Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Workstead Shaded Gable in Natural Linen an Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
Shaded gable is part of a limited edition of architectural lightboxes featuring fabric from Schumacher’s storied Classics line and forms inspired by our iconic ARCHETYPE series. An a...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Wonderful Pair French Empire Patinated Dore Bronze Swan Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair French empire patinated dore bronze swan neoclassical sconces.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Dublin, IE
Pair of Italian neo-classic Empire Giltwood 3 light wall sconces with centered classical winged female figure.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 2-Arm Brass Hurricane Sconces with Spiral Back Plate
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of neoclassical style, extended double arm, brass sconces with heavy, blown glass chimney shades and rosette detail. American, 1980s. Recently restored and rewired.
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1970′ Wall Lamp in the Style of Maison Bagués or Banci
Located in Paris, FR
patina iron wall lamp decorated with crystal or glass. Urn and leaf decoration
Maison Banci
Circa 1970
Good condition
Measures: Length : 104 cm
Width : 40 cm
Depth : 16 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Crystal Bird Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of beautiful crystal bird sconces, with silver metal arms, 2 lights ea., crystal flower petals and unique silvers stile, circa 1990s.
Category
1990s Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Seguso Murano Sconces with Fluted Glass and Brass Frames, circa 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces with neoclassical forms. Handcrafted sconces are fitted with curved murano glass shades in textur...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical bronze armature support stylized flame shells, each holding one 40-60 watt bulb.
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu sconces. Each five arm sconce is centered by an exceptional foliate backplate from where the elegant ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Two-Light Wall Lanterns
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable pair of French Neoclassical-style wall lanterns. These elegant wall lamps feature a polished brass frame and three curved clear glass panels.
Each wall light has two sock...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Bronze Cherub Sconce Electrified Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Italian electrified wall sconce, originally candlestick made of brass and bronze in the 1950s. The wall panel is accented with neoclassical motifs on a textured surface. Ch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of Six French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Three-Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning high quality complete set of six French 19th century Neo-Classical st. three arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce in centered by a striking pierced palmette backplate from wher...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Wreath Swag Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell manner neoclassical style bronze wreath swag two rewired candelabra arm sconces.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass Pair of Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of double arm in a very refined neoclassical style sconces of the 1950s in brass with black cotton shades.
The pair is in excellent condition, electrical parts have...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Metal Sconces Designed in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of metal sconces designed in the neoclassical style
French, early 20th Century
Measures: Height 37cm, width 29cm, depth 15cm
This fine pair of sconces is crafted in the neoclassical style from metal. Each sconce features a backplate tapering from a wider top to a narrower bottom and moulded with acanthus leaves and other classicising motifs. The backplate of each issues twin scrolled light...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Metal Sconces in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Set of three metal sconces in the neoclassical style
French, 20th Century
Height 52cm, width 23cm, depth 15cm
Each sconce in this set of three is crafted from warmly patinated metal in the Neoclassical style. Each sconce features a shaft-form backplate moulded with fluting, topped with an urn-form finial, and set below with a foliate drop finial. The backplate of each issues two scrolling light...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Gilt Bronze Federal Style Neo-Classical Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of gilt bronze sconces feature Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags and tassels. They are in excellent condition, retaining their original gilding, an...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Workstead PARK IV in Brushed Aluminium
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The PARK IV references porcelain fixtures of the pre-war period with its gently arched base curving lyrically into a hand blown matte porcelain bulb. The most elemental of the PARK c...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century neoclassical St. patinated bronze and ormolu four arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by an ormolu bottom ball finial with charming feet. T...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a richly chased ormolu acanthus leaf backplate f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Workstead Shaded Block in Natural Linen
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
Shaded block is part of a limited edition of architectural lightboxes featuring fabric from Schumacher’s storied Classics line and forms inspired by our iconic Archetype series. The ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Set of Eight French 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Two Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality complete set of eight French 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu two arm sconces, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Each sconce is centered by an elega...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Rock Crystal Sconces with 22K Gold Leaf
Located in Cypress, CA
Elegant pair of 22k gold plated hand forged wrought iron two light sconces, with carved rock crystal spike in the center.
combined with 4 hand made bees was candle sleeves.
Electr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Set of Three Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Set of three Neoclassical gilt bronze wall lights
French, c. 1890
Measures: Height 56cm, width 40cm, depth 32cm
This set of three wall lights is crafted in a Neoclassical, Frenc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Neoclassical Style Gilded Metal Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of French Neoclassical style sconces. The two-arm metal sconces are finely gild decorated and painted in a tortoise shell color tone adding a fashionable and stylish ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Huges French Torchères, 4 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of 8 French torchères, 4 pairs, iron and glass flame. Perfect for an impressive decor.
Sold by pair
From a French Chateau in Lorraine.
1 light, 60 watt max bulb.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Wood Gilt and Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian five light carved wood wall sconces with a graceful classical form and having distressed oval mirrors on a green painted background. The carved ribbons, ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Stunning French Neoclassical Style Pair of Two-Arm Sconces by Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous pair of two-arm sconces by Maison Jansen, France, 1950s
neoclassical style, in bronze with a black patina and new black cotton lampshades.
In a very good general condition...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of early 19th century patinated and gilt bronze and crystal wall lights, having flower head finial over a series of branches with drops and two tiers of swag draped arms, h...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Workstead Hieroglyph Pendant in Natural Oak and Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The hieroglyph sconce is composed of nested wood cylinders, the foundational elements of our popular and versatile LODGE collection. The 9-bulb fixtu...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu Three Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu three arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful bottom palmette. At the centers are most decorative circular...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces France, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles neoclassical pineapple bronze wall sconces. 2 pairs available
Wired for the US and each sconce uses 2 light bulbs max. 40 watts.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Argand Style Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome set of four silver plated sconces are beautifully crafted and date from the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a most decorative bottom ball below the square tapered central support...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Giltwood Bras De Lumiere Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair of Italian 19th century neoclassical St. giltwood Bras de Lumiere sconces. Each two-arm sconce is centered by a striking richly carved backplate wi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Glass Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and large scale pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood and frosted glass Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce displays a most decorative circular back p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Maison Baguès Bronze and Enamel 'Feuillage' 3-Light Wall Sconces France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 3 lights wall sconces in great bronze quality and colorful enamel.
Both came from the same house. Original foil label on the reverse, Baguès, Paris.
Pe...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Lion Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Large scale 19th century neoclassical style four light wall sconce. This 34" wide solid bronze sconce features a monumental lion's head gripping four a...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in New Haven, CT
Magnificent pair of Russian neoclassical gilt bronze two arm wall sconces. The 24 carat gold was applied thickly onto the bronze and is in pristine condition. The crystals are hand p...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass Pair of Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of double arm in a very refined neoclassical style sconces of the 1950s in brass with black coton shades.
The pair is in excellent condition, electrical parts have ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces Bronze Three Arm Light with Fairy Figures
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of neoclassical style bronze girandole wall sconces, the fine bronze frame with mirror back and three arms decorated with figurine woman.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Jules Leleu Style French Neoclassical Brass Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of French Neoclassical brass sconces, wall lights Jules Leleu style from the 1950.
US rewiring and each sconce takes a 40...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen 3 Double Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful set of 3 pairs of two-arm gilt bronze sconces in neoclassical style of the 1950s by Maison Jansen. Presenting two different patinas in gilt bronze and gun metal and charmin...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair French Gilt Doré Bronze Bow Torchiere Caldwell Two-Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French gilt doré bronze bow torchiere two-light sconces in the manner of Caldwell.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Canopy Sconce in Black Enamel
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The Canopy Sconce deconstructs the conventional wall sconce into a series of expressed, geometric relationships. A bold conical shroud rises above a soft...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces
French, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 94cm, width 49cm, depth 33cm
This pa...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Mermaid Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic style (20th century) bronze 2-arm mermaid wall sconces.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Jacques Adnet Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of 2 arm gilded bronze, metal gun patina, brass and Lucite (plexiglass) double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet.
The...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Double Sconces Leleu Style by Arlus, France, 1950
By Maison Leleu, Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of French neoclassical mid-1950s double sconces in polished gilted bronze nicely decorated with frosted glass discs ornements.
By Arlus in the style of Jules Leleu...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a most elegant tapered central suppor...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French dolphins sconces.
80w each.
US wired and in working condition.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu and Crystal Sconces Signed Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and monumental pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and crystal seven arm, nine-light sconces, signed Baccarat. Each lyre shape sconce is centered by a fin...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Superb Maison Jansen Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of supremely elegant French neoclassical style wall sconces having central gilt bronze lion medallion set against nickel plated discs, with arrow decoration and two arms in each...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Bronze
Pair of French Rock Crystal Bronze Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely pair of French neoclassical style rock crystal and gilt bronze two light sconces. (A)
Each sconce is surmounted with two crystal beaded leaves, above a gilt bronze and patinat...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
available an other pair with red decoration.
Measurements: cm 48 x 22.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Urn Touchier Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell style neoclassical bronze urn flame touchier ram's head two-arm sconces
Rewired and comes with mounting hardware, ready for installation.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Wall Lamp Torch with Swans and Eagle, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Special lamp in the form of a torch with swans and eagle.
Made of hand carved wood. The lamp dates from circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Striking pair of neoclassical style hand-carved and polished rock crystal silver-leafed three-light sconces.
21st century.
Each silver-leafed sconce is centered with a hand-carved ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
Neoclassical wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Workstead, Maison Lancel, and Maison Baguès. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $279 and tops out at $80,522 while the average work can sell for $3,650.
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