Pair of Original French Art Nouveau Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Originating from France, these striking lights feature very heavy, thick satin pressed glass slip shades, beautifully moulded with a detailed flower and foliage motif. The sculptura...
Nickel
Rare large pair of 1920' cast iron outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An very rare large pair of 1920's cast iron outdoor sconces, they are quite heavy, the patina is so much nicer in person
Cast Iron
$1,650 / set
Elegant set of four 1920's sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of four 1920's sconces, they have a beautiful original color
Aluminum
$7,800 / set
1900's Caldwell Silver Plated Cherub Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900s Caldwell Neoclassical silver plated sconces with cherub atop, two lights. Available matching chandelier
Silver Plate, Bronze
$24,593 / set
Pair of Porcelain Wall Sconces by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This exquisite pair of German Rococo style Meissen sconces feature beautifully encrusted porcelain flowers and petals and exceptionally finely hand painted passages. In their unmatch...
Porcelain
French Tôle Peinte Grapevine Wall Sconce, Circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A French tôle peinte wall sconce, circa 1920s, modelled as a grapevine with hand-cut leaves and grape clusters, finished in layered polychrome tôle peinte (painted sheet metal), the ...
Sheet Metal, Metal, Iron
$3,975 / set
Pair of 1900s French Silvered Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed silvered bronze sconces with nice lion's head detail.
Silver, Bronze
$8,000 / set
1900's English Baroco Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English baroque style silver plated sconces with a two woman and flowers. Unique and unusual design
Silver Plate, Bronze
$1,500 / set
Elegant pair of French Art Deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French Art Deco sconces, BEWARE THE GLASS IS A LITTLE MORE FROSTED AND WHITE, it is because they were taken on a dark blue fabric, on a white fabric they look ho...
Brass
$2,100 / set
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French 1920s sconces, the color of the glass is beautiful.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
An impressive pair of Neoclassical bronze wall lights or sconces, finely cast with crisp and finely articulated arabesques, anthemion and palmette ornament. The bronze retains a part...
Bronze
$4,250 / set
Pair of Wall Sconces attributed to Caldwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Bronze & Crystal Wall Sconces, each having a pierced anthemion backplates, demi lume corona with three lights above a band of square and kite shaped prisms & steel liner. US...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,107Sale Price / set|28% Off
Pair of 19th Century Empire Wall Sconces
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of 19th century Empire wall sconces made of bronze. This wall scones were originally gas lamps later transferred to electric lamps. Originates France, circa 1870.
Bronze
$8,800 / set
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate. From Waldorf Hotel in NYC. Available in bronze and silver plated
Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Lion Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Large scale 19th century neoclassical style four light wall sconce. This 34" wide solid bronze sconce features a monumental lion's head gripping four arrow quivers in his bite.
Bronze
$5,950 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Octopus Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each sconce accommodates two candelabra bulbs (total of 120 Watts max).
Bronze
Art Nouveau Brass Wall Sconces Hoffmann Style, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare pair of Art Nouveau wall sconces was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s and reflects the refined aesthetics of Hoffmann-influenced Central European Secession design. E...
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 (PRICED EACH) Good condition consistent with age and use
$3,415 / set
Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style gilt bronze sconces French, 19th Century Measures: Height 50cm, width 31cm, depth 16cm This elegant pair of sconces beautifully demonstrates the Rococo, or ...
Ormolu
Moorish Inspired Swedish Candle Sconces Star Motif
Located in New York, NY
A pair of single light Moorish inspired Swedish wall sconces with domed back plates with on stars. A single candle cup projects from an arm on hand tooled backplate. Circa 1890
Brass
$11,500 / set
Set of 6 19th c. French Empire Bronze Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a set of 6 antique 19th century French Empire bronze sconces. These sconces are very elegant, perfect for adding a touch of classic charm to any room. Circa 1870 16...
Bronze
$2,200 / item
Set of Three Crystal Sconces, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 3 circa 1920s Italian gilt metal sconces with crystals. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 13" Width: 9" Depth: 6".
Crystal, Metal
$1,405 / set
Muller Frères Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces
By Muller Frères
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1925. Wrought iron frame. Glass shades signed Muller Frères. Wired, B22 socket. In perfect condition. Total height: 22 cm Width: 13.5 cm Depth: ...
Wrought Iron
$2,500 / set
Pair of 1920's copper outdoor/indoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1920's copper outdoor or indoor sconces,
Copper
$2,400 / set
Pair of 1920's copper outdoor/indoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1920's copper outdoor sconces, perfect for the beach or lake
Copper
$6,800 / set
Pair of Large French Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair oflarge circa 1920's French cast bronze sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 33.5" Width: 13.75" Depth: 7.5"
Bronze
$2,373 / set
French Pair Antique 3-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of 19th century sconces mounted on shapely carved and painted wood back-plates. This antique pair of sconces from France have been fashioned from 19th century brass/met...
Wood
$3,300 / set
rare set of six 1900's iron sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice and rare set of six iron sconces, they could go to a Spanish style or Art and Craft
Iron
$2,100 / set
Elegant Pair of 1920's Copper Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's copper sconces, they are quite heavy and well made, the details are amazing.
Copper
Pair of Antique Carved Wood Eagle Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Nicely carved sconces with the eagle figuring prominently on each.
Wood
$4,500 / set
Italian Gilt Wood and Gesso Wall Sconces
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of late 18th century Italian gilt wood and gesso three arm wall sconces. Recently professionally restored. Circa 1780 to 1790. Absolutely stunning!.
Gesso, Giltwood
$3,600 / set
Pair of Double Light Empire Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French double light Empire style sconces with painted details. Measurements: Height: 10" Depth: 6.5" Width: 12"
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1920's Brown Patined Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's brown patinated bronze sconces with one light
Bronze
$4,800 / set
A Pair of Two-Light Regency-Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Regency-style two-light sconces with cut crystal ornaments. Circa 1900.
Crystal, Brass
$2,580Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Gorgeous lighting!
Bronze
Stilnovo Italian Brass Glass Sconce Wall Light , 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design large sconce wall lamp model 2117 produced by Stilnovo from 1960s with molded glass diffuser and brass and burnished brass structure, manufacturer’s ...
Brass
$24,593 / set
Pair of Antique Porcelain Sconces by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique porcelain sconces by Meissen German, late 19th Century Measures: Height 57cm, width 38cm, depth 10cm This fine pair of German Rococo style Meissen sconces featur...
Porcelain
$782Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Painted Bronze Mirrored Sconces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Great pair of painted solid bronze sconces with mirrored back. Newly Refined to give a modern look to complement a modern home. Each sconce is paired with two "candlesticks" on each ...
Bronze
$2,341 / set
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces by SEVB
By SEVB Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1930. Hammered iron frame, pressed molded glass shades decorated with pine cones. Wired, E14 socket. In excellent condition. Total height: 30.5 ...
Iron
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
"Feather" Model Sconces Attributed to Simonet Frères
By Simonet Freres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of silver-plated bronze sconces, with satin glass plates in the shape of a feather, Attributed to Freres Simonet (1919-1970) France, circa 1920.
Metal
$1,602 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XVI style twin branch, gilt bronze wall sconces.
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with 3 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze 3 lights sconces, unusual backplate
Bronze
$1,319 / set
Pair of Flemish Silver Plated Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Flemish silver plated twin branch wall sconces in the XVII Century manner.
Bronze
$5,431 / set
Pair Parisian Brass & Opaline Hotel Wall Sconces
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920 Oversized Pair of Parisian & Opaline Hotel Wall Sconces Sourced from a hotel in Paris Sold as a pair (x2 pairs available) sku 814 W20 x D25 x H91 cm
Brass
1920 Gilt Bronze Colonial Style Sconces Two Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze colonial style sconces double lights
Bronze
Monumental Pair Of Antique French Patinated Metal Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Pair Of Antique French Patinated Metal Sconces. This amazing pair of French country patinated metal sconces, possibly bronze can be used as candle sconces or easily wired ...
Bronze, Iron
1920 Caldwell Bronze and Silver Plated Sconces Leaf Design
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell bronze and silver plated sconces with leaves design, 2 lights
Bronze
$8,800 / set
Antique Pair Carved and Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's antique Italian carved wood sconces with applied cherub masks in papier maché. Measurements: Height: 27" Width: 13" Depth: 19".
Wood
$16,395 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces French, late 19th century Measures: Height 74cm, width 43cm, depth 34cm This fine pair of sconces is crafted from gilt bronze in t...
Ormolu, Bronze
$848Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Swedish Brass Wall Sconces, Early 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
A pair of Swedish brass wall sconces, early 20th century, executed in a compact neoclassical form with a single candle arm and circular backplate.
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, by appointment only
Thank you for your interest in this pair of giltwood wall sconces. Nicholas Wells Antiques is pleased to present a pair of very fine carved giltwood wall sconces, naturalistically...
Giltwood
$1,405 / set
Muller Frères Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces
By Muller Frères
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1925. Glass paste shades. Silvered brass mount. Wired, B22 socket. Bulbs are available on Amazon US. The sconces can be mounted either way up or down. In...
Brass
Pair of Superb Venetian Polychrome Bronze Electrified Sconces
Located in Kent, CT
Two pairs of Venetian polychrome bronze sconces with flora, candle arms, painted candle sticks and wired for use. In good antique condition. Priced and sold as a pair, two pairs of a...
Bronze
1920 French Empire Style Bronze Sconces with Lion Heads
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 French Empire style 3 lights sconces, with Lions heads and warriors helmets as cups
Bronze
Pair of Early 20thC Neoclassical Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Early 20thC Neoclassical Brass Wall Sconces in the form of Protruding Nike Victory Torches - 6"w x 9"d x 15"h - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded ...
Brass
$7,000 / set
Pair of Bronze Sconces with Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of bronze sconces with crystal pendalogues Dimensions: Height 24" width 14" depth(projection) 9" CW3663.
Crystal, Bronze
Jean Noverdy Art Deco Wall Sconce, Glass & Iron, France, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco wall sconce by Jean Noverdy of Dijon, dating to circa 1920, combines a thick molded salmon-pink glass shade with a refined wrought iron fixture.
Wrought Iron
$4,800 / set
Lyre Form Adam Style Tole Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of Adam style three light tole wall sconces crafted in metal with a lyre form. Made by the Sterling Bronze co. New York.
Metal
$1,800 / set
Pair of English Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of English Arts & Crafts hammered copper sconces, each with protruding arched backplates, faux candles, scalloped candle cups, and pulls chains.
Copper
Pair of Butterfly Sconces by Alessandro Mazzucotelli
By Alessandro Mazzucotelli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: Due to the size, weight, and value of this piece, we require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standar...
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.