Antique Pair of Sèvres Bleu Celeste Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabra 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, circa 1860 in date. They feature beaded nozzles and drip pans on S-scroll sconces and scrolling
Antique 1860s Porcelain
Ormolu
Antique Pair of Sèvres Bleu Celeste Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabra 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, circa 1860 in date. They feature beaded nozzles and drip pans on S-scroll sconces and scrolling
Ormolu
Antique Pair Sevres Bleu Celeste Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra, 19th C
Located in London, GB
candelabra, circa 1860 in date. They feature beaded nozzles and drip pans on S-scroll sconces and
Ormolu
Sold|$9,000
White Acanthus Leaf Alabaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These urn shaped sconces, decorated with a base of acanthus leaves and trimmed with discrete
Alabaster
Acanthus and Palm Leaf Three Arm Sconces
Located in Rochester, NY
A good looking pair of heavy gauge tin three arm wall sconces with palm and acanthus leaf design in
Tin
Pair of Amber Acanthus Leaf Alabaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These urn shaped sconces, decorated with a base of acanthus leaves and trimmed with discrete
Alabaster
Poillerat Style Double Sconces with Acanthus Gilt Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Gilbert Poillerat style black painted brass double arm wall sconces with acanthus and
Brass
Palazzo Scale Italian Tole Sconces With Acanthus Leaves
Located in Hanover, MA
constructed of cast iron covered with tole acanthus leaves finished in gilt bronze patination. Well cast
Set of Four French Deco Acanthus Leaf Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical set of early 20th century wall sconces exemplifies the elegance of French Art Deco
Bronze
Antique Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Louis XVI style ormolu candlesticks, acanthus sconces, above leaf and berry decorated
Ormolu
Striking Pair of Hollywood Regency GILT Bronze Acanthus Leaf Wall Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Lisse, NL
pleasing sconces have the most wonderful shape and patina which makes them highly desirable. The organic
Bronze
Modern Pair of Acanthus Leaf Gilt Metal Three-Candle Sconces 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $1,200....Fine Mid-Century appliques from Barcelona. Acanthus leaf in gilt tole backs
Metal
Pair of French Carved and Painted Acanthus Leaf Three Light Wall Sconces
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of French carved and painted Acanthus leaf three light wall sconces. Each sconce has a
Metal
Antique Pair of Acanthus Leaf-Carved Single-Candle Wall Sconces from Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of acanthus carved single-candle wall sconces from the early 20th century. This
Wood
Pair of 18th C Style Michael Taylor Giltwood Acanthus Leaf Lite Sconce
By Niermann Weeks
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Michael Taylor Giltwood Acanthus Leaf 2 Lite Sconce - a Pair Additional information
Metal
French Plaster Acanthus Leaf Sconce in the style of Atelier Sedap, 1990s.
By Alberto Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank, Atelier Sedap
Located in Lille, FR
French Plaster Leaf Sconce, 1990s.
Plaster, Stucco
Set of 3 Italian Gold Metal Acanthus Leaf Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
Fabulous set of 1980s Italian wall lights, in gilt metal, shaped as acanthus leaves with a floral
Metal
Sold|$3,750
Pair of Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Double banded and adorned with a carved acanthus leaf motif, the sconces are priced as a pair. Two
Alabaster
Sold|$2,600
Antique French Empire Style Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Empire style sconces with acanthus leaf decor and bronze Roman dolphin arms. We love
Bronze
Sold|$1,800
White and Gold Sconces, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arrows and acanthus leaf details. The sconces have been newly rewired with cream colored drip wax candle
Iron
Rococo Style Bronze Candle Sconces, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Rococo style pair of gilt bronze wall candle sconces, acanthus leaf patterns and cherubs holding
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Large Leaf Sconce , Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom designed large Acanthus Leaf sconce . Custom made for a Designer in Los Angeles California
Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilded and Carved Wooden Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
acanthus leaves backplate supporting the single arm ready to hold the candle. This pair of sconces is
Wood
Pair of Large Italian Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Sconces
Located in London, GB
sconce features a foliate backplate moulded with acanthus leaves, from which the scrolled light branch
Wood
Pair of Cast Bronze Oval Back Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of signed Caldwell sconces feature acanthus leaf decorated arms, and reticulated
Bronze
Pair of French Rococo Style Silver Color Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Rococo or Louis XV style bronze sconces in silver color with ornate scrolled acanthus design
Bronze
Pair of Spanish Silver Shield Triple Candelabra Sconces (3 pairs available)
Located in San Francisco, CA
We have six of these gorgeous, shiny, shield sconces with fine acanthus leaf details. Created in
Copper
Pair of Large Clear Murano Glass Leaf and Unlacquered Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
shaped in the form of stylized palm or acanthus leaves. Each sconce features a gracefully tiered design
Brass
Pair of Vintage Florentine Murano Glass Flower and Leaf Sconces Banci Firenze
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming pair of sconces. Perfect stunning acanthus
Metal
French Early 20th Century Pair of Rococo Cast Brass Candelabra, Wall lights
Located in LYON, FR
A French pair of cast brass double arm opposing antique wall sconces, the acanthus leaf scrolling
Brass
Sold|$10,800
Fine George II Parcel-Gilt Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
having carved shells, egg and dart moldings, acanthus leaves and sconce arms.
Giltwood
Sold|$1,576
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-19th century bronze and ormolu candlesticks having leaf scrolled sconces with
Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of English Regency Ormolu Bronze Lusters Candlesticks, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
single light Lustres, first quarter of the 19th century. Each with bronze reeded sconces above
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair English Regency Ormolu Bronze Crystal Lusters Candlesticks Candelabra 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
candlestick with bronze reeded sconce above Acanthus leaf canopies decorated with eight hand cut crystal spear
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Tole Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful tole gilt acanthus sconces, impressive and unique addition to any decor.
Tôle
Sold|$950
Acanthus Scroll Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Plaster painted acanthus scroll sconce.
Plaster
Sold|$1,450
acanthus leaf sconces
Located in New York, NY
a pair of acanthus leaf architecturals now converted into sconces retaining their original gold
Copper
Sold|$1,800
Plaster Acanthus Scroll Sconce
Located in New York, NY
White Plaster Acanthus Scroll Sconce
Plaster
Sold|$850
Stunning Pair Acanthus Leaf Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful iron sconces composed of highly detailed acanthus leaves with original painted bronze
Iron
Sold|$10,500
Pair of Cast Sconces with Acanthus Leaf Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 3 tier, cast 5 arm sconces with rope designed arms and acanthus leaf accents. Fine details
Bronze
Sold|$495 / set
1970s Brass Acanthus Leaf Candlestick Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a pair of 1970s solid-brass, acanthus leaf candlestick wall sconces. Each has a hook on
Brass
Sold|$850 / set
Pair of 1920s Single Sconces with Acanthus Leaf
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant pair of simple 1920s single sconces.
Pair of Brass Acanthus Leaf Sconces by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stylized acanthus leaf sconces in metal with dark gilt finish.
Sold|$750 / set
Pair of Single Spanish Revival Sconces with Acanthus Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s pair of single sconces with attractive Acanthus foliage. The pair has a lovely side profile.
Spectacular Pair of 1920s Large-Scale Sconces with Acanthus Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Outstanding pair of 1920s sconces with acanthus motif. These sconces are of the highest quality
Sold|$350 / item
1 of 3 Single Spanish Revival Sconce with Acanthus Leaf
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sold and priced individually. Simple and Classic 1920s sconce with acanthus motif.
Pair of Exquisite Murano Sconces with Acanthus Leaf Designs by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of large Murano sconces comprised of three sided hand blown glass panels with stylized
Set of Three Very Early Electric Wall Sconces with Acanthus Motif, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
. Very early (perhaps pre-1900) electric lighting, the unique shape of these sconces highlights that the
Pair of Monumental Cast Iron Entry Brackets with Acanthus Motif, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
ogees are borrowed from ancient architecture, and ornaments are predominated by acanthus leaf, Greek key
Sold|$2,100
Plaster Corner Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Plaster acanthus leaf decorative sconce. Priced individually.
Plaster
Sold|$14,000
Louis XVI Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
rams heads and scrolled acanthus leaf candle arms. The sconces are now fitted for electricity.
Bronze
Sold|$300
1920s Spanish Revival Single Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
Simple single sconce with acanthus motif. Circa 1920s. Original Finish. Measures 12"H x 6"W x 5 3/4
Sold|$350
1920s Tall Spanish Revival Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920s sconce with acanthus motif and original finish. Measures 13 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W x 4 3/4
Sold|$750
Pair of 1920s Double Light Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of acanthus motif sconces, circa 1920s.
Sold|$850
Pair of Wrought Iron Double Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's wrought iron sconces with acanthus motif.
Wrought Iron
Pair of 1920s Spanish Revival Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very handsome of Classic acanthus motif Spanish Revival sconces.
Pair of 1920s Spanish Revival Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Spanish Revival sconces with acanthus motif and scalloped edge.
Sold|$225
Aqua Green Large Wall Candle Sconce
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Aqua green large wall candle aconce. Two candle light holder with Acanthus leaves. Painted metal
Metal
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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