Italian sconces

Lighting devices are an important component of the interior, without which the room will be incomplete. In addition, they must be highly functional and have a long service life. Italian sconces are renowned for their quality and fit into the design of any room.

Italy is the birthplace of exclusive pieces of furniture and accessories. Family-owned companies with centuries of history pay special attention to the production process and regularly present to buyers unique designer lamps, which are often one of a kind.

The secret of brands from Italy is a tribute to tradition and the regular introduction of innovative technologies. By observing this balance, an exclusive product is obtained, known outside the home country.

The sconces are mounted on the wall with fasteners. The brands offer both compact and larger models. They can be placed singly, symmetrically or in groups - the variations depend on the author's idea. Wall accessories illuminate the space around them, complement chandeliers and floor lamps.

What is the difference between Italian lamps:

• The quality of the raw materials used. For the manufacture of products, natural materials are taken that are durable and attractive in appearance. Manufacturers offer accessories made of Murano glass, bronze, high quality raw materials. Crystal, handmade textiles, crystals are used in the design of the lamps. When it comes to premium accessories, even precious metals like gold and silver are taken into account.

• Variety of designs. Lamps are made in a variety of styles and trends. In the collections of brands, there are strict classic accessories that amaze with the abundance of decor and references to traditional design trends. For modern interiors, minimalistic sconces, made in calm colors and devoid of pretentious elements, are suitable. There are also experimental pieces that combine rich colors and non-standard shapes.

• Long service life. Luminaires made of high quality materials have excellent performance properties. With proper care, the models will last for years or even decades, providing good lighting in both small rooms and large areas.

Luxury accessories, as a rule, are equipped with many decorative elements and are large in size. They imitate ancient candlesticks, are decorated with hanging details and look appropriate only in large rooms. Italian sconces are distinguished by warm, soft light, pleasant to the eye. The rays are evenly distributed throughout the room, due to which there are no dark areas.

The traditional colors for lighting fixtures from Italy are calm, pastel colors, referring to the age-old tranquility and harmony that has continued to live for centuries. Therefore, sconces resemble accessories that adorned ancient palaces and residences and allow you to mentally return to the past.

Since historical styles are often taken as a basis, even modern models have features of Baroque, Rococo, Art Deco or Art Nouveau. An option is possible when designers boldly combine different directions, getting a moderately extravagant design.

Italian factories occupy leading positions in the lighting industry and are known far beyond the borders of the country. Many companies have their roots in small, family-owned businesses that started out as bespoke accessories and gradually expanded in scale. Despite the great competition, factories focus on the development of original design and the introduction of unique technologies, so each collection turns out to be unique and finds its consumer.

Famous Italian manufacturers:

• Archeo Venice Design. The history of the factory begins in 1919. From the very beginning, she strove to create not just lighting devices, but real works of art, therefore, the exhibits of Venetian museums were taken as the basis for the design. Nowadays, the models are based on the features of traditional styles, modernized taking into account modern trends. Lamps are shaped, however, decorated with classic patterns, pendants; the appearance can combine elements of Western and Eastern traditions.

• Aldo Bernardi. Shades-spheres, smooth lines, absence of corners are the characteristic features of the brand's collections. The company produces accessories from porcelain, ceramics, brass and bronze. Models are decorated with hand-applied drawings, and innovative technologies are used for the manufacture of glass lamps. The wide color palette includes both light pastels and variegated tones.

• ST Luce. The brand is renowned for its innovative lighting design. It produces loft and high-tech sconces with bold colors and unusual shapes. The basic material for creating accessories is metal, the cold shine of which refers to industrial design, the interior of factories and plants.

• Alivar. Laconic accessories with a minimum of decorative elements, suitable for minimalist interiors. The factory appeared relatively recently - in 1984, therefore it regularly monitors current trends and regularly releases new designer collections. The basic colors of the rulers are gray, white, black. The materials used are metal, glass, high quality plastic.

• Casa Nobile. A young company that appeared only in 1993, despite this, it quickly took a leading position in the chosen industry. The company produces classic-style accessories adapted to modern interiors. Elite models are decorated with twisted bases, imitate ancient candlesticks and are installed in offices, libraries, living rooms. There are also more modern sconces made in monochrome colors.

• Flos. The brand specializes in the production of luxury lighting fixtures for interiors. The company appeared in the 60s of the last century and immediately won the attention of the consumer by releasing accessories from an unusual synthetic fiber. This innovative solution has become the foundation of Flos' future policy of putting new technologies at the fore. The design is dominated by geometric shapes and strict forms, restrained colors, a minimum of decor.

Compact models with a minimum of decor, massive lamps for large rooms or stylistically neutral accessories - all these sconces can be found in the collections of Italian brands. Sconces are installed in bedrooms, living rooms, libraries, offices and correspond to the style of the room and the colors prevailing in it.

The classic requires the use of paired elements located symmetrically to each other, for example, on both sides of the fireplace. In this case, sconces made in light colors and decorated with gilded elements are appropriate.

As for the Italian-style bedroom, models with a massive base and lampshades decorated with flowing floral patterns are suitable. The sconces are located next to the bed so that they can be easily turned on and off without getting out of bed.

A winning solution would be to purchase lighting fixtures, the color of which is only a few tones different from the wall decoration. In this case, the interior will be devoid of contrasts and sharp transitions, due to which the eyes will rest.

For a classic-style living room made in beige and sand tones, small sconces with two bulbs are suitable. Such accessories look dynamic and at the same time traditional.

The glass shade, which has a rounded shape and is curved in the shape of a pear, will give the room an atmosphere of antiquity and comfort. In this case, you can give preference to small models made in the same style with other lighting fixtures.

Delicate pink sconces with crystal pendants will become part of an eclectic room. For a room in the interior of which the features of Rococo and modern trends are combined, lamps with trapezoidal shades, attached to the wall using curved parts, are suitable. For the manufacture of accessories, metal and glass are used, the rounded base is made in lighter colors than the wall covering.

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