Sold|$4,200
Literary Figural Cast Brass Sconces (Pair)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1920 Pair of Gothic Revival cast brass sconces with literary figural motif. Original finish with patina consistent with age. Measurements: 30"L x 13.5"W x 7"D SKU: WS1031
Brass
Wrought Iron Fleur De Lis Two Candle Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Two available. Stately iron candle sconce with fleur de lis and scroll details throughout. The fleur de lis symbol is associated with European coat of arms, and specifically, the Fr...
Iron
Sold|$1,744 / set
Pair of Brass Sconces with Cast Leaf Patterned Arms
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Canton, MA
Heavy square foliate backplate. Upwardly curved square arm, decorated with grape leaves and tendrils. Beautiful Casting, early electric sconces, possibly made by EF Caldwell, from ...
Bronze
Set of Four Spanish Revival Sconces with Original Mica Shades
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Spanish Revival style sconces with original mica shield style shades. Hammered antique nickel finish.
1920s Spanish Revival Sconces with New Mica Priced Each
Located in Prescott, AZ
Three available priced each. Wall sconces in the Spanish Revival vein. Refinished in one of the colors of their day, circa 1925. New mica inserts were fabricated and installed. Som...
Aluminum, Iron
Three Light Silver Sconce with Brass Accents, One of a Kind
Located in Canton, MA
Three light silver sconce with brass accents, one of kind. Material: Brass, Silver Style: Gothic, Traditional Place of Origin: United States Period made: Early 20th Century Di...
Brass
Cast Bronze Two-Candle Sconce with Shield and Thistle Motif, circa 1925
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Beautiful and rich in tone, this two-arm bronze thistle sconce was designed in the Gothic style, with ornate leaf and flower detailing. We find that early antique lighting was desi...
Bronze
Bronze Three Bulb Polychrome Wall Fixtures, circa 1920
Located in Prescott, AZ
Wonderful crisp detailing in the bronze along with amazing design. Clearly defined thistle and oak leaves atop rope twist spires. The bronze was just cleaned and lightly waxed to ret...
Bronze
Exceptional Large Scale Wrought Iron Lantern With Dragon
Located in Pasadena, CA
Finely hand-wrought iron pendant light. The ironwork is exceptional and is a fine example of the Spanish Revival movement. The dragon head is incredibly rendered. The lantern retain...
Wrought Iron
Set of Four 19th Century Gothic Revival Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of bronze Gothic Revival style two arm scones from the Pergament estate that features decorative quatrefoil tracery on the arms and three pointed spires, circa late 19th century.
Bronze
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Baronial Wall Lights
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
A wonderful run of very large and heavy handwrought iron wall lights in the Gothic Revival or Baronial style. The lamps have a lovely almost bronzed patina that has built up over the...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid 19th C English Gothic Bronze Doré and Patinated Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of finely cast English Gothic bronze dore and patinated sconces, circa 1840, each with two candle arms. The sconces were originally gas but have been recently cleaned and re...
Bronze
1920s Tudor Gothic Sconces with New Mica Shade ADA
Located in Prescott, AZ
Solid bronze two bulb Tudor/Spanish Revival style vintage, 1920s wall sconces. Renewed finish and light bulbs have a new amber mica shade. Nice complement to any Spanish Revival or T...
Bronze
Pair 1920s Tudor Gothic Sconces with New Mica Shade ADA
Located in Prescott, US
Solid bronze 2 bulb Tudor / Spanish Revival style vintage 1920s wall sconces. Renewed finish and light bulbs have a new amber mica shade.
Bronze
Pair Cast Iron Tudor Gothic Storybook Sconces, Original Finish, 1920s
Located in Prescott, AZ
Wonderfully preserved 1920s cast iron wall sconces in a style which would look terrific in any of the Revival styles popular in the 20s including Tudor revival, Spanish Revival, Goth...
Iron
Gothic Revival Pair of Wall Lamps, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gothic revival pair of wall lamps. Gilded bronze, 19th century.
Bronze
Sold|$4,000
Gothic 20-Candle Tiered Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Gothic chandelier featuring quatrefoils, trefoils, acanthus leaf, scrollwork, and fleur-de-lis details, with 15 candles around the body and 5 candles at the top. We find that earl...
Brass
Pair of 17th Century European Hand-Forged Iron Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Southampton, NY
A magnificent pair of 17th century European iron wall candle holders. The custom iron wall mounts are contemporary.
Iron
Impressive Bronze Gothic Revival Entry Bracket, circa 1928
Located in Portland, OR
Made from cast bronze and filled with textured amber art glass, this 41" tall wall bracket is one of the most impressive entry lanterns in our collection. Combining classical an...
Bronze
Rare Pair Charles X Wall Hanging Candelabras Dragon Sconces Bronze Gilt Iron
By Charles X, Maison Jansen, Maison Charles
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
The gorgeous antique dragon Gothic style appliques / sconces / wall lamps are made of cast blackened iron and fire gilt cast and carved bronze, incredible detailing rocailles, flower...
Bronze, Iron
Solid Brass and Textured Glass Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Hudson, NY
Newly rewired exterior sconces are graced with a dome structure and Gothic arches surrounding the textured glass. Depth: 12 1/2 inches. Total body length: 21 inches. Tip of finial...
Brass
Sold|$2,495
Set of Two Cast Iron Dragon Sconces
Located in Aurora, OR
Made of solid cast iron, forged (no doubt) in a fire built by a wizard, these fantastic beasts have a beautiful level of detail and an amazing style. Weighing in at 15 pounds each, t...
Iron
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.
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