you are looking for a stylish and timeless way to bring light into your e...