$1,970Sale Price|36% Off
Pair of Carved and Gilded Wall Lights
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of carved and gilded wall lights, each with central eagle flanked by a pair of scrolling branches, ribbon detail, and bow crest.
Giltwood
Pair of French Ceramic and Toleware Gilded Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French ceramic and toleware gilded wall lights These are very pretty pair of wall lights, the toleware sconces are decorated with small ceramic flowers and curled gilt l...
Ceramic
Large Pair of Classical Gilded Wall Lights, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large pair of classical 19th century French gilded ormolu wall lights / sconces, each with five branches, scrolling foliate, mask and ribbon decoration.
Bronze
Pair of Carved and Gilded Regency Wall Lights
Located in Reepham, GB
A pair of carved and gilded wall lights, each defined most elegantly as a single curving branch enhanced by upswept acanthus leaves and clusters of ebonised flower heads, each bracke...
Metal
Large pair of carved and gilded Baroque style wall lights
Located in London, GB
Stunning large pair of carved gilded wooden wall sconces, wall lights in the Baroque style.
Giltwood
Antique Gilded Bronze Angel Sconces Pair Cherub Wall Lights Facing, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique Gilded Bronze Angel Wall Sconces from France, 1920s Magnificent pair of antique angel wall sconces, crafted from beautifully gilded bronze. Originating from an era where art...
Bronze
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOOD WALL LIGHTS
Located in Firenze, FI
An elegant pair of carved wood wall lights gilded with pure gold leaf. These refined wall lights each have two lights and are electrified.
Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Set of 3 Sconces or Wall Lights in Gilded Brass
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present an elegant set of three wall lamps made in Italy in the late 19th century. This set features classic lines with a precious gilded brass structure, one with three arms hold...
Brass
$75,073Sale Price / set|25% Off
A.Grandpierre, Set of 4 impressive Gilded bronze Wall-lights, France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
GRANDPIERRE PARIS Provenance : Castle in Puisaye Spectacular set of four Regence-inspired large wall sconces in finely chased and gilded bronze with five lights.
Bronze
Large Fire-Gilded Wall Lamp, 1900s
Located in Wien, AT
This large heavy fire-gilt bronze wall lamp was manufactured in the Czech Republic in the late 19th century. She originally came from a theater in Prague. Very nice original conditi...
Bronze
Big Floral Florentine Gilded Wall Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our exquisite Florentine Wall Sconce, a true embodiment of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. This electrified sconce features four beautifully designed sockets, with...
Metal
$7,200 / set
French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
A large French pair of gilded bronze quintuple arm antique wall sconces, the ornate leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeches drip pans, issuing from a decoratively cast elongated taper...
Bronze
1920s Neoclassical Gilded Brass Laurel Leaf Wall Sconce
Located in Mortsel, BE
Antique Hand-Crafted Brass Leaf Sconces (Collection of 28 Available) An example of early 20th-century European craftsmanship. This wall sconce features a classic Neoclassical laurel...
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, in good condition.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Large Pair Classical 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall lights, with flamed frosted glass shades on torches, held by a ribbon and bow with foliate wreaths to each.
Ormolu
$3,021 / set
MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILT BRONZE WALL LIGHTS
Located in Firenze, FI
A refined pair of wall lights in lost-wax cast bronze, chiseled and gilded.
Bronze
$5,665Sale Price / set|25% Off
Large Louis XVI-Style Wall Sconces in gilded bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XVI-style wall sconces crafted entirely of gilded bronze, with three-light decorated with acanthus leaves. The fluted stem highlighted with birds on a fruit basket, is ...
Bronze
Pair Large 2 Lights Sconces 1900 Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze with Baby
By Gustave-Joseph Chéret
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of large Art Nouveau sconces with two branches of light, in gilded bronze. In the shape of a putto with quiver, torch and foliage. Signed "Joseph Chéret". Stamp of foundry "Sole...
Bronze
Magnificent set of six Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall sconces.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This stunning set of six Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall sconces, each measuring 94 cm in height and crafted circa 1880, showcases an exquisite blend of elegance and artistry. Eac...
Ormolu
$15,344Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Putti Wall Appliques or Sconces, Bronze Gilded, Paris, 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of putti wall appliques or sconces, bronze gilded. Paris, 1870 Bronze patented, partially fire-gilded. Hand holding a cornucopia. Unique pair of applique, fire-gilded. In the c...
Bronze
Pair of English Edwardian Carved and Gilded Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of Georgian style two-light wall scones were made in England during the first part of the 1900s. During the Edwardian era, decorative objects such as these were made from f...
Metal
Set of Four Baguès Wall Sconces, Gilded Iron, Floral Design, 1920
Located in PARIS, FR
Suite de quatre appliques murales de la Maison Baguès, réalisées en fer doré. Chaque applique présente une composition décorative formée de fleurs, feuilles et d’un vase central en c...
Crystal, Iron
Antique Italian Carved and Gilded Oval-Mirrored Wall Sconce, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy during the 1800s, this wall sconce has a brilliant, gilded display that encircles a small oval mirror. The central mirror is immediately surrounded by a husked r...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
A Pair of Art Nouveau Gilded Iron and Cristal Sicilian Wall Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This pair of Art Nouveau Sicilian wall sconces features a graceful design crafted from gilded iron, embodying the organic and flowing aesthetic typical of the Art Nouveau movement. T...
Crystal, Iron
Romantic Wall Sconce Organic Branches with Leaves Hand-Forged and Gilded 1850s
By Arlus
Located in Hannover, DE
This wall sconce is perfect for anyone who loves art. This wall sconce is lovingly handcrafted, and according to the previous owner, it was made in France around 1850. It was origina...
Metal, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Carved and Gilded Wall Light Sconce by Thorvald Strom
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous early 20th century carved and gilded wall light sconce by Thorvald Strom. Hand carved by Thorvald Strom. Thorvald Strom was a Danish artist, sculptor and ...
Gesso, Giltwood
Victorian Swivel Wall Lamp Gilded with Ram's Head and Urn France Around 1880
Located in Hannover, DE
Today, I present a true rarity: a pivoting, masterfully crafted Victorian wall lamp. The light blue lampshade was replaced in the 1940s and is in remarkably good condition for its ag...
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
18th Century Six Italian Gilded Wall Cadleholders Set of Six Foliate Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
From Northern Italy a rare set of six 18th century gilt wrought iron arms, candle holders, hanging lantern brackets suitable as sconces, if you wire them. These iron arms are fully ...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Decorative Gilded Wall Sconces with Cut Glass Drops and Drip Pans
Located in Reepham, GB
A pair of carved and gilded wood wall sconces; cast brass candle holders set in decorative cut glass drip pans with faceted cut glass drops.
Cut Glass
Three Original of the Time 1850 Bronze Rococo Wall Sconces, Fire Gilded Bronze
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Casted, chased and fire-gilded bronze, very elaborately works, originally with candles, later electrified.
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights With Winged Putti, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of gilded bronze wall lights, with 8 light arms each: rich leaf decoration on the arms and the sockets, winged puttis on the part fixed to the wall Old restorations, one wing w...
Bronze
$3,305Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Rococo / Louis XV wall sconces in gilded bronze, walnut and glass tulips
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb and rare pair of Rococo / Louis XV style wall sconces in gilded bronze, walnut bases and very beautiful "purple night" colored glass tulips France, Circa 1900, Belle Epoque /...
Metal, Bronze
$4,721Sale Price / set|56% Off
Original Set of Four 19th Century Gilded Bronze Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four impeccable bronze wall sconces made in the 19th century, original patine, Louis XV style. The originality of this set lies in the imitation of tree branches by the arms o...
Bronze
Wall Sconce Trophy Carved Gilded 19C Fleur-de-Lys Shield Quivers Herald 17.5"h
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual and highly decorative wall sconce - Fine carving with a lovely patina An unusual and attractive gilded and carved wall sconce. Surmounted by three acanthus leaves above a ...
Wood
$33,050Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$2,736 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Gilded Sconces
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very decorative pair of French 19th Century wall sconces. Each offering two candleholders, these wooden sconces are beautifully water gilded with a wonderful burnished patina. With...
Wood
$6,850 / set
Pair of Gilded, Mirrored, Period Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of period, hand carved, gessoed, and 22-karat gold gilded, Second Empire, French sconces. Each with gilt bronze arms, and inset with original, mercury glass mirrors. Each with...
Bronze
19th Century Italian Pair of Tole & Gilded Wood Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant and decorative, this pair of gilded wood and tole wall sconces showcases hand-carved details and delicate tole backplate, finished in rich gold leaf for a timeless, luminous ...
Metal
Venetian chandelier in gilded Murano glass, circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in gilded Murano glass, circa 1950
Glass
Large Italian Gilded Sconces, Wrought Iron, Floral Motifs, 1700s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of monumental Italian Gilded Sconces With Sunflowers and Scrolls from 1700 Arms For Votive Lamps made with an important wrought-iron scrolling structure with a square cross-sect...
Copper, Wrought Iron
$3,831 / set
Pair Louis XVI, Sevres Style Gilded Candelabra
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of Louis XVI style candelabra, each with bold turquoise ground arrow sheaths with jewelled and gilded decoration, three branch sconces with foliate detail. Raised on triform bas...
Ormolu
Pair of Large Spanish Gilded Iron Sconces with Shades
Located in New Orleans, LA
The four lights have square parchment shades to soften the glow.
Iron
Neoclassical Pair of Gilded Bronze Appliques with Swarovski Crystals
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Neoclassical Pair of Gilded Bronze Appliques with Swarovski Crystals
Brass
Pair of Late French Empire Patinated and Gilded Sconces
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-late 19th century pair of wall sconces in the late French Empire/Restauration style. The gilded bronze back plate supports one patinated bronze arm from which four arms and a c...
Bronze
Pair Of Very Large Gilded Wood Sconces, 130cm, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large wall lights in gilded and carved wood, each with 4 iron light arms. 17th century wood, assembled at the beginning of the 20th century.
Iron
$26,440Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Very Large French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Sconces
By Pierre Bureaux
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of very large French 19th Century gilded bronze sconces. Last picture in situ. Empire style, three-branch wall-lights, after a model by Edme Jean Gallien (1720-1797) and Pierre ...
Bronze
Pr Vintage Hand Crafted French Napoleon III-Style Gilded Bronze Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine diminutive pair of vintage late 1920’s French gilded bronze wall sconces in the Napoleon III-style having frosted glass rose petal shades. The round back plates with laurel le...
Bronze
$2,832Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Gilded Bronze Louis XV Three-Light Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Italian antique candelabra bronze wall sconces, 19th century.
Bronze
Pair of Gilded Bronze Louis XV Three-Light Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Italian antique candelabra bronze wall sconces, 19th century.
Pair Antique English Renaissance Style Gilded Iron & Crystal Sconces, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Renaissance Style Gilded Iron & Crystal Sconces, Circa 1920's.
Crystal, Iron
Venetian chandelier in gilded Murano glass, 6 light arms, circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in gilded Murano glass, 6 light arms, circa 1940
Glass
$4,938Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Large Empire Appliqués / Sconces circa 1800, Gilded Linden Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large Empire appliqués / sconces circa 1800, gilded linden wood Solid linden wood, gilded two-flame. Carved, gilded. Ribbon, each with a central, fully sculpted eagle sculpt...
Crystal
Carved And Gilded Wooden Chandelier, 18 Light Arms, Italy About 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Carved And Gilded Wooden Chandelier, 18 Light Arms, Italy About 1880
Giltwood
Large Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilded Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality large pair of French Louis XVI style candelabra. Each having 5 branch gilded ormolu sconces with flowers and leaf decoration, supported by a pair of bronze patinated w...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th century French Pair of Charles X Gilded Wood Antique Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A refined pair of Charles X gilded wood sconces featuring classical motifs, gently scrolling arms, and rich gold leaf finish—embodying the early 19th century French transition toward...
Wood
Pair of Antique French Gilded Sconces - 3 Light Armed Sconce European
Located in Greer, SC
Pair of Magnificent Antique French Gilded Sconces. Measures 19 inches from top to bottom, the arms extend to approximately 16.5 inches in width, the interior portion is 5 inches in w...
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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