Stephen Downes Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. The hand-blown glass has a beautiful alabaster effect and filters the light in beautiful ways. The glass is held in place with b...

A pair of circa 1940’s Italian three levels large alabaster sconces with interior lights

Elegant wall sconces made of a brass backplate and three alabaster half cylinders. Two sources of light in each sconce providing an even enlighteni...

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.

Sconce made of enlightened alabaster and patinated brass. Modern creation by Studio Glustin. The price is FOR ONE PIECE. A pair can be order and in mirror. (Left and Right version)

Pair of Italian circa 1960's carved alabaster sconces with silver fittings. Measurements: Height: 9.5" depth: 2" Width: 14"

Wall-mounted floor lamp salvaged from a first class cabin of the S.S. United States ocean liner. See image 4 for this lamp in bedrooms of Suite U87-U89...

Pair of sconces hand-crafted by artisan glass blowers in Murano, Italy. This sconce is made with layers of hand-blown glass made using a technique to give them an alabaster pattern. ...

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

Pair of French Louis XVI style alabaster half moon or quarter shape wall sconces. The alabaster has an etched stylized design pattern providing unique effect when lit. The sconces are enhanced with decorative brass antiqued fittings. Each uses single candelabra...

A pair of sconces made from alabaster; polished and carved into stepped, inverted, half-cone shapes. An iconic, versatile, Deco design appropriate for numerous settings. The alabas...