Pair French Gilt Bronze wall sconces, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of fine French bronze dore Sconces is rare and unique due to the unusual design. the central female figure is holding the torch Which consists of four bobeches with four ...
Bronze
$2,269 / set
Pair Of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze, twin branch wall sconces. Newly electrified.
Bronze
$1,220Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marked Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Neoclassical style Bronze Marked Wall Sconces. Original Unelectrified State.
Bronze
Pair French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bronze dore' neoclassical style two arm wall sconces with the head of a Roman or Greek bearded god.
Bronze
$1,728Sale Price / set|28% Off
French Restauration Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century, Pair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A splendid pair of French Restauration period (19th century) gilt-bronze two-light wall sconces, finely chased and cast in a stunning design of leafy scrollwork.
Bronze
$2,737Sale Price / set|20% Off
4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc
By Charles Ranc
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions (Per Sconce) - H: 10 1/2 in W: 8 1/4 in D: 4 1/4 in Presenting an exceptional set of four Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, attributed to the celebra...
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV-Style Doré Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Louis XV-style doré bronze sconces, mercury gilded, burnished, foliate form, three lights with a putto at the base of each sconce. 19th century, circa 1880, France. 30" H ...
Bronze
$2,730Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Huntington, NY
This lovely pair of gilt-bronze sconces, have been cleaned rewired and are ready to use.
Bronze
A Pair of American Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A significant pair of American Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall sconces by E. F. Caldwell. The sconces are designed in a neoclassical form with a rectangular backplate terminating in...
Bronze
Pair Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall three light electrified wall sconces with various decorative motifs top to bottom in a French inspired design. The eagle crest is perched atop clouds with an inscribed shield (t...
Bronze
Two French Empire, Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, circa 1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
Two, exceptional pairs of 19th century 3-arm gas sconces featuring Horn-shaped arms ornamented with anthemions and terminating in urn form candle cups with swags. Sconce body depicts...
Bronze
$580Sale Price|20% Off
19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Sconce attrib. Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconce Napoleon III. This sconce is attributed to Baccarat France.
Crystal
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of French wall sconces crafted in finely chased gilt bronze during the early 20th century.
Bronze
19th c. gilt bronze wall sconces in Louis XVI style
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful pair French wall sconces in gilded bronze in Louis XVI-style.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Baroque Cast Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Baroque style cast bronze three-light wall sconces. Heavy sconces, ornately detailed with scrolled arms and pierced candle cups.
Bronze
Gothic Bronze Wall Sconce Candelabra, 5 Branch, Antique, 18th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th century 5 Branch Wall Sconce Candelabra This is a very large antique wall candle sconce, the sconce is highly decorated in the gothic style, there are 5 heavy arms to this ver...
Bronze
$297Sale Price|30% Off
Antique French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce, Acanthus Leaf Design, 1910s
Located in New Orleans, LA
A French antique single wall sconce, made of gilt bronze, featuring ornate, scrolled acanthus leaf designs and a fabric shade.
Bronze
Very Fine Pair of Regency Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb pair of gilt bronze regency style wall sconces. The back plate depicting Athena wearing a helmet with petals issuing "S" scrolled arms in two levels.
Bronze
Pair of French Provincial Bronze Wall Sconces with Leaf Ornaments
Located in Middleburg, VA
Ideal for flanking a mirror, fireplace, or entryway, these wall sconces bring both function and timeless elegance to any interior!
Metal, Bronze
19th Century American Victorian Bronze Wall Sconce with Green Patina
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian bronze with green patina wall sconce with two light Aladdin lamp design and finial bottom and ring top.
Bronze
Sconce Antique French Bronze Wall Sconce Louis XVI/Neoclassical 19th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique French wall sconce, dating from the 19th century, showcases exquisite craftsmanship.
Bronze
Set Of Four Caldwell And Company Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Each with shaped backplate and five arms. With the Caldwell Stamp of a C within a Polygon.
Bronze
$1,140 / set
French Napoleon III Style Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in palm beach, FL
Pair of Napoleon III style bronze sconces. Bevelled mirror, two branches of lights. The bronze is worked and decorated with two women on the upper part of the cornice, and a face on ...
Bronze
1920s Antique French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Winged Angel Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1937 pair of French finely chased gilt bronze two light sconces.
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Century) gilt wall sconces with three arms, urn and flame design tops, and swag centers. (PRICED AS Pair)
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cast Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style French cast bronze three- light wall sconces. Heavy sconces, nicely detailed with large scrolled arms with acanthus leaves, urn with flame at t...
Bronze
Set of Four 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four amazing 19th Century Louis XVI style bronze gas wall sconces. Louis XIV style, emerged in the mid-17th century, characterized by grandeur, symmetry, and opulence, often s...
Bronze
1920s Antique French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Winged Angel Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-763 pair of French finely chased gilt bronze two light sconces.
Bronze
$7,450Sale Price / set|40% Off
French 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Revival Style Bronze Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century neoclassical empire revival style gilt and patinated bronze four-light wall sconces (wall lights). The ornately chased bronze candle-arms with an a...
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Three-Light Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A symbolic and distinguished pair of Louis XVI-style ormolu three-light wall appliques. The tied drapery backplate molded with oak branches and stag hoofs and cast with tassel termin...
Bronze
18th Century Regency Argent Haché Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lines grew more supple; ornament, while still classical in vocabulary, began to curve and loosen, and asymmetry—especially in wall sconces—gained favor. Designers such as Meissonnier...
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Art Deco Wall Sconces By Sterling Bronze Co.
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of signed gilt bronze wall sconces by Sterling Bronze Co., New York.
Gold Plate, Bronze
$4,612Sale Price|20% Off
1820 XL Antique Russian Imperial Dore Bronze Wall Sconce- Angel World Exhibition
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a very special Sconce. c1820 Russian Imperial World Exhibition Dore Gilt Bronze Louis XVI style "Winged Angel" Wall Lamp/ Sconce.
Bronze
$3,180Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of French Antique Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces in the Empire Taste
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of 19th Century French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze "Lions Head" Regal Wall Sconces. Very highly detailed and ultra high quality.
Bronze
$1,744Sale Price / set|20% Off
19thc Pair French Louis XV / Louis XVI Transitional Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Gilt Bronze Louis XV/ Louis XVI Transitional style Wall Sconces.
Bronze
19th Century Pair of French Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of 19th century, Louis XVI style wall sconces, in chiselled and gilded bronze, in a very striking neoclassical design.
Bronze
Set of 4 Large Figural Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Four Extremely Rare Very Large Multi Light Figural Chinoiserie Gilt and Patinated Bronze hand Enameled Wall Sconces, Attributed to Caldwell.
Bronze
French Empire Bronze Wall Sconces, 5-Arm Design, Swan Top, Circa 1880s
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style bronze 5-arm wall sconces with swan top and double ball design (19th century).
Bronze
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Wall Sconces in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
A very fine pair of Louis XVI style bronze two-light wall sconces, with their original finish and patina.
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Wall Sconces Attributed to Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish pair of bronze, brass wall fixtures with vintage glass shades, with later glass shades.
Brass, Bronze
2 bronze wall sconces with palm leaves by Josef Hoffmann for Bakalowits
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
The Palm Tree lamp series was designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1914 and manufactured by Bakalowits. These two lamps are original pieces from that period. Solid cast bronze and cut gla...
Crystal, Bronze
Large Napoleon III Period French Bronze Wall Sconce of Classical Female Figure
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Napoleon III period bronze sconce features a classical female figure standing atop curling acanthus and flowers. Two candle arms extend from the floral base. The unusual large s...
Bronze
Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Wall Sconces / Fixtures with Flower Sculptured
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful Art Nouveau wall sconces from the early 1890s, former gas lights. This rare and elegant pair of Art Nouveau sconces could also be from the 1890's, because they come with t...
Bronze
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Jasperware and Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
By Henri Vian, Maison Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
These exquisite wall lights were created in the late 19th century by the famous bronzier, Henri Vian (French, 1860-1905). These wall lights are stamped ‘HV 955’ for Henri Vian, along...
Ormolu, Bronze
Monumental Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Jean-Charles Delafosse
By Jean-Charles Delafosse
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1775. The rarity and importance of this magnificently grand and opulent pair od sconces cannot be overstated, they are without question the finest example you will see...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Eagles and Ribbon Bows
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Italian Carved and Giltwood Two-Light Sconces Late 19th to early 20th century Each finely carved sconce surmounted by a ribbon and bow crest above a stylized eagle with outst...
Giltwood
$2,080Sale Price / set|52% Off
French Louis XVI Revival Style Patinated Bronze Wall Sconce Two Arms, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI Revival Style Patinated Bronze Two-Arm Wall Sconces: A distinguished pair of French Louis XVI Revival wall sconces, expertly cast in patinated bronze and r...
Bronze
19th c. large gilt bronze wall sconces in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A fabulous pair of French chased & gilt bronze wall appliques in the style of Louis XV. Each with 5 scrolled arms, festooned with acanthus leaves. Very elegant and unique decorat...
Bronze
$11,649 / set
Five Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces (lights) are designed in an elegant Rococo style after decorative arts of the Louis XV period (1715-1774).
Ormolu, Bronze
Top Quality Pair of Two-Light Art Deco Sculptural Bronze Wall Sconces Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and highly decorative pair of stunning bronze sconces. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we have seen a lot of great and unique fixtures, but neve...
Bronze
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
By Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building.
Brass
c.1890–1910 Pair of French Louis XVI Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 16.9in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Exceptional pair of French wall sconces in the Louis XVI Revival style, dating from the Belle Époque period, circa 1890–1910.
Bronze
$2,580Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1920s French Art Deco Paqueboat Heavy Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces att J. Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's French Art Deco Heavy Gilt Bronze Paqueboat Wall Sconces Strong attribution to Jules Leleu.
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Doha, QA
This stunning set of antique 19th Century Louis XVI Wall sconces/mounted on mahogany wood (most likely during Art Noveau era ). The wood can be easily removed if necessary. The quali...
Gold, Bronze
$1,862Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Jugendstil Bronze Wall Sconce with a Torso of a Women Holding a Bouquet
Located in Vienna, Austria
A delicate wall sconce, made in Austria. A medallion shaped wall bracket with a women attached to it, holding a bouquet of roses. The fixture is mounted in flower shaped form and ha...
Bronze
$9,850Sale Price / set|46% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Light Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces
By Henry Dasson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th Century Louis XV style three-light gilt-bronze wall lights (Sconces), attributed to Henri Dasson (1825–1896).
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Bronze Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XVI style bronze wall sconces.
Bronze
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