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Pair of Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass
Pair of Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass

Pair of Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bromma, SE

Pair of Stunner Murano Wall Lamps, each consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in clear Murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronzy tone. G...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Eagles and Ribbon Bows
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Eagles and Ribbon Bows

Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Eagles and Ribbon Bows

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Italian Carved and Giltwood Two-Light Sconces Late 19th to early 20th century Each finely

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Pair of French Empire Bronze Wall Sconces
19th Century Pair of French Empire Bronze Wall Sconces

19th Century Pair of French Empire Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Empire-style (19th century) bronze wall sconces with 5 arms, swan tops and a double

Category

19th Century Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair Regency Style 3 Light Crystal Sconces After M. Lafount
Pair Regency Style 3 Light Crystal Sconces After M. Lafount

Pair Regency Style 3 Light Crystal Sconces After M. Lafount

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This fine quality pair of cut crystal sconces are in a Regency style originally patented by Moses

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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces

Located in London, GB

Pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze three-light sconces French, 19th century Measures: Height

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Gilt French Sconces, Late 19th Century
Pair of Bronze Gilt French Sconces, Late 19th Century

Pair of Bronze Gilt French Sconces, Late 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bronze gilt French sconces, late 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Carved Neoclassical Carved Wood Sconces, a Pair
19th Century Carved Neoclassical Carved Wood Sconces, a Pair

19th Century Carved Neoclassical Carved Wood Sconces, a Pair

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of neoclassical style wood sconces. They are well carved. Mahogany. Late 19th century. They

Category

19th Century European Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wood

Set of Italian Gilt Wood Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of Italian Gilt Wood Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of Italian Gilt Wood Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1900's Italian carved and gilt wood sconces. Sold in pairs. Measurements

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

French Restauration Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century, Pair
French Restauration Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century, Pair

French Restauration Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century, Pair

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A splendid pair of French Restauration period (19th century) gilt-bronze two-light wall sconces

Category

19th Century French Restauration Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Huntington, NY

This lovely pair of gilt-bronze sconces, have been cleaned rewired and are ready to use.

Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Excellent Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sconces by Caldwell
Excellent Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sconces by Caldwell

Excellent Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sconces by Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY

An excellent pair of early 20th century gilt bronze three-light sconces. By Caldwell A ribbon

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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Wrought Iron Caged Wall Light Sconce, circa 1900
French Wrought Iron Caged Wall Light Sconce, circa 1900

French Wrought Iron Caged Wall Light Sconce, circa 1900

Located in Trensacq, FR

Unusual wrought Iron wall light sconce from early 20th century France. Artisan-made caged ‘candle

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Early 1900s French Medieval Style Wrought Iron Torch Sconces
Pair of Early 1900s French Medieval Style Wrought Iron Torch Sconces

Pair of Early 1900s French Medieval Style Wrought Iron Torch Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

wrought iron sconces features a cylindrical enclosure around a single illumination point. The painted

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Early 20th Century French Medieval Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Classic Murano Wall Sconce with sand colored glass prisms
Classic Murano Wall Sconce with sand colored glass prisms

Classic Murano Wall Sconce with sand colored glass prisms

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bromma, SE

Murano Corridor Hallway Kitchen Wall Lamp consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in sand colored murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronz...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cherub Wall Sconces
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cherub Wall Sconces

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cherub Wall Sconces

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore wall sconces with four arms wall sconces

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Gold Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1890
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1890

Pair Antique French Gold Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique French gold bronze wall sconces, Circa 1890.

Category

19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 3 Lights Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
Pair of 3 Lights Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces

Pair of 3 Lights Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

Louis XVI style wall sconces. A very fine pair of Louis XVI style partially enameled and gilt

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

set of six English 19th century Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces
set of six English 19th century Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces

set of six English 19th century Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

sconces. Each wonderful two arm sconce displays an elegant backplate with a central elongated Wedgwood

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19th Century British Regency Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Four 19th Century Rococo Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Set of Four 19th Century Rococo Giltwood Mirrored Sconces

Set of Four 19th Century Rococo Giltwood Mirrored Sconces

Located in Essex, MA

Set of 4 Rococo giltwood and iron mirror back sconces. Two matched pairs. Original gilding and

Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional and impressively scaled pair of French gilt bronze wall sconces, crafted with

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Henri Vian
Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Henri Vian

Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Henri Vian

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall sconces by Henri Vian. Exquisite Ribbon Detail and Trellis

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Regency Style Bronze, Polychrome, and Battersea Enamel Sconces
Pair Regency Style Bronze, Polychrome, and Battersea Enamel Sconces

Pair Regency Style Bronze, Polychrome, and Battersea Enamel Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This pair of English Regency style partial gilt and polychrome painted sconces feature oval

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Early 19th Century American Regency Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Maison Baguès Style Crystal Pink Ribbon Murano Glass Sconces
French Maison Baguès Style Crystal Pink Ribbon Murano Glass Sconces

French Maison Baguès Style Crystal Pink Ribbon Murano Glass Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing two-light each. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gilt metal body with crystal prisms a...

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1920s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Small French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Sconces, 19th Century
Small French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Sconces, 19th Century

Small French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Sconces, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Gorgeous French 19th century Louis XVI bronze d'ore sconces with a beautiful chased ribbon backing

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19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces

Located in Dublin, IE

Pair of Italian neo-classic Empire Giltwood 3 light wall sconces with centered classical winged

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Baroque Wall Candelabra 1850s Giltwood Three-armed Sconces
Pair of Italian Baroque Wall Candelabra 1850s Giltwood Three-armed Sconces

Pair of Italian Baroque Wall Candelabra 1850s Giltwood Three-armed Sconces

Located in Milano, MI

Set of two gold-leaf gilded friezes suitable for three-light sconces, of Italian origin dating back

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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Mirrored Bronze Candle Wall Sconces - a Pair
Early 20th Century Mirrored Bronze Candle Wall Sconces - a Pair

Early 20th Century Mirrored Bronze Candle Wall Sconces - a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Mirrored Bronze Wall Candle Sconces Measures 8" in. Width, 5" in depth and 10

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Maison Bagues Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Pair of Early 20th Century Maison Bagues Bronze and Crystal Sconces

Pair of Early 20th Century Maison Bagues Bronze and Crystal Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of early 20th century Bagues sconces in Regence "Rock Crystal" Style. An actual early pair

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Early 20th Century French Régence Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large French Art Deco Skyscraper Sconces by Sabino
Pair of Large French Art Deco Skyscraper Sconces by Sabino

Pair of Large French Art Deco Skyscraper Sconces by Sabino

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Pair of French Art Deco sconces by the French famous artist "Marius Ernest SABINO". The shades are

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 Clear & Amethyst Flower Maison Baguès Crystal Flower Sconces
Set of 8 Clear & Amethyst Flower Maison Baguès Crystal Flower Sconces

Set of 8 Clear & Amethyst Flower Maison Baguès Crystal Flower Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Extremely rare 8 matching sconces. Housing three lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping

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1920s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

pair of French Turn of the Century Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces
pair of French Turn of the Century Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces

pair of French Turn of the Century Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bronze sconces. This stunning pair of sconces display nine electrified wax candles spread over three

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Single Art Nouveau Brass Double Light Wall Candle Sconce Unelectrified
Single Art Nouveau Brass Double Light Wall Candle Sconce Unelectrified

Single Art Nouveau Brass Double Light Wall Candle Sconce Unelectrified

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a sweet brass sconce in the simply elegant art nouveau style. It has the traditional urn

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Late 18th Century Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Pair of Italian Late 18th Century Giltwood Mirrored Sconces

Pair of Italian Late 18th Century Giltwood Mirrored Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

double framed mirrored sconces. Each two arm sconce retains all of its original mirrored backplates each

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Brass Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Wall Sconces
Early 20th Century Brass Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Wall Sconces

Early 20th Century Brass Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Wall Sconces

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of solid brass Arts & Crafts hand-hammered wall sconces with all new wiring and

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue

By Degué, David Gueron Degue

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue. Clear frosted glass shades

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

19th Century Regency Pair of Triple Branch Wall Sconces
19th Century Regency Pair of Triple Branch Wall Sconces

19th Century Regency Pair of Triple Branch Wall Sconces

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Regency pair of triple branch gilt metal wall sconces featuring elaborately scrolled

Category

1810s Irish Regency Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cast Bronze Wall Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cast Bronze Wall Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cast Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style French cast bronze three- light wall sconces. Heavy sconces

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Ormolu Sconces
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Ormolu Sconces

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Ormolu Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of English Georgian Style Silver Plate Wall Sconces
Pair of English Georgian Style Silver Plate Wall Sconces

Pair of English Georgian Style Silver Plate Wall Sconces

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Georgian-style (19th Century) silver plate wall sconces with two fluted arms, acorn

Category

19th Century Georgian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver

Pair of Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Pair of Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze Sconces

Pair of Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of French gilt bronze 3-light wall sconces, with ribbon and tassel backs, having French horn

Category

19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Floral Wall Sconces by Schneider
Pair of French Art Deco Floral Wall Sconces by Schneider

Pair of French Art Deco Floral Wall Sconces by Schneider

By Charles Schneider

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Pair of French Art Deco sconces created by the French artist Charles Schneider. Frames are in

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood sconces
pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood sconces

pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood sconces. Each stunning four arm

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Large Louis XIV Period Baroque Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Sconce
Large Louis XIV Period Baroque Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Sconce

Large Louis XIV Period Baroque Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Sconce

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Large Louis XIV Baroque Italian carved giltwood wall sconce Large early 18th century Italian

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Set of 3 Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass
Set of 3 Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass

Set of 3 Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bromma, SE

Set of three Murano Corridor Wall Lamps, perfect as bedroom sconces lamps, in. Kitchen or in a

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Bronze Wall Sconce 3 Arm 4 Lights
Early 20th Century Bronze Wall Sconce 3 Arm 4 Lights

Early 20th Century Bronze Wall Sconce 3 Arm 4 Lights

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th Century bronze wall sconce with three arms and four lights. This is a beautiful elegant

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Two French Empire, Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, circa 1860
Two French Empire, Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, circa 1860

Two French Empire, Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, circa 1860

Located in Baltimore, MD

Two, exceptional pairs of 19th century 3-arm gas sconces featuring Horn-shaped arms ornamented with

Category

1860s French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Pair of Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces Signed Roycroft
Elegant Pair of Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces Signed Roycroft

Elegant Pair of Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces Signed Roycroft

By Roycroft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Copper

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This quality pair of Caldwell bronze sconces feature hand painted floral motifs, and gilt rosettes.

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Wall Sconces
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Wall Sconces

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Wall Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

These handsome wall fixtures have three lights and a lovely swag crossing the arms.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Elegant Pair of 1920s Sconces Colonial or Regency Style

Elegant Pair of 1920s Sconces Colonial or Regency Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Superb pair of large Louis XV style gilt bronze wall sconces. Each sconce features five branches of

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Set of Six 1920 Metal and Brass Sconces
Beautiful Set of Six 1920 Metal and Brass Sconces

Beautiful Set of Six 1920 Metal and Brass Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Set of Wrought Iron Sunflower Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of Wrought Iron Sunflower Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of Wrought Iron Sunflower Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of twelve circa 1920's Italian single-light hammered iron sunflower shaped sconces with

Category

1920s Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Antique Sconce Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique sconce lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique sconce lighting — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique sconce lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique sconce lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Art Deco and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of antique sconce lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Maison Baguès and David Gueron Degue are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Sconce Lighting?

Prices for a piece of antique sconce lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $328,330, while the average can fetch as much as $2,975.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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.