Pair of English Bronze Sconces
$4,400 / set
Pair of English Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's English bronze two-light sconces with foliage motif on backplate
1920s English Antique Sconce Lighting
Bronze
$4,400 / set
Pair of English Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's English bronze two-light sconces with foliage motif on backplate
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Venetian Sconces with Mirrored Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s Venetian double light sconces with mirrored backplate. Measurements
Metal
$1,800 / set
Beautiful Large Solid 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
Brass
Amber Colored Murano Wall Sconce
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Stunning Amber Colored Murano Wall Lamp consisting of ten amber colored glass drops fixed on a chrome frame. Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style produced in the District of Murano ...
Chrome
Pastel Pink Murano Wall Sconce
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Stunning Pink Murano Wall Lamp consisting of ten pastel pink colored glass drops fixed on a chrome frame. Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style produced in the District of Murano dur...
Chrome
Tole Sconces With Porcelain Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite pair of antique tole two candle sconcesfeature delicate handcrafted porcelain flowers, adding an elegant and romantic touch. The metal combined with the soft beauty of...
Metal
Large French Wood Painted Candle Wall Sconce
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming tall painted wall candle sconce. The Gustavian finish on this has a very pleasing, classic
Metal
$4,800 / set
Pair Of French Baccarat Wall Sconces #2
By Baccarat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The wall sconces are French Art Deco pieces with a frosted molded crystal shade, likely a model
Metal, Other
19th Century Gothic Revival Wall Sconce
Located in Sarasota, FL
A 19th century Gothic Revival wall sconce, made of bronze and iron, with mica inserts. Provenance
Bronze, Iron
$5,800 / set
Pair of Antique Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s English hand painted chinoiserie bronze sconces. Measurements: Height 15
Bronze
$684 / item
Edwardian Aluminum Crest Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Edwardian aluminum wall sconce featuring a center crest with crown, armor head and castle.
Aluminum
$6,800 / set
Pair of Large Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s American bronze two-arm sconces with beveled and etched mirror backplate
Mirror
$3,800 / set
Pair of Antique Dutch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Dutch two-light sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 13" Depth
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of French Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French gilt bronze double light sconces with mirror backs. Measurements
Bronze
Pair of Empire Style Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Empire style bronze gold plated sconces.
Bronze
$9,800 / set
French Empire Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style bronze 5-arm wall sconces with swan top and double ball design (19th
Bronze
Pair of Eagle Motif Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light eagle motif sconces with original finish. Measurements
Bronze
$6,200 / set
Pair of Amethyst Murano Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's three-arm Venetian glass sconces with clear with amethyst hues in the glass
Murano Glass
Pair of Painted Tole Sconces
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The pair of painted tole 2-light sconces, having an urn form back plate with a stylized floral
Metal
$5,800 / set
Pair of Green Glass Georgian Hurricane Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Early 20th Century Hand Blown Green Glass Two Arm Wall Sconces. In Anglo-Indian form
Brass
$2,175 / set
Pair Of Painted Tole Floral Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of early 20th century floral wall sconces attributed to the Caldwell Manufacturing Company
Brass, Bronze
$5,800 / set
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Bronze
$8,800 / set
Pair of Large Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1920s French bronze demilune lantern sconces with interior cluster of lights
Bronze
$5,200 / set
Pair of Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s Italian gilt metal double light sconces with painted flower details
Metal
$18,000 / set
Antique, Silver Plated Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of remarkable, silvered, French wall sconces in the Chinoiserie style. Each with large
Metal
$4,800 / set
1920 Caldwell Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Bronze
Single Cast Brass French Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single ornate French sconce.
Brass
$6,800 / set
Pair of Large Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian giltwood two-arm sconces with mirrored back. Measurements: Height
Mirror
$4,400 / set
Set of Four Dutch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four patinated bronze double light bronze sconces, Dutch style with original patina.
$4,200 / set
Silver Plated Single Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s Italian silver plated single light sconces with scrolling motif decoration on
Metal
Industrial metal sconce, Italy early 20th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Large industrial sconce wall lamp. The conical shade is made of folded sheet iron. Italy, circa
Iron
$1,400 / set
Pair of Italian Mirrored Sconces
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of Italian gadrooned shield-form mirrored two-light sconces, early 20th century.
Mirror
$4,800 / set
Pair of English Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of English circa 1900 gilt bronze sconces with open-work body in foliage and floral motif
Bronze
$4,400 / set
Pair of Empire Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1920s painted and gilt bronze Empire style 3-light sconces with ring shaped
Bronze
$1,783 / set
Ornate Bronze Rococo Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This bronze Rococo wall sconce features three arms. Each of the three arms are entwined with bronze
Brass
$4,666 / set
Pair of Swedish sconces 19th c
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of late Gustavian Swedish sconces in brass and glass 2 lights not wired
Brass
$34,000 / set
Significant Pair of Bagues Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
sconces.
Rock Crystal, Iron
$12,000 / set
Set of Large Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Four pairs of circa 1900 French Louis XVI style double-light sconces with original gilt finish
Bronze
Vintage Boho Empire Bronze Wall Light Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Empire-style wall sconce is a masterful display of Neoclassical grandeur
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces in the Empire taste. Great Detail. Original gilding
Bronze
$3,200 / set
Pair of Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt metal Italian sconces with shield shades. Single light. Measures: 19" height, 4.5
$2,450 / set
Pair of tole peint sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fine painted tole sconces with five lights
$2,900 / set
Elegant pair of French bronze sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French bronze sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, the flash of the
Bronze
$4,250 / set
Pair of Cast Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of American double arm sconces; shades are not original to the fixture, but are of the period.
Brass
$14,500 / set
French, Crystal Sconces, circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of three arm, gilt bronze and crystal sconces each crowned with a spray of flowers
Crystal, Bronze
$847Sale Price|67% Off
Pair of French Regency Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of decorative aged brass sconces with a floral design and cupid/baby holding the
Brass
Maison Baguès Applique - Wall Sconce
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning Maison Baguès applique - sconce, Paris, circa 1920. Expertly crafted with the classic
Crystal, Gilt Metal
$32,500 / set
Magnificent Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
#CW2311, very elegant pair of gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces having five lighted arms and
Crystal, Ormolu
$5,200 / set
Pair of Gilt Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze neoclassic style Caldwell sconces with double arm and with oval backplate with
$750 / set
Pair of Edwardian Brass Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of brass wall sconces is the Georgian manner. Recently re-wired with candelabra size bulb
Brass
$7,800 / set
Pair Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully shaped crystal sconces
Crystal, Bronze
$375Sale Price|50% Off
Small Decorative Mirrored Sconces, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of elegant mirrored wall sconces with etched-under-glass design of flowers in urns. Great for
Mirror
$5,700 / set
Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of 18th century giltwood mirrored sconces. Circa 1750-1789. Hand-carved and gilded. Early
Gold, Iron, Tin
$14,000 / set
Large Silver Plated Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American neoclassic style large silver plated sconces with three lights. Height: 23.5
$2,600 / set
Pair 19th Century Italian Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mirrored Two Light Sconces
Wood
$16,752 / set
19th Century Empire Bronze Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilt and patinated bronze sconces from embellished with winged Victories. Each sconce
Bronze
Creamy Art Deco Alabaster Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of creamy white alabaster, the lightly veined sconce has been rewired
Alabaster
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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