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H 4.73 in W 9.85 in L 4.73 in
20th Century Gothic Bronze Bat Wall Sconces, After William Tonks for Liberty
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of scarce late 20th century bronze Victorian-style bat wall sconces after the original
Bronze
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H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Pair of patinated bronze bat-shaped wall sconces after William Tonks & Sons
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of patinated bronze bat-shaped wall sconces after William Tonks & Sons Continental Patinated
Bronze
Bat Wall Light Silver Plated Victorian Style very Decorative
Located in Paris, FR
Silverplate wall light in the shape of a bat with two supports for candles. The bat was a very
Brass
Art Deco Bat and Maple Leaf Wall Light made of Bronze and Iron
Located in Hannover, DE
and individuality. The bat is lovingly handcrafted and cast in bronze, and its movements are
Iron, Bronze
Bronze Bat Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
delicately cast sconces in bronze wonderful detailing of bats hanging from a branch
Metal
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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.
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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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