Antique Bronze Floral Sconces
Sold|$1,400
Antique Bronze Floral Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Continental bronze hand wrought sconces with floral basket and garland decorations, and hung with
Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Sold|$1,400
Antique Bronze Floral Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Continental bronze hand wrought sconces with floral basket and garland decorations, and hung with
Bronze
Pair of 1950s Bronze Hand Hold Torch Wall Sconces by Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of 1950s hand hold torch bronze and black lacquer on bronze wall sconces by Andre Arbus.
Bronze
Sold|$6,500 / set
Bronze Sconces, Signed J. Hignay
By J. Hignay
Located in Newburgh, NY
Pair of whimsical hand cast gilt bronze studio sconces signed J. Hignay.
Bronze
Sold|$175
Bronze Hand
Located in Hudson, NY
Bronze hand
Metal
John Devoluy Neoclassic Small Hand Bronze and Opaline Pair of Sconces
By John Devoluy
Located in Paris, ile de france
John Devoluy neoclassic small hand bronze and opaline pair of sconces.
Opaline Glass
Sold|$1,500
Antique Bronze & Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cast bronze sconces with hand cut crystals, pink bead chains and pink drops. 2 lights each
Sold|$2,200
pair of bronze sconces
Located in Jersey City, NJ
double armed pair of bronze sconces with hand chiselled swans. If needed, there is
Sold|$998 / set
Pair, Gilt Bronze Three Light Wall Sconces
Located in Summerland, CA
1930s Gilt Bronze wall sconces. Each sconce has three candle lights, Electrified, in charming
Bronze
John Devoluy Neo Classic Big Hand Bronze And Opaline Pair of Sconces
By John Devoluy
Located in Paris, ile de france
John Devoluy neo classic big hand bronze and opaline pair of sconces from the 40s
Gold
Bronze Elevator "Up" Sconce Attributed to Tiffany
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Minneapolis, MN
and features deep cast bronze floral design underneath. When illuminated, this green light glows with
Bronze
Downtown Classics Collection Bronze Uxmal Sconce
By Downtown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Downtown Classics Collection Bronze Hand Cast Sconce with perforated face. Single light candlabra
Sold|$1,400 / set
French Bronze Flora Design Wall Sconces 1 Pair
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of early 20th century flora design bronze wall sconces with beautiful hand-blown glass shades.
Bronze
Sold|$3,000 / set
Cylindric Metal Sconces in Painted Bronze/Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handmade cylindric metal sconces in painted bronze with hardwiring.
Aluminum
Sold|$4,200
Pair of Bronze Sconces Made in Milan
By Aureliano Toso
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of bronze sconces made in Milan 1950 with blown glass shades by Aureliano Toso with a
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sold|$6,500
A pair of single arm foliate bronze sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
AIS2346 A pair of massive and well chased bronze single light sconces with hand-hammered foliate
Bronze
Sold|$4,900
Pair of Gilded Bronze Sevres Sconces
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
AIS2773 A pair of gilded bronze double-light sconces with hand-glazed ceramic backplates
Ormolu
Pair of French Hand Holding Light Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of bronze Mid-Century hand holding the candle light wall sconces.
Bronze
Pair of Hand-Cast Bronze Three-Light Eagle Head Sconces with Foliate Decoration
Located in Alexandria, VA
Outstanding casting - both the design and quality suggest Caldwell but not marked - French (externally) wired - back plate and mounting hardware included.
Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Sconces in Patina Bronze and Lucite
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of contemporary Art Deco style sconces with skyscraper design comprised of bronze metal frames
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Skyscraper Sconce with Patina Bronze and Lucite Frame by Bella Figura
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Art Deco style sconce with skyscraper design comprised of patina bronze metal frame and fitted with
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Skyscraper Sconce with Patina Bronze and Lucite Frame by Bella Figura
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Art Deco style sconce with skyscraper design comprised of patina bronze metal frame and fitted with
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Sconces in Bronze and Lucite by Bella Figura
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of contemporary Art Deco style sconces with skyscraper design comprised of bronze metal frames
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$2,600 / set
Pair of French Candle Sconces
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant pair of classically inspired French gilt bronze, two arm candle sconces.
Bronze
Set of Four of Famille Verte Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights or Sconces
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in London, GB
The vase shaped Famille Verte backplates each with a gilt-metal floral spray cresting and supporting two gilt metal candle-branches, hollow to accommodate wiring or suitable for use ...
Ormolu
Sold|$2,400
Pair of 19th Century Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gilt bronze Italian sconces from the Piedmont area. Floral wreaths with bows at the
Bronze
Sold|$3,828 / set
Pair of 18th Century French Stone Sconces
Located in Lectoure, Occitanie
A pair of French stone sconces from the 18th century with bronze arms.
Stone, Bronze
Sold|$3,000
Two Veronese Sconces Designed by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Janvry, Essonne
Two hand blown clear frosted glass in shape of leaves mounted on bronze back plates.
Bronze
Sold|$1,600
Pair Antique French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly electrified antique French bronze sconces with hand cut and polished crystals. Lozenge shaped
Sold|$5,900 / set
Pair of Renaldo Three Arm Sconces by Donghia in Murano Glass
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of 3 arm sconces by Donghia from the Renaldo Series. The custom made sconces feature brushed
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Belle Epoque Wall Sconces by Victor Paillard, France, 19th Century
By Victor Paillard
Located in Pasadena, CA
A monumental pair of Belle Epoque gilt bronze and cut glass twenty six light wall sconces By Victor
Bronze, Ormolu
A pair of antique nickel-plated art nouveau sconces
Located in New York, NY
IS2634 A pair of Art Nouveau period cast bronze sconces in a hand-rubbed nickel-plated
Glass
French Bronzed Iron Candle Diffuser, Oak & Laurel, Unique 20th Century Art
Located in Totnes, GB
then bronzed, the 'outer' surface is undoubtedly oak, with lobed leaves and acorns. The 'inner' surface
Wrought Iron
Murano Art Glass & Satin Brass Flush Light by Hillebrand, 1970s, German
By Hillebrand
Located in London, GB
Murano art glass large flush light with a solid brass base by Hillebrand Lighting, circa 1970s German. The solid brass base is finished with an elegant satin effect. Thoroughly cl...
Brass
Lamp in Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Napoleon III Attributed to Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in NONANCOURT, FR
Bronze lamp representing a baby holding two gilt bronze sconces in his hands. It rests on a gilt
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Bronze Hand Sconces, Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Italian Mid-Century lit sconces in the form of a hand supporting a palm branch. The hands
Bronze, Copper
Sold|$1,400
French Bronze Hand Hold Torch Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Wonderful pair of polished bronze hand hold torch bronze wall sconces.
Bronze
1950s Chinoiserie Sculptural Bronze Candlestick Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an exquisite, pair of bronze chinoiserie candlestick wall sconces, circa 1950s. The pair
Bronze
Maison Jansen Style Hand Torch Wall Lamps / Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful right and left hand torch sconces from circa 1950.
Bronze
Pair of Maison Arlus "Hands" Sconces. 2 Pairs available, priced by pair
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and very rare in bronze color pair of hands sconces by Maison Arlus. Model number 1436
Bronze
Pair of French 1920's Bronze and Blown Glass Double Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant 1920's bronze and hand-blown glass wall sconces in rose design. Professionally rewired and
Bronze
Sold|$19,000
Baccarat Attributed Wall Sconces
By Baccarat
Located in New Haven, CT
This is an incredible rare pair of Maison Baccarat attributed Louis XV style Wall Sconces. Hand
Crystal, Bronze
Jacques Duval Brasseur Illuminated Wall Sconce
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Rare "Luna" wall sconce. An illuminated wall sculpture. Designed by Jacques Duval Brasseur
Agate, 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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