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Pair of Arts & Crafts Bronze Rewired Wall Sconces
Pair of Arts & Crafts Bronze Rewired Wall Sconces

Pair of Arts & Crafts Bronze Rewired Wall Sconces

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Hard to find arts and crafts sconces in bronze rewired and ready to go. Optional pull chains. Patina is fantastic, they have aged well. Shades pictured are included but not original,...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Set of Four Trumpets Wall Lights
19th Century Set of Four Trumpets Wall Lights

19th Century Set of Four Trumpets Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

Set of four trumpets wall lights from circa 19th Century in brass.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Unique Cubistic Brass Wall Lamps, 1920s
Set of Unique Cubistic Brass Wall Lamps, 1920s

Set of Unique Cubistic Brass Wall Lamps, 1920s

By Josef Gocar

Located in Praha, CZ

Very rare brass wall lamps come from house in cubistic style. Beautiful clean and simple

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Early Art Decco Machined Aluminum Wall Sconce, Pair
Early Art Decco Machined Aluminum Wall Sconce, Pair

Early Art Decco Machined Aluminum Wall Sconce, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of early art deco machined aluminum wall sconces with graceful curves and geometric lines with

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Metal

Exquisite Pair of Magnificent Gilt Bronze & Rock Crystal Wall Sconces
Exquisite Pair of Magnificent Gilt Bronze & Rock Crystal Wall Sconces

Exquisite Pair of Magnificent Gilt Bronze & Rock Crystal Wall Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite Pair of Gilt Bronze & Rock Crystal Wall Sconces in the Neoclassical style. France

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

French Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, circa 1890
French Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, circa 1890

French Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, circa 1890

Located in COLMAR, FR

A rare and striking example of French decorative ironwork, this hand-forged wall sconce embodies

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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Iron Wall Sconces
Pair of 19th Century French Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of 19th Century French Iron Wall Sconces

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century French iron wall sconces which have been converted from previously gas lit

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19th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Barovier and Toso, Wall Light / Sconce, Murano Italy 1960
Barovier and Toso, Wall Light / Sconce, Murano Italy 1960

Barovier and Toso, Wall Light / Sconce, Murano Italy 1960

By Barovier&Toso

Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB

Barovier & Toso Leaf Wall Light, Italy, 1960s A beautiful and original design by Barovier & Toso

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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce, Acanthus Leaf Design, 1910s
Antique French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce, Acanthus Leaf Design, 1910s

Antique French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce, Acanthus Leaf Design, 1910s

Located in New Orleans, LA

A French antique single wall sconce, made of gilt bronze, featuring ornate, scrolled acanthus leaf

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s
2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s

2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

2 Art Deco wall lamps vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

1 of the 3 Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960
1 of the 3 Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960

1 of the 3 Brass Wall Sconces by Holm Sorensen, 1960

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 3 beautiful brass wall sconces by Holm Sorensen, manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s

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1660s Danish Brutalist Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Brass Wall Light with Original Dugué Glass Shade
French Brass Wall Light with Original Dugué Glass Shade

French Brass Wall Light with Original Dugué Glass Shade

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Brass Wall Light with Original Dugué Glass Shade The Light has a brass swan neck arm and a

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Wall Lamp, Brass & Frosted Glass, Early 1900s
French Art Nouveau Wall Lamp, Brass & Frosted Glass, Early 1900s

French Art Nouveau Wall Lamp, Brass & Frosted Glass, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French art nouveau wall lamp Frosted glass shade with brass wall piece and arm Diameter wall plate

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Of French Empire Style Bronze Wall Sconces
Pair Of French Empire Style Bronze Wall Sconces

Pair Of French Empire Style Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Essex, MA

Each with arrow form with central gladiator roundel. Two candle arms.

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1920s French Empire Revival Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900 Art Nouveau Iron and Wood Italian Chandelier Wall Sconce
1900 Art Nouveau Iron and Wood Italian Chandelier Wall Sconce

1900 Art Nouveau Iron and Wood Italian Chandelier Wall Sconce

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This iron and wood candle wall sconce is a striking piece, showcasing the distinctive

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces, Pair
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces, Pair

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces, Pair

Located in Brentwood, TN

Pair of 19th century Louis XV style ormolu three-branch wall lights, richly modeled with scrolling

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Large Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces
Pair of Large Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces

Pair of Large Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each leaf carved shield-form back plate issuing curved foliate carved candle arms terminating in foliate painted platform.

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19th Century Italian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Mid 19th Century French Brass Mirrored Wall Lights
Mid 19th Century French Brass Mirrored Wall Lights

Mid 19th Century French Brass Mirrored Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

artistry that transcends the years. These wall lights retain their original candle sleeves, adding an

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Mid-19th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet et Michon
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet et Michon

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet et Michon

By Gênet et Michon

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by French Artist “GENET et MICHON” in great condition. In a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of French Giltwood Lire Back Wall Sconces
Pair Of French Giltwood Lire Back Wall Sconces

Pair Of French Giltwood Lire Back Wall Sconces

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of French carved giltwood three branch wall sconces with lire backs, laurel and mask

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Early 1900s French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Iron

Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity.
Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity.

Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity.

Located in London, GB

A Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity, with purple glass and brass lamp

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Late 19th Century English Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 3 Large Giltwood Régence Wall Lights
Set of 3 Large Giltwood Régence Wall Lights

Set of 3 Large Giltwood Régence Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

A very fine set of three large giltwood wall sconces in the Régence style, ornately carved with

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Early 20th Century French Regency Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of French Neoclassic giltwood Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Pair of French Neoclassic giltwood Wall Sconces, 19th Century

Pair of French Neoclassic giltwood Wall Sconces, 19th Century

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Pair of French neoclassical style hand carved giltwood wall sconces with leaves and arrows motif

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Bauhaus wall ceramic and glass lamp germany around 1920s
Bauhaus wall ceramic and glass lamp germany around 1920s

Bauhaus wall ceramic and glass lamp germany around 1920s

By Bauhaus Deutschland

Located in Wien, AT

Bauhaus wall ceramic and glass lamp germany around 1920s Very nice color of the lamp Original

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Pair of Authentic Art Deco Brass Skyscraper Wall Sconces
Pair of Authentic Art Deco Brass Skyscraper Wall Sconces

Pair of Authentic Art Deco Brass Skyscraper Wall Sconces

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Absolutely stunning pair of AUTHENTIC Art Deco skyscraper wall sconces. Sconces are heavy duty

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces are an exquisite example of the metalsmith's art

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19thc French Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Horns & Arrow Wall Sconces
Pair 19thc French Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Horns & Arrow Wall Sconces

Pair 19thc French Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Horns & Arrow Wall Sconces

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Lovely Pair French Empire Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Horns & Arrows Wall Sconces. Very nicely

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1880s French Empire Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Porcelain Wall Sconces by Meissen
Pair of Porcelain Wall Sconces by Meissen

Pair of Porcelain Wall Sconces by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This exquisite pair of German Rococo style Meissen sconces feature beautifully encrusted porcelain flowers and petals and exceptionally finely hand painted passages. In their unmatch...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Wall Lighting

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Porcelain

19thc Large French Neoclassical Bronze & Porcelain Wall Sconce
19thc Large French Neoclassical Bronze & Porcelain Wall Sconce

19thc Large French Neoclassical Bronze & Porcelain Wall Sconce

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc Large French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Wall Sconce. Painted porcelain

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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Maison Baguès Red Wall Sconces Circa 1910
Pair of Maison Baguès Red Wall Sconces Circa 1910

Pair of Maison Baguès Red Wall Sconces Circa 1910

By Maison Baguès

Located in Hastings, GB

A stunning and exceptionally rare pair of large Maison Baguès 'Rouge' wall sconces, originally

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces circa 1890
Pair Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces circa 1890

Pair Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique French bronze wall sconces, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Henry Dasson Attr., Louis XVI, Wall Sconces, Bronze, France, 1860s
Henry Dasson Attr., Louis XVI, Wall Sconces, Bronze, France, 1860s

Henry Dasson Attr., Louis XVI, Wall Sconces, Bronze, France, 1860s

By Henry Dasson

Located in Stamford, CT

Henry Dasson Attr., Louis XVI, Wall Sconces, Bronze, France, 1860s A large and impressive pair of

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of gilt-wood three light wall appliqués
Pair of gilt-wood three light wall appliqués

Pair of gilt-wood three light wall appliqués

$4,045Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of gilt-wood three light wall appliqués

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large pair of gilt-wood three-light wall appliqués, with ribbon-tied quiver, arrows and flaming

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - Electrified with Charming Patina
Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - Electrified with Charming Patina

Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - Electrified with Charming Patina

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - Electrified with Charming Patina Elevate your home decor with

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Large Brass Carriage Light with Eagle, Wall light
A Large Brass Carriage Light with Eagle, Wall light

A Large Brass Carriage Light with Eagle, Wall light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Brass Carriage Light with Eagle, Wall light A Large 19th Century Carriage light, this is a

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19th Century Georgian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces in the Louis XVI taste. Original mat & burnish gold

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1910s French Louis XVI Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Maison Petitot / Gauthier French Art Deco Wall Sconce Pair, 1920
Maison Petitot / Gauthier French Art Deco Wall Sconce Pair, 1920

Maison Petitot / Gauthier French Art Deco Wall Sconce Pair, 1920

By Gauthier, Henry Petitot

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Gauthier, Paris, 1920s. A stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces designed by renowned lighting

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French antique giltwood carved wall sconces with five lights
French antique giltwood carved wall sconces with five lights

French antique giltwood carved wall sconces with five lights

Located in Houston, TX

This pair of sconces have fine carving that is very well done. The gilding is original and they are wired and ready for Installation. Each sconce has five lights The carvings are a...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces, circa 1890
Pair Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces, circa 1890

Pair Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique French bronze wall sconces, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Bronze Wall Sconce Napoleon III
Large Antique French Bronze Wall Sconce Napoleon III

Large Antique French Bronze Wall Sconce Napoleon III

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Large antique French bronze wall sconce Napoleon III (19th Century). This large decorative wall

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassic Painted Wall Sconces
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassic Painted Wall Sconces

Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassic Painted Wall Sconces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking pair of Italian wall sconces crafted in wood in classic form decorated with gilt floral

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Empire Wall Sconces, Patinated Bronze, Three Arms
19th Century French Empire Wall Sconces, Patinated Bronze, Three Arms

19th Century French Empire Wall Sconces, Patinated Bronze, Three Arms

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Empire-style wall sconces made in France in the late 19th Century. These

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Wall Sconces
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Wall Sconces

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Wall Sconces

Located in Benington, Herts

A very decorative and impressive pair of Italian Venetian giltwood wall sconces late 18th Century

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1780s Italian Rococo Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

French Brass Carriage Light, Wall Lantern  A Rare piece
French Brass Carriage Light, Wall Lantern  A Rare piece

French Brass Carriage Light, Wall Lantern A Rare piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Brass Carriage Light, Wall Lantern A Rare piece, an original Carriage light made in brass

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19th Century Belle Époque Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Cast Metal Pineapple Wall Lights, France
Pair of Early 20th Century Cast Metal Pineapple Wall Lights, France

Pair of Early 20th Century Cast Metal Pineapple Wall Lights, France

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A pair of early 20th century pineapple wall lights. The quality casting gives decorative definition

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Bronze Vines & Crystal Petal Floral Wall Sconces
Pair of French Bronze Vines & Crystal Petal Floral Wall Sconces

Pair of French Bronze Vines & Crystal Petal Floral Wall Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair of Large c1910 Art Nouveau Bronze with Ruby Red/ Cut Clear Crystal Floral Form Wall Sconces

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Set of 3 Gold Repousse Baroque Wall Sconces
Set of 3 Gold Repousse Baroque Wall Sconces

Set of 3 Gold Repousse Baroque Wall Sconces

Located in Hastings, GB

A rare set of 3 Brass Baroque repousse wall sconces Original late 17th/ early 18th century large

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Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Cast Iron Art Deco Clear Holophane Glass Wall Lights
French Cast Iron Art Deco Clear Holophane Glass Wall Lights

French Cast Iron Art Deco Clear Holophane Glass Wall Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French cast iron wall light Rust brown cast iron, brass top and clear Holophane glass Size wall

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Bronze Wall Lights, 1920
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Bronze Wall Lights, 1920

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Bronze Wall Lights, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

A beautiful pair of French Louis XVI-style wall sconces. Made of bronze, shaped like large scrolls

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps
Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps

Located in Southampton, GB

Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Lamps. These can be wall mounted or used as table

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Early 20th Century British Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Adam's Style Wall Lights or Sconces of Burnished Pewter
Pair of Adam's Style Wall Lights or Sconces of Burnished Pewter

Pair of Adam's Style Wall Lights or Sconces of Burnished Pewter

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome pair of English wall lights or sconces, each featuring an Adam-style mount with two-arm

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Early 20th Century English Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Pewter, Metal

Pair of George III Tole Painted Wall Lanterns
Pair of George III Tole Painted Wall Lanterns

Pair of George III Tole Painted Wall Lanterns

Located in London, GB

A pair of late George III Told Peinte Storm Lanterns, circa 1810. A rare period survival, presented in original condition, with wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age and use ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Steel

French Cast Iron Art Deco Opaline Philips Glass Wall Lights
French Cast Iron Art Deco Opaline Philips Glass Wall Lights

French Cast Iron Art Deco Opaline Philips Glass Wall Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French cast iron wall light Rust brown cast iron, brass top and opaline glass Size wall plate 190

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Iron

Antique Pair Italian Two Branch Cherub Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century
Antique Pair Italian Two Branch Cherub Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century

Antique Pair Italian Two Branch Cherub Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a large, impressive pair of antique Italian Cherub ormolu gilt wall-light sconces, circa

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Antique Italian Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces
Pair Antique Italian Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces

Pair Antique Italian Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Italian Antique Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces feature a tailored design that

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Wall Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique wall lighting you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique wall lighting — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique wall lighting, those designed in Louis XVI, Art Deco and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of antique wall 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 Wall Lighting?

A piece of antique wall lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,957, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $320,017.

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.