Italian sconces

Among all the lamps, wall lamps are of the most ancient origin. They belong to the very first types of lighting of residential premises: to fiery torches that were attached to the interior walls of ancient palaces and castles. Very popular Italian sconces.

A wall lamp is a type of fixture that is attached directly to a wall. Such lamps are small, have from one to three lamps and give a stream of directional light. Most often they have a ceiling, provide a stream of direct light to the ceiling or to the floor. There are variants of sconces that are open on both sides and allow the light to spread in both directions. A standard lamp-bra, equipped with a single lamp, can illuminate an area of ​​4 square meters.

In modern interiors, wall lamps are often placed in offices, hallways, corridors or large halls (ballrooms or conference rooms),however, in children's rooms or bedrooms, similar lights may also be appropriate.

Since these lamps are often used to highlight certain points on the wall (works of art, plaques) with the help of light, their placement depends on the location of the lighting objects. In theaters, directional light is used to illuminate the path between the seats when the overhead light is off. For this reason, such sconces are often set at the level of the ankle.

Italian sconces meet high standards of performance. Italian lighting fixtures are considered the best in the world. They have an aesthetic appearance, correspond to a certain direction in the design and provide a high level of lighting. Such characteristics are not accidental, it is the result of a successful combination of modern design trends with ancient traditions of manufacturing.

The high level of Italian lighting is controlled by the state.In order to comply with the “Made in Italy” labeling, all lights must comply with state certification standards.

According to the certificate guaranteeing the quality of Italian products, the entire production of lamps should be carried out in Italy. The product must be made of elements processed in Italy - and exclusively using high quality materials.

Mandatory are the standards and methods of work. So the state cares about the preservation of the age-old traditions of the master glassblowers and maintains an impeccable level of Venetian lamps, the hallmark of which is a long period of operation.

The main characteristics of the traditional Italian production method:

1. Rejection of mass industrial production methods.
2. Combination of various style techniques.
3. Particularly careful processing and manufacture of parts of lamps.

Italian sconces are usually part of the collections of lamps, created by one or another artist-designer. They have a reputation for high-end devices in the world of lighting devices.They are copied by manufacturers around the world (like all masterpieces of design art), but products that look like originals will never be able to provide the same level of quality in materials, workmanship and light delivery.

This brand produces sconces of exquisite Murano glass of delicate flowers. Small plafonds resemble the delicate buds of purple, olive or amber flowers.

In the Art Deco style, two-lamp ceiling lamps of the elongated form are performed, illuminating both the top and the bottom of the wall. Such models have a delicate golden or silver shine, these shades of color are called “sugar amber” or “sugar white”. Among the products of this brand there are also techno-style wall lamps, characterized by spectacular details.

This brand is a strict classic Italian style, models are often made of white glass decorated with ivory painted. Ceiling lamps, made in the traditional form, are decorated with brass, dark bronze and wood frames. Pleated fabric is often used for lamp shades, usually silk or matte organza. For the decor are used magnificent pendants made of Scholer crystal.On one basis, there can be either one cover or a pair.

This manufacturer produces sconces in high-tech, art deco, modern and floristic styles. A distinctive feature of the fixtures from ST Luce was the absence of ceiling lamps or their deliberately utilitarian design. In models belonging to other areas, the ceiling lamps are often made of textiles, decorated with feathers and colorful crystal ice pieces.

Odeon Ligh in the creation of its collections follows the standards of two design trends: techno and modern style, alternating them from time to time with playful lamps in the style of floristics. In the design of plafonds used crystals, various metals, wood, textiles.

Crystal pendants are transparent or multi-colored. Metal coating in lamps created in the Art Nouveau or Art Deco style is performed with the effect of aging bronze or white with a patina of gold. Chrome and copper details are typical for minimalism.

This manufacturer makes many models minimalist - for example, wall sconces with semi-circular shades. However, among the products from Vitaluce you can also find floristic lamps, similar to bouquets of elegant flowers, as well as rustic sconces made in classical traditions. They look very gentle.Forging stands out among the materials, often you can find complex shades of metal: black or white with silver, black gold, blackened silver.

Cavalli is a manufacturer that produces designer wall lights. These are memorable models made in art nouveau and art deco styles. The shapes of the ceiling lamps are easily recognizable - among them are options such as a stylized image of a woman's hand holding a small cup, as well as cup-shaped and coffee-pot lamps.

A specialty from Cavalli is the presence of elongated hollow tubes at the ends of the wall, resembling the outlines of an octopus tentacle. Some sconces have the form of a bunch of grapes, instead of berries on which the most delicate violets are scattered. In the collections from Cavall, the ceiling lamps can be made of both double-layer Murano glass and of corrugated textiles. Decorative elements are copper or made from the famous material Swarovski.

This manufacturer presents lamps in three main directions: classic, eclectic and unique Ottocento style. These are chic Murano glass wall lamps with plafonds of the popular Damascus shape, which are decorated with sparkling pendants.Multicolored crystal beads, gilding, lampshades made of organza and printed silk are transformed into luxurious models of the classical form.

Launches lamps in loft and modern styles. Loft from Lussole is a pronounced industrial classic, the ceiling of such sconces can be in the form of gas lamps, horns and cranes of the beginning of the XX century. Interesting models are made using metal aging technology. Ceiling diffusers in the Art Nouveau style are decorated with glass pendants and nickel-plated fittings, cylindrical ceiling lamps benefit from the transition from frosted glass to transparent glass and the abundance of the smallest LED bulbs.

In the catalogs of this brand there are sconces for every taste - from classic and country to high-tech and modern. Each product belongs to a specific collection.

Glass ceiling with inlaid "metal", lampshades made of cloth and light plastic, made in the form of weaving, look modest and elegant. The metal has various coatings: in bronze, silver or light gold.

This manufacturer usually produces semicircular wall lights, as well as classic wall lamps and models that resemble antique lamps. They are made in different styles: modern, retro, cottage.

The brand represents models in the style of techno-minimalism, which are based on galvanized steel, as well as aluminum. Ceiling lamps are made in the form of glass cubes. Classic wall lights can be made in the form of candle-lamps, located in bronze or brass candlesticks.

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