Pair of Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces

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...

Heavy molded brass with a deep antique patina, these sconces evoke nineteenth century interiors, though they date from the 1920's. Designed for electricity and bearing stylized, rat...

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.

Curved, frosted and etched with a voluptuous rendering of Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, her bow and prey. The sculptural light is affixed to her wall plate with brushed metal har...

This elegant pair of neoclassical style sconces were realized in the United States, circa 1950. They feature convex striated demilune form bodies in channeled alabaster with a sculpt...

A large 19th century pair of single arm bronze doré single arm sconces from France.

Beautiful pair of one-arm French neoclassical style sconces, 1950s. In gilt bronze and metal gun patina, Lucite glass and new black cotton lampshades. In a very good general conditi...

Beautiful pair of double arm in a very refined neoclassical style sconces of the 1950s in brass with black cotton shades. The pair is in excellent condition, electrical parts have...

A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces. available an other pair with red decoration. Measurements: cm 48 x 22.

A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces. available an other pair with red decoration. Measurements: cm 48 x 22.