| Cristal Lighting Index |
5262-1 - Tudor Iron Wall Sconce by Cristal Lighting - The oil-burning removable beaker held in iron support recall the origin for the design concept of this wrought iron wall sconce. Its medieval origin is vigorously apparent in this collection. Note: Bulbs are not included with this fixture. 6269-1 - Paxton Iron Mini Pendant - This Paxton wrought iron mini pendant captures the decorative application of detail and run-on ironwork inserted between parallel bands of iron sturcture, and the spirit of the Art Nouveau period, a style concurrent with this building trend. Comes in an Iron finish and Murano glass.Note: 6071-4 - Turin Alabaster Semi Flush Mount - This Turin semi-flush ceiling mount features a Cream Alabaster bowl, intricate details and decorations, and a classic masterfully replicated "Old Master" patina varnish-rubbing technique.
Note: 531-3 - Somerset Iron Vanity - The history of lighting fixtures provides a wealth of sources for design inspiration, as exemplified by this 3-light wrought iron Somerset vanity. For the creative mind, no one period should be overlooked. The concept of removable hanging lanterns can be traced to the late 15th century in Tudor England. Added to this concept is a flourish of Art Nouveau linearity in the iron supports and glass shades resembling wrapped parchment. The result becomes a truly unique contemporary fixture.Comes in a Golden Graphite finish with Frost Clear Ice glass. Note: 531-3 - Somerset Iron Vanity - The history of lighting fixtures provides a wealth of sources for design inspiration, as exemplified by this 3-light wrought iron Somerset vanity. For the creative mind, no one period should be overlooked. The concept of removable hanging lanterns can be traced to the late 15th century in Tudor England. Added to this concept is a flourish of Art Nouveau linearity in the iron supports and glass shades resembling wrapped parchment. The result becomes a truly unique contemporary fixture.Comes in a Golden Graphite finish with Frost Clear Ice glass. Note: 516-30 - Savona Iron Wall Sconce by Cristal Lighting - The design for this wrought iron wall sconce immediately suggests a contemporary interpretation of the early 20th century Art Nouveau style. A sense of rhythm is achieved through the combination of curving lines and spiraling forms. The realistic leaf motif is also very characteristic of the new art aesthetic of that time, which relied so heavily on the inspiration of botany. Finally, the fixture is handcrafted and the glass hand blown, whereby it becomes an individual work of sculptural art.Comes in a Graphite finish with Gold Leaf accents and Frost Clear Ice glass. Note: 522-1 - Donatello Wall Sconce - The Donatello Family The Donatello wall bracket creatively blends two aesthetic influences into a comparable, unified whole. An outgrowth of the Arts and Crafts Movement, the Mission Style was characterized by relatively simple, functionalist design. A signature of this style was, and still is the square glass shades. At exactly the same time as the Mission Style flourished, so did the Art Nouveau style, immediately identified by the curving tendrils of iron, often integrated with flower and leaf motifs. Note: Bulbs not included. 6367-4-8 - Lorenco Four-Light Entry - The Lorenco Family The Lorenco four-light foyer light takes its inspiration from the great hanging iron fixtures of the late Gothic and early Renaissance periods in Western Europe. The outer portion is decorated with simplified arabesque scroll work. The term arabesque, which is used to identify the scrollwork, is commonly associated with Arab workmanship. Although a Persian invention, the scrollwork was incorrectly attributed to Arab origins since the Moors in Spain were such masters of the art. Note: Bulbs not included. 5070-1 - Turin Alabaster Wall Sconce - This Turin single light wall sconce features a Cream Alabaster floating bowl, intricate details and decorations, and a classic masterfully replicated "Old Master" patina varnish-rubbing technique.
Note: 574-1 - Tangier Wall Sconce - Decorative details on this Tangier wall sconce imbue this fixture with an exotic, almost Moroccan character. This exoticism emanates from a superbly designed combination of decorative details such as the arched motifs banding the shade and in particular, the enrichment of the fixture with the delicate glass beads and disks suspended from the bottom of the fixture. The exotic qualities are enhanced by the richly textured metal surfaces and the use of flurry glass for the shade.Comes in a Hammered Sienna finish with Amber Flurry glass. Note: 6245-3 - Tangier Entry Lantern by Cristal Lighting - Decorative details on this Tangier entry lantern imbue this fixture with an exotic, almost Moroccan character. This exoticism emanates from a superbly designed combination of decorative details such as the arched motifs banding the shades, bud-like forms, and the enrichment of the fixture with the delicate glass beads and disks. The exotic qualities are enhanced by the richly textured metal surfaces and the use of flurry glass for the shades.Comes in a Hammered Sienna finish with Amber Flurry glass. Note: 6198-1 - Somerset Iron Pendant - The history of lighting fixtures provides a wealth of sources for design inspiration, as exemplified by this 6-light wrought iron Somerset pendant. For the creative mind, no one period should be overlooked. The concept of removable hanging lanterns can be traced to the late 15th century in Tudor England. Added to this concept is a flourish of Art Nouveau linearity in the iron supports and glass shades resembling wrapped parchment. The result becomes a truly unique contemporary fixture.Comes in a Golden Graphite finish with Frost Clear Ice glass. Note: 5070-2 - Turin Alabaster Wall Sconce - This Turin 2-light wall sconce features a Cream Alabaster floating bowl, intricate details and decorations, and a classic masterfully replicated "Old Master" patina varnish-rubbing technique.
Note: 5102-1 - Boheme Iron Wall Sconce - This natural lighting iron wall sconce is a creative blend of line with form, resulting in a contemporary interpretation of fundamental materials. The curved molding of the iron adds softness to an otherwise structural material. The manipulation of the translucent glass creates a delicate cylindrical form that is a wonderful contrast to the characteristics of the iron base. The minimalist approach to the design, blended with the natural concept, creates an illuminated sculpture that supports a sustainable philosophy of design.Comes in a Rustic Iron finish with Arctic Frost glass. Note: 512 - Montcalm Wall Sconce - This Montcalm cast wall sconce is directly inspired by the traditional Spanish corona de luz or "crown of light". This fixture is representative of the decorative treatment of the late 18th century, the period of Neoclassicism, whereby the ornamentation of the fixtures became very refined and the use of candle shades a realistic option.Note: 6259-3 - Tangier Semi-Flush Mount - Decorative details on this Tangier flush ceiling mount imbue this fixture with an exotic, almost Moroccan character. This exoticism emanates from a superbly designed combination of decorative details such as the arched motifs banding the bowl and the enrichment of the fixture with the delicate glass beads and disks. The exotic qualities are enhanced by the richly textured metal surfaces and the use of flurry glass for the bowl.Comes in a Hammered Sienna finish with Amber Flurry glass. Note: 575 - Tangier Wall Sconce - Decorative details on this Tangier wall sconce imbue this fixture with an exotic, almost Moroccan character. This exoticism emanates from a superbly designed combination of decorative details such as the arched motifs banding the shade, and in particular, the enrichment of the fixture with the delicate glass beads and disks suspended from the bottom of the fixture. The exotic qualities are enhanced by the richly textured metal surfaces and the use of flurry glass for the shade.Comes in a Hammered Sienna finish with Amber Flurry glass. Note: 5198-1 - Somerset Iron Wall Sconce - The history of lighting fixtures provides a wealth of sources for design inspiration, as exemplified by this wrought iron Somerset wall sconce. For the creative mind, no one period should be overlooked. The concept of removable hanging lanterns can be traced to the late 15th century in Tudor England. Added to this concept is a flourish of Art Nouveau linearity in the iron supports and glass shades resembling wrapped parchment. The result becomes a truly unique contemporary fixture.Comes in a Golden Graphite finish with Frost Clear Ice glass. Note: 557-2 - Marxberry Left Vertical Vanity - Emulating flourishing vines, water plants and root systems, the curvilinear forms in this 2-light left vertical vanity place this fixture at the zenith of the early 20th century Art Nouveau period in Europe. The controlled linearity of the sinuous plant-like forms have the exuberance of the original continental fixtures. The burst of creative energy of this period is amply captured in the visually exciting Marxberry vanity light.Note: 557-2 - Marxberry Left Vertical Vanity - Emulating flourishing vines, water plants and root systems, the curvilinear forms in this 2-light left vertical vanity place this fixture at the zenith of the early 20th century Art Nouveau period in Europe. The controlled linearity of the sinuous plant-like forms have the exuberance of the original continental fixtures. The burst of creative energy of this period is amply captured in the visually exciting Marxberry vanity light.Note: 5028-1 - Marlena Alabaster Wall Sconce - An enchanting female siren/mermaid figure enhances this Empire-inspired wall sconce with an elegantly banded float lamp. The figure decorating the central shaft is the direct result of the late 18th century's interest in classical motifs.
Note: 6285 - Donatello Pendant - The Donatello FamilyThe Donatello pendant creatively blends two aesthetic influences into a comparable, unified whole. An outgrowth of the Arts and Crafts Movement, the Mission Style was characterized by relatively simple, functionalist design. At exactly the same time as the Mission Style flourished, so did the Art Nouveau style, immediately identified by the curving tendrils of iron, often integrated with flower and leaf motifs. . 5024-2 - Bernhardt Wall Sconce - Despite electric light's infinite aesthetic possibilities at the turn of the 20th century, shades hiding the bare bulb were usually of floral inspiration. It appears that the creative energy of the designers of this period was often focused on their support. This time in history was known for its exquisitely elaborate linearity, with the individual hand-made curve being the most admired. This 2-light wall sconce's arm captures the grace and spontaneity strived for, while demonstrating the other Art Nouveau prerequisite, conscientious workmanship.Comes in a Silver and Gold Leaf finish with White Etruscan glass. Note: 594-7 - Vicenza Bell Sconce - The Vicenza FamilyMillefiore glass, which is also referred to as mosaic glass or "vetri murrini", is glass decorated within the body with brightly coloured glass canes arranged in patterns. This technique, first used by the Romans, was rediscovered in a Venetian glasshouse at Murano in the 16th century. It has remained popular ever sense, especially for decorative paperweights in the 19th century France. The Vicenza bell sconce superbly demonstrates the brilliance that can be achieved with millefiore glass, and the festive nature of this centuries old glassmaking technique. . |