Large Neoclassic Carved Wood Sconces
$6,800 / set
Large Neoclassic Carved Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s large Italian carved and painted wood sconces with seven lights, each.
$6,800 / set
Large Neoclassic Carved Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s large Italian carved and painted wood sconces with seven lights, each.
$5,800 / set
Pair of Large Painted Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1950's painted wood sconces with gilt details. Measurements: Height: 28" Width: 24" Depth: 14"
Wood
$4,400 / set
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?
Gold Leaf
$9,200 / set
Pair of Grand Hand-Carved, Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of massive hand-carved gilt wood sconces.
Giltwood
$5,800 / set
Pair of Large English Iron and Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1940s English single-light carved and painted wood sconces with iron hardware. Measurements: Height 27?
Wrought Iron
Set of Neoclassic Gilt Wood Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940's Italian neoclassic style two-arm carved and gilt wood sconces with foliage motif on body and gilt metal arms.
Giltwood
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Sconces by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Markslöjd circa 1980. * Set (2) of pine wood sconces with off-white lace-trimmed fabric shades. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: ...
Wood, Pine
Swedish Pine Wood Sconces with Floral Embroideries by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces with shades with Floral Embroideries made by Markslöjd circa 1980
Wood, Pine
Pair of French Art Deco Wood Sconces with Brass Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Art Deco wood sconces with brass detail France, circa 1940’s Large scale wood wall sconces with brass details Each sconce is handmade and unique in it’s composition Br...
Brass
Pair Florentine Tole Toleware Italian Gilt Wood Sconce, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of metal and wood sconce. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts.
Metal
Neo-Classical Style Carved Wood Sconces W/ Urns & Draping Laurel Garland -Pair
By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale neo-classical style carved wood sconces attributed to Hendrix Allardyce. The wiring and candle covers are new and in working order.
Metal
Opposing Pair of Wood Sconces Featuring Monkeys, Animals Decorated Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very unusual pair of wood sconces in gilt finish showing monkeys dressed in vest and tricorn hat, standing on a scroll with a palm tree. 2 scrolling gilded iron arms.
Wood
Plastic Paper and Wood Sconce or Ceiling Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plastic Paper and Wood Sconce or Ceiling Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy Minimalist and rare design.
Fabric, Teak
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Sconces by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1980s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the early 1980s
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Sconces by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
. * Set (2) of pine wood sconces with the original beige fabric shades with brown lines. * Manufacturer: Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden * Style 65 * Year: circa 1970s * Condition: Goo...
Fabric, Pine, Wood
$12,000 / set
Pair of Two-armed Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and designing the interior...
Stone, Metal
A Pair of Large Gilt and Green Color Metal and Wood Sconces, Italy, ca. 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of large gilt and green color metal and wood sconces, Italy, ca. the 1960s. This impressive pair of Baroque-style sconces features gilt and green-colored metal frames and wood...
Metal
$4,800 / set
Pair of Iron and Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French seven-arm wrought iron and giltwood sconces. Measurements: Height: 17.5" Width: 15.5" Depth: 9"
Iron
1990s Italian 3-Light Wood Sconce – Gold Design
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite 1990s Italian hand-carved wood three-light wall sconce, inspired by 17th-century Italian design, featuring elegant ivory accents and a radiant gold gilt finish.
Wood
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-century Glass and wood Sconce, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
For sale is a unique Scandinavian mid-century sconce from the 1950s, featuring a charming combination of brass, wood, and glass.
Brass
$5,200 / set
Set of 4 Painted Wood Sconces. Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 circa 1940's Italian painted wood 3 light sconces with original patina. sold per pair.
Wood
A pair of Italian painted wood sconces, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each in ivory and gold with a central turned standard supporting two scrolling metal candlearms. The matching chandelier is also available.
Metal
Beech Wood Sconces by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Modern Scandinavian Sconces in bend Beech Wood designed by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta in the 1970s
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Pair Of Vintage Electrified Gilt Wood Sconces In Baroque Style #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of very decorative two-light Sconces with intricately carved gilt wood frames, likely Italian.
Other
Maison Lancel Brass & Wood Sconces, Wall Lights Blown Opaline Shade France, Pair
By Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel sconces, wall lamps in Brass and black lacquered wood.
Brass
Large Maison Lancel Brass & Wood Sconces, Wall Lights Opaline Glass Shade, Pair
By Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Large superb pair of Maison Lancel sconces, wall lamps in Brass and black lacquered wood.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Opaline Glass and Wood Sconces, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian design wall lamps, made in the 60s. Fascinating with its rare round opal glass shape. The body of the lamp is in beautiful teak wood. The light requires an E27 bulb, ...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Pair Swedish Pine Wood Sconces Wall Lights with Linen Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of lovely pine wood wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden in the 1960s.
Brass
Pair of French Carved and Painted Wood Sconces in Classical Style, circa 1950
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pair of large two light sconces in iron and wood carved with classical motifs such as the ostrich plume finial, gilded and painted in pastel tones.
Wood
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Carved Wood Sconces with Wheat and Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of tall Italian wall sconces, hand-carved in wood and hand-painted in soft, earthy tones.
Wood
1990s Italian Hand-Carved 2-Light Wall Wood Sconce–Oak Leaf Wreath & Gold Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A distinguished 1990s Italian hand-carved wood two-light wall sconce, exquisitely detailed with acorns and oak leaves arranged in an elegant wreath design.
Oak
$4,800 / set
1940s Large Gilt wood and Mirrors Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s Italian gilt wood sconces with mirror panels Inset, unusual large size with two lights
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Silver Gilt Wood Pair of Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Two lights ea. Italian two-light wood sconces, early 20th c., parcel gilt and polychrome painted wall mounts, having relief carved foliate and rose motif, supporting two patinated me...
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Wood-Carved Two-Light Sconces w Paint over Gesso
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian two-light carved wood sconces with paint over Gesso, richly carved crest, scrolled arms and swag motif, early 20th century.
Gesso, Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sconces, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and wood sconces designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Brass
$5,800 / set
Pair of Shell-Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960's shell-shaped two-light wood sconces. Measurements: Height: 19" Depth: 7" Width: 10.25".
Wood
$4,200 / set
Pair of Etched Glass Hurricane Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1950s single-light wood sconces with etched glass hurricanes. Measurements: Height: 31" Width: 4.5" Depth: 7".
Glass, Wood
Pair of Large Italian Hand Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian carved and gilt wood sconces with arm holding light. Measurements: Height: 34" Width: 7.5" Depth: 10"
Wood
Sculptural Oval giltwood Sconce
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural gilt wood sconce, in the manner of Herve van der Straeten, Italy, circa 1960s.
Metal
Pair, Maison Lancel French Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Wood Wall Sconces 1960
By Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of circa 1960 chrome and black wood sconces for Maison Lancel, France. Wired for US and in working condition.
Chrome
$4,400 / set
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.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Pine Wood Wall Lamp by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconce made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration.
Wood
$1,100 / set
Italian Hand Carved Sconces, Gold Finish
Located in Toledo, OH
Italian hand carved wood sconces, gilt. Marked Made in Italy, 2 candle sockets per sconce, urn style detail with flowers, gold distressed paint, gold swag of leaves, leaf and scroll ...
Wood
Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Single Florentine Tole Toleware Italian Giltwood Sconce, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single metal, stucco and wood sconce. The fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts.
Metal
Stained Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
* Set (2) of dark stained pine wood sconces with brass bands and textured, smoke-colored round glass shades * Manufacturer: Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden * Style 4521 * Year: circa 1...
Wood, Pine, Blown Glass
Stained Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
* Set (2) of dark stained pine wood sconces with the white clip-on fabric shades. * Manufacturer: Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden * Style 10C * Year: circa 1970s * Condition: Good vin...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
. * Set (2) of pine wood sconces / night lamps with white fabric clip-on shades. * Manufacturer: Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden * Style: 131 * Year: circa 1970s * Condition: Good vin...
Fabric, Pine, Wood
$2,600 / set
Pair of neoclassical wooden candle holders
Located in Dallas, TX
The pair of sconces is made of painted wood and a painted metal mount.
Wood
1990s Italian Carved Wood Acanthus Wall Sconce
Located in Dallas, TX
Notable Features: Hand-Carved Wood Acanthus Leaf Motif Aged Bolo Finish Single Candle Sconce
Wood
$564Sale Price|53% Off
Italianate Tole and Wood Wall Sconce
Located in Redding, CT
No discounts are offered. Italianate Tole and wood wall sconce. Gorgeous detailed scrolls and dramatic black and gold color.
Iron, Metal
Pair of Wood and Gild Rustic Sconces Wood, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair rustic wood and gilt metal Sconces, each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts.
Metal
Large Pair Of Carved Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
A Large Pair of Carved Wood Wall sconces/Lamps. Fully wired and in original condition.
Wood
Vintage Italian 2-Light Sconce – Oxidized Silver Wood
Located in Dallas, TX
A graceful vintage Italian two-light wall sconce, finely hand-carved in wood and finished in a soft oxidized silver accented with light blue highlights.
Wood
$2,295 / set
Pair Of Gilt Metal & Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of wall sconces with carved giltwood and plaster wheat motifs emitting from gilt metal backplates.
Metal
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.
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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.
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