Pair, Modern Hart Associates Glass Beaded & Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces

Note: We are able to wire these if requested for a small fee. This matched pair of three-light wall sconces presents a bold, sculptural interpretation of the Florentine/Italian tas...

A finely decorative pair of late 19th century French or Continental cut-crystal and gilt-metal candelabra, conceived in the Louis XVI Revival taste and reflecting the brilliant decorative vocabulary of the Belle Époque interior. Each candelabrum is composed with a shaped cut-crystal standard rising from a radiating scalloped circular base, the glass worked with alternating fluted, diamond-cut, and crosshatched panels that catch and refract light with strong prismatic effect. The central upright finial is similarly faceted, lending height and architectural presence to the form. The gilt-metal arms extend in scrolling foliate branches, terminating in three crystal candle cups or bobeches dressed with faceted crystal bead swags and elongated pendant drops. The combination of clear cut glass, dark metal pinning, and warm gilt-metal mounts follows the historic French taste for ormolu-mounted crystal lighting, recalling the refinement of late 18th century neoclassical candelabra while incorporating the more theatrical sparkle favored in the late 19th century. The floral and foliate arms, scalloped crystal bases, cut-glass finials, and profusion of suspended prisms make the pair especially suitable for use as mantel candelabra...

An elegant pair of Italian wall lamps with hand-blown Murano "pulegoso" glass shades. The slightly tapered white glass features a dense pattern of suspended air bubbles, giving the s...

Pair of two-light sconces by Baccarat in Bronze and cut lead crystal, both bobeches are signed 'Baccarat' in relief and the bronze hardware bears the baccarat mark as well. There is...