Superb Pair of Electrified Rams Head Neoclassical French Bronze Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
architectural lighting and ornamental sculpture, designed to command attention even when unlit. Each sconce is
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair of Large Antique English Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English hammered iron lanterns with glass insets. Measurements: Height: 25” Width: 8” Depth: 9.5"
Iron
$11,477 / set
Pair of Maison Baguès Red Wall Sconces Circa 1910
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning and exceptionally rare pair of large Maison Baguès 'Rouge' wall sconces, originally
Crystal, Bronze
$2,397 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian 3 Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iron and tole sconces; acanthus leaves are painted a sophisticated shade of ochre. We have
Metal
1900 Art Nouveau Iron and Wood Italian Chandelier Wall Sconce
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This iron and wood candle wall sconce is a striking piece, showcasing the distinctive
Iron
French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Baccarat, Frosted Crystal & Brass
By Baccarat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The wall sconces are French Art Deco pieces with a frosted molded crystal shade, likely a model
Metal
French Regency Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp Holophane clear glass shade Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 13.5 cm / 5.3 inches Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamp...
Brass
Pair of Adam Style Wall Lights or Sconces from England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of English wall lights (or sconces) - each sconce featuring an Adam-style mount
Brass, Metal
Pair Georgian Style Silvered Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large pair of George IIi style sconces are by the renowned firm of Edward F Caldwell, and were
Bronze
Eclectic Murano Wall Sconce in amber & clear glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Bold Colorful Eclectic Murano Wall Lamp consisting of ten glass prisms in amber toned and clear glass. Lamp structure finish and fitting in chrome. Glass from the Italian Murano Dist...
Glass
Pair of Italian Style 2 Light Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Style 2 Light Wall Sconces. Wood carved and gilt that has a lovely, distressed
Wood
Eclectic Murano Wall Sconce in pink & clear glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Bold Colorful Eclectic Murano Wall Lamp consisting of ten glass prisms in pink, white and clear glass with lamp structure finish and fitting in chrome. Glass from the Italian Murano ...
Glass
$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
Glass
$15,200 / set
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Ormolu
Eclectic Murano Wall Sconce in white & clear glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
One piece of Bold Eclectic Murano Wall Lamp consisting of ten glass prisms in white and clear with lamp structure finish and fitting in chrome. Glass from the Italian Murano District...
Glass
Pair of Italian Grape Cluster Wrought Iron Candle Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
, including the spiraled lower sections. Place these two-foot-high candle sconces at least six feet apart
Wrought Iron
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
Brass
19th c. gilt bronze wall sconces in Louis XVI style
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful pair French wall sconces in gilded bronze in Louis XVI-style. With three light arms
Bronze
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
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1920's Gilt Bronze French Sconces Louis XVI
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French gilt bronze two lights sconces
Bronze
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
Metal
Pair of Biedermeier Giltwood Three-Light Sconces. Spectacular Water gilding.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of Biedermeier giltwood three-light sconces. Measures: Height 12 1/2 x width 17 inches
Giltwood
$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
French Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, circa 1890
Located in COLMAR, FR
A rare and striking example of French decorative ironwork, this hand-forged wall sconce embodies
Brass, Iron
Rationalist Brass and Glass Ship Sconce, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rare rationalist ship's wall light in brass and ivory opaline glass. Electrical system recently redone. Structure never touched, brass has taken on patina and all the charm of time.
Brass
$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
Bronze
Antique Hand-Painted Iron Chinoiserie Sconces, France, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A substantial and unusual pair of Chinoiserie Palm and Figural Sconces. One figure is wearing red
Metal, Iron
SEVB Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1921
By SEVB Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pair of wall sconces by Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux, 7 rue de
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
Metal
$2,750Sale Price / set|50% Off
Gilt Maison Baguès Style Amethyst Crystal Sconces, Pair
By Maison Baguès
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of exquisite gilded brass, 2-light candlestick sconces with scroll details, variously shaped
Crystal, Brass
1900s Baroque Hand-Carved Lacquered Wood and Iron Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
sconces not only provide functional lighting but also serve as magnificent decorative pieces that capture
Iron
Set of Gilt Metal Single Light Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1920's Italian gilt metal light sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height
Metal
$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
Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Torch Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) wrought iron bracket form wall sconces with
Wrought Iron
$1,106 / 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
Brass
$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
1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Standing winged dragons with lots of det...
Wrought Iron
Big Sconce Style: Art Deco, French, 1925
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
$7,000 / set
2 Sconces , French, 1920 Style: Art Deco
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
$2,200 / set
Pair of outdoor/indoor Art and crafts sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of Arts and Crafts, the patina is so much nicer in person
Brass
$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
Iron
Pair Chinoiserie Mirror Back Sconces by E F Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of eglomise, or reverse painting on mirror sconces feature grotto motif
Bronze
Italian Silver GiltWood Wall Sconce - Circa 1750
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprising five carved boldly reeded candle arms gadrooned urnform terminal.
Giltwood
$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
$800Sale Price|27% Off
Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - Electrified with Charming Patina
Located in Cincinnati, OH
antiques or simply looking for a unique lighting solution, these sconces are a timeless addition that will
Wrought Iron
$2,673 / 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
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
$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
Brass
$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
Ormolu
Pair of Murano Sconces Barovier&Toso Style, 1940's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
These wall sconces attributed to Barovier & Toso punctuate the walls like works of art
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$7,800 / set
1900’s Baccarat 2 Lights Crystal Sconces - Pair
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of circa 1900 Baccarat crystal sconces with crystal hangings
Crystal
$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
Ormolu
Large Eclectic Murano Wall Sconce in pink & clear glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Bold Colorful Pink Murano Wall Lamp consisting of sixteen glass prisms with lamp bases finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass from the Italian Murano District. Traditional Italian Mi...
Glass
$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
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
Pair of French Art Deco Geometric Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces in molded clear frosted glass with geometric motifs and
Glass
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
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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