Pair of Early 19th Century Directoire Four-Light Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Superb Pair of Directoire Sconces, Early 19th century.
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Sconce Lighting
Bronze
Pair of Early 19th Century Directoire Four-Light Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Superb Pair of Directoire Sconces, Early 19th century.
Bronze
Pair of Aged Brass Wall Sconces with Brass Shades
Located in Chicago, IL
Turn of the century aged brass wall sconces with brass dimpled shades. Wired for USA.
Brass
2 Sconces , French, 1900, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height
Chrome
$9,000 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Century) gilt wall sconces with three arms, urn and flame
Bronze
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pr Vintage Hand Crafted French Napoleon III-Style Gilded Bronze Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine diminutive pair of vintage late 1920’s French gilded bronze wall sconces in the Napoleon III
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s Elegant and
Brass, Bronze
Magnificent 19th Century French Hand-Carved Painted Wood Sconce
Located in Sofia, BG
This antique French Baroque style hand-carved and painted giltwood sconce is adjusted and wired for
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces.
Bronze
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Late 19th Century Empire Style Sconces
By François Linke
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine pair of gilded bronze sconces each having four arms which are decorated with palmettes. The
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Renaissance Revival Silvered Bronze 4-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large antique (late 19th century) Renaissance Revival period silvered bronze sconces (wall
Bronze
$14,000 / set
Set of Large Gilt Bronze Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1910 gilt bronze American sconces with gilt finish, foliage motif on body and with
Bronze
Very Large Antique Pair of French 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
Pair of American Victorian Brass Filigree Oil Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian brass oil lamp wall sconces with a filigree design and two scroll arms
Brass
Pair of 1900s French Doré Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine pair of 1900s French doré bronze and crystal sconces.
Crystal, Bronze
Scandinavian Brass Wall Sconces, Octagonal Design, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Scandinavian octagonal brass reflector plates embossed with lozenges divided by flowers and berries, with gadrooned borders; adapted to electricity with later candle arm exte...
Brass
Set of Eight Italian Gilt Metal Double Branch Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
An outstanding set of 8 stately Italian gilt metal and wrought iron sconces with acanthus leaves
Pair Signed Caldwell Mirror Back Carved Ebony and Silver Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of sconces are by the renown maker Edward F. Caldwell. They feature original
Mirror, Hardwood
Pair of Late French Empire Patinated and Gilded Sconces
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-late 19th century pair of wall sconces in the late French Empire/Restauration style. The
Bronze
$23,985Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Bronze Splendor Wall Appliqués / Sconces, Paris, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of bronze splendor wall appliqués / sconces, Paris, 19th century Fire gilded bronze. Five
Crystal, Bronze
Single 19th Century French Sconce with Limoges Porcelain Inset
Located in New York, NY
Single 19th century French sconce with Limoges porcelain inset.. measurements: Height :10" Wide: 8
Metal
Pair Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall three light electrified wall sconces with various decorative motifs top to bottom in a French
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wired Wall Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
Classic French gilt bronze wall sconces, newly rewired and ready to hang.
Bronze
Pair of French Victorian Patinated Brass Cupid Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian patinated metal wall sconces with cupid figures holding two floral design
Metal, Bronze
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. Each
Ormolu
Set of English Hammered Iron Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve circa 1920's English cast iron single light sconces with hammered finish and
Iron
19th Century French Pair of Antique Metal Wall Sconces - Rustic Wall Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of French wall sconces, appliques made of hand crafted metal
Metal
$22,500 / set
Pair of Regence Style Five-Light Sconces, circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of exquisite gilt bronze Regence style five-light sconces.
Ormolu
Cast Aluminum and Glass Anchor Lantern Wall Sconces, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of nautical wall mounted masthead lanterns circa 1960. Made of cast aluminum with rich patina, ribbed glass chimneys and octagonal back plates. Serpentine cap is topped with a...
Aluminum
Pair of French Tole Floral Five-Light Wall Sconces with Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
tole sconces, crafted circa 1920. Each fixture features five gracefully scrolled arms dressed with
Tôle
Pair Of Gilt And Painted E.F. Caldwell Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Louis XVI style wall sconces. Twin arm sconces with top quality bronze chasing mounted on black enameled
Bronze
Set of Silver Plated English Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 English, circa 1920s silver plated double light sconces with British coat of arms on
Metal
$1,345Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wired Wall Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
Classic French gilt bronze wall sconces, having lovely faceted crystals. Newly rewired and ready to
Bronze
Pair Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces By E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of signed sconces are by the renown firm of Edward F. Caldwell. The twin arms
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Degue
By Degué, David Gueron Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist “Degue” in clear frosted glass
Pair Early 20th Century Bronze Colored Glass Outdoor Wall Sconces Arts & Crafts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of early 20th century Arts and Crafts style outdoor wall sconces with colored glass
Bronze
Pair of Superb French Baccarat Crystal Five-Light Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A magnificent pair of large early 20th century Baccarat crystal five-light sconces. Gorgeous cut
Crystal
Pair of Antique Meissen Two-Light Mirrored Girandole Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
These sconces are highly decorative and desirable and display many of the qualities that make
Porcelain
Pr, French Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze Sconces With Porcelain Flowers, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined pair of French wall-mounted candle sconces is fashioned in gilt bronze and conceived
Bronze
Set of English Foliage Motif Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight circa 1920's English cast bronze sconces with a silver plated finish, foliage motif
Metal
$4,749Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XV Style These large and impressive gilt bronze wall
Bronze
Large Bold Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Swirled White Marble
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Large Eclectic Murano Wall Lamp in Swirled White Colored Glass consisting of eighteen tubular prisms with finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass from the Italian Murano District. Tr...
Chrome
Pair Antique French Baccarat Crystal & Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Baccarat Crystal & Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1880.
Crystal, Bronze
$2,325Sale Price / set|25% Off
Large Pair of Mediterranean Style Wrought Iron Sconces 1920's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very stylish large pair of traditional Mediterranean style wrought and cast iron wall sconces
Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Wall Lamps Gold Giltwood Carved Florentiner Sconces a pair
By Dresden Porcelain, Capodimonte, Venetian School, Vintage Italian Lamp
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair Italian Gold Florentiner 2 light wall sconces candelabra Style: Italian, Florentiner
Gold Leaf
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Georges Leleu
By Georges Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces by G Leleu. With clear frosted glass shades with intricate
$2,520Sale Price / set|40% Off
Electrified Late Victorian Baroque Brass Gas Sconces w/ Shade, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A stunning pair of antique bronze Baroque/Neoclassical dual gas sconces, showcasing intricate
Bronze
Pair of Regency Style Giltwood Gryphon Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Each features a gryphon with a ring in its mouth and chains connecting to two taper candle holders, with details of leaves and flowers. Has been re-gilded. Carved wood.
Other
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
Ormolu
Pair of large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large French gilt bronze sconces in the Louis XVI style dating from the early 20th
Bronze
$15,500 / set
Pair of French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau bronze dore wall sconces with thee arms and whiplash design.
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$18,000 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-Style (19th Century) 2 arm gilt bronze wall sconces with a bow knot top
Bronze
Pair of Italian Hand Carved Louis XVI Giltwood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian hand carved Louis XVI giltwood sconces were sculpted and hand painted to perfection
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Tole and Porcelain Flowers Polychrome Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. We have the matching chandelier as well, if i...
Metal
Large Louis XVI-Style Wall Sconces in gilded bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XVI-style wall sconces crafted entirely of gilded bronze, with three-light decorated
Bronze
$12,500 / set
19th Century French Dore Bronze Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine pair of 19th c.French Dore Bronze Scones, newly wired.
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century French Cast Bronze and Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 20th century 2-light cast bronze and rock crystal sconces. The sconces are detailed
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair Antique English Renaissance Style Gilded Iron & Crystal Sconces, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Renaissance Style Gilded Iron & Crystal Sconces, Circa 1920's.
Crystal, Iron
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.