Four 19th Century Italian Le Nove Faience Mirror Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Set of Four Le Nove Italian Faience Sconce Mirrors. Two 19th Century and Two Possibly 18th Century. Etched mirrors depicting four different Gods and Goddesses. Original Wrought Ir...
Wrought Iron
$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
$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-polished and marine lacquered. They have been fully rewired and restored with Americ...
Bronze
Gothic Revival Bronze & Copper Wall Sconce, Chicago Odd Fellows c.1910
Located in Surrey, BC
Originally installed within one of Chicago's grand Odd Fellows Lodge interiors, these sconces represent an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire documented architectural lighting ...
Bronze, Copper
$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 fabricated special brackets for hanging the sconces They have not been wired for electricit...
Metal
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
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
$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
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
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 finish. Newly rewired and ready for use. Can be flush mounted as well.
Wood
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. Original silver finish and patina. Newly UL rewired
Bronze, Silver Plate
$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. Each sconce is centered by a fine foliate bottom finial below the beautiful scrolled c...
Ormolu
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 Style. Two arm. Newly wired. Mirrored back which is well distressed. Provenance:...
Wrought Iron
Italian Neoclassic Bronze Dore Wall Sconces, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neoclassic-style (19/20th Century) bronze and dore wall sconces with two arms, filigree edges, and oval relief center panels. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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
$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
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
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
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
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
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 shades. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Bronze
1900 French Baroque Gold Gilt Three-Light Crystal Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing three-lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches on top of giltwood posts. These will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for ...
Crystal
Alessandro Mazzucotelli Italian Brutalist Wrought Iron Rare Butterfly Sconce
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron body that has been oiled to st...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$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
$525Sale Price / set|40% 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
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
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 with three-arm serpentine candelabra of brass. U.S. wired and resdy for display.
Brass, Metal
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 and hand painted green leaf pattern over a mat amber background. These look just as g...
Art Glass
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
Pair Handel Floral Form Wall Sconces, Green And White Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair Handel Floral Form Wall Sconces. Bent green and white glass flower petals in bronze frames, each with on/off turn switch. All original glass and frames. Rewired. Stamped Handel ...
Bronze
$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
$1,093 / 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
$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
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 x 5 deep x 15 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to sh...
Metal
$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
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
Italian Silver GiltWood Wall Sconce - Circa 1750
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprising five carved boldly reeded candle arms gadrooned urnform terminal.
Giltwood
$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
Pair Crystal wall sconces three light Italian with curved arms
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant pair of sconces each support three lights on curved And graceful arms. The wiring is excellent and the crystal is clear Without any chips or missing pieces. They are rea...
Crystal
19th Century, James Green & Nephew 'Caduceus' Mirrored Crystal Oil Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and highly decorative pair of Victorian mirrored oil sconces, each with an oval beveled mirror plate set within a dark velvet-covered or plush-wrapped frame and fitted with an...
Crystal, Brass
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 measuring 18 1/2 inches tall, with candelabra size sockets and new candle covers and w...
Bronze
$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
$2,641 / 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
$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
$11,370 / 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 created by Maison Baguès circa 1900 - 1910 as candle sconces, these have been historica...
Crystal, 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
$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
$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
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 French Art Nouveau 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant and unusual pair of French Art Nouveau solid Baccarat crystal one light sconces. The price is for the pair which is sold and shipped together. Each piece in our shop is pro...
Crystal
$4,990Sale Price|28% Off
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
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
Superb Pair of Electrified Rams Head Neoclassical French Bronze Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Expertly cast in solid bronze and finished in a warm, luminous gilt, these sconces are conceived as both architectural lighting and ornamental sculpture, designed to command attentio...
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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