Lighting Over Time
Illumination for interiors: 18th century to the present.
1. CLOUD-LIFT SCONCE
The Colorado hook-arm sconce combines a flared, Arts & Crafts lantern shape with Greene & Greene-style cloud-lift overlays and subtle glass accents. It comes in four sizes with a choice of finish, glass, and accent colors: $731.25 to $1,441.28. Old California, (800) 577-6679, oldcalifornia.com
2. STREET-LANTERN STYLE
The French Quarter Yoke light is a versatile copper pendant appropriate for styles from Italianate to Tudor Revival. A gas light, it may be electrically lamped for interior use. Sizes range from 14" to 36" high; $525 to $1,350. Bevolo, (504) 814-4994, bevolo.com
3. A MINI CHANDELIER
Perfectly sized for a low ceiling, this sixarm chandelier with a weighted center is a smaller version of a hanging lamp made for an early-American ship’s cabin. It measures a diminutive 11" wide x 7 ½" high (excluding hook): $564. Period Lighting Fixtures, (800) 828-6990, periodlighting.com
4. DECO SILHOUETTE
Martele-style sconces are based on rare 1930s originals from the company’s collection. In pewter and with a rotary switch, each comes with a stepped, floral amber shade. Lights measure 13 ½" tall x 6 ½" wide; $650. Vintage Hardware & Lighting, (360) 379-9030, vintagehardware.com
5. FIVE-ARM CHANDELIER
Dripping with crystal trimmings and stem embellishments, the Stella is a reproduction of a ribbed, five-arm, Victorian gaslight chandelier. Finished with hand-polished lacquered brass, the light measures 28" wide x 22" tall. Due to shortages, it’s sold without shades: $1,559. King’s Chandelier, (336) 623-6188, chandelier.com