Speaking of John Rosselli- don't you feel like the proverbial child in a candy store when you venture into one of his showrooms? The fabrics, wallpapers, and furniture are terrific, and I'm usually overcome by the urge to say "I'll take one of everything!" But in my opinion, Rosselli particularly excels with his lighting line. The lamps, chandeliers, and sconces are so unique and really quite heavenly. For those of you who don't live near a Rosselli showroom, you can always visit the website for a sampling of their wares. In the meantime, I couldn't resist sharing with you a few fanciful fixtures.
Mirrored Sunface Two Arm Sconce
Carved Wood Interlocking Circle Sconce
Amethyst Venetian Beaded Sconce
Tole Hanging Fixture with Bells
French Tole Umbrella Chandelier
Image at top: Nubian Head Sconces
The last two are my faves!
ReplyDeleteFairfax- Me too, especially the last one :)
ReplyDeleteHow about TWO of everything, please?
ReplyDeleteOh, those nubians! Worthy of a lapel clip worn by
Mrs Vreeland wouldn't you say?
Toby- Yes, I think DV would have been mad for those sconces!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteI would like the sconces more if they were candle-powered. Is it possible to order them unelectrified, I wonder?
ReplyDeleteAesthete- Everything and everybody looks better by candlelight. I don't see why you couldn't get them without wiring. Don't you think that perhaps these are made upon ordering?
ReplyDeleteHave noticed a vogue for not using candle-shades - personally think they look naked without them. Those blackamoors are fab.
ReplyDeleteSeveral things kill me about the dec center in Houston. No Rosselli, no Kime. period. URRRGGHHH!!!!
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HOBAC- I would have to use shades too. Personally, I don't like to see the bulb. That's why Aesthete's idea might also work.
ReplyDeleteJoni- Sounds like a good reason to make a trip up to NY!
ReplyDeleteLurve all!
ReplyDeleteI think you need to touch on the topic of "blackamoors." The first sconce sorta nods to that genre of decor. :)
Michael- Now that's an idea! Aren't those sconces great??!!
ReplyDeleteAh, blackamoors ... Diana Vreeland ... Baba de Faucigny-Lucinge ... Elsie de Wolfe ... Carlos de Beistegui ... Peggy Hopkins Joyce ... and Cartier for days ... check out Vreeland's comments re blackamoors in the 1920s and 1930s, in her memoir, "DV." Would make a lively post ... a bit eyebrow-arching, yes ... oh, and don't forget Syrie Maugham ...
ReplyDeleteAesthete- I'm not familiar with a few of these names... I obviously have some research to do.
ReplyDeleteNow that amethyst encrusted sconce is unique. Jewels in lighting - isn't that lush!!
ReplyDeleteBright and Beautiful- Yes, it's rather decadent, in a way :)
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