The forged or wrought iron Sconce is a metal bracket to fix to a wall and designed to hold candles in the ancient times, lamps in modern times, or other types of illumination. The wrought iron Sconce was one of the earliest forms of lighting fixtures used in domestic as in public, forged sconces first appeared in Classical antiquity. More elaborate variants of this wall lamp were manufactured by the custom that arose in the European Middle Ages of affixing metal candle holders sconces in the walls of churches when they were consecrated. By the 17th century, various elaborations and refinements were added such as mirrors or metal reflectors to intensify the light.
In Medieval Armoury we have a very beautifull catalog of forged wall lamps or sconces available. Manufactured in Europe by master artisans, you can see various well known styles such as : Gothic Medieval Sconces, Wall Sconce Candle Holder, Torch Wall Sconce, and much more.
Perfect addiction to every house, restaurant, castle, and even winesellers, the Wrought Iron Wall Lamp is an amazing piece of artistic handcrafted art.
All our forged lamps can be combined with wall lamps, ceiling lamps and even foot lamps.
