Wall Sconces
In the hierarchy of lighting fixtures sconces take an honored
place. Nevertheless wall lighting fixture is a first (not counting a bon fire)
artificial interior lighting. Burning branch assembled by caveman in-between
rocks on the wall, not only help him to draw, but for the millenniums became a
symbol of welcoming and cozy home. After those times people have been placing
different lighting fixtures on the walls. We can not imagine a true medieval
castle without a massive torch chained to the wall. Sumptuous gold leafed
sconces (also called wall brackets) have been pouring light on palace intrigues
and high society balls. Sophisticated and elegant sconces in a form of flower
bouquets adorned glamorous boudoirs and bedrooms.
Sconces are wall lighting fixtures designed for one or several lights. Sconces
can be electrified or they can be used with candles. Wall sconces are a very
effective element of interior decorative embellishments. Sconces reached they
popularity in early XVII century. Experts believe that first sconces was a
functional and at the same time decorative lighting fixtures derived from Italy.
The first sconces had a back plate made from mirror or highly polished metal
which increased the amount of light by reflecting candlelight. These sconces
were attached to the wall with elaborately embellished corbels. In France this
type of sconces received the name Bra (from French "bras" - hand or "bra" -
support). Original sconces had a simple oval shape and were from 1 to 5 feet in
height. With time structure as well as silhouettes of sconces evolved in more
complex and elaborate form. During different eras the styles of architecture,
arts and fashion of the particular period have been integrated in the appearance
of sconces. In our days sconces are made from wide range of materials: stone,
metal, wrought iron, wood, gypsum, ceramic. Sconces can be made from modern a
material that resembles plaster - high density polymers. Of course, different
type of glass and crystal are used for sconces manufacturing. Not all wall
sconces require light bulbs and electrical outlets.
One way or another, sconces are most popular and effective way to decorate a
wall space. Quality sconces are highly valued by designers and architects for
they endless abilities. Sconces are giving you the opportunity to bring soft
pleasing to the eye light into interior spaces as well as giving some extra
definition to an overall design. Sconces can bring alive any corner of the home,
beautifully highlight an art piece, and with one define artful light stroke
sconces can create a warm an inviting atmosphere. There is no place in the
interior or exterior where sconces can't do their magic. Sconces are
successfully incorporated in designs in the entries, stair ways, formal living
rooms, and friendly casual family rooms, nurseries and sophisticated bedrooms,
kitchens and bathrooms. Some of the popular places for sconces placement are on
the both sides of the mirror or painting, above a consul or entry table, above a
bedside tables in the bedroom, behind a sofa, chairs or piano. With sconces you
can add an extra interest even in your dining room by placing them above the
serving table.
There is a lot of ways to bring warmth and elegance to a
room using a wall sconces. One of our clients has a beautiful dining room, where
most of the walls are elegant French doors. The design of the room like this can
be very challenging. She used six
traditional solid brass wall sconces with faux leather shade
in the narrow ten inch wall space between the wooden trim of the doors. The only large solid wall space in this room
was occupied by an elaborately carved
fireplace mantel with a painting hung above. On both sides of the painting she placed couple of two-light
bow and tassels wall sconces. The shades on the wall sconces places in
between the doors and the sconces above the fireplace mantel are color coordinated but made from different materials. By coordinating different textures of the
shades she added extra interest to the overall decor. She used total of eight sconces to create coziness and sophistication in her unique dining room.
If you do not have a lot of art, you can use a pair of
wall sconces to frame a space.
This allows a small painting to appear to be appropriate size
to a large scale of the wall or entry table rather than insolated postage
stamp swimming on the vast open space.
We carry a wide range of electrified wall sconces as well as
candle sconces and hurricane wall sconces. Electrified sconces collections
include solid brass sconces, hand-carved wood sconces, new introduction of
carved wood Italian sconces, and stunningly beautiful hand-wrought iron
sconces with Swarovski crystal
drops. We believe,
that wall sconces do not have to be antique to bring sophistication to the home, but
they have to be beautifully made and aesthetically pleasing to have integrity. We carry an
exquisite line of traditional hand-crafted sconces that are reproductions of
historical designs. Unique designs of the sconces will enrich architectural embellishments of the home.
Sconces can truly be considered as wall sculptures with their intricate detailing
and embellishments of hand-blown glass, crystal, and gold leaf. Wall sconces will not only bring illumination
to a room but with our hand crafted sconces you will be able to create a sophisticated bohemian focal
point. Wall sconces will instantaneously dress up an entry way, dining or living area, bring romance to a
master bedroom, or create an affect of grander in a stairway. While sconces are not a major light source,
they are perfect in providing indirect lighting that subtly enhances a space. But above all, wall
sconces add beautiful ornamentation and embellishment to a plain room.
In
introduced on our website collection some
of the sconces are designed to expose candelabra bulbs (as an example -
French style sconce with leaf motif). This type of
sconces maximizing overall illumination. Many sconces designs do
not feature exposed bulbs this types of fixtures require shades or chimneys. There are a lot of different
types and styles of shades for wall sconces. Shades can be round, oval, rectangular, open back, they can
have an elegant curves or be very geometric, they can have piping, pleating, or beading. The possibilities
are endless. The style, shape and material of the shade for the sconce regulates a direction and level of illumination.
Wall sconces with fabric shades or sconces with leather shades
have shades that wrapped around the bulb allowing light to spread upward and
downward, at the same time providing a soft glow through the shade itself (
brass wall sconce with fabric shades).
Some wall sconces have a solid brass shades (black brass shades wall sconce). Brass shades wall sconces direct light in a vertical direction (upward and downward).
Wall sconces with open back fabric shades, like
brass sconce with hand-painted Greek urn motif, create a beautiful glow allowing light to gloriously highlight
design on the back plate of the sconce, generously light-wash the wall, and softly glow through the fabric providing delight to the eye. Some of the
electrified sconces are design just like hurricane sconces but instead of candles
they use candelabra bulbs. Electrified hurricane sconces can have a glass or crystal chimneys.
Wall sconces with hand-blown crystal
provide a great illumination while creating intricate light patterns on the walls (
wall sconce with solid cut crystal chimney).
These wall sconces are very sophisticated and will make a great addition to your
bedroom, bathroom or any other room where you wish to add the gleam of crystal.
All of the wall sconces are hand-crafted by dedicated artisans. For those of you
desiring the element of mystery and romance in your space we suggest a beautiful candle
sconces. Candle sconce collection includes hurricane candle
sconces and solid brass candle sconces. Hurricane scones are made from solid
brass and have hand-blown glass or crystal chimneys. On our website you'll find
hurricane sconces of different styles and sizes. From small and
charming antiqued hurricane candle sconce to substantial
hurricane sconces in antiqued bronze. Candle
sconces from our collection will integrate beautifully in any traditional decor. You'll find on this pages
different kinds of candle sconces from an elaborate hand crafted solid brass wall
candle sconce with nesting birds, to an all time favorite carved wood
carved wood and hand-wrought iron candle sconce with antiqued gold leaf finish. This type of
candle sconces will definitely make an impression. To complete the atmosphere of romance and to set the right mood use scented candles to arouse the senses.
