Very primitive, add a grubby taper candle to give it that country touch. You could hang two of these on each side of a picture. This is solid iron. This is 16" high, arm comes out 5" and the star is 5". Holds 1 tapered candle or 1 candle cup - you can get it either black or rusty. It holds 1 taper candle or a candle cup. The Backboard is made of 3/4" pine. The board is 19" high x 5 1/2" wide. Be sure to choose your color, painting style and black or rusty sconce. Star sconce is also available by itself, visit the iron category.