Williams' take: "This beautifully stylized pair of sconces gives a nod to centuries past. They are simple and elegant, yet not over-the-top as some of their ancestors were. These would be striking in a master bath, dressing area, or powder room."
Chinoiserie mirror wall sconces ($1,935 for one), Vaughan (to the trade), 212/319-7070, www.vaughandesigns.com.
