Vintage Alabaster Shield Wall Sconces With Hollywood Provenance - Set of Three

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A striking and increasingly hard-to-find set of three vintage wall sconces featuring sculptural shield-form shades hand-carved from solid alabaster. The … Read more A striking and increasingly hard-to-find set of three vintage wall sconces featuring sculptural shield-form shades hand-carved from solid alabaster. The softly tapered forms showcase the natural beauty of the stone, with delicate veining and warm cream tones that glow beautifully when illuminated.

Each sconce is mounted on a chrome wall bracket with a concealed single-light socket, allowing the translucent alabaster to diffuse light into a warm, ambient glow. Because every piece of alabaster is naturally unique, each shade displays its own distinctive veining and subtle color variation, making this set both cohesive and one of a kind.

The clean architectural silhouette bridges classic and contemporary design, making these sconces equally at home in Organic Modern, Italian Modern, Minimalist, Transitional, or traditional interiors. Perfect for a hallway, stair landing, powder room, bedroom, or flanking a fireplace, they provide elegant accent lighting while highlighting the timeless beauty of natural stone.

Acquired from a prominent Hollywood props house, this matching set was selected for professional set decoration, reflecting the enduring appeal of understated, high-quality architectural lighting. While not personally tested, the props house informed us that they were in working order when they were sold.

See the digitally staged photo mock-up of these in an elegant room for inspiration. While generated to mimic general room proportions, it is not an exact mathematical blueprint. Buyers must verify exact fit using the written dimensions listed below before purchasing. Only the items in this listing is for sale.

Dimensions:
8"H × 8"W
Approx. 4½"D (projection from wall)

Very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear consistent with professional production use. Natural variations in color, veining, and mineral inclusions are inherent characteristics of genuine alabaster and contribute to the unique appearance of each shade. Minor surface wear to the metal mounting hardware consistent with age and use. Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. See less