Set of 12 English Cast Bronze Sconces
$5,200 / set
Set of 12 English Cast Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 12 circa 1920s English cast bronze sconces with foliage and bird motif. Original patina
$5,200 / set
Set of 12 English Cast Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 12 circa 1920s English cast bronze sconces with foliage and bird motif. Original patina
$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
$6,800 / set
Pair of Bronze Sconces with Mirror Inset
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's French Bronze sconces with mirror backplate with original patina and mirrored
Bronze
Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Torch Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) wrought iron torch design sconce with a bracket
Wrought Iron
Nice Pair of French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
sophistication to any room. These sconces are not only functional lighting fixtures but also serve as beautiful
Giltwood
$8,400 / set
2 Sconces Style: Art Deco, French, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height
Chrome
$6,500 / set
Pair of Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high quality gilt bronze three-light sconces each cast with a ram's head mask issuing
Bronze
$9,500 / set
Pair of Rococo Bronze and Gilt Sconces
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine pair of gilt and patinated bronze two light sconces depicting Mars holding two branches
Bronze
$2,800 / set
A Pair of Single-Arm French Forged Iron Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920s French forged iron sconces with a horseshoe motif backplate, each issuing a single
Iron
Pair Antique French Renaissance Tole Sconces, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Renaissance Tole Sconces, Circa 1900.
Metal
$9,800 / set
1900 Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 3 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell three lights gilt bronze sconces with unusual size and design with
Bronze
Italian Hand-Carved Wood and Iron Sconce
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Baroque style hand-carved and painted wood sconce has three wrought iron armatures
Wrought Iron
$4,850 / set
Pair of Louis XIV Bronze Dore Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of dore bronze, mirrored Louis XIV, 2-arm sconces.
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Square Gilt Metal Sconces with Mirror Back
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French neoclassic style circa 1920's gilt bronze two-light sconces with mirror back
Bronze
$4,427 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces French, 19th century Measures: Height 46cm, width
Ormolu, Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of Edwardian Bow and Tassel Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful pair of bronze three light, Edwardian bow and tassel sconces with mini shades.
Bronze
$8,625 / set
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Elegant pair of French gilt bronze two-arm sconces with ribbon, acanthus leaves, berries, rosettes
Ormolu, Bronze
$4,950 / set
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt-bronze sconces in the Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, with rams' heads at the
Bronze
Pair of Degue French Art Deco Sconces
By David Gueron Degue, Degué
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces by Degue. Having frosted geometric shades with two triangular
Atelier Petitot Signed French Art Deco Ribbed Wall Sconces - Pair
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Atelier Petitot Signed French Art Deco Ribbed Wall Sconces - Pair Each sconce measures: 13.5 wide
Metal
$1,200 / set
Pair of 1920s Italian Wood and Crystal Sconces
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a pair of Giltwood and crystal sconces. A beautiful pair.
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Gilt Bronze Three Light Parrot Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze Three Light Sconces with Parrots and Rock Crystal teardrop ornamental
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$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
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Rare pair of French 1920' wrought iron sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French 1920's all hands made wrought iron sconces, the patina is so much nicer
Wrought Iron
$4,690 / set
Set of 3 Gold Repousse Baroque Wall Sconces
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare set of 3 Brass Baroque repousse wall sconces Original late 17th/ early 18th century large
Brass
$2,250 / set
Pair of single arm gilt wood sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of single arm gilt wood sconces
Giltwood
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Mermaid Arms 2 lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900 Caldwell silver plated sconces with mermaids designed arms, engraved backplates, 2
Bronze
Incredible Pair of Antique French Heavy Bronze Gothic Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational gutsy pair of heavy antique French 3 arm sconces having gothic inspired details. Newly
Bronze
$12,000 / set
19th Century Pair of Large Belle Epoque Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gorgeous pair of French Belle Epoque single light sconces are made of bronze and date back to
Bronze
1900 Gilt Bronze Federal Style Large Sconces 3 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Federal style Caldwell 3 lights bronze sconces unusual large size
Bronze
Set of Four 19th Century Venetian Iron Mirrored Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Set of Four Venetian Mirrored Two Arm Sconces or Wall Lights. Beautifully hand wrought in Baroque
Wrought Iron
$1,364Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconce
Located in Lomita, CA
The Louis XV style gilt cast bronze figural wall sconce is from the late 19th Century. The two
Bronze
$4,100 / set
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of English Regency sconces, with two bronze arms and a central tapered column back. The
Bronze
1900 Silver Plated Neoclassic Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900's Caldwell silver plated neoclassic sconces with 2 lights. Acanthus leave in design
Bronze, Silver Plate
$16,500 / set
Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Sconces by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning and large pair of neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze sconces by Baccarat. Signed
Crystal
1920 Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Mirror and Cobalt Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with mirror and cobalt glass backplate, 2 lights
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of American Art Deco Bronze Snake Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 20th-century American Art Deco sconces, crafted from bronze, are a dramatic
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Grapes Design
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 gilt bronze double light sconces with grapes design on backplate.
Bronze
$4,800 / item
Pair Of 19th C. Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of giltwood sconces, in classical form, each surmounted by carved fluted flower-filled urn
Mirror, Wood
Pair of ART DECO wall sconces signed Noverdy, bronze, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Pair Art Deco sconces These rare wall sconces captivate with their simple, functional Art Deco
Metal, Bronze
Art Nouveau Flower Form Art Glass Sconces... Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very rich looking pair of sconces. The teardrop art glass shades have a hanging raised
Art Glass
Pair of American Country Pewter Pediment Top Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Country pewter wall sconces with single arms and pediment tops. (PRICED AS PAIR
Pewter
$1,850 / set
Pair of 1920's brass sconces with dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1920's brass sconces with small dragon, the patina is so much nicer in person
Brass
19thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Gas Conversion Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Gas Converted Wall Sconce. We will electrify upon
Bronze
$8,500 / set
Pair of French Bronze Three Arm Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze three arm sconces with urn top floral swag and rams head finial, scrolled
$5,200 / set
A Pair of Early 19th Century French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of early 19th Century French tole sconces. Converted from oil lamps with classical gilt
Brass
Pair of French Victorian Bronze Torch Design Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Victorian bronze wall sconces with two scroll arms, fluted torch design, and glass
Bronze
$3,500 / set
2 Sconces Style: Art Deco, French, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height
Chrome
1920's Caldwell Federal Style Bronze Sconces with Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1920 Caldwell bronze double light sconces federal style with convex mirror inset
Bronze
Large Pair Louis XIV Style Bronze Three Arm Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive pair of bronze sconces are well cast and finely detailed. The patinated
Bronze
$12,500 / set
19thC Signed Barbedienne Three Arm Sconces, a Pair
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sarasota, FL
Mid 19thC Barbedienne signed pair of neoclassical period three arm sconces in bronze, made in
Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
$3,450 / set
Pair of Italian Carved Two-light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of painted and parcel giltwood, each diamond-shaped backplate outcarved with
Wood
2 Sconces , French, 1900, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height
Iron
Pair Antique Gilt Bronze French Neoclassical 2-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) gilt bronze wall lights (sconces) in the neoclassical style
Bronze
Pair of Antique Empire-Style Cast Metal Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
The defining feature of this pair of antique Napoleon Empire-style lighting fixtures are the
Metal
1890s Pair Oversize Silvered Bronze Sconces EF Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This pair of oversized silvered bronze sconces by EF Caldwell is a testament to the craftsmanship
Bronze
$5,000 / set
1920's Solid Bronze Outdoor Wall Sconce Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This gorgeous large pair of 1920's Solid Cast Bronze Art Deco Outdoor Wall Sconces have been hand
Bronze
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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