When it comes time to selecting a candle sconce, there are going to be a few main types that you will see while you are browsing. It doesn’t matter if you look in the online catalogs, or in the stores, the selection is going to be about the same. Unless you go to a custom candle sconce manufacturer or producer, you probably aren’t going to get any kind of custom designs. If you do go this route though, expect to pay a bit more for each piece than you would if you were to just go into the store and pick a few off of the shelf. They may be the same as someone else has, but you will save yourself a lot of money over having custom candle sconces produced.
The first type you will see, and one that some people have fears about is the wood candle sconces. They believe that the stains used on the wood during the manufacturing process will ignite from the close proximity of the candles flame. This is a common misconception, and as long as you allow the piece to sit for a few weeks without having a candle around it, you are going to have nothing to worry about.
The second type is the iron candle sconces, and people cherish these for more rustic and antiqued themed rooms or layouts. The reason for this is the small black pores on the metal, cause it to have a grey washed appearance giving that extremely old feel to even brand new pieces. You don’t have to worry about polishing this type of candle sconce, maybe wipe the dust off of it every few weeks. This is another reason so many people love iron candle sconces.
The last type that you are going to see are brass candle sconces. These types of sconces have an incredible luster to them, and the shine that you can produce if you know how to use a buffer and rubbing compound is incredible. If you don’t possess the skills necessary to get this kind of shine, consider taking them down to a blacksmith, or someone who can work wonders with metal. The pieces that you get back are going to look so different that you are going to believe the blacksmith just went out and bought you some whole new candle sconces. The shine on brass is that incredible.