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Pair of Rustic Antler Wall Racks on Carved Wood Backplates
Pair of Rustic Antler Wall Racks on Carved Wood Backplates

Pair of Rustic Antler Wall Racks on Carved Wood Backplates

Located in Atlanta, GA

The warm patina of the antlers contrasts nicely with the darker stained wood, highlighting the natural texture and variation found in each tine.

Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Antler, Wood

Pair of French Painted Wood and  Bronze Sconces Circa 1920's
Pair of French Painted Wood and  Bronze Sconces Circa 1920's

Pair of French Painted Wood and Bronze Sconces Circa 1920's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1595 , pair of French single light sconces set on a hand painted wood backplate.   

Category

Vintage 1920s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Anglo-Indian Wood and Frosted Glass Sconces
Pair of Anglo-Indian Wood and Frosted Glass Sconces

Pair of Anglo-Indian Wood and Frosted Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's English Anglo-Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and frosted glass hurricanes. Measurements: Height 24" Width 5.5" Depth 11.5".

Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Anglo Indian Sconces
Pair of Anglo Indian Sconces

Pair of Anglo Indian Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1950's  Anglo Indian brass sconces with pink ombre glass hurricane and wood backplate. Measurements: Height: 25" Width: 6" Depth: 12"

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Nickel Plated Sconces
Pair of Nickel Plated Sconces

Pair of Nickel Plated Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960s Italian moderne style nickel plated sconces with wood backplate. Measurements: Height: 21.25" Length: 15" Depth: 6"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Set of 4 Anglo Indian Ruby Red Glass Sconces, sold per pair
Set of 4 Anglo Indian Ruby Red Glass Sconces, sold per pair

Set of 4 Anglo Indian Ruby Red Glass Sconces, sold per pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 1950 Anglo Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and ruby red glass hurricanes. Measurements: Height 24" Width 5.5" Depth 11.5".

Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Pair of Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces
Pair of Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces

Pair of Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1950’s Anglo-Indian single light sconces with hand-carved wood backplate and deep amber hurricanes. Measurements: Height: 24″ Depth: 12″ Width: 5.5″

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Sconces with Green Glass Hurricanes, Sold in Pairs
Set of Sconces with Green Glass Hurricanes, Sold in Pairs

Set of Sconces with Green Glass Hurricanes, Sold in Pairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1950s Anglo-Indian single light sconces with hand carved wood backplate and green blown glass hurricanes.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.
Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.

Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.

Located in New York, NY

A set of 4 circa 1950's Anglo Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and clear etched glass hurricanes.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of 4 Anglo Indian Opaline Glass Sconces
Set of 4 Anglo Indian Opaline Glass Sconces

Set of 4 Anglo Indian Opaline Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A set of 4 1950's Anglo-Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and opaline glass hurricanes. Sold per pair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia

Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.
Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.

Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1950's Anglo Indian silver-plated single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and etched glass hurricanes. Sold per pair.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Set of Anglo-Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of Anglo-Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of Anglo-Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1950's Anglo-Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and etched blue glass hurricanes.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of Anglo Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Set of Anglo Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs

Set of Anglo Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of English circa 1950's Anglo-Indian style single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and frosted blue glass hurricanes.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.
Set of 6 Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.

Set of 6 Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.

Located in New York, NY

A set of 6 circa 1950's Anglo Indian silver single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and clear glass hurricanes. Priced and Sold per pair.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Glass

Set of Four Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Set of Four Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia

Set of Four Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Set of four wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Set of Six Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs

Set of Six Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of six Anglo Indian circa 1950's single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and amber glass hurricanes. Priced and sold per pair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Continental Five-Arm Wall Sconces, Gilt Brass and Wood, circa 1880
Pair of Continental Five-Arm Wall Sconces, Gilt Brass and Wood, circa 1880

Pair of Continental Five-Arm Wall Sconces, Gilt Brass and Wood, circa 1880

Located in Brentwood, TN

Pair of Continental Louis XVI–style wall sconces, circa 1880, crafted in gilt brass with shaped wood backplates. Each sconce features five scrolling arms with candle-style sockets, a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century American Nickel & Wood Three-Light Sconces
Pair of Mid-Century American Nickel & Wood Three-Light Sconces

Pair of Mid-Century American Nickel & Wood Three-Light Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These sophisticated sconces feature sleek tapered wood backplates accented with polished nickel detailing and gracefully curved three-arm candle supports.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Candle Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Pair of 20th Century Italian Carved Wood And Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Pair of 20th Century Italian Carved Wood And Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of 20th Century Italian Carved Wood And Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Located in High Point, NC

This pair of 20th century Italian wall sconces combines carved wood backplates with gracefully scrolled wrought iron arms, resulting in a richly decorative yet balanced composition.

Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Arched Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England
Arched Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England

Arched Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England

Located in Culver City, CA

In black or cream with ebonised wood backplate, brass hardware, and black metal shade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Authentic Louis XVI Silvered Linden Wood Sicilian and Iron Wall Candle Sconces
Authentic Louis XVI Silvered Linden Wood Sicilian and Iron Wall Candle Sconces

Authentic Louis XVI Silvered Linden Wood Sicilian and Iron Wall Candle Sconces

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The elaborate carved wood backplates support wrought iron candle arms, which are gracefully curved and finished with faux candle sleeves for small electric bulbs, indicating a past c...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Sicilian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Leaf

Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England
Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England

Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England

Located in Culver City, CA

With ebonised wood backplate, brass hardware, and black metal shade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England
Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England

Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England

Located in Culver City, CA

With ebonised wood backplate, brass hardware, and black metal shade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Set of Three Layered Wood Dinosaur Wall Hooks, R.A.S., 1993, Handmade USA
Set of Three Layered Wood Dinosaur Wall Hooks, R.A.S., 1993, Handmade USA

Set of Three Layered Wood Dinosaur Wall Hooks, R.A.S., 1993, Handmade USA

Located in San Diego, CA

#5085 Each hook is individually carved and mounted on a rectangular wood backplate, offering both visual depth and sturdy utility.

Category

Late 20th Century American Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

French Designer, Wall Lights, Iron, Oak, Fabric, France, 1940s
French Designer, Wall Lights, Iron, Oak, Fabric, France, 1940s

French Designer, Wall Lights, Iron, Oak, Fabric, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

Metal presents with heavy discoloration consistent with age and use Wood backplate presents with moderate wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 15....

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pine & Fabric Wall Lights, Sweden 1960s to 1970s
Pine & Fabric Wall Lights, Sweden 1960s to 1970s

Pine & Fabric Wall Lights, Sweden 1960s to 1970s

By Solbackens Svarveri

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

Swedish Mid-Century Design Wall Lights, 1960s to 1970s The sconces feature intricately turned Swedish pine wood backplates and arms, showcasing a warm, natural finish that highlight...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Pine

1960s Mid-Century Modern Orange and blue Ceiling Light By Nason for Mazzega
1960s Mid-Century Modern Orange and blue Ceiling Light By Nason for Mazzega

1960s Mid-Century Modern Orange and blue Ceiling Light By Nason for Mazzega

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The glass is securely mounted to a period-correct metal and wood backplate, housing a multi-bulb system that, when illuminated, radiates a warm, diffused glow while highlighting the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Orange and blue Ceiling Light By Nason for Mazzega
1960s Mid-Century Modern Orange and blue Ceiling Light By Nason for Mazzega

1960s Mid-Century Modern Orange and blue Ceiling Light By Nason for Mazzega

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The glass is securely mounted to a period-correct metal and wood backplate, housing a multi-bulb system that, when illuminated, radiates a warm, diffused glow while highlighting the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates

Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates

By David Duncan

Located in New York, NY

Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes. The backplates can be fitted with brass or nickel finished arms and the shades are available clear or ...

Category

2010s American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Chinese Vintage Rustic Wooden Bucket with Brass Accents and Ornate Backplate
Chinese Vintage Rustic Wooden Bucket with Brass Accents and Ornate Backplate

Chinese Vintage Rustic Wooden Bucket with Brass Accents and Ornate Backplate

Located in Yonkers, NY

Mixing rustic with the distressed wood and elegance with the ornate backplate, this vintage Chinese bucket will be a charming addition to any home décor.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

David Duncan Sconces with Large Wreath backplates and Green Frosted Shades
David Duncan Sconces with Large Wreath backplates and Green Frosted Shades

David Duncan Sconces with Large Wreath backplates and Green Frosted Shades

Located in New York, NY

Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes. The backplates can be fitted with brass or nickel finished arms and the shades are available clear or ...

Category

2010s American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Carved Mahogany Fanfare Backplates
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Carved Mahogany Fanfare Backplates

Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Carved Mahogany Fanfare Backplates

By David Duncan

Located in New York, NY

Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes. The backplates can be fitted with brass or nickel finished arms and the shades are available clear or ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Large Giltwood Sconces with Mirror Backplate, Sold Per Pair
Set of Large Giltwood Sconces with Mirror Backplate, Sold Per Pair

Set of Large Giltwood Sconces with Mirror Backplate, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of four large circa 1930s Italian carved and giltwood double light sconces with mirror backs. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height 30" Width 11" Depth 7"

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Vintage Italian Gilt Wood Sconces
Pair of Vintage Italian Gilt Wood Sconces

Pair of Vintage Italian Gilt Wood Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960’s Italian gilt wood sconces with mirror backplate. Measurements: Height: 19?

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Flower Sunburst Pendants in Wood & Amber Glass, Spanish Colonial, 1940s
Pair of Flower Sunburst Pendants in Wood & Amber Glass, Spanish Colonial, 1940s

Pair of Flower Sunburst Pendants in Wood & Amber Glass, Spanish Colonial, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

This pair of chandeliers have an eye-catching construction with leaves as flower petals. The backplates in carved wood hold an amber glass globe shaped lampshade at the central part.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Ring Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood & Amber Glass, 1950
Spanish Colonial Ring Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood & Amber Glass, 1950

Spanish Colonial Ring Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood & Amber Glass, 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

This ceiling light pendant lamp has an eye-catching construction. The ring backplate in carved wood holds an amber glass globe shaped lampshade at the central part.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine

Pair of Spanish Colonial Pendants / Light Fixtures in Carved Wood & Amber Glass
Pair of Spanish Colonial Pendants / Light Fixtures in Carved Wood & Amber Glass

Pair of Spanish Colonial Pendants / Light Fixtures in Carved Wood & Amber Glass

Located in Barcelona, ES

This pair of ceiling light pendant lamps have an eye-catching construction. The ring backplates in carved wood hold an amber glass globe shaped lampshade at the central part.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Flush Mount

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine

Pair of Large Antique Mirror Gilt Wood Sconces
Pair of Large Antique Mirror Gilt Wood Sconces

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Rustic 19th C. French Walnut Bifold Wood Doors 9 Ft
Pair of Rustic 19th C. French Walnut Bifold Wood Doors 9 Ft

Pair of Rustic 19th C. French Walnut Bifold Wood Doors 9 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Each door is fitted with later bronzed cast iron door knobs in a blooming rosette form over a scalloped backplate. The wood displays a beautifully aged, and weathered antique timber ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

1920 French Baroque Pink Murano Drops 3 Lights Gilt Wood Micro Beaded Sconces
1920 French Baroque Pink Murano Drops 3 Lights Gilt Wood Micro Beaded Sconces

1920 French Baroque Pink Murano Drops 3 Lights Gilt Wood Micro Beaded Sconces

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 3 lights each, sitting on gold gilt wood supporting 3 vintage crystal bobeches. Gilt wood as backplate as well.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass and Frosted Glass Wall Sconce, England/France
Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass and Frosted Glass Wall Sconce, England/France

Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass and Frosted Glass Wall Sconce, England/France

Located in Antwerp, BE

The fixture features a tulip-shaped frosted glass shade that diffuses a soft, atmospheric light. The hammered brass backplate, mounted on wood, is richly decorated with embossed geom...

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of English Gilt Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Set of English Gilt Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Set of English Gilt Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of four English circa 1960s gilt wood sconces with mirror backplates. Sold per pair.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Brutalist Contrasting Black and Silver Wall Sculpture, 1960s Designed in Belgium
Brutalist Contrasting Black and Silver Wall Sculpture, 1960s Designed in Belgium

Brutalist Contrasting Black and Silver Wall Sculpture, 1960s Designed in Belgium

Located in Antwerp, BE

The quarter-circle design allows for many pattern options. Backplate in wood. Each set belongs to four elements or the possibilities to expands into sets of 8 -12 -16 pieces or a com...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Large Smoked Mirror with Convex Bubble Dots
Large Smoked Mirror with Convex Bubble Dots

Large Smoked Mirror with Convex Bubble Dots

Located in Vienna, AT

The original round mirror glass has been replaced and we added a backplate from wood (blackened). It is in very good vintage condition and can be hung both ways vertically and horizo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

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Antique Red Glass Globes on Sconces with Wood Backplates
Antique Red Glass Globes on Sconces with Wood Backplates

Antique Red Glass Globes on Sconces with Wood Backplates

Located in Jersey City, NJ

handblown antique red glass globes with birds painted on them on 21st century sconces. Extra for wiring

Category

Antique 19th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces

Murano Interlocking Glass Sconces by Mazzega
Murano Interlocking Glass Sconces by Mazzega

Murano Interlocking Glass Sconces by Mazzega

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H 12 in W 11 in D 6 in

Murano Interlocking Glass Sconces by Mazzega

By AVMazzega

Located in Chicago, IL

Constructed of three interlocking glass panels with brass fittings mounted on wood backplate with single brass light socket. Each glass panel in an N shape being 7.75" W x 12" H x .8...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A Set Of Four 20th C. Italian White Painted And Murano Glass Wall Lights.
A Set Of Four 20th C. Italian White Painted And Murano Glass Wall Lights.

A Set Of Four 20th C. Italian White Painted And Murano Glass Wall Lights.

Located in Madrid, ES

A mirrorglass and white painted wood frame backplate issuing a pair of purple Murano glass arms.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mazzega midcentury Murano sconce glass handblown italian, 1960
Mazzega midcentury Murano sconce glass handblown italian, 1960

Mazzega midcentury Murano sconce glass handblown italian, 1960

By Mazzega

Located in Denia, ES

The convex shaped glass has a vivid abstract shade of orange with the space exposing the single bulb resting over a chrome backplate on the Wood frame.A real stunning ORIGINAL vintag...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Wood and Gesso  Sconces
Pair Wood and Gesso  Sconces

Pair Wood and Gesso Sconces

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H 14 in W 11.5 in D 10.5 in

Pair Wood and Gesso Sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-730 Gesso and wood backplate with single arm adorned with white opaline glass drops

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Wood and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of Wood and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of Wood and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

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H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in

Pair of Wood and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of mid-century wall sconces made of a dark wood backplate and two rectangular opaline glass sconce.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass, Wood

Pair of Wood, Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of Wood, Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of Wood, Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

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H 16.15 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

Pair of Wood, Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of wall sconces made of an arrow shape wood backplate, painted metal structure from where hang an opaline glass sconce.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Earthenware and Wood Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Set of Four Earthenware and Wood Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia

Set of Four Earthenware and Wood Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Set of four wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Pair of Blue Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Pair of Blue Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

Pair of Blue Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

With white lacquered wood backplate. Can be wired for additional cost.

Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Rare Pair of Gerald Thurston Wall Lamps
Rare Pair of Gerald Thurston Wall Lamps

Rare Pair of Gerald Thurston Wall Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Articulated wall lamps, with break at the wood backplate and at bend in arm. On off switch is used by turning the turned wood handle

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of George II Style Sconces
Pair of George II Style Sconces

Pair of George II Style Sconces

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H 19 in W 12 in D 13 in

Pair of George II Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of George II style two-light sconces, with painted wood backplates in the form of shells and handblown glass hurricane shades.

Category

Late 20th Century George II Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Five light American Moderne style wall sconces
Five light American Moderne style wall sconces

Five light American Moderne style wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of five light American Moderne style wall sconces with asymmetrical carved and painted wood backplates and staggered metal arms draped with strands of crystal beads and with c...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of George II Style Sconces
Pair of George II Style Sconces

Pair of George II Style Sconces

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H 20 in W 15 in D 12 in

Pair of George II Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of George II style two-light sconces, with painted wood backplates in the form of shells, the hurricane globes having etched leaves.

Category

Vintage 1950s George II Wall Lights and Sconces

Set of Five Italian Baroque Style Three-Light Wall Sconces in Patinated Brass
Set of Five Italian Baroque Style Three-Light Wall Sconces in Patinated Brass

Set of Five Italian Baroque Style Three-Light Wall Sconces in Patinated Brass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of five Italian Baroque style three-light wall sconces in patinated brass and wood. Having shaped wood backplates with brass surface, scrolling arms with original brass and parch...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Anglo Indian Etched Glass Sconces
Pair of Anglo Indian Etched Glass Sconces

Pair of Anglo Indian Etched Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Anglo-Indian single light sconces with hand-carved wood backplate and clear glass hurricanes with etched leaf motif.

Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of vintage Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Pair of vintage Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of vintage Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

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H 15.5 in W 11.5 in D 11 in

Pair of vintage Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Unusual pair of wall sconces artistically made and forged in the shape of beautiful dragon, wood backplate. This pair was acquired from Miami Beach estate.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

1970's Stepped Custom Large Scale 16 Foot Lacquered Wood Credenza
1970's Stepped Custom Large Scale 16 Foot Lacquered Wood Credenza

1970's Stepped Custom Large Scale 16 Foot Lacquered Wood Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This cabinet comes apart in three pieces to fit through doorways and fit in elevators, and the top black glass is in two pieces. The lacquered wood backplate sits flush to the wall ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Empire Style Swan Motif Sconce Pair
French Empire Style Swan Motif Sconce Pair

French Empire Style Swan Motif Sconce Pair

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H 17.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in

French Empire Style Swan Motif Sconce Pair

Located in Winter Park, FL

Beautiful old patina. Wood backplate with green painted finish and gilt trim.

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Wood, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Wood, Paper, Sweden, 1970s

Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Wood, Paper, Sweden, 1970s

By Josef Frank

Located in High Point, NC

Surface cracking in painted wood backplate. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 7.5"W x 13.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5"H x 2.5"W x 2.25"D Bulb Specifications: E-26...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Impala Mounted on Ebonized Backplate
Impala Mounted on Ebonized Backplate

Impala Mounted on Ebonized Backplate

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H 44 in W 10.5 in D 15.5 in

Impala Mounted on Ebonized Backplate

Located in Atlanta, GA

skull and horns of African Impala

Category

Vintage 1970s Central African Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Wood

Brass Dog Leash Hook on Green Oval Backplate
Brass Dog Leash Hook on Green Oval Backplate

Brass Dog Leash Hook on Green Oval Backplate

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H 9.6 in W 6.4 in D 6.5 in

Brass Dog Leash Hook on Green Oval Backplate

Located in Ross, CA

Cast brass dog shaped leash hook on a dark green wooden backplate.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Continental Deer Mount on Carved Backplate, Early 20th Century
Continental Deer Mount on Carved Backplate, Early 20th Century

Continental Deer Mount on Carved Backplate, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The upper section of the skull mounted on a backplate of antique wood with a molded edge.

Category

Early 20th Century European Taxidermy

Partial Skull Mount of Deer Antlers on Walnut Backplate
Partial Skull Mount of Deer Antlers on Walnut Backplate

Partial Skull Mount of Deer Antlers on Walnut Backplate

Located in Atlanta, GA

the upper section of the skull mounted on a walnut backplate of antique wood with a molded edge

Category

20th Century American Taxidermy

Pair Wood and Gesso Sconces
Pair Wood and Gesso Sconces

Pair Wood and Gesso Sconces

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H 16 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

Pair Wood and Gesso Sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-1091 A pair of wood and gesso backplate having a single arm adorned with white opaline glass drops.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Glass

Italian Urn & Floral Motif Two-Light Candle Wall Sconces of Metal and Wood
Italian Urn & Floral Motif Two-Light Candle Wall Sconces of Metal and Wood

Italian Urn & Floral Motif Two-Light Candle Wall Sconces of Metal and Wood

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Italian two-light metal and carved wood candle sconces. This vintage pair of decorative wall sconces from Italy feature urn-shaped carved wood wall plaques as backplates, f...

Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Painted and Carved Sconces
Pair of Painted and Carved Sconces

Pair of Painted and Carved Sconces

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H 10 in W 4.5 in D 11 in

Pair of Painted and Carved Sconces

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of painted and carved wooden French single-light sconces, newly wired for Edison base bulbs, with later painted wood decorative backplate.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

German Bedside Lights
German Bedside Lights

German Bedside Lights

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H 3 in W 9.75 in D 5 in

German Bedside Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

german bedside lights, shade and backplate with artificial wood texture adjustable along the horizontal brass axis, brushed brass front plate individual switch on the backplate, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Large Nautical  Hurricane Sconces
Pair Large Nautical  Hurricane Sconces

Pair Large Nautical Hurricane Sconces

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H 20.5 in W 18 in D 7 in

Pair Large Nautical Hurricane Sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-764 Solid wood ships wheel backplate supporting wheel cut hand blown hurricane glass shade.

Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces

French Louis XVI style sconces
French Louis XVI style sconces

French Louis XVI style sconces

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H 54 in W 21 in D 11 in

French Louis XVI style sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 5-light large scale French Louis XVI style carved wood trophy motif sconces; backplate depicting the performing and applied arts; surmounted by trompe l'oeil ribbon.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Large Wooden Sconces
Pair of Large Wooden Sconces

Pair of Large Wooden Sconces

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H 42 in W 31 in D 16 in

Pair of Large Wooden Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large, 5 lights Italian carved and gilt wood sconces with painted backplate. Original patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

19th Century Italian Painted Armoire
19th Century Italian Painted Armoire

19th Century Italian Painted Armoire

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H 83.5 in W 64.25 in D 21.63 in

19th Century Italian Painted Armoire

Located in Mckinney, TX

The interior of the cabinet is raw, natural wood. Large backplates were removed from the center of the doors (as found), leaving a permanent shadow in the paint finish.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Pair of Wood and Opaline Glass Lantern Wall Sconces
Pair of Wood and Opaline Glass Lantern Wall Sconces

Pair of Wood and Opaline Glass Lantern Wall Sconces

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H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

Pair of Wood and Opaline Glass Lantern Wall Sconces

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of mid-century wall sconces made of a dark wood backplate and arms and two opaline glass lanterns.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass, Wood

Pair of Anglo Indian Opaline Glass Sconces
Pair of Anglo Indian Opaline Glass Sconces

Pair of Anglo Indian Opaline Glass Sconces

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H 24 in W 5.5 in D 11.5 in

Pair of Anglo Indian Opaline Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900s Anglo-Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and opaline glass hurricanes.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s
Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s

Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handcarved pine wood starburst ceiling light fixture. Spain, 1940s This ceiling light pendant lamp was entirely made by hand and it has an eye-catching construction feauturing a star...

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s
Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s

Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handcarved pine wood starburst ceiling light fixture. Spain, 1940s This ceiling light pendant lamp was entirely made by hand and it has an eye-catching construction feauturing a star...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s
Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s

Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handcarved starburst ceiling light fixture in pine wood. Spain, 1940s This ceiling light pendant lamp was entirely made by hand and it has an eye-catching construction feauturing a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Sconces with Mirrored Backplate
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Sconces with Mirrored Backplate

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Sconces with Mirrored Backplate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of sconces, each having a shield-shaped backplate of distressed mirror, in a heavily distressed painted frame, with parcel gilt, elaborately carved with beading and acanthus, su...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Italian Gilded Iron and Wood Foliate Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Pair of Italian Gilded Iron and Wood Foliate Sconces with Mirror Backplate

Pair of Italian Gilded Iron and Wood Foliate Sconces with Mirror Backplate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of wall sconces, in Louis XVI taste, of delicately carved giltwood and gilded iron, each having oval mirror plate in a gadrooned molded frame, surmounted by a flaming torch, sur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Chest of Three Drawers, Lined in Brass & Circular Brass Backplates
Mid-Century Chest of Three Drawers, Lined in Brass & Circular Brass Backplates

Mid-Century Chest of Three Drawers, Lined in Brass & Circular Brass Backplates

Located in Atlanta, GA

An American mid-century chest of three-drawers with brass accents. This mid 20th century chest has a rectangular-shaped top with edging along front and two sides being trimmed in bra...

Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Spanish Wall Coat Rack,  Black Forest Oak Leaf and Acorn Design
Spanish Wall Coat Rack,  Black Forest Oak Leaf and Acorn Design

Spanish Wall Coat Rack, Black Forest Oak Leaf and Acorn Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

Iron and Wood Wall Coat Rack, Spain, 1960s Eye-catching rustic style hats an coats rack with oak leaves iron backplate and wood acorn hangers.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair of Sconces by Lunel
Pair of Sconces by Lunel

Pair of Sconces by Lunel

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H 20 in W 16 in D 7 in

Pair of Sconces by Lunel

By Maison Lunel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brushed satin glass diffusers, teak wood, brass, custom brass backplates. Rewired for U.S. standards.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Teak

large etched glass globes with brass sconces/ wood backplates
large etched glass globes with brass sconces/ wood backplates

large etched glass globes with brass sconces/ wood backplates

Located in Jersey City, NJ

greak etched large handblown glass globes with brass sconces and scalloped wood backplates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

pair of sconces with glass globes and wood backplates
pair of sconces with glass globes and wood backplates

pair of sconces with glass globes and wood backplates

Located in Jersey City, NJ

colonial style sconces with handblown glass shades and wood backplates in rosewood finish.Price includes wiring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

pair of sconces with large glass globes and wood backplates
pair of sconces with large glass globes and wood backplates

pair of sconces with large glass globes and wood backplates

Located in Jersey City, NJ

carved round backplates in wood with brass sconces and handblown glass shades

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Italian Wood and Iron Sconces
Pair of Italian Wood and Iron Sconces

Pair of Italian Wood and Iron Sconces

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H 20 in W 12.5 in D 8 in

Pair of Italian Wood and Iron Sconces

Located in Culver City, CA

Terrific carved new Italian wood backplates with 18th century iron arms with gilt tole leaves.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of wall sconces
Pair of wall sconces

Pair of wall sconces

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H 10.5 in W 17 in D 7 in

Pair of wall sconces

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 3-arm iron sconces with round wood backplate

Category

French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

pair of 21st c.brass sconces with glass shades
pair of 21st c.brass sconces with glass shades

pair of 21st c.brass sconces with glass shades

Located in Jersey City, NJ

scalloped wood backplates with brass sconces and handblown clear glass globes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

David Weeks
David Weeks

David Weeks

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H 9 in Dm 5.5 in

David Weeks

Located in Newburgh, NY

Pair of sconces by David Weeks, early 90's production with wood backplate. From a NYU library.

Category

Late 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Spectacular Double Arm Sconces with Amethyst Glass Globes
Spectacular Double Arm Sconces with Amethyst Glass Globes

Spectacular Double Arm Sconces with Amethyst Glass Globes

Located in Jersey City, NJ

wood backplates in mahogany color with double arm brass sconces with 4 glass shades in light amethyst

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

pair of handsome sconces with glass shades
pair of handsome sconces with glass shades

pair of handsome sconces with glass shades

Located in Jersey City, NJ

pair of beaded sconces with scalloped wood backplates in a dark finish with handblown glass globes.Price includes wiring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Baroque Style Painted, Parcel Gilt Cast  Metal Two Light Sconce
Baroque Style Painted, Parcel Gilt Cast  Metal Two Light Sconce

Baroque Style Painted, Parcel Gilt Cast Metal Two Light Sconce

Located in San Francisco, CA

Grand S-scrolled acanthus body with two upswept acanthus candle arms, terminating in wax candles with silk fringe shades, mounted on a shaped wood backplate; newly electrified.

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Wax

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wood, Brass, and Glass Sconces, Hans-Agne Jacobsson
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wood, Brass, and Glass Sconces, Hans-Agne Jacobsson

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wood, Brass, and Glass Sconces, Hans-Agne Jacobsson

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in New York, NY

The sconces are made of limed solid oak in a tapered "X" form with a wood backplate. Each sconce has five light (candelabra socket) cluster in polished brass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Sconces
Pair Italian Sconces

Pair Italian Sconces

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H 20 in W 15 in D 10 in

Pair Italian Sconces

Located in Culver City, CA

pair of two lite 18th century iron arms with giltwood bobesches mounted on a pair of new carved and painted wood backplates.sconces mount on standard j-box and attach with two thread...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Tôle

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

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$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

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By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

$3,600 / item

H 37 in W 32 in D 34 in

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen

A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually

A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of David Duncan Knife Pleat Sconces with Flared Pink Hurricane Shades
Pair of David Duncan Knife Pleat Sconces with Flared Pink Hurricane Shades

Pair of David Duncan Knife Pleat Sconces with Flared Pink Hurricane Shades

By David Duncan

Located in New York, NY

A pair of David Duncan Studio hand-carved shell form mahogany Georgian-style backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and flared pink hurricane shades. Electrified with one ca...

Category

2010s American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Wood and Brass Electrified Wall Sconces
Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Wood and Brass Electrified Wall Sconces

Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Wood and Brass Electrified Wall Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a statement with this pair of sophisticated and classic Anglo-Indian wall sconces. These hard-wired fixtures feature a carved shell form walnut backplate attached to a gracefull...

Category

Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Wood Backplate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood backplate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wood backplate for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and mirror. Your living room may not be complete without a wood backplate — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood backplate is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency.

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Prices for a wood backplate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $7,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,880.

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