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Why is it called a sconce?
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A light that hangs on a wall is called a sconce due to its linguistic history. The term originated from the Old French term esconce, which means "lantern" or "hiding place." In turn, the word sconce has its roots in the Latin root word for "to hide," abscondere. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sconces.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps consists of a hand-wo...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,461 / set
1970 Pair of hammered wrought iron and opaline wall lights by Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a hammered wrought iron wall bracket with a golden patina, decorated at the bottom with an attractive graphic pattern running the entire length of the wall light and at t...
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Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hollywood Regency 4 Egoluce Wall Light Sconces, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1980s
By Egoluce
Located in Toronto, CA
Elegant and refined, this set of four Egoluce wall sconces from Italy, circa 1980s, showcases a beautiful blend of brass structure and frosted glass shades, offering a timeless desig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$604 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1 of the 6 of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The large squares of wh...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This unique set by mazzega wall...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$576 Sale Price
27% Off
Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown clear and opal Murano glass on a messing hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design executed with a...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
