(A) Minimalist chromed mounts hold festively adorned French glass shades on these classic Art Deco sconces from the 20's probably by Robert. They're about 9 1/2 inches high and 8 inches wide. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(B) I've got a set of four of these unsigned des Hanots sconces, just refinished in a jewelry-like satin nickel. With 13 inches of height and 10 of width, they command a substantial presence. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(C) A single Muller (signed) wall sconce, in brushed nickel wrought iron. It's 9 inches wide and 5 high, ready to illuminate that special niche of yours! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(D) I'd give anything for a pair of these Degue sconces, which I hereby anoint as "best Degue ever." Alas, I'm destined to live without my other half, poor man. So, take it away from me, you who has a special place for just one in your life, and keep me from thinking about it!!! It's quite tall, on the order of 14 inches, and as sleek as these things get! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(E) One of a matching pair of alabaster-shaded gilt bronze high style French wall sconces, a design which transcends mere "Art Deco," at least the kind we gum-chewing Philistines are used to. They measure 20" tall, 12 wide (at the widest point of the shades) and they project about 6 inches from the wall. For that very, very special New York or Parisian apartment. Well, maybe, if it's a period penthouse, San Francisco. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(G) Three of these "arts and crafts" sconces just breezed in through the door. Aren't they suitable for framing?! Soft bronze patina over solid brass, silky iridescent acid-etched shades. They swivel, too! The three are identical, and measure about seven inches high; they project 10 inches from the wall. I'd place these in the neighborhood of a hundred years old: Wow, real antiques!!!

Two have been scarfed up, one lonely sconce remains for YOU! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(H) A very agreeable wall sconce, long on creating a special ambiance, by Schneider (but unsigned), on the order of 7 inches wide, about 13 or 14 high. What an elegant concept -- and don't most things French eventually come back around to the basket motif?! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(I) Just a "little something or other" from Daum... (unsigned but guaranteed Daum), quite large at about 24 inches wide, 11 high, 8 deep. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(J) A freshly brushed nickel wall sconce, all by its lonesome in this world and gushing tears about that, as you can see. It's 12 wide by 9 high. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(K) A pair of these diminutive French wall sconces awaits you. They're just 8 1/2 high and just over three inches wide (at the widest point of the shade). (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(L) This single Degue wall sconce has been re-nickel-plated and it's just a knock-out! It's about 13 wide, 5 1/2 high. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(M) Either of these geometric beauties is about 14 high and 6 wide.

Guess again! Sue of Australia (starved of Deco) noticed the mind-warping excellence of the top sconce and without further ado directed me to get it on the first plane out of town! Its neighbor is still available. SOLD!!

(e-mail Jack to start the conversation for the second sconce)

(P) Another winner by SEVB, 9 1/2 high by 8 1/2 wide. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(R) Here's another contender for "the best" accolade. These streamlined Modernist sconces (there is a pair) were undoubtedly designed by the world-renowned French lighting designer Petitot. Refinished in brushed nickel, they're about 14 inches wide, 3 1/2 high and they project about seven inches from the wall. Who could resist? (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(S) Here's something unusual -- one of a pair of wrought iron French Art Deco wall sconces with mica inserts! Almost a hybrid Art Deco/Arts and Crafts look, no? Certainly, above all, a warm and inviting look, perfect for your living or dining room, or a bedroom, or a hallway (did I miss anything?). The bottom has a mica insert too, just out of view in this photo. With ample size and good proportions, at 12 wide, five tall and projecting almost six inches. The patina, as you can see, is lustrous and rich. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(T) Just think how sleek these are going to look when they're nickel-plated! I have a set of four, and they're about 11 inches top-to-bottom. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(U) I've got a pair of these lovely all-porcelain bathroom sconces. Or, perhaps they'd be just the thing for the maid's room? (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(V) Cute, but even cuter once they're plated in brushed nickel, wouldn't you agree? Call me up and make me do it!!! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(W) And last, for the moment, but most certainly not least, two positively blistering geometric knock-outs! Are those shades not the very best?! The patina is original, in super condition (nickel over brass).

(e-mail Jack to start the conversation)