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Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis Philip Style Sconces
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis Philip Style Sconces

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis Philip Style Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

sconces. Each sconce has eight arms and a top crystal dagger. The pair in ormolu with all original gilt

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Four American Neoclassic Bronze Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of Four American Neoclassic Bronze Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of Four American Neoclassic Bronze Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of four circa 1920's American Neoclassic sconces with lion motif with original patinated bronze

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces
Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces

Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

sconces from Venice. Each extremely decorative sconce has elegant scrolled bottom supports, with beautiful

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Two Light Swedish Gustavian Sconces in Crystal & Bronze, A Pair
Two Light Swedish Gustavian Sconces in Crystal & Bronze, A Pair

Two Light Swedish Gustavian Sconces in Crystal & Bronze, A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Swedish Gustavian (neo-classical) two light sconces. The frames are bronze hung generously

Category

1920s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Sconces
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Sconces

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu sconces. Each three

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Sconces
Pair of Early 19th Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Sconces

Pair of Early 19th Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

giltwood sconces. Each impressive sconce is centered by a richly carved pierced bottom foliate design below

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Gilt Bronze Louis XV Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of Gilt Bronze Louis XV Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of Gilt Bronze Louis XV Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of eight circa 1920’s French Louis XV style gilt bronze two-light sconces with scrolling

Category

1920s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 Bold Murano Wall Sconces with Glass Feather Prisms
Set of 4 Bold Murano Wall Sconces with Glass Feather Prisms

Set of 4 Bold Murano Wall Sconces with Glass Feather Prisms

By Paolo Venini

Located in Bromma, SE

Set of four 4 Eclectic Classic Murano Wall Lamps where each lamp consists of nine feather formed glass prisms in clear glass in the size of 10.2" x 2.4" / 26 x 6 cm. Lamp structure ...

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French, 19th Century Giltwood Mirrored Back Wall Sconces
Pair of French, 19th Century Giltwood Mirrored Back Wall Sconces

Pair of French, 19th Century Giltwood Mirrored Back Wall Sconces

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century giltwood mirrored back wall sconces. A finely gilt pair of two-arm carved gilt

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Pair Old English Style Mirrored Glass and Bronze Single Arm Sconces
Pair Old English Style Mirrored Glass and Bronze Single Arm Sconces

Pair Old English Style Mirrored Glass and Bronze Single Arm Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This handsome pair of beveled and wheel cut mirrored back sconces have patinated bronze arms. They

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Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Mirror

set of three Maison Bagues Gilt, Silvered Leaf, and Crystal sconces
set of three Maison Bagues Gilt, Silvered Leaf, and Crystal sconces

set of three Maison Bagues Gilt, Silvered Leaf, and Crystal sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, Silvered Leaf, and Crystal sconces attributed to Maison Bagues. Each two arm sconce displays a beautiful

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf

Pair of Antique French Polychromed Wrought and Cast Iron Wall Sconces
Pair of Antique French Polychromed Wrought and Cast Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of Antique French Polychromed Wrought and Cast Iron Wall Sconces

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A fabulous pair of French cast and wrought iron polychromed wall sconces. Each with an oval back

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Early 1900s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Iron

1900s Pair of French Doré Bronze Two-Arm Wall Sconces
1900s Pair of French Doré Bronze Two-Arm Wall Sconces

1900s Pair of French Doré Bronze Two-Arm Wall Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1900s pair of very fine French doré bronze two-arm wall sconces with rose and leaf motif. The

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Early 1900s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Pair of French 19th Century Charles X Period Ormolu Sconces
Pair of French 19th Century Charles X Period Ormolu Sconces

Pair of French 19th Century Charles X Period Ormolu Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

sconces. Each high quality sconce displays a beautiful scrolled foliate back plate with an intricately

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Putti Wall Appliques or Sconces, Bronze Gilded, Paris, 1870
Pair of Putti Wall Appliques or Sconces, Bronze Gilded, Paris, 1870

Pair of Putti Wall Appliques or Sconces, Bronze Gilded, Paris, 1870

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of putti wall appliques or sconces, bronze gilded. Paris, 1870 Bronze patented, partially

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Set of Large Neoclassic Style Giltwood Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of Large Neoclassic Style Giltwood Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of Large Neoclassic Style Giltwood Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of four large carved and giltwood neoclassic sconces with ostrich feather motif crowning the

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair Large Antique Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze 3-Light Sconces
Pair Large Antique Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze 3-Light Sconces

Pair Large Antique Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze 3-Light Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large antique (early 20th century) gilt and patinated bronze 3-light sconces (wall lights

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Sconces By Maison Millet
Pair of French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Sconces By Maison Millet

Pair of French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Sconces By Maison Millet

By Maison Millet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions (Per Sconce) - H: 17 in W: 16 1/4 in D: 8 in Presenting an extraordinary Pair of

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Victory Sconces
Pair of French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Victory Sconces

Pair of French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Victory Sconces

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very large and dramatic pair of French Empire style wall sconces in finely chased patinated and

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Chinoiserie Painted Reverse on Glass Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Pair of English Chinoiserie Painted Reverse on Glass Giltwood Mirrored Sconces

Pair of English Chinoiserie Painted Reverse on Glass Giltwood Mirrored Sconces

Located in New York, NY

-light sconces. Each is beautifully hand carved and gilt in a gorgeous gold finish with fabulous hand

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Vintage Pair of Elaborate French Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
Vintage Pair of Elaborate French Louis XV Style Wall Sconces

Vintage Pair of Elaborate French Louis XV Style Wall Sconces

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage pair of 19th century French doré bronze and crystal wall sconces are in the style of

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Baltic Style Wall Lights / Sconces
Pair Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Baltic Style Wall Lights / Sconces

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Baltic Style Wall Lights / Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large antique (early 20th century) gilt bronze wall lights (sconces) in the Baltic style

Category

1920s French Baltic Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze & Copper Edwardian era Torchiere Electric Wall Sconce, 2 Available
Bronze & Copper Edwardian era Torchiere Electric Wall Sconce, 2 Available

Bronze & Copper Edwardian era Torchiere Electric Wall Sconce, 2 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This solid bronze Edwardian torchiere wall sconce exudes timeless elegance with its classic

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1910s Italian Edwardian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Four Light Sconces
Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Four Light Sconces

Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Four Light Sconces

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Four Light Sconces Centered with a large etched frosted

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Large Neoclassic Style Giltwood Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of Large Neoclassic Style Giltwood Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of Large Neoclassic Style Giltwood Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of four large circa 1920s Italian carved and giltwood neoclassic sconces with ostrich feather

Category

1920s Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Large Torch Gilt Metal Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of Large Torch Gilt Metal Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of Large Torch Gilt Metal Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of four large wrought iron torch shaped sconces with original gilt finish and patina. Sold per

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of  Large French Bronze Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
Pair of  Large French Bronze Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces

Pair of Large French Bronze Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of large French bronze two-arm Louis XVI style wall sconces.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Wall Sconce Applique in Empire Style circa 1900 Bronze
French Wall Sconce Applique in Empire Style circa 1900 Bronze

French Wall Sconce Applique in Empire Style circa 1900 Bronze

Located in Berlin, DE

French wall sconce applique in Empire style circa 1900 bronze Gilded bronze, torch-shaped shaft

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Four Fine Quality French Silvered Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Four Fine Quality French Silvered Bronze Two-Light Sconces

Four Fine Quality French Silvered Bronze Two-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Date: 19th century Origin: French Dimension: 14 x 13 x 6 3/4 inches.

Category

19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Bold Murano Wall Sconces with Glass Feather Prisms
Set of 3 Bold Murano Wall Sconces with Glass Feather Prisms

Set of 3 Bold Murano Wall Sconces with Glass Feather Prisms

By Paolo Venini

Located in Bromma, SE

Set of three 3 Eclectic Classic Murano Wall Lamps where each lamp consists of nine feather formed glass prisms in clear glass in the size of 10.2" x 2.4" / 26 x 6 cm. Lamp structure...

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Giltwood Eagle 2-Light Sconces, circa 1890
Pair of French Giltwood Eagle 2-Light Sconces, circa 1890

Pair of French Giltwood Eagle 2-Light Sconces, circa 1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

A late 19th century French pair of gilt-wood 2 light sconces featuring carved eagles, bows and

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

French Art Deco Hall Tree Coat Rack with Glass Light Sconce
French Art Deco Hall Tree Coat Rack with Glass Light Sconce

French Art Deco Hall Tree Coat Rack with Glass Light Sconce

Located in North Bergen, NJ

French Art Deco hall tree with glass sconce. Having four coat hangers with umbrella stands, center

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

Set of French Bronze Single-Light Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of French Bronze Single-Light Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of French Bronze Single-Light Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of 10 circa 1920s French bronze single-arm neoclassic style sconces. Sold per pair

Category

1920s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Fan Sconces by Genet Et Michon
Pair of French Art Deco Fan Sconces by Genet Et Michon

Pair of French Art Deco Fan Sconces by Genet Et Michon

By Gênet et Michon

Located in North Bergen, NJ

A pair of French Art Deco sconces by Genet ET Michon. Fan shaped design in clear frosted glass

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of 19th Century French Rococo Revival Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Pair of 19th Century French Rococo Revival Bronze and Crystal Sconces

Pair of 19th Century French Rococo Revival Bronze and Crystal Sconces

Located in Chicago, IL

sconces. Crafted from finely cast bronze, these sconces feature ornate detailing, including beautiful

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Wall Sconce in Carved Golden Wood, Tuscany Xixth Century
Large Wall Sconce in Carved Golden Wood, Tuscany Xixth Century

Large Wall Sconce in Carved Golden Wood, Tuscany Xixth Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large wall lamp in carved gilded wood, with the motif of flowers and leaves, with three lights Wear, old restorations and small gaps in the gilding Tuscany, Period of the 19th ...

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Georgian Silver Plate and Crystal Wall Sconces
Pair of English Georgian Silver Plate and Crystal Wall Sconces

Pair of English Georgian Silver Plate and Crystal Wall Sconces

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Georgian style (19/20th Cent) silver plate and crystal 3 scroll arm wall sconces

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Early 20th Century British Georgian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Palace Size Pair of French Bronze Figural 9-Light Sconces
Palace Size Pair of French Bronze Figural 9-Light Sconces

Palace Size Pair of French Bronze Figural 9-Light Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

French palace size pair of figural bronze sconces featuring a beautiful female goddess. Exceptional

Category

19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Empire Appliqués / Sconces circa 1800, Gilded Linden Wood
Pair of Large Empire Appliqués / Sconces circa 1800, Gilded Linden Wood

Pair of Large Empire Appliqués / Sconces circa 1800, Gilded Linden Wood

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of large Empire appliqués / sconces circa 1800, gilded linden wood Solid linden wood, gilded

Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Geometric Art Deco Aluminum Lighted Wall Sconces, Set of 4
Geometric Art Deco Aluminum Lighted Wall Sconces, Set of 4

Geometric Art Deco Aluminum Lighted Wall Sconces, Set of 4

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage 1920s geometric Art Deco aluminum wall sconces with black overlaid enamel showcasing a

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Three Arm Sconces. Circa 1810
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Three Arm Sconces. Circa 1810

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Three Arm Sconces. Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French gilt bronze three arm sconces with foliage, Egyptian figures, and ribbon motif

Category

19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Sconces, Louis XVI Style, circa 1880
Pair of Gilt-Bronze Sconces, Louis XVI Style, circa 1880

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Sconces, Louis XVI Style, circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of gilt-bronze sconces, Louis XVI style, circa 1880 The two light console-shaped branches

Category

19th Century Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Asian Style Wood Wall Lantern Sconce, Early 20th Century circa 1915
Asian Style Wood Wall Lantern Sconce, Early 20th Century circa 1915

Asian Style Wood Wall Lantern Sconce, Early 20th Century circa 1915

Located in San Francisco, CA

Asian / Esthetic Movement style wooden lantern shaped wall sconce with mica panel inserts. Newly

Category

Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces, Set of 2
Late 19th Century French Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces, Set of 2

Late 19th Century French Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces, Set of 2

Located in Barntrup, DE

cm / 3.74 in. Sconces are in complete working order, but as with all vintage or antique lighting, we

Category

Late 19th Century French Medieval Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Neoclassic American Gilt Bronze Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of Neoclassic American Gilt Bronze Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of Neoclassic American Gilt Bronze Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of four circa 1920s American neoclassic-style gilt bronze sconces with double arm and with

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Rare Set of Eight Art Deco Sconces  ( four are sold )
Rare Set of Eight Art Deco Sconces  ( four are sold )

Rare Set of Eight Art Deco Sconces ( four are sold )

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of circa 1900 French Empire-style gilt bronze sconces showcases the mythological figure

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19th Century French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Exceptional French 19th Century Dore Bronze Six Light Sconces
Pair Of Exceptional French 19th Century Dore Bronze Six Light Sconces

Pair Of Exceptional French 19th Century Dore Bronze Six Light Sconces

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Each sconce with a patinated ribbed horn form scrolled support with dore rosette and collar is

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19th Century French Regency Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

By Maison Mottheau et Fils

Located in London, GB

Pair of Louis XV Rococo style gilt bronze wall sconces. French, late 19th century. Measures

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Palatial Louis XV Style Ormolu Bronze Sconces, 19th Century
Pair of Palatial Louis XV Style Ormolu Bronze Sconces, 19th Century

Pair of Palatial Louis XV Style Ormolu Bronze Sconces, 19th Century

Located in El Monte, CA

This pair of palatial ormolu bronze wall sconces in the Louis XV style exhibit the characteristic

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Set Of Four Art Deco Sconces  ( two are sold )
Antique Set Of Four Art Deco Sconces  ( two are sold )

Antique Set Of Four Art Deco Sconces ( two are sold )

Located in Los Angeles, CA

remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

1920 Mercury Glass X-Ray Shades Sconces Set of 10
1920 Mercury Glass X-Ray Shades Sconces Set of 10

1920 Mercury Glass X-Ray Shades Sconces Set of 10

By Pittsburgh Reflective Glass

Located in Surrey, BC

We have acquired a nice grouping of sconces in silver mercury shade color with original fitters and

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pair of Venetian Crystal Ten Lights Wall Sconces, circa 1940
Pair of Venetian Crystal Ten Lights Wall Sconces, circa 1940

Pair of Venetian Crystal Ten Lights Wall Sconces, circa 1940

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of monumental Venetian crystal ten lights wall sconces, circa 1940.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Sconce Lighting

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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.