Vintage Gothic Lions Head Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage wall sconce is a masterful blend of Hollywood Regency glamour and Gothic Revival theatricality.
Early 20th Century American Gothic Antique Sconce Lighting
Brass
Vintage Gothic Lions Head Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage wall sconce is a masterful blend of Hollywood Regency glamour and Gothic Revival theatricality.
Brass
$6,800 / set
1900s Large Caldwell Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell large sconces with 2 lights
Bronze
18th Century Italian Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of one arm Italian carved wood sconces circa 1780. These have been electrified.
Wood
$4,800 / set
1920s Caldwell Silver Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Silver Plate, Bronze
French Painted Tole Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French hand-painted tole single light sconces. Measurements: Height: 15" Depth: 10" Width: 6"
Metal
$3,800 / set
1920s Neoclassical Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s neoclassic style silver plated sconces with two lights
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
Bronze
$18,000 / set
Max Ingrand Wall Sconces
By Max Ingrand
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Max Ingrand wall-sconces produced about 1960 by Fontana Arte Brass back plate and frosted glass.
Glass
$5,800 / set
Pair Repousse' Dutch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Dutch circa 1900s repousse' double-light sconces with gilt finish. Measurements: Height: 24" Width: 11.5" Depth: 4.25".
Metal
Antique Italain Tole Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's Italian painted tole sconce with mirror backplate. Measurements: Height: 16.5? Depth: 6? Width: 13.5?.
Metal
$4,800 / set
Pair of Antique French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French bronze and painted sconces. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 10.5" Depth 5"
Bronze
Sterling Silver Pagoda Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver pagoda shaped wall sconce with bracket and new linen shade. Pole covered in brocade fabric. Metal cap at end of pole. Top portion of shade lifts off to change ligh...
Silver
$4,200 / set
Pair of Empire Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's French bronze Empire-style figural sconces. Measurements: Height 13.5" Width: 6" Depth: 3"
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Gilt Iron Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian hammered iron double light gilt metal sconces. Measurements: Height: 7" Depth: 5" Width: 5"
Iron
$5,200 / set
Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze Neoclassic sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 16.5 ” Depth: 7 ” Width: 10?.
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair of Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassic style sconces with painted detailing. Measurements: Height: 15.5" Depth: 5" Width: 10".
Bronze
$10,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Venetian Pair of Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Venetian sconces, in excellent conditions, very unique style.
Murano Glass
$4,200 / set
Silvered Bronze Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s silvered bronze Caldwell sconces with scrolling arms. Measurements: Height: 14? Depth: 5.5? Width: 9?
Bronze
Large Mirrored Planter Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A single large circa 1920's Italian silver-leafed wrought iron planter sconce with mirror back. Measurements: Height: 25" Width: 10" Depth: 4".
Iron
Pair of Antique French Gilded Sconces - 3 Light Armed Sconce European
Located in Greer, SC
Pair of Magnificent Antique French Gilded Sconces. Measures 19 inches from top to bottom, the arms extend to approximately 16.5 inches in width, the interior portion is 5 inches in w...
Metal
Iron Sconces, France circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1920 Hand forged wrought iron gilt candelabra sconces. 6.5”w x 19.5”h x 27”d Ref. L5271 $ 4,200 pair
Iron
$3,450 / set
1920s Large Mirrored Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large 1920s mirrored sconces with silver plate arms. Silver plate is distressed in areas. Purchased from a Greenwich, Connecticut mansion.
Mirror
$12,500 / set
1920s French Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A group of four 1920s French Crystal Regency Style Sconces. The sconces have been newly wired.
Crystal, Metal
$4,800 / set
Antique French Giltwood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique circa 1920s French carved and giltwood neoclassic style sconces. Measurements: Height 17" Depth 6.5" Width 10".
Gold Leaf
$2,800 / set
Pair of Brass Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920s English nautical sconces with glass hurricane.' Measurements: Height: 11" Width: 3 Depth: 3.75"
Metal
$4,200 / set
English Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English silver-plated three-arm sconces. Measurements: Height: 7" Depth: 6" Width: 11"
Silver Plate
$550 / set
Pair of Grandma Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
Think back to your grandmas house.. doilies, beaded fruit, throw pillows and chahkas. We found a small stash of these Classic antique beaded bulb covers and thought they were perfect...
Brass
$5,400 / set
Pair of Dutch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Dutch circa 1920's three-arm sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 16" Depth: 12" Width: 20"
Bronze
$4,400 / set
Neoclassic Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920s English silver plated double light sconces with rosette detail at center. Measurements: Height 8" Width 8.25" Depth 5".
Silver Plate
$5,200 / set
Pair of Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s bronze Caldwell sconces in a neoclassic style. Measurements: Height 12" Depth 6.5" Width 9".
Bronze
$2,200 / set
Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of gilt bronze wall sconces with mythological figures.
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Pair of Giltwood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1920s carved and giltwood single light sconces with architectural details and original patina. Measurements: Height 14.5" Width 3.75" Depth 8.25".
Wood
$6,800 / set
Pair of Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s American mirrored sconces with etched and reverse painted ships. One of the sconces has a crack, see detail image. Measurements: Height: 17.75″ Width: 9.5″ (w...
Mirror
$850 / set
Pair of Gothic Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great pair of 1920s half circle gothic sconces.
$2,850 / set
Pair of French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wrought iron sconces.
Iron
$2,850 / item
Pair of French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French iron double sconces.
Iron
$1,250 / set
Brass Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Heavy molded brass with a deep antique patina, these sconces evoke nineteenth century interiors, though they date from the 1920's. Designed for electricity and bearing stylized, rat...
Brass
$5,200 / set
Pair of Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920s French Empire style mirrored back sconces with single light. Measurements: Height 12" Width 4" Depth 6".
$9,800 / set
Pair of Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1920s neoclassic style sconces with arrow motif on backplate. Measurements: Height 19" Wide 8.5" Depth 5".
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920s' Italian sconces with gilt finish depicting a winged caduceus. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 7.5" Depth: 4.5"
Wood
Single Empire Style Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's French Empire style sconces with 2 lights. Measurements: Height: 10" Dept: 5" Width/length: 8"
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair of Crystal Bird Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920's French Chinoiserie crystal bird sconces. Measurements: Height: 8.75" Width: 10.5" Depth: 5"
Crystal
$400Sale Price|78% Off
Caldwell Style Bronze Sconce
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Single bronze sconce in the style of Caldwell with crystal appliqués.
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s neoclassic two light sconces with original patina. Measurements: 17" Height 5" Depth 11" Width
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Grape Vine Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of grape vine design two light gilt metal sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 15" Width: 13" Depth:4.5"
Metal
$6,800 / set
Large Pair of Italian Beaded Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
The Italian craftsmanship ensures high quality and attention to detail, making these sconces a unique and eye-catching piece for any collector of lighting fixtures.
Crystal, Metal
$5,200 / set
Pair of Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's American mirrored sconces with etched eagles. Measurements: Height :10" Width: 9" Depth: 6.75"
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of French Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's French sconces with crystal pendants. Measurements: Height: 18" Width: 10.75" Depth:5"
Crystal, Silver Plate
$4,800 / set
Pair of English Repousse Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English repousse metal sconces with foliage motif. Measurements: Height: 12" Width: 9" Depth: 5"
Metal
$4,250 / set
Pair of iron sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of gilt iron sconces
Iron
$5,400 / set
Silver Plated Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English silver-plated neoclassic style sconces with white porcelain plaques mounted on back plates. Measurements: Height: 11″ Depth: 5″ Width: 12.5″
Metal
$18,500 / set
Superb Pair of Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite pair of patinated bronze four light sconces. Notice the faces and incredibly detailed bronze work.
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Empire Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American, 1920s carved and giltwood sconces with eagle at top of body and with crystal pendants. Original gilt finish and patina. Measures: 28" height, 11" wide, 6.5" deep.
Wood
$4,200 / set
Pair of Vintage Dutch Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's brass Dutch sconces. Measurements: Height: 13.75" Width: 7" Depth: 4"
Brass
$4,250
Cast Brass Gothic Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-arm cast brass Gothic sconce with signed Quezal glass shades. The shades are not original to the fixture, but are of the same period as the fixture, and are appropriate for the...
Brass
$22,500 / set
Antique Magnificent Giltwood Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of opulent and extraordinary Regence style hand carved gilded wood sconces with five electrified lights, featuring a female mask at the bottom and lion mask at the top, two pair...
Wood
$5,269 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian Sconces
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 18th century Italian wall sconces.
Giltwood
$8,800 / set
Pair of Large Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Swedish gilt sconces with crystals chains and pendants. Original patina. Electrified with four lights each. Measurements: Height: 29" Width: 14.5" Depth: 11"
Crystal
Pair of Bronze Empire Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century French Empire style double light sconces with original finish and patina. Measurements Height: 7" Width: 6.5" Depth: 6.5"
Bronze
Rare 1920's copper outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's copper outdoor sconce, please look at the details, they are beautiful
Copper
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.
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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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