Poliedri Murano Glass Wall Sconces White Alabaster | Pair

Pair of Poliedri Murano glass wall sconces, 16 hand-blown white alabaster elements per sconce, brass and gold-painted frame. Iconic Italian design, late 20th century.

• Glass: Hand-blown Murano glass, faceted poliedri elements, white alabaster finish
• Frame: Brass and gold-painted metal
• Set: Sold as a pair
• Sconce dimensions: Height 15¾ in (40 cm) · Width 9⅞ in (25 cm) · Depth 5⅞ in (15 cm)
• Tube dimensions: Height 5⅞ in (15 cm) · Diameter 2¾ in (7 cm)
• Bulb fitting: 1 × E14 per sconce (not included)

There are pieces that fill a room with light. And then there are pieces that fill it with presence.

This pair of Poliedri Murano glass wall sconces in white alabaster belongs to the second category.

The poliedri design is one of the defining achievements of Venetian glassmaking in the late twentieth century. Conceived on the island of Murano as an artisan response to the precision of Italian modernism, it has held its place across decades of interior design with no sign of fading. Its vocabulary appears throughout the work of the great Italian masters; from Venini to Vistosi, from Carlo Scarpa to Gio Ponti; as a recurring symbol of an aesthetic that treats geometry not as constraint, but as beauty.

The craft

Every element in these two sconces is individually mouth-blown in a Murano fornace, using techniques passed down through generations of Venetian maestri vetrai. The result is 16 glass elements per sconce — 32 in total for the pair — no two of which are identical. In white alabaster, the poliedri facets take on an additional quality: rather than refracting light into sharp prismatic patterns, they scatter it gently across the surface, producing a soft luminosity that reads as warmth rather than brilliance. The alabaster finish catches the light from within, making each element appear almost self-illuminated — a quality that becomes especially compelling in evening and low-light conditions.

The material and structure

The brass and gold-painted metal frame does exactly what a great frame should do: it supports without dominating. Its warm metallic tone complements the white alabaster glass naturally, reinforcing the overall palette of ivory, cream, and gold that makes these sconces so versatile across interior styles. The structure is hand-assembled with the same level of care given to the glass itself: precise, durable, and built to the standards that distinguish authentic Murano production from imitation.

Style and spaces

White alabaster poliedri sconces have a tonal neutrality that makes them exceptionally easy to place. In a contemporary interior with a light palette, they blend seamlessly while adding texture and craft. In a maximalist or richly layered space, the clean geometry of the facets provides visual relief and counterbalance. In luxury hospitality — boutique hotels, suites, high-end restaurants — the alabaster finish communicates understated elegance: nothing loud, nothing superfluous, everything intentional. Sold as a pair, they are ideal for symmetrical placement: beside a bed, flanking a mirror, anchoring a double entryway, or lining a formal corridor.

Dimensions

Each sconce measures 15¾ in (40 cm) in height, 9⅞ in (25 cm) in width, and 5⅞ in (15 cm) in depth. The individual poliedri glass elements measure 5⅞ in (15 cm) in height and 2¾ in (7 cm) in diameter. The wall projection is compact, making these sconces a practical choice even in tighter spaces without sacrificing visual impact. The E14 fitting is a widely compatible standard, suitable for most low-consumption LED solutions currently on the market.

Note: As with every hand-blown glass piece f, slight variations in tone and texture across individual poliedri elements are not imperfections; they are the unmistakable signature of authentic artisan craftsmanship. Every pair is, by definition, one of a kind.