Pair of large French gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces
Located in Houston, TX
These sconces are large and impressive made of bronze and crystal. The crystal is clean and brilliant Without chips or missing pieces. There are nine lights on each sconce giving br...
Crystal, Bronze
Alfred Beurdeley - Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Beaune, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style bronze sconces with wedgwood medallions monogrammed "AEB". They are in good condition and of great quality. Electrification to be expected. Alfred-Émmanuel B...
Bronze
Big Sconce Style: Art Deco, French, 1925
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Sconce Art Deco , French Style: Art Deco Country.
Iron
$7,000 / set
2 Sconces , French, 1920 Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. 2 Sconces Art Deco French Style: Art Deco Country.
Chrome
$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 France. Three foliate arms are decorated with floral swags. The fluted oval back plate i...
Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Mirrored Sconces, Bronze, Crystal, Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mirrored wall lights, sconces, possibly Maison Baguès. This stunning pair of large and very impressive wall sconces in a dore bronze finish having a Russian neoclassical flai...
Bronze
$550Sale Price / set|57% Off
Pair of French Empire Style Brass Swing-Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Empire Style Brass Swing-Arm Wall Sconces. Fully extended: 5.75" H x 9" W x 3" D. Provenance: From an East 79th Street Estate.
Brass
$2,500Sale Price / item|79% Off
Pair of Authentic Art Deco Brass Skyscraper Wall Sconces
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning pair of AUTHENTIC Art Deco skyscraper wall sconces. Sconces are heavy duty solid raw cast brass with frosted glass side panels.
Brass
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Venetian 19th Century Mirrored & Crystal Sconces, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
A striking pair of antique Italian wall sconces featuring mirrored backplates, delicate petite beading, and sparkling crystal drops. Richly detailed scrollwork surrounds the original...
Crystal
$1,600 / set
elegant pair of 1920's silver plated sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of 1920's silver plated sconces, the patina is much nicer in person
Metal
$2,350 / set
Pair of Murano Wall Sconces in Drop form
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Wall Sconce consisting of two lamps with ten glass drops fixed on a chrome frame. Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. Size of the drop glass prism: 32 x 8 cm (12.6 ...
Glass
pair of Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood mirrored sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scale pair of Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood mirrored sconces. This stunning pair of three arm sconces display a wonderful and very decorative back pl...
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces are an exquisite example of the metalsmith's art! Cast in solid bronze, each has achieved a lovely patina over the decades. The de...
Bronze
$612Sale Price / set|30% Off
Early Art Decco Machined Aluminum Wall Sconce, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of early art deco machined aluminum wall sconces with graceful curves and geometric lines with a floral motifs in the center of the back plate, giving an elegant yet modern desi...
Metal
$1,078 / set
Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Brass Sconces
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of French Louis XV style brass wall sconces. This delightful set features two-arm sconces, each adorned with candle holders resembling blooming flowers. Inspired by...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
It looks beautiful whether hung horizontally or vertically. Sconces have been rewired for U.S. standards. Each sconce accommodates two candelabra bulbs (total of 120 Watts max).
Glass
$1,500 / set
elegant pair of 1920's wrought iron sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of 1920's sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
Metal, Wrought Iron
$3,200 / set
1920 Mirror and Crystal Glass 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's gilt bronze and crystal 2 lights sconces, with mirror backplate
Bronze
Italian Silver GiltWood Wall Sconce - Circa 1750
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprising five carved boldly reeded candle arms gadrooned urnform terminal.
Giltwood
$1,150Sale Price / set|72% Off
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeously proportioned pair of neoclassical, gilded bronze 2-arm sconces; with acanthus leaf, acorn, swirl, and rosette detailing. Late Belle Époque style, France. Early 1900s. Me...
Bronze
$1,900 / set
Set of four 1920's cast iron sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a nice set of 1920's casrt iron sconces, the patina is nicer in person, we can sell them by the pair
Iron
$2,800 / set
1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s French empire style one light sconces with Swan’s head
Bronze
$2,603 / set
Pair Of French Giltwood Lire Back Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French carved giltwood three branch wall sconces with lire backs, laurel and mask decoration.
Iron
$1,800 / set
Beautiful and rare Large 1920's bronze sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare pair of large bronze sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
Bronze
1930 Decorative Theatre Sconce Light by Syroco inc.
Located in Surrey, BC
A very unique multi bulb large sconce light in metal . Displaying wheat motif , makers mark old gilded finish with black accents . Found in upper NY Syroco, short for Syracuse ...
Metal
$1,850 / set
Beautiful pair of 1920's solid Brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant pair of 1920's brass sconces, they are quite heavy, the quality is there, the patina is so nicer in person
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
The composition is completed by an elegant pendant finial, giving each sconce a particularly strong vertical presence. The warm, richly aged bronze surface and sculptural quality of...
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Scrolled Arms
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair of 1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze sconces,original finish and patina ,newly rewired
Bronze
$22,500 / item
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large scale and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. Each exquisite three arm sconce is centered by foliate decorated bottom finials that are a...
Ormolu
$800Sale Price|27% Off
Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - Electrified with Charming Patina
Located in Cincinnati, OH
There are slight variations in the dimensions of each sconce due to their handcrafted nature. Whether you're a collector of antiques or simply looking for a unique lighting soluti...
Wrought Iron
Nice Pair of French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
These sconces are not only functional lighting fixtures but also serve as beautiful decorative pieces that can enhance the architectural style of a space.
Giltwood
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Hazelnuts
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with hazelnuts and acorns design
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 arm with a candelabra socket mounted on round bobeche. Price includes new UL wiring
Iron
American Victorian Eastlake Bronze Wall Sconce, 19th Century, USA
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Eastlake-style bronze single swivel arm wall sconce.
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Crystal Five Light Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique French Crystal Five Light Sconces.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French bronze wall sconces, circa 1890.
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
$4,400 / set
Set of Blue Glass Sconces, Sold per pair.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian circa 1920's silver plated sconces with blue glass cups. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 10.5" Width: 5.5" Backplate width: 3.5" Depth: 8"
Silver Plate
$3,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Double Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces
Bronze
$22,800 / set
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large scale and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. Each beautiful three arm sconces is centered by a foliate decorated bottom finial. The finial...
Ormolu
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Double Lights Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze Caldwell sconces.
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
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 rewired. (Joyce)
Bronze
1920s Sunburst Gilt Bronze Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze double light sconces
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1900's Caldwell One Light Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Caldwell one light sconces with unusual arm design.
Bronze
$900Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Large French Neoclassical Bronze & Porcelain Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Large French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Wall Sconce. Painted porcelain insert. Bronze lattice work, fruit basket detail.
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 backs are accented with gilt bronze decorative mounts that feature Classical motifs....
Bronze
$3,200 / set
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces.
Bronze
1920's Caldwell American Classical Double Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces. Price per set
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell sconces with one light
Bronze
A Pair of Höganäs Stoneware Sconces by Karl Robert Svensson
By Karl Robert Svensson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Höganäs stoneware sconces by Karl Robert Svensson. The bobeches in the forms of Turkish male heads. The backplates with a border of foliate grape leaf designs. Can be elect...
Stoneware
1920's Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Cherubs
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze and mirrored backplate sconces with cherubs
Bronze
1900s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with three lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 arms
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Double Lights Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell sconces with one light.
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's French Bronze Small Urn Shape Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French small gilt bronze urn shape sconces with twisted two arms
Bronze
1900s French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Twisted Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's French gilt bronze sconces with twisted arms
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces with cherub atop.
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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