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1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1920s French Large Gilt Bronze Sconces
1920s French Large Gilt Bronze Sconces

1920s French Large Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze sconces in original finish

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920’s Caldwell silver plated Sconces
1920’s Caldwell silver plated Sconces

1920’s Caldwell silver plated Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1920’s Caldwell Empire Style Sconces
1920’s Caldwell Empire Style Sconces

1920’s Caldwell Empire Style Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell Empire style sconces with arrow design

Category

1920s American Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces
1920s Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces

1920s Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920’s gilt bronze Caldwell neoclassical engraved sconces with two lights

Category

1920s American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Style Sconces
1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Style Sconces

1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Style Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassical sconces with two lights

Category

1910s American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron and Vaseline Glass Sconces
Cast Iron and Vaseline Glass Sconces

Cast Iron and Vaseline Glass Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have a collection of these original cast iron wall bracket sconces in stock. This is a classic design that we refinished and rewired. The hand blown tipped globe is nice contrast...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Iron

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Ornament Sconces
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Ornament Sconces

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Ornament Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with ornament on body

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1930's French Empire Bronze Sconces
1930's French Empire Bronze Sconces

1930's French Empire Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French Empire style gilt bronze sconces with Ram's heads.

Category

1920s French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Rare set of eight Art deco sconces
Rare set of eight Art deco sconces

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 ...

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

1920's Caldwell Gilt bronze Sconces
1920's Caldwell Gilt bronze Sconces

1920's Caldwell Gilt bronze Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces in Louis XVI style

Category

1910s American Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s Neoclassic Style Caldwell  Mirrored Sconces
1920s Neoclassic Style Caldwell  Mirrored Sconces

1920s Neoclassic Style Caldwell Mirrored Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style sconces with edged mirrored back plate

Category

1920s American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s Bagues style Floral Design Sconces
1920s Bagues style Floral Design Sconces

1920s Bagues style Floral Design Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Bagues style sconces with flowers design and two lights

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Mirror Sconces
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Mirror Sconces

1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Mirror Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style 2 lights bronze sconces with etched mirror backplate

Category

1910s American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces neoclassical style with three lights

Category

1920s American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1900’s Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces
1900’s Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces

1900’s Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights. Original finish and patina

Category

Early 1900s American French Provincial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s Caldwell Bronze Medusa Head Sconces
1920s Caldwell Bronze Medusa Head Sconces

1920s Caldwell Bronze Medusa Head Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s sconces with medusa head and arrow design. Two lights

Category

1920s American Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Pair of Art Nouveaux Sconces
Elegant Pair of Art Nouveaux Sconces

Elegant Pair of Art Nouveaux Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and elegant pair of Art Nouveau sconces.

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tom Corbin Post Modern Bronze Totem Sconces
Tom Corbin Post Modern Bronze Totem Sconces

Tom Corbin Post Modern Bronze Totem Sconces

By Tom Corbin, Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Wendell Castle

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...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s French Crystal 5 Lights Sconces
1920s French Crystal 5 Lights Sconces

1920s French Crystal 5 Lights Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s 5 lights sconces with crystal flowers, and amethyst glass leaves

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces
1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces

1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces wit ribbon and twisted arms

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Empire Sconces
Late 19th Century French Empire Sconces

Late 19th Century French Empire Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of late 19th century French Empire gilt bronze small sconces. Unusual design with woman holding balls

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900's Caldwell Mirror Chinoiserie sconces
1900's Caldwell Mirror Chinoiserie sconces

1900's Caldwell Mirror Chinoiserie sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900's small gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with mirrored backplate and hand painted chinoiserie design

Category

Early 1900s American Chinoiserie Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Brass & Yellow Marble Glass Sconce
French Empire Brass & Yellow Marble Glass Sconce

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...

Category

1920s French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces

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

Category

Early 1900s American Adam Style Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Rare large 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
Rare large 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce

Rare large 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare large 1920's cat iron outdoor sconce, I did not take pictures with the flash, because the flash distort the true color of the metal

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Cast Iron

Pair Gilt Metal & Molded Glass Sconces
Pair Gilt Metal & Molded Glass Sconces

Pair Gilt Metal & Molded Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920’s French gilt metal double-arm sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 18.5" Width: 11.5" Depth: 5.5"  

Category

1920s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brass Double Sconces
Pair of Brass Double Sconces

Pair of Brass Double Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully detailed double brass scones with new custom brass candle sleeves, newly rewired for candelabra bulbs.

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell sconces, silver plated finish with rampant lions' crest design. *8 pairs available.

Category

1910s American Adam Style Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Victorian Bronze Putti Gas Sconces
Late 19th Century Victorian Bronze Putti Gas Sconces

Late 19th Century Victorian Bronze Putti Gas Sconces

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Late 19th Century Victorian Bronze Putti Gas Sconces Dimensions : 15" Wide X 15" tall X 22" Wide This gorgeous pair of sconces were made in the late 19th Century and were originall...

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Rare Set of Six 1920s Sconces
Rare Set of Six 1920s Sconces

Rare Set of Six 1920s Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare set of six 1920s sconces.

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Sconces
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Sconces

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

French 19th century three-light patinated bronze sconces with arms decorated with acanthus leaves, bronze drippers, candle cups adorned with fleurettes, and bobeches under candle cup...

Category

19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Pair of 1920s Brass Sconces
Beautiful Pair of 1920s Brass Sconces

Beautiful Pair of 1920s Brass Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful pair of 1920s Brass sconces the patina is much nicer in person, the details are amazing.

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Angel Porcelain Sconces
Pair of Antique Angel Porcelain Sconces

Pair of Antique Angel Porcelain Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of late 19th Century French porcelain sconces, originally oil, converted to electric. Measurements: Height of body alone: 22" Height to top of candle: 25" Maximum Width: 6.5" D...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Silver Art Deco Sconces
Pair of Silver Art Deco Sconces

Pair of Silver Art Deco Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of silver Art Deco sconces. Made in U.S.A. 1920s

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Brass Lantern Sconces
Pair of Antique Brass Lantern Sconces

Pair of Antique Brass Lantern Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920’s French bronze lantern sconces. Measurements: Height: 23? Width: 7.5? Depth: 8?.

Category

1920s Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Three Shade Vaseline Glass Teardrop Sconces
Three Shade Vaseline Glass Teardrop Sconces

Three Shade Vaseline Glass Teardrop Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have a small collection of these Vaseline glass triple sconces. The brass has been cleaned and refinished and they are newly wired. The glass is all hand blown tipped vaseline. Th...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Murano Art Glass Grape Cluster Sconce
Murano Art Glass Grape Cluster Sconce

Murano Art Glass Grape Cluster Sconce

Located in Peekskill, NY

We counted how many individual Venetian hand-blown glass grapes it took to make one of these amazing sconces.... The number is about 120 and there are no missing parts. No two grapes...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Beautiful Pair of 1920s Plaster Sconces
Beautiful Pair of 1920s Plaster Sconces

Beautiful Pair of 1920s Plaster Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant pair of 1920s sconces made with plaster, the color are much nicer in person, please they is some lost of paint, ( see pictures ).

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sconces in Bronze Neolassical
Pair of Sconces in Bronze Neolassical

Pair of Sconces in Bronze Neolassical

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Sconces in Bronze Neolassical

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bronze sconces in the style neoclassical, very decorative and rare.

Category

1910s French Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

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 ...

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Down

Pair of Bronze Sconces with Shades
Pair of Bronze Sconces with Shades

Pair of Bronze Sconces with Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bronze sconces with shades.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Sconces

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze sconces.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Gilt Metal Single Light Sconces
Pair Gilt Metal Single Light Sconces

Pair Gilt Metal Single Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's French single arm sconces with crystal beads on body and original patina. Measurements: Height: 10" Depth: 11" Width: 6.5".

Category

1920s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand Carved Wood & Gilt Wall Sconces
Vintage Hand Carved Wood & Gilt Wall Sconces

Vintage Hand Carved Wood & Gilt Wall Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite pair of Italian carved wood wall sconces, richly detailed and finished in hand-applied antique gold and muted teal tones. Each sconce features elegant scrollwork, foliat...

Category

Early 1900s French Early Victorian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Dutch Bronze Sconces
Pair of Antique Dutch Bronze Sconces

Pair of Antique Dutch Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's Dutch 3 light patinated bronze sconces. Measurements: Height: 17.5" Width: 11.25" Depth: 5".

Category

1920s Dutch Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Grotto Rock Crystal Sconces by Phoenix
Grotto Rock Crystal Sconces by Phoenix

Grotto Rock Crystal Sconces by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Pair of hammered details of the bronze finish wall sconce with natural rock crystal obelisks decoration. each sconce installed eight sockets, Use eight 45W LED lightbulb,total 360w...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Sconces
Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Sconces

Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Art Nouveau bronze sconces with foliage motif. Measurements Height: 17.25" Depth: 6" Width: 2.5".  

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1880s French Gilt Bronze Classical Sconces
1880s French Gilt Bronze Classical Sconces

1880s French Gilt Bronze Classical Sconces

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1880s French gilt bronze classical sconces. Needs to be wired. Measure: 19” High.

Category

1880s Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Sconces
Pair French Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Sconces

Pair French Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French neoclassic style two-arm sconces. Measurements: Height: 15" Width: 13" Depth: 8".

Category

1920s Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Wood Empire Sconces
Pair of Gilt Wood Empire Sconces

Pair of Gilt Wood Empire Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French 1920’s gilt wood sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 38″ Width: 18″ Depth: 10.5″

Category

1920s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Bronze & Crystal Sconces
Pair of Antique Bronze & Crystal Sconces

Pair of Antique Bronze & Crystal Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French four-light bronze and crystal sconces. Measurements: Height: 19" Width: 10" Depth: 15"

Category

1920s French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Classic French Art Deco Brass Wall Sconce
Classic French Art Deco Brass Wall Sconce

Classic French Art Deco Brass Wall Sconce

Located in Malibu, CA

French bronze single wall sconce showcases symmetry & a sleek silhouette. This two-arm bronze wall sconce features out-swept arms with floral details and an urn draped in swags a...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Early 20th C. Carved-Wood Sconces
Italian Early 20th C. Carved-Wood Sconces

Italian Early 20th C. Carved-Wood Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian pair of carved and painted wood two-light sconces from the early 20th century. These antique hand-carved wood sconces from Italy have shapely back plates with an acanthus ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sconces
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sconces

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

A large 19th century pair of single arm bronze doré single arm sconces from France.

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Arts and crafts outdoor sconces
Pair of Arts and crafts outdoor sconces

Pair of Arts and crafts outdoor sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice pair of Arts and crafts sconces, the patina is much nicer in person

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of Antique Murano Glass Sconces

Pair of Antique Murano Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's Italian blown glass sconces. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 10" Depth: 8".

Category

1920s Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Frnech Art Deco Sconces Signed Noverdy
Pair of Frnech Art Deco Sconces Signed Noverdy

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)....

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

Matching Pair of Rare Pear Shaped Prismatic Sconces
Matching Pair of Rare Pear Shaped Prismatic Sconces

Matching Pair of Rare Pear Shaped Prismatic Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very early example of prismatic or Holophane glass. The shades are 1920 or older. The metal parts and E26 socket are new and made for just this pair of sconces. The metal p...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Italian 18th Century Pair of Sconces
Italian 18th Century Pair of Sconces

Italian 18th Century Pair of Sconces

Located in Round Top, TX

A lovely pair of 18th century appliques - Sconces - beautifully crafted in hand forged iron.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

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.