Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of late 19th century sconces, the patina is much nicer in person.
Late 19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting
Bronze
Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of late 19th century sconces, the patina is much nicer in person.
Bronze
Delicate Flower Form Frosted Vaseline Glass Sconces - Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all vaseline glass its the lamps warm glow that makes them so popular. The the glasses flower form and frosting give this a soft delicate feel. In addition the feel of a spir...
Art Glass
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
$1,850 / set
Antique pair of French 1920 wrought iron sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can
Wrought Iron, Copper
$1,800 / item
Rare Large Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of large 1920s cast iron sconces, they have been restored, they are quite heavy.
Iron
$2,250 / set
Antique pair of French 19 th Century sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can
Brass
$2,930 / set
Set of 4 Eclectic Colorful Murano Wall Sconces
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 4 four Tutti-Frutti Colorful Murano Wall Lamps, each lamp consisting of nine crystal prisms; five in amber/orange colored tones and four in clear glass. Fittings in chrome. Gl...
Glass
Pair of Rock Crystal and Ormolu Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
sconces with acanthus motif throughout. Meticulous attention has been given to every detail. Measures: H
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
$2,200 / set
Set of 3 Colorful Striped Murano Wall Sconces
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 3 three Tutti-Frutti Colorful Murano Wall Lamps, each lamp consisting of nine crystal prisms in amber color and clear with finishes and fittings in chrome. . Glass from the It...
Glass
$2,200 / set
Set of 3 Bold Colorful Murano Wall Sconces
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 3 three Tutti-Frutti Colorful Murano Wall Lamps, each lamp consisting of eight colored crystal prisms and one clear glass prism with finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass fro...
Glass
$2,930 / set
Set of 4 Bold Colorful Murano Wall Sconces
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 4 four Tutti-Frutti Colorful Murano Wall Lamps, each lamp consisting of eight colored crystal prisms and one clear glass prism with finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass from...
Glass
1920's Caldwell Small Mirror Sconces with 2 lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces with mirrored back plated
Bronze
Pair of Dore Bronze "Ram's Head" Candelabra Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful pair of candelabra sconces having stunning ram's head motif.
Andre Delatte Large French Art Deco Ivy Wall Sconce 1920
By Andre Delatte
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Wall Sconce by André Delatte (Jarville, Nancy), France, 1920s. This
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Painted Sconces
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 19th century French bronze painted sconces.
Pair of French Bagues sconces with multiple colored crystals
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional quality of the bronze and gilding of the Sconces is very fine. The shape is also unique
Crystal
Carved Giltwood Pair of Sconces with Bronze Candle Holders and Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous oval giltwood pair of sconces having acanthus leaf decoration around the periphery of the
Bronze
Pair of French Deco Sunflower Wall Sconces, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This delightful pair of early 20th Century wall sconces exemplifies French Art Deco lighting with
Metal
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Venetian Wall Sconce
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fabulous giltwood seven-arm Italian wall sconce. Great as a wall decoration, above a bed or in any
Wood
$1,455Sale Price / set|48% Off
Pair of Hand Wrought Iron Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of hand-wrought iron floral wall sconces. Magnificent sculptural pieces. Easy to hang and can
Iron
Bronze Neoclassical Beaux-Arts Wall Sconces, circa 1910
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Beaux-Arts period solid bronze wall sconces of exceptional design having pronounced anthemions
Bronze
$9,100Sale Price|36% Off
Large 2nd Empire Bronze 4-Light Melusina Sconces, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Second Empire Bronze sconces depicting The Melusina of European Folklore. The Mermaid with Angel
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Silver Plated Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1920s neoclassical style bronze three-arm sconces with classical-motif
Pair of French Art Nouveau 3 Armed Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Art Nouveau style brass wall sconces with three foliated arms (PRICED AS PAIR) Good
Brass
Rare Pair of Jugenstil Sconces in Bronze, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare pair of Jugenstil sconces in bronze, circa 1900. End of 19th century beginning of 20th century
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Wall Sconces, Neoclassical Style, Circa 1920
Located in COLMAR, FR
Classic French elegance. A refined pair of early 1900s French molded bronze wall sconces, sourced
Bronze
Wrought-Iron Sconce - France, 1900s (4 Available)
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Alluring design, of slightly gothic inspiration. Original dark red paint. Designed to hold candles, but could be electrically wired.
Metal
$585Sale Price|34% Off
19th century Brass Two Candle Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Savannah, GA
Petite pair of two candle mirrored wall sconces from the sumptuous Belle Époque era. Foliate
Brass
$18,000 / set
Set of Four Large Gilt Sconces with Beads
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920 Italian sconces with beaded body and crystal drops. Monumental bodies with a
19thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Floral/ Ribbon Candelabra Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XV-XVI Transition Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce. Featuring stunning floral/ ribbon
Bronze
Pair of Italian Painted Carved Wood Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of Italian Baroque style painted carved wood sconces, 19th century. Each surmounted with a
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Baroque Cast Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Baroque style cast bronze three-light wall sconces. Heavy sconces
Bronze
PAIR XL French Louis XVI Manor Style Iron Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair XL 19thc French Louis XVI Manor style Iron Candle Wall Sconces. Dark original patina with gilt
Iron
Pair of Italian tole sconces with lyre and violin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large three dimensional pair of tole sconces with a musical motif . The paint is all original
Metal
19thc French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Floral Bouquet Basket Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large 19thc French Louis XVI Bronze Floral Bouquet Basket Wall Sconce. Heavy and highly detailed
Bronze
$358Sale Price|44% Off
Century Old, Brass 4 Light, Victorian Wall Sconce
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
Century old brass wall sconce completely rewired with UL certified parts. Usually seen in iron
Brass
Pair French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bronze dore' neoclassical style two arm wall sconces with the head of a Roman or Greek
Bronze
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
ANTIQUE Arts & Crafts Sconce / Lantern Stickley era - W7452 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique sconce from the early 1900s in excellent condition. It features slag glass
Copper
$1,173Sale Price / set|66% Off
20th century Pair of French Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of bronze doré wall sconces featuring incredible detailed ormolu including festooned floral
Bronze
Multi-jointed Industrial Wall Sconce from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated steel industrial wall lamp with infinitely adjustable arms, wall mount bracket and a steel shade.
Pair of English Country Style Tole and Brass Mounted Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Country-style brass electrified sconces mounted on a rectangular curved wooden
Brass
$1,535 / item
Pair Of Louis XV Style Silver Plated Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of late 19th Century French Louis XV style silver plated bronze, three arm wall sconces. Not
Bronze
19th Century French Hand-Carved Painted Wood Sconce
Located in Sofia, BG
This antique Provincial style hand-carved and painted wood sconce has two wrought iron armatures
Wood
Italian Gilt Wall Light or Sconce with Vine or Leaf Design
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Italian wall light or sconce from the late 19th century. Art Nouveau period, in the form
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Silver Gilt Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful early 20th century Italian silver gilt 2 arm sconces. Great for a traditional look! Circa
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze Verdigris Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Gothic style lantern sconces made of verdigris bronze and opaque textured glass
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large Art Deco Spanish Revival style wrought iron architectural sconces with cold-painted
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
Pair of Continental German Hammered Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental German(19/20th Century) hammered brass wall sconces with two scrolled arms
Brass
$4,250 / set
Pair of Large Murano Wall Sconces XL size
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 33 handmade crystal prisms in clear murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronzy tone. Glass from the ...
Glass
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Alabaster Shade
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with alabaster shade, two interior lights
Alabaster, Bronze
1930s Set of Three Antique Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Cherub
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant set of three gilt bronze wall sconces, finely crafted in the Neoclassical style, each
Bronze
$1,440Sale Price / set|34% Off
Pair of 19 Century French Horn Shaped Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of unusual shaped gilt metal and crystal wall sconces. The half urn shaped body is open and
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Three Armed Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French three armed Louis XVI style brass wall sconces. With ornate trellis
Brass
Pair Antique Arts & Crafts 2 Arm Black Steel Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts blackened steel two arm wall sconces. Good condition with appropriate wear
Steel
$1,850 / set
Pair of 19th Century Brass and Mirror Sconces
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This pair of unusual American Aesthetic Movement brass sconces has a beveled mirror centered in a
Brass
$4,450 / set
Unusual Pair of Gilt Metal and Crystal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of gilded iron, draped with crystals, including some green accents, each having
Crystal, Iron
$8,950 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Sconces
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable pair of hammered bronze and stacked glass Art Deco wall sconces. The hammered gilt
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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