Pair of Large French Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair oflarge circa 1920's French cast bronze sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 33.5" Width: 13.75" Depth: 7.5"
1920s French Antique Wall Sconces Large
Bronze
Pair of Large French Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair oflarge circa 1920's French cast bronze sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 33.5" Width: 13.75" Depth: 7.5"
Bronze
Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1920s Empire style gilt bronze sconces with harp motif. Measurements: Height 32.25" Width 14" Depth 7.25".
Bronze
Large Antique French "Horn of Plenty" Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of fantastic French bronze sconces feature most notably at top a bouquet of eight bronze d’ore candle holders. Dating back to the 19th century, the pair offers a beautiful ...
Bronze, Gold
Large Pair of French 1930s Iron Sconces
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and elegant pair of heavy iron wall lights, fashioned out of solid wrought iron, with conical metal tops. The curved iron uprights which form the body of the lights end in ei...
Wrought Iron
$7,057 / set
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 55.12 in
Large Italian Gilded Sconces, Wrought Iron, Floral Motifs, 1700s
Located in Milano, MI
They are oversized and protrude 110 cm from the wall. Hidden behind the large embossed oval decoration there are two hooks for hanging on the wall.
Copper, Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Antique English Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English hammered iron lanterns with glass insets. Measurements: Height: 25” Width: 8” Depth: 9.5"
Iron
Beautiful and rare pair of large Art Nouveau sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare pair of large Art nouveau sconces, they are very impressive in person, to bad i don't have the space in my house, I would have kept them
Brass
Beautiful and rare Large 1920's bronze sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare pair of large bronze sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
Bronze
1900 Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 3 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell three lights gilt bronze sconces with unusual size and design with shells and flowers
Bronze
$12,500 / set
H 37 in W 15.25 in D 12 in
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 Louis XVI–style wall sconces executed in gilt and ebony-patinated dore bronze.
Bronze
19th Century Pair of Large Belle Epoque Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gorgeous pair of French Belle Epoque single light sconces are made of bronze and date back to the 19th century. The duo features elaborate, heavy bobeches, scroll arms embellish...
Bronze
Rare large pair of 1920's outdoor/indoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of cast iron outdoor sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, the pictures are dark, because the flash of the camera was changing the true color of the metal , it ...
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Large Scale Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of 19th century Louis XVI st. large scale ormolu sconces. Each remarkable sconce has five 's' scrolled arms decorated with acanthus leaves. The lyre shaped pierced ...
Ormolu
Set of Large Dutch Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four large circa 1900 Dutch three-arm patinated bronze sconces with figural putto crowning each sconce. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 23" Width: 22" Depth: 15"
Bronze
Large Austrian Art Nouveau Wall Lamp
By Otto Wagner
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Imposante Wandlampe aus der Zeit um 1905. Massiver Bronzeguß. 3 Opalglas Lampen. 3 Sockel E27
Opal, Brass
Set of Large Dutch Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four large circa 1920s Dutch seven-light bronze sconces with original patina. Sold by pair. Measurements: Height 44" Width 18.5 " Depth 13.75".
Bronze
1900 Gilt Bronze Federal Style Large Sconces 3 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Federal style Caldwell 3 lights bronze sconces unusual large size
Bronze
Rare Large Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of large 1920s cast iron sconces, they have been restored, they are quite heavy.
Iron
Large Pair Louis XIV Style Bronze Three Arm Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive pair of bronze sconces are well cast and finely detailed. The patinated backs are accented with gilt bronze decorative mounts that feature Classical motifs....
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large Art Deco Spanish Revival style wrought iron architectural sconces with cold-painted finish made to look like bronze. Five half-dome torchiere up-lights create a drama...
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
1920 Large Industrial Sconce Lights with Mercury Glass Shades
Located in Surrey, BC
5 in stock - price per light Exceptional group of early 20th century mercury glass reflector sconces by Curtis Lighting Company (often referred to as Curtis Reflector Co. These fe...
Brass
A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 very rare pieces, dating back to the 19th century, these have been brought right up to date with electrical wiring W...
Iron
Large Pair of 18th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of 18th century Venetian silver gilt sconces. Monumental pair of Italian or Venetian silver Baroque gilt or silver leaf candle sconces from the 18th century. This outstand...
Wood
Large and elegant pair of 1920's brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and large pair of 1920's brass sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
Brass
$9,100Sale Price|36% Off
H 32 in W 19 in D 10.5 in
Large 2nd Empire Bronze 4-Light Melusina Sconces, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Richly patinated, highly unusual, large-scale wall sconces in very good antique condition.
Bronze
Pair of Large Antique Mirror Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 19th century Italian gilt wood sconces with antique mirror backplate and three-light iron arms. Measurements: Height: 38" Width: 20" Depth: 11.5".
Mirror, Giltwood
Set of Large Bronze Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight circa 1900 French Louis XVI style double-light sconces with original gilt finish. Priced and sold per pair. Measurements: Height : 26.5" Depth: 5.5" Width/Length...
Bronze
Set of Large Neoclassic Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940s French bronze neoclassic style sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height 32.5? Width 16? Depth 9?
Bronze
Set of Four Large Gilt Sconces with Beads
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920 Italian sconces with beaded body and crystal drops. Monumental bodies with a gold leaf finish and with crystal and glass beads and pendants. Five lights each.
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 13 in
Pair French gilt bronze sconces, large eight light rococo, wired
Located in Houston, TX
Large and well cast gilt bronze pair of wall sconces.
Bronze
Pair of Large Spanish Gilded Iron Sconces with Shades
Located in New Orleans, LA
These exquisite Spanish wall sconces are a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Spanish metalwork. Each sconce is meticulously crafted from durable iron and fea...
Iron
Large wall lamps, geometric art nouveau, 1915ca
Located in Praha, CZ
New wiring. Polished brass
Brass
Monumental Pair of Late 19C French Empire Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A EXCEPTIONAL, RARE and MONUMENTAL Pair of Late 19C French Empire Brass Wall Sconces. These matching pair of wall sconces or wall lights are LARGE!
Brass
1920's Large Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Three Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful large gilt bronze sconces with acanthus leaves design
Bronze
1920s Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with thee lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s large Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 lights unusual size
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair 1920's Caldwell Large Sconces with 3 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's large gilt bronze 3 lights sconces with Acanthus leaves design.
Bronze
1900's Large Caldwell Empire Sconces with 4 lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large unusual size Empire Caldwell sconces with lions head and four lights
Bronze
Pair of Large French Arts and Crafts Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large French Arts and Crafts Wall Lights A lovely pair of French silver plated triple sconce wall lights set off with charming green and opaque glass shades These large lig...
Silver Plate
Set of Large Neoclassic Bronze Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight French circa 1920's large neoclassic style patinated three-arm bronze sconces. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height 17.5" Width 15.5" Depth 9.5"
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Large Sunburst Crystal Sconces with Three Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell three lights sconces with sunburst crystal shape backplate
Crystal, Bronze
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 foliate flourishes and palmettes, and swan neck twin branches.
Giltwood
very large French antiques 19 th century brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Brass
Very Large Antique Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Wrought Iron
$2,325Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31 in W 18 in D 5 in
Large Pair of Mediterranean Style Wrought Iron Sconces 1920's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very stylish large pair of traditional Mediterranean style wrought and cast iron wall sconces with the original black and gold paint.
Wrought Iron
Large Art Nouveau Wall Lamp with 3 arms
By Otto Wagner
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Large and impressive wall lamp from around 1905. Vienna Secession Solid cast bronze, hand-chiseled. 3 opal glass bulbs. 3 E27 sockets
Brass
$3,946 / set
H 22 in W 13 in D 22 in
A Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 wonderful pieces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 wonderful pieces, the iron shades have been glazed with blue diffused glass, the lights are in good and sound condition, h...
Iron
Large Sconces, Chic and Elegant Art Deco 1920, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. 2 Sconces Style: Art Deco Year: 1920 Wall light ...
Chrome
Set of Large Neoclassic Style Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1920s French bronze neoclassic style double light sconces with original patina. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height 16" Depth 5.5" Width 10.5"
Bronze
Pair of Large 19th Century French Wall Lights
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pretty and elegant pair of 19th Century French iron wall lights. Unusual model with multiple flowers and basketweave urns at the bottom.
Wrought Iron
Set of Large Gilt Bronze Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1910 gilt bronze American sconces with gilt finish, foliage motif on body and with tassels detail at bottom. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height 22.5" Depth 7" ...
Bronze
Large Murano Wall Lamp in Chrome & Clear Glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Large Murano Wall Lamp in Clear Glass consisting of seven tall prisms with finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass from the Italian Murano District. Traditional Italian Mid-Century S...
Chrome
Large Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive large pair of French, Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall sconces, having classical ribbon and bow decoration.
Ormolu
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 20 in D 15 in
Large Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Bronze Gothic Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful large heavy pair of solid bronze gothic wall sconces each with 5 lights.
Bronze
$26,349Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Very Large French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Sconces
By Pierre Bureaux
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of very large French 19th Century gilded bronze sconces.
Bronze
$15,000 / set
H 38 in W 20.75 in D 13.75 in
Large Pair of French Rococo Style Five-Light Ormolu Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of French Rococo and Louis XV style five-light Ormolu sconces Maker: Attrib. François Linke (1855-1946) Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 38 x 20 3/4 x ...
Bronze
Rare large pair of Art deco out door copper sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a find, theses large pair of Art Deco sconces come by very rarely, they are made of copper, perfect if you live by the beach or lake, they could also look beautiful inside a ho...
Copper
Pair of large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large French gilt bronze sconces in the Louis XVI style dating from the early 20th century.
Bronze
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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