Designers Say This Vintage Piece Is the "Jewelry" Every Room Is Missing

"Vintage sconces and torchères from the 1930s to 1950s - bronze, alabaster, or glass, often with poetic silhouettes are making our spaces feel extra unique in 2026, says designer Jordan Vaughn of Alayna Louise Interiors. With fashion's current accessory craze, it's not surprising to see this trickle into the decorating world, with accents, including lighting, creating visual interest and adding literal brilliance to spaces."

"Lighting is also a way to give your space a major refresh quickly. Because, guess what? You don't actually need to stick with whatever landlord-special chandelier is hanging from your kitchen ceiling right now. Around 10% of respondents said vintage lighting is what can totally transform your space."

"Think of lighting as jewelry when decorating your home this year. Keep an eye out for finer materials, like the ones she mentioned above, which add so much dimension to a space."

Personalizing rental spaces and homes is achievable through strategic decoration and reversible projects like peel-and-stick wallpaper and vinyl tiles. Lighting serves as a powerful tool for quick, dramatic refreshes. According to Apartment Therapy's 2026 State of Home Design survey, approximately 10% of designers identified vintage lighting as transformative, with sconces and torchères from the 1930s-1950s leading the trend. These fixtures, crafted from materials like bronze, alabaster, and glass with distinctive silhouettes, add dimension and visual interest. Designers recommend treating lighting as jewelry when decorating, selecting finer materials that create sparkle, shine, and personalized brilliance in any space.

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