French Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
acanthus leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
French Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
acanthus leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an
Bronze
Pair Of Antique Classic Spanish Revival Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's sconces with acanthus motif. The shield back plate and acanthus motif makes it an easy
Wrought Iron, Metal
Pair of 1920s Elegant Spanish Revival Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Classic Spanish Revival sconces with acanthus motif, circa 1920s.
Sold|$475
1 Of 5 Double Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced individually. Elegant large scale Spanish Revival sconces with acanthus leaf motif.
Sold|$3,600
Pair French Gilt Bronze Sconces (GMD#2362)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair French Gilt Bronze 1-Lite Sconces with Acanthus Leaf and Floral Motifs. Ceramic Candle
Sold|$1,718 / set
French Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A pair of large French bronze five-arm antique candle wall sconces, the acanthus leaf scrolling
Bronze
Sold|$1,718
French Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm opposing antique wall sconces, the acanthus leaf scrolling
Bronze
Sold|$1,600
Pair Of Double 1920's Californian Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Delightful pair of wrought iron sconces with acanthus leaf motif. Unusual organic shape shows a
Wrought Iron, Brass
Sold|$2,405 / set
English Pair of Triple Arm Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
Acanthus leaf square gauge scrolling arms with circular ornate bobeche drip pans and tassel candle sconces
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Iron Wall Sconces with Tole Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of hand crafted wrought iron sconces with acanthus leaf bobeches on a twisted column
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze five-arm double tiered antique candle wall sconces, the Acanthus
Bronze
French 19th Century Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded brass four arm opposing antique wall sconces, the acanthus leaf scrolling
Bronze
Sold|$700 / set
French Rococo Louis XV Style Bronze Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze Louis XV style three-arm pair of sconces with scrolling Acanthus leafs.
Bronze
French 19th Century Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall sconces, the acanthus leaf scrolling arms with
Bronze
Antique 1920's Pair Of Exquisite Single Spanish Revival Sconces
By C. Bell
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great workmanship present in this pair of 1920's sconces. The classic acanthus motif is use and
Iron
Set of 4 Italian Carved Wood Sconces, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Carved Wood Two-Arm Sconces with Acanthus Leaf and Grape Motifs. Originally in a
Sold|$5,786 / set
French Louis XVI Style, Pair of Chiseled Ormolu Sconces, circa 1880
By Jean Hauré
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
and decorative pair of two arm-lights finely chiseled ormolu sconces, decorated with acanthus leaves
Bronze
Spectacular Pair of Restoration Period Candelabra in Gilt Bronze
Located in Antibes, FR
first quarter of the nineteenth century, antique restoration, fluted trunk , eight sconces adorned with
Bronze
Pair of William IV Period Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Candlesticks
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
candlesticks have an acanthus cast single candle sconce above a reeded tapered stem with scroll feet and a
Bronze
Pair French Silver Plate Louis Philipe Three Arm Candelabra by HADROT c.1840
By Hadrot, Lampiste, Montmartre
Located in London, GB
three branch like arms, are decorated with acanthus leaves terminating in sconces. The candelabra is
Pair of 1920s Sconces with Acanthus Leaf Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's pair of single sconces. Wrought iron. 10" H x 3 7/8" W x 5.5" projection
Pair of 1920s Single Light Sconces with Acanthus Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of single light sconces with acanthus leaf motif, 1920s.
Rare Pair of Large Brass Tommi Parzinger Originals Acanthus Leaf Wall Sconces
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of extremely rare Tommi Parzinger designed wall sconces for Parzinger Originals, handcrafted
Brass
Sold|$1,400
Pair of Louis XV Style French Bronze Sconces
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A good pair of early 20th century cast bronze two light French sconces, with sweeping acanthus form
Bronze
French 19th Century Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded brass triple arm opposing antique wall sconces, the acanthus leaf scrolling
Brass
Pair Large Barovier Toso Murano Glass Brass Sconces, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Bremen, DE
Pair of large acanthus shaped Murano glass sconces by Barovier Toso. 9.84 in. H x 12.6 in. W x 7.09
Brass
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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