1920s Small American Classical Sconces With Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's American silver plated sconces with mirror backplate and two lights
1920s American American Classical Antique Silver Sconces
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s Small American Classical Sconces With Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's American silver plated sconces with mirror backplate and two lights
Silver Plate, Bronze
$5,400 / set
Antique Italian Carved Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Italian painted and silver leaf foliage sconces. Measurements: Height: 20" Width: 18" Depth: 6"
Wood
18th Century Regency Argent Haché Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Stockholm, SE
A French silver-plated bronze appliqué from around 1700 for a single light.
Bronze
Set of Four Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Wall Sconces
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six English Arts and Crafts wall lights, in the manner of Ernest Gimson, of the Cotswold school. Original unlacqucquered silver plate on cast brass. Fully rewired and tested ...
Silver Plate
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Venetian 19th Century Mirrored & Crystal Sconces, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
A striking pair of antique Italian wall sconces featuring mirrored backplates, delicate petite beading, and sparkling crystal drops. Richly detailed scrollwork surrounds the original...
Crystal
Pair Signed E.F. Caldwell Georgian Style Sliver Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of "Old English" style twin arm sconces are by the renown lighting company of Edward F.
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 and original patina.
Metal
1920's Caldwell American Empire Sconces with Bronze Eagles
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell Empire style silver plated sconces with bronze eagles on body, very unusual design
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet et Michon
By Gênet et Michon
Located in Long Island City, NY
In a clear and frosted molded glass with deep flower motif details held by frameless brackets in silvered bronze. Sconces are rewired for U.S. standards.
Bronze
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Diamond Shape Mirror Small Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920 small Caldwell silver plated diamond shape sconces with mirrored backplate
Bronze
Art Deco Wall Sconces by Degué, Frosted Glass & Bronze, France, 1920s
By Degué
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Each sconce features a beautifully molded white frosted glass shade, signed “Degué” in relief, suspended from its original silver-plated solid bronze fixture.
Bronze
$8,800 / set
1900’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate.
Bronze
Jean Gauthier Art Deco French Pair of CORNER Wall Sconces 1920
By Gauthier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Featuring frosted molded glass shades beautifully set in silver-plated bronze fixtures, these sconces showcase exceptional craftsmanship.
Bronze
Pair of Early Georgian Style Two-Light Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of silver plated sconces by Edward F. Caldwell are finely detailed, and feature tassels, and loop-form finials.
Silver Plate
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
"Feather" Model Sconces Attributed to Simonet Frères
By Simonet Freres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of silver-plated bronze sconces, with satin glass plates in the shape of a feather, Attributed to Freres Simonet (1919-1970) France, circa 1920.
Metal
Art Deco Iron and Glass Sconces by Marius Ernest Sabino, Circa 1930
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of iron sconce, silver plated and satin glass plates. Manufactured by Marius-Ernest Sabino (1878-1961).
Iron
Pair of 1920's Caldwell One Light Sconces with Molded Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces with molded glass backplate
Bronze
Art Deco Wall Sconces by Marius-Ernest Sabino, France, Circa 1920
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Art Deco wall lamps, silver-plated bronze structure with satin glass plates. Manufactured by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). Sabino Paris paper stamp - Made in France. Fr...
Metal
Pair of English Brass Foliage Two Arm Mirrored Sconces, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair have been electrified and originally candle powered. Sconces retain the original silvered glass. Mid 19th Century.
Brass
Set of 4 Art Deco Wall Sconces by Henry Petitot, Bronze & Frosted Glass
By Henry Petitot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Each sconce features a beautifully frosted molded glass shade mounted in a refined silver-plated bronze fixture, exemplifying the luxurious materials and craftsmanship associated wit...
Bronze
Pewter Candle Sconce with Sunrise Design, Sweden 1932
Located in London, GB
An oval candle sconce in silver-coloured metal - mostly likely pewter.
Pewter
Pair of Signed E. F. Caldwell Slivered Bronze Two-Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed pair of Caldwell sconces feature classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags, and rosettes.
Bronze
$12,450Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Six-Light Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare pair of French neoclassical style 19th century figural parcel gilt and silver carved wood and Gesso six-light wall sconces, each centered with giltwood carved seashel...
Wood
1930s Silver Gilt Italian Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1930 An unusual 1930s Italian wall light with scrolling red metal backplate and arms, with scrolling silver gilt leaves throughout, with three candle arms with silver...
Metal
Pair of Venetian Bronze & Decorative Etched Mirrored Wall Sconces, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian two-arm bronze mirrored wall sconces with etched decorative floral, bird, and butterfly motif. Sconces retain the original wood backs and have been electrified, Earl...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Girandole Gilt Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Sconces retain the original silvered glass, wooden backs, and are candle powered.
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of French Bronze Central Urn & Dolphin Two Arm Mirrored Wall Sconces C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Bronze central urns and flanking dolphins mirrored wall sconces with foliage medallion borders, decorative tassels, two foliage scrolled arms, and retain the original ...
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative foliage crosshatched beaded urns, flanking graduated bell flowers, central etched urn...
Gold Leaf
Maison Petitot / Gauthier French Art Deco Wall Sconce Pair, 1920
By Henry Petitot, Gauthier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Wall Sconces by Petitot with Opalescent Glass Shades by Jean Gauthier, Paris, 1920s.
Bronze
$2,693 / set
Pair Of Silver & Cut Glass Wall Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English, twin branch wall lights of in silver and cut glass, with spires terminating in stars with swags and pendants.
Bronze
Pair of American Gilt Bronze & Beveled Mirror Figural Mask Wall Sconces, C 1880
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American gilt bronze and beveled mirror two foliage arm figural mask filigree wall sconces, Late 19th Century. Sconces are stamped on back B & H. The pair are candle powered ...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of American Gilt Bronze & Star Mirrored Wall Sconces, Caldwell & Co. C 1870
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American six arm foliage gilt bronze and star mirrored crystal wall sconces with flanking tassels. Signed J. E. Caldwell & Company, Philadelphia. Late 19th Century
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Oval Acid Etched Gilt Bronze Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French floral acid etched oval mirrored wall sconces with two flanking gilt bronze scrolled serpent arms, centered decorative filigree, and upholstered backs, Mid-19th centur...
Bronze
Pair of American Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bronze and crystal scrolled two arm mirrored wall sconces with flanking gilt foilate medallions. Sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired, Late 1...
Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of French Maison Baguès Foliage Crystal Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1890
By Maison Baguès
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Maison Baguès three-arm crystal wall sconces with upper and central floral medallions, bead work, leaf foliage and crystal cup bobeches. Sconces were originally candle...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Pair French Silver Plated Wall Lights Appliques 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique pair of French Baroque revival silver-plated wall lights circa 1900. They feature shaped shield backs decorated with acanthus leaves, 'S' scrolls lattice cen...
Silver Plate
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 perfect mounting system.
Mercury Glass
Pair of French Gilt Wood & Gesso Four Arm Foliage & Mirror Wall Sconces, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt wood and Gesso wall sconces with torches and arrows, centered flower basket, four scrolled acanthus medallion arms, flanking harp mirrors, and valences with rope ...
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Continental Renaissance Style Silver Three-Light Candelabra Late 19th
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Continental Renaissance Style Silver Three-Light Candelabra Late 19th Century. Each shaft marked 800, with a crown and two further indistinct marks. The lower part with a fl...
Silver
Fine Pair of Georgian Style Two Light Crystal Sconces or Wall Lights
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
The back plates and mounts are silvered bronze. The sconces have never been electrified, but can be wired at no additional cost.
Crystal
Pair of Agente Silver Plate on Brass Appliques
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Agente silver plate on brass appliques. Wired for US application.
Silver Plate
Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Two-Light Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christofle (French, founded 1830), late 19th century. A pair of Louis XV Rococo style silver plate two light candelabra having foliate twisting form raised on circular foot. Marked t...
Silver Plate
Pair of Early 20thC Silver Plated Neoclassical Wall Lights
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Early 20thC Silver Plated Wall Light Fittings of Neoclassical Design featuring Rosette candle holders, scroll arms and acanthus leaf decorated torch form 13"w x 6"d x 12"h - ...
Silver Plate
Pair of Large Silvered Metal Wall LIghts with 3 Arms
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of large wall lights with 3 arms is made of silvered metal. The silver left on some areas. We could have these re-silvered if needed. This is a French work. Circa...
Metal
$20,193 / set
Two Rococo Style Gilt and Silvered Metal Girandoles
Located in London, GB
These exquisite girandoles are designed in a graceful Rococo style. This style was fashionable in France in the 18th century, during the reign of Louis XV (1715-1774). Derived from t...
Metal
Antique Set of 4 French Silver Plated Wall Lights Appliques 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique set of four French Baroque revival silver-plated wall lights circa 1900. They feature shaped shield backs decorated with acanthus leaves, 'S' scrolls lattice...
Silver Plate
18th century Spanish Pair of Wooden Axe Holders Silver Plated
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish pair of wooden axe holders silver plated.
Silver Leaf
Pair of Wooden Carved Tole Toleware Sconces with Gilt Flowers, Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming pair of sconces. Perfect silver gilt and hand carved wood to enhance any chic or eclectic home.
Metal
Set of 4 American Art-Deco Wall Sconces by Moe Bridges, Early 1900s
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American Art-Deco silvered metal wall sconces with an amber colored shield shaped glass slip shade having a gemetric design (MOE BRIDGES MFG, Milwaukee, WI) (PRICED AS SET)
Metal
F&C Osler Lead Crystal Wall Sconces, Hand-Crafted, George III Style
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Montreal, QC
An unusual pair of three light late Victorian silvered mounted, cut glass candle sconce, stamped F&C OSLER.
Crystal
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Ernest Sabino (large version)
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
Both are in clear frosted molded glass in a geometric, streamlined design held by frameless brackets in silvered bronze. Sconces have been re-plated and rewired for U.S. standards.
Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Antique Early 20th Century Silver GEC Cut Glass Wall Lamps. c.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of silver plated wall lamps made by GEC. c.1920 As shown in an early 20th century GEC catalogue, these lamps have survived in wonderful original condition with the h...
Brass
Pair of Silver Louis XIV Wall Lights made of Wood From a Hunting Lodge
Located in Hannover, DE
This pair of wall lamps is a real gem! It's so rare to find these in such an early style. The lamps were probably made in southern Germany around 1770-1790 in the French Louis XVI st...
Metal, Silver Leaf
Antique Rococo Revival Silver Plated Candle Sticks, 12-Inch Pair, 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of 19th Century silver plated candle sticks. The candle sticks are very decorative they have lift-out drip pans and are decorated with shells, scrolls and leaves. The c...
Silver Plate
A pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. rock crystal sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable and most decorative pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. rock crystal and silvered metal sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a striking rock cr...
Rock Crystal, Metal
19th Century Silverplate Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Silver Leaf
Pair 19th C. French Rococo Style Silver Gilt Mirrors with Two Candlestick Arms
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Rococo style girandoles, late 19th century, in fine silver-gilt, elegantly decorated with figural and scrolls, two candlestick-arms.
Glass, Wood
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.
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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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