Well to be honest I don't really have many references or attional information. I've just been experimenting unsuccessfully as I indicated. I have included below some of the inspirational material I've been looking at. Additionally what I was more hoping for were some walk throughs or tutorials on how other people made any lights/lamps etc. Thats how I've taught myself Carrara so far.

www.allmodernlighting.com/asp/show_image.asp

www.allmodernlighting.com/Estiluz-021816602-021813702-ESZ1164.html

Here is a look at the wall light collection
www.allmodernlighting.com/asp/show_collection.asp