Italian Glass and Polished Brass Wall Sconce

A Handcrafted Italian Masterpiece of Luminous Vintage Glamour

The Italian Glass and Polished Brass Wall Sconce is an ode to light itself — an exquisite fusion of sculptural form and artisanal precision that recalls the grandeur of mid-century Venetian lighting design. Each elongated prism of hand-cut Italian glass captures and releases light in cascading waves, evoking the shimmer of moonlight across still water. Mounted against the warmth of polished brass, the composition glows with a subtle opulence that feels both timeless and modern.

Made by hand in Italy, this vintage wall sconce embodies the country’s legacy of glass artistry — a tradition that began in the furnaces of Murano and endures in the work of today’s master craftsmen. The tiered silhouette descends in perfect symmetry, forming a soft, tapering cascade that refracts the light with prismatic delicacy. Each glass blade has been meticulously shaped, polished, and suspended to create a rhythmic interplay of luminosity and shadow.

Within Vintage Glamour interiors, the Italian Glass and Polished Brass Wall Sconce feels like a sculptural jewel. Whether gracing the walls of a marble-clad powder room, a velvet-lined hallway, or a formal dining alcove, it transforms its surroundings with quiet drama. The golden brass frame adds depth and warmth, while the crystalline glass elongates and amplifies light, casting elegant reflections that shift throughout the day. The effect is sensuous and atmospheric — a whisper of Old Hollywood glamour seen through a contemporary Italian lens.

There is a tactile poetry in the materials themselves: the cool smoothness of the glass, the polished gleam of brass, the gentle hum of craftsmanship that lingers in the joinery. When illuminated, the sconce radiates a soft, candlelike glow through the clear prisms, scattering fragments of light that shimmer like crystal raindrops suspended in air. This is illumination as art — precise, emotional, and utterly captivating.

More than a light fixture, the Italian Glass and Polished Brass Wall Sconce stands as a testament to endurance — to the artisans who still shape molten glass by hand, and to the enduring allure of design that transcends era. It is a piece to be passed down, admired, and remembered — an heirloom of light that tells the story of both heritage and beauty.

Design Features

• Handcrafted in Italy using traditional glassmaking techniques

• Tiered arrangement of clear Italian glass prisms

• Polished brass hardware with warm gold tones

• Includes bulbs; UL certified for safety

• Each glass element individually suspended for luminous depth

Color Palette

• Clear glass with golden brass highlights

• Warm white illumination with prismatic reflections

Condition Notes

• Newly handcrafted using artisanal Italian methods

• Minor variations in glass form enhance authenticity and charm

Origin & Construction

• Made by hand in Italy

• Polished brass frame with hand-cut Italian glass prisms

• UL certified; bulbs included

• Maximum 30 watts per bulb

Dimensions

• 12" width × 5.5" depth × 23.5" height
  

Lead Time

• Each wall sconce is individually made to order by Italian artisans.

• If not in stock, please allow approximately 12 weeks for creation, with additional time for shipping from Italy depending on destination.