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What is a torch holder called?

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What is a torch holder called?
A torch holder is called a sconce. Historically, a sconce was a type of fixture usually attached to a wall or column that held a burning torch or candle. Today modern electric light sources are similarly affixed to sconces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage sconces.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Pair of Murano Glass Torch Wall Sconces. 1970s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Glass Torch Wall Sconces made in Italy during the 1970s. Wall lamp in white swirled
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Torch Wall Sconces. 1970s.

Pair of Murano Glass Torch Wall Sconces. 1970s.

$2,250
Spanish Hand Forged Iron and Wood Medieval Inspired Torch Wall Sconce, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Medieval style three-light torch wall sconce in iron and wood, Spain, 1940s This wall sconce
Category

20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Hand Forged Iron and Wood Medieval Inspired Torch Wall Sconce, 1940s

Spanish Hand Forged Iron and Wood Medieval Inspired Torch Wall Sconce, 1940s

$4,109 Sale Price
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Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Torch Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Mid-Century torch form wall sconce having a Murano gold dusted fluted internal bubble (A
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Torch Wall Sconces

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Torch Wall Sconces

$6,750 / item
Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Torch Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) wrought iron bracket form wall sconces with
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wall Lights and Sc...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Torch Wall Sconces

Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Torch Wall Sconces

$6,250 / set
Spanish Large Foliage Torch Wall Sconce in Silver Patinated Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leaves wall sconce with 6 torch shaped lights patinated in silver and foliage design. Spain, 1950s
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Leaf, Iron

Spanish Large Foliage Torch Wall Sconce in Silver Patinated Metal

Spanish Large Foliage Torch Wall Sconce in Silver Patinated Metal

$3,367
French Mid-Century Brass and Frosted Glass Torch Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century (1940s) brass wall sconces with two torch design arm supporting shaped
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Brass and Frosted Glass Torch Wall Sconces

French Mid-Century Brass and Frosted Glass Torch Wall Sconces

$4,800 / set
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