Pair of French Tole Floral Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tole wall sconces crafted in pressed brass with a flower bouquet decorated in a trompe
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Sconce Lighting
Brass
Pair of French Tole Floral Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tole wall sconces crafted in pressed brass with a flower bouquet decorated in a trompe
Brass
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. Each stunning
Ormolu
$3,000 / set
Antique Pair of French Brass and Crystal Sconces
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning and ornate pair of antique French brass and crystal sconces.
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Very Important Louis XVI Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine pair of Louis XVI style wall sconces profusely decorated with ribbons, garlands
Bronze
$1,800 / set
Classic Pair of Antique 2 Arm Brass Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful medium sized brass wall sconces with 2 arms each and pretty silk shades.
Brass
$9,800 / set
Pair of Bronze Sconces with Rock Crystal Drops
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century French gilt bronze sconces with rock crystal drops and crystal swags
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique Triple Wall Sconces, Cast Brass, Flemish Design, 1730-1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
, exemplifying the elegance and utility of Flemish lighting design during the period. Each sconce features a
Brass
Elegant pair of late 19 TH century French sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of late 19 th Century French brass sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
Brass
Antique French Wall Sconces, Gilded Brass & Crystal, Circa 1870-1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, pair of antique French wall sconces, hand crafted with a gilded brass frame
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces with Wedgwood Jasperware Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th to early 20th century) gilt bronze two-light sconces in the French Louis
Bronze
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
$15,200 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lumière sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful scrolled backplate from where the elegant lightly
Ormolu, Bronze
$3,052 / set
Pair of Adorable Gilt Brass Cherub Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of unusual French wall sconces incorporating two early 19th century gilt metal cherubs on
Brass
$1,435Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique French Sconces, Bronze Metalwork, Aesthetic Movement, 1880s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3746 - Antique French pair of sconces in massive bronze, with the original glasses (rare
Bronze
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Brentwood, TN
acanthus and Rococo movement. Each wall sconce features a sculptural backplate issuing three gracefully
Gold Leaf
Pair Empire 2 Arm Brass Crystal Candelabra Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
style wall sconces with a brushed brass frame and icicle shaped and draped faceted crystals. Each sconce
Crystal, Brass
Pair of American Victorian Bronze Dolphin Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian bronze wall sconces with two dolphin arms and etched glass shades
Metal, Bronze
$4,180 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
French Empire style pair of gilt bronze sconces with 5 lights. A classic pair in the colors of gold
Bronze
$5,900 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French three light wall sconces crafted in steel and iron in a floral motif exploring early
Metal
Pair 1920's Bronze and Beveled Cobalt Glass Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light bronze sconces with cobalt mirrored backplate
Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore Single Sconce
Located in New Orleans, LA
Showcasing a beautiful French 19th Century Empire Bronze d'Ore Single Sconce. The piece features an
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of Antique French Bronze Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome wall sconces from the late 19th century.
Bronze
Pair of Deco Crystal Two Arm Jansen Style Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of deco crystal two arm Jansen style sconces. Crystal leaves set on faceted mirrored base with
Crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Sconce, Iron & Crystal - 1 Light #00041
Located in Paris, FR
Price is for silver or gold finish - light patina. Various other finishes possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint… Contact us for pricing
Crystal, Iron
Pair of English Victorian Waterford Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of similar English Victorian Waterford crystal wall sconces with a single arm and scalloped
Crystal
$11,751 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces French, circa 1900 Measures: Height 134cm, width 57cm
Ormolu, Bronze
$8,800 / set
Set of Antique Mirror Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of six French circa 1920’s etched mirror and bronze sconces. Sold in pairs. Measurements
Mirror
19th Century French Empire Wall Sconces, Patinated Bronze, Three Arms
Located in Palm Springs, CA
sconces feature 3 arms and each include a candelabra socket. Newly wired to fit US lighting standards
Bronze
Pair of English Adam Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Adam-style (19/20th Century) bronze dore wall sconces with two scroll arms and
Bronze
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wall Sconces are the perfect choice to provide timeless
Wood
$1,543 / item
1 of the 3 Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 beautiful brass wall sconces by Holm Sorensen, manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s
Brass
$8,800 / set
Pair of Large Antique Mirror Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 19th century Italian gilt wood sconces with antique mirror backplate and three
Mirror, Giltwood
$3,062Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lyre Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of 19th century gilt bronze Lyre sconces, Napoleon III period, 3 lights. Contact us before
Bronze
Pair French gilt bronze sconces, large eight light rococo, wired
Located in Houston, TX
Large and well cast gilt bronze pair of wall sconces. The style is rococo with gracefully curved
Bronze
$12,000 / set
Set of Large Bronze Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight circa 1900 French Louis XVI style double-light sconces with original gilt finish
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Pair of British Colonial Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique English wall sconces crafted in metal with a worn silver plate finish over a
Metal
19thc French Empire Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural 5 Arm Candleholder Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Grand French Empire Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Wall Sconce. Large Sconce with 5
Bronze
Pair of English Painted Tole Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English double light sconces with original painted finish and crystal pendants
Metal
Neoclassical Brass Sconce With Acid Etched Rose Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Neoclassical wall sconce featuring a pair of feathered brass arms extending from a floral motif
Brass
$7,500 / set
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Sabino: Clear and frosted glass wall sconces molded with a chrysanthemum motif, in a gilded bronze
Bronze
Pair of bronze sconces decorated with flowers. Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Rococo style sconces in gilded bronze and decorated with porcelain flowers, with two
Bronze
$4,000 / set
Set of Four Carved & Gilt Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four carved & gilt wood wall sconces. France, circa 1880. Dimensions: Wall plaque height 11
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Gilt Wood and Glass Beads Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Italian gilt wood and metal 3-light sconces with glass beads and crystal drops
Glass, Giltwood
$5,800 / set
Set of Dutch Bronze Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Dutch circa 1920's patinated bronze, three-light bronze sconces with oval backplate and
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce, Acanthus Leaf Design, 1910s
Located in New Orleans, LA
A French antique single wall sconce, made of gilt bronze, featuring ornate, scrolled acanthus leaf
Bronze
Important Pair E. F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This impressive pair of Caldwell sconces, reminiscent of Grinling Gibbons sculptural carving
Bronze
Pair Antique Italian Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Italian Antique Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces feature a tailored design that
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces. available an other pair with red decoration
Bronze
$2,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French figural two-arm wall lights, woman holding torches.
Bronze
19th Century Belle Epoque Gilt Bronze Sconces, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large pair 19th century Belle Epoque gilt bronze gasolier sconces. Gilt bronze wall sconces, center
Bronze
$2,800 / set
Pair of Round Italian Brass and Mirrored Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Italian brass sconces with beveled mirror in the center.
Brass
Pair of Important First Empire Period Ormolu Sconces
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Essex, MA
Period ormolu sconces in First Empire, imperial Russian, realistic lion mask form --Percier and
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Bronze Dore Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Bronze Dore Sconces with Bacchus Masks & 2 Lights
Bronze
$12,000 / set
Set of Neoclassic Style Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve circa 1920's French two-light sconces with arrow bodies and neoclassical face in
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Set of Silver Plated Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight American circa 1930s silver plated double-light sconces with original finish
Bronze
$5,625 / set
Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt bronze Louis XVI neoclassical style sconces, circa 1880, with an urn and
Bronze
Pair of Geometric French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces. With clear frosted glass shades with intricate
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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