Pair of Swedish sconces 19th c
$4,546 / 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
1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sconce Lighting
Brass
$4,546 / 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
$2,450 / set
Pair of Bronze Classical Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of brass sconces, each having backplate with classical motifs, including anthemia, rosettes, urn, centered with mask, three scrolling candlearms. Not electrified. Stock ID: D6611
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. France, circa 1900. 2 lights each Dimensions: Height 24" (excluding candles) Width...
Bronze
$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 camera distorted the true patina of the bronze
Bronze
$12,500 / set
Monumental Pair of Copper Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
A monumental pair of paneled copper, mirrored back, 8 light sconces having five glass sides with copper grids from a Westport, CT waterfront estate.
Copper
$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 known as "les Roses," which was produced by Baccarat exclusively for the lighting comp...
Metal, Other
$2,175 / set
Pair Of Painted Tole Floral Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Wired for electricity; accommodates two candle-style bulbs per sconce.
Brass, Bronze
$22,500 / set
Art Deco Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rare Art Deco wall sconces by the French Modernist lighting designer Jean Perzel, made of frosted tinted glass and nickel-plated supports.
Glass
$1,400 / set
Elegant pair of Art deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's Art deco sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
Metal
$568Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Wooden Frieze as Wall Sconce
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique gilt wooden frieze Louis XVI, mounted as a wall sconce. Size: cm. 23 x h.15,5 + light attack 15 = cm. 30,5. Deep cm. 10,3. If you want, it can be easily dismantled and Yo...
Fruitwood
$6,800 / set
Pair of Empire Style Arrow Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French arrow sconces with original finish. Measurements: Height: 20" Width: 8.5" Depth: 8"
Bronze
$2,702 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Gilded Sconces
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
With extensive decorative details, including ribbon-tied bows to the bottom of each and large central roundels with beaded borders. These sconces are a great space-saving lighting o...
Wood
$4,800 / set
Pair of Gilt Wood Arrow Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Italian carved and gilt wood arrow sconces. Measurements: Height: 20" Width: 13" Depth: 7.5"
Giltwood
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 look. Certainly would enhance any hallway, dining room or living room, bedroom or ...
Metal
$3,200 / set
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Italian Murano glass sconces. Fluted wide shell shape with ribbed detailing in glass and wavy glass detailing along top edge. Chrome screws on sides to attach glass...
Chrome
$1,500 / set
Elegant pair of Art Deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's Art deco sconces, the color and the patina is so much nicer in person
Iron
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
$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
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 1930.
Iron
$3,740 / set
Vintage Moon Motif Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant vintage Moon Motif Alabaster Wall Sconces. Made from delicate mineralized white alabaster stone, these orbital sconces add a touch of sophistication to any room. Ea...
Alabaster
$5,200 / set
Pair of Floral Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights. Measurements: Height: 17" Depth: 10.5" Width: 16"
Bronze
$450Sale Price|45% Off
Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nautical, candlestick style wall lamp made to rock on a ship and stay upright. An interesting piece of history from the late 19th century. It looks great as a table lamp too. Newly...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of 19th-century French wall sconces embodies the grandeur and artistry of the Louis XVI style. Expertly crafted from giltwood, these sconces are designed in an ele...
Giltwood
$2,300 / set
Vintage 1920 Etched Carved Mirror Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Originally made for candles, elegantly etched and carved mirror back sconces with blown glass original arms and cups, electrified.
Glass, 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 mirror. Each projects a single tole arm for candles. Unwired. Sold together and priced ...
Gold, Iron, Tin
$3,400 / set
1920 Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze one light sconces with sunburst design backplate
Bronze
$2,900 / set
set of four industrial outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice set of four industrial sconces, they are between turn of the century and 1920's, you can see by the old wire, we are going to fully rewire them, the price is for the set ...
Metal
$2,600 / set
Early 20th Century Crystal Flower Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of early 20th century crystal flower and tole sconces with 2 lights. Creates a designer look. Lovely! Circa 1920. 17h x 9w x 6d
Crystal, Metal
$2,800 / set
Pair of Continental Giltwood Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of Continental giltwood three-arm sconces.
Gesso, Giltwood
$2,200 / set
1920s Decorative Wall Sconces With Hanging Bells
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of wall sconces with scrolling arms and multiple candle sockets, each decorated with small hanging bell elements suspended from curved iron loops. The central body rises to a ...
Metal
$4,800 / set
1920 Engraved Caldwell Sconces Two Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with unusual engraved design on body and cups.
Bronze
French Victorian Style Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian-Style brass 2 light sconce with fluted scrolling foliate arms mounted on wall plaque.
Brass
1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce,
Iron
$1,150 / set
Pair Bronze Louis XV Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair bronze Louis XV style sconces. Pair vintage Louis XV style two-arm wall lights newly electrified. Italy, circa 1920. Dimensions: 12" H x 9.5" W x 4” projection
Bronze
French Empire Brass & Yellow Marble Glass Sconce
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French empire sconce / wall lamp Yellow marble glass shades Brass wall piece and brass arm B22 bulb holder / Bayonet Weight: 0.95 kg / 2.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps...
Brass
$9,500 / set
Rare set of eight Art deco sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare set of 1920's Art deco sconces, we could sell them by pair, the patina is so much nicer in person, the glasses are all the same color, it is the flash of the camera that ...
Metal
$4,400 / set
Pair of Antique French Empire Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights.
Bronze
$18,000 / set
Tom Corbin Post Modern Bronze Totem Sconces
By Wendell Castle, Tom Corbin, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chicago, IL
Attractive Post Modern Tom Corbin Bronze Totem Sconces Model A9020 Limited, Very small production / No longer in production. Cast in Bronze sometime between 2003-2007 Dimensions...
Bronze
$925 / set
Pair Art Nouveau Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Liberty style wall sconces in brass with double candle holders on each sconce. The rich flower decoration is typical for this period of the early 20th Century in Europe, were...
Brass
$5,800 / set
Pair of Large Regency Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century English Regency style silver-plated 3-light sconces. Measurements: Height: 18.5" Depth: 13" Width: 21"
Silver Plate
Pair of Frnech Art Deco Sconces Signed Noverdy
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces signed "Noverdy France”. Clear frosted glass shades with intricate geometric details. Held by a matching deco design frame in a nickel finish(silver)....
Glass
$4,800 / set
1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze one light sconces with acanthus leaves design
Bronze
1900 Elephant Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Marseille, FR
Elephant wall lamp from 1900 in bronze mounted on a carved wooden mandala. Glass tulip painted in gold.
Bronze
$7,600 / set
Set of Four Art Deco Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four American Art Deco sconces. Sconces are steel with new plating. The sconces were in a federal building in Philadelphia.
Steel
$1,550 / set
Elegant pair of 1920's sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of 1920's sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person
Metal, Wrought Iron
1920s Neoclassical Gilded Brass Laurel Leaf Wall Sconce
Located in Mortsel, BE
Antique Hand-Crafted Brass Leaf Sconces (Collection of 28 Available) An example of early 20th-century European craftsmanship.
Brass
$4,400Sale Price / set|51% Off
Pair of Sconces Ormolu Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely high end pair of scones in ormolu bronze louis XVI style, original gilt.
Bronze
$5,400 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French bronze sconces with glass detail. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 9.5" Depth: 4"
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of Antique English Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th century English repousse' brass and bronze sconces with original patina. Measurements: Diameter: 16.5" Depth: 5.5"
Brass
$5,800 / set
Pair of Antique Italian Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900's repoussé metal gilt scones with mirror backplate. Measurements: Height: 29" Width: 14" Depth: 7".
Metal
$5,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Bronze
$2,250 / set
Pair of Antique Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique mirrored wall sconces 1920's
Bronze
$5,400 / set
Pair of Cobalt Blue Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French neoclassic style sconces. Measurements: Height: 11" Width: 9.75" Depth: 5.5"
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1900 French Empire Sconces With Swams
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1900 French Empire sconces with swan's head
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silvered plated sconces
Bronze
$1,100 / set
Pair Antique Carved Wood Painted Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Carved Wood Painted Sconces 1890-1910
Wood
Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) black painted wrought iron wall sconce with four lights (three upward oriented and one downward oriented) with decorative dragon head and ...
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