Single German Jugendstil Pierced Brass Wall Sconce, circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A German jugendstil pierced brass wall sconce. circa 1900. Circular brass reflector with raised
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Brass Sconce
Brass
Single German Jugendstil Pierced Brass Wall Sconce, circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A German jugendstil pierced brass wall sconce. circa 1900. Circular brass reflector with raised
Brass
Pair of Williamsburg Style Brass Electrified Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Williamsburg style brass electrified sconces having seven arms each.
$3,200 / set
Pair of Five-Light Brass Candelabra Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of five-light brass candelabra sconces. Depicting a "Medusa face" with beautiful
$7,628 / set
Pair of Brass Wall Sconces in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of brass wall sconces in the Baroque style Continental, early 20th Century Height 67cm
Brass
Pair of English Country Style Tole and Brass Mounted Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Country-style brass electrified sconces mounted on a rectangular curved wooden
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Three Armed Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French three armed Louis XVI style brass wall sconces. With ornate trellis
Brass
Pair of French Art Nouveau 3 Armed Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Art Nouveau style brass wall sconces with three foliated arms (PRICED AS PAIR) Good
Brass
Finnish Art Nouveau Brass Candle Wall Sconce, Early 20th Century
Located in Karis, Nyland
This early 20th-century brass wall sconce is shaped with a distinct Art Nouveau influence
Brass
Antique French Wall Sconces, Gilded Brass & Crystal, Circa 1870-1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, pair of antique French wall sconces, hand crafted with a gilded brass frame
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Antique Triple Wall Sconces, Cast Brass, Flemish Design, 1730-1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
refined and historically significant pair of 18th-century Anglo/Dutch cast brass wall sconces
Brass
Pair of Early 19th Century Dutch Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning pair of large, brass candle sconces from the earliest part of the 19th century, made in
Brass
Pair of American Victorian Brass Filigree Oil Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian brass oil lamp wall sconces with a filigree design and two scroll arms
Brass
Antique 1800s French Sconce Light Solid Brass with Shade
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique 1800s French Solid Brass Wall Sconce Light Originally
Brass
$1,800 / item
English Adam Style Two Arm Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
4 English Adam style bass wall sconce with two arms, a lower oval backplate and decorative lyre top
Sconce Double-Candle Brass Pierced Baroque Wings Hanging Freestanding
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, late 17th century, pierced, brass, double candle sconce with wings Pierced
Brass
Rustic Black Forest Wood and Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest-style wall plaque mounted as a 2 arm wall sconce with carved oak leaf and acorn
Oak
Rustic Black Forest Brass and Wood Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest-style wall plaque mounted as a 2 arm wall sconce with carved oak leaf and acorn
Oak
$4,500 / set
Rare set of six 1920's brass and silver sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare set of six solid brass or bronze sconces, they have a beautiful quality to it
Brass
Antique French Empire Brass Wall Sconces, Arrow Horn Motif, 1920s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Antique French Empire style brass horn and arrow motif wall sconces. Each with 2 candelabra
Brass
French Empire Style Cast Brass Dual Arm Wall Sconces, pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of French Empire Style casted brass wall sconces, each sconce features 2 arms each powered by
Brass
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Cast Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Cast Brass Wall Sconces are the ideal choice for
Brass
Early 20th Century Brass Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of solid brass Arts & Crafts hand-hammered wall sconces with all new wiring and
Brass
$1,544 / item
1 of the 3 Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 beautiful brass wall sconces by Holm Sorensen, manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Brass Lion Head Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Forney, TX
A one-of-a-kind matched pair of antique brass lion head wall sconces, crafted from 19th century
Brass
English Regency Style Monumental Crystal and Brass Tiered Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19/20th century) four tier crystal drop wall sconce with three brass arms.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$320Sale Price|28% Off
Small Oil Lamp with Brass Reflector Hallway Sconce
Located in Charleston, SC
Small oil lamp with brass reflector hallway sconce.
Glass
Carlo Bugatti Moorish-Style Wall Sconces, Brass & Bone, Italy, 1888
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This asymetric pair of wall sconces is quintessentially characteristic of Carlo Bugatti’s art
Brass, Copper
$3,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
French Empire Brass Candle Sconce Pair with Swan Motif, 1820s
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire three light brass candle sconce pair with swan motif, circa 1820s . Features include
Brass
Monumental Pair of Late 19C French Empire Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A EXCEPTIONAL, RARE and MONUMENTAL Pair of Late 19C French Empire Brass Wall Sconces
Brass
French Brass Two Arm Floral Sconce, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass two arm sconce with ribbon, floral, and tassel motif. Sconce is candle powered and
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
Brass
$1,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style French Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 19in W: 11 1/2in D: 5 1/4in This Pair Antique Louis XV Style French Brass Wall
Brass
Set of Four American Classical Brass and Halophane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These wonderful set of four sconces feature a reverse domed ribbed halothane glass shade with a
Brass
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Crystal and Gilt Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Swedish Gustavian wall sconces in gilt brass and cut crystal, early 19th century. Each
Crystal, Brass
Rare Pair of Large Spanish Brass and Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant large pair of Spanish sconces, they are quite rare and imposing. We have over three
Wrought Iron, Brass
1 of the 2 XXL Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Beautiful Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s
Brass
Pair of French Vintage Patinated Brass Figural Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French vintage patinated brass figural wall sconces. 19th century.
Brass
Finnish Brass Candle Sconce Model 1101 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1920s/1930s
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1101 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from
Brass
Antique 18th Century Wall Candle Sconces Appliques Brass Moulded Hammered Cast
Located in Munich, DE
These fine wall candle sconces have been handcrafted in the first half of the 18th century out of
Brass
Pair Antique English Solid Brass 3, Light Wall Sconces, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English solid brass 3 - light wall sconces, Circa 1910.
Brass
1 of the 2 XXL Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Beautiful Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s
Brass
Finnish Brass Candle Sconce Model 1100 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1920s/1930s
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1100 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from
Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Baroque Style Large Brass Three-Light Swedish Wall Sconce
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is an impressively large and ornate antique repousse brass three-light sconce. The backplate
Brass
French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Baccarat, Frosted Crystal & Brass
By Baccarat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The wall sconces are French Art Deco pieces with a frosted molded crystal shade, likely a model
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style French Brass Bow Candle Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique early 20th-Century French Neoclassical style brass two arm candle wall
Brass
Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Wood and Brass Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a statement with this pair of sophisticated and classic Anglo-Indian wall sconces. These hard
Brass
French Gilt Brass Bouillotte Library Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
lamp, the lamp has 3 brass sconces, we can see the 3 secretary birds set on the oil reservoirs The lamp
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s Elegant and
Brass, Bronze
Pair 18thc French Heraldic Louis XIV style Brass Wall Sconces - Original Candle
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 18thc French Antique Heraldic Louis XIV Brass Wall Sconces. Original candle lit. Highly
Brass
2 Antique Brass Canal Railway Converted Oil Lamp Candle Lanterns Sconces 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of electric wall sconces made from converting antique brass canal / railway signal / carriage
Brass
Art Deco Brass Hollywood Regency Palm Leaf Wall Sconce W/ Crystal Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of Art Deco Brass palm wall sconces with decorative arms and ornamental crystals
Crystal, Brass
Dark Brass Ram Head Sconce, Milk Glass Shade, Italian, 1920s Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1075 a dark brass one arm sconce ending with a ram head supporting a milk glass shade. One
Brass
Pair of Antique Candle Sconces, Italian, Grand Tour Brass Wall Lights, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb pair of antique candle sconces, with Italian Grand Tour allure, dating to the mid
Brass
Pair of English Brass Foliage Two Arm Mirrored Sconces, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass mirrored foliage sconces with two scrolled arms, medallions, graduated bell
Brass
Pair Estate English Adams Design Brass and Mirror Wall Sconces, Circa 1940's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate English Adams Design Brass and Mirror Wall Sconces, Circa 1940's.
Brass
Pair of Victorian Wall Sconces made of Cast Brass, Germany 1890
Located in Hannover, DE
Hanover, the state capital. They are made of solid brass and painted white, and the floral motif is
Brass
Pair of English Arts and Crafts Brass Leaf Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Arts and Crafts brass wall sconces with two arms and leaf design (PRICED AS Pair)
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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