$3,215 / item
MARCEL Sconce - Single (14.5")
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glowing opal tube shades are held within the tender clasp of a cast textured antique satin bronze. Models in the collection are individually hand-crafted by the skilled artisans in ...
Opal, Bronze
Pair of French Leather Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian bronze sconces with leather body. Measurements: Height: 13” Width: 4.5” Depth: 5.5”
Bronze
$2,680
Bronze Wall Lantern
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
This wall lantern is hand made in bronze by craftsmen in Mexico City. Each piece is designed with outmost attention to detail.
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of Antique Italian Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century bronze sconces with beaded crystal foliage. Measurements: Height: 28" Width: 12" Depth: 7.5"
Crystal, Bronze
$4,400 / set
Pair of Empire Arrow Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's French sconces with arrow motif. Measurements: Height: 13.5" Width: 9.75" Depth: 4.5"
Metal, Bronze
$1,889 / item
Crystal Basket Sconce in Florentine Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Crystal Basket Sconce embodies opulent craftsmanship and classical grace.
Brass, Bronze
Price Upon Request
Pangea Sconce by Barlas Baylar
By Barlas Baylar, Hudson Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Conceptualized from the Pangea Supercontinent, The Pangea Sconce by Barlas Baylar features interlocked organic shapes created from bronze. The sconce emits a beautiful light from li...
Bronze, Stainless Steel
$2,481 / item
Crystal Sunflower Sconce in Florentine Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Crystal Sunflower Sconce radiates timeless beauty and refined craftsmanship. A luminous design from our Heritage Collection, it draws inspiration from the natural elegance of the...
Brass, Bronze
Workstead Shaded Gable in Natural Linen and Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
SHADED GABLE is one in a collection of architectural lightboxes inspired by forms from our iconic ARCHETYPE series. An angular crest is draped in Natural Linen for a minimalist sculp...
Fabric
Workstead Shaded Block in Natural Linen and Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
SHADED BLOCK is one in a collection of architectural lightboxes inspired by forms from our iconic ARCHETYPE series. The structured geometry of a rectangle is draped in Natural Linen ...
Fabric
Workstead Shaded Vault in Natural Linen and Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
SHADED VAULT is one in a collection of architectural lightboxes inspired by forms from our iconic ARCHETYPE series. A profile conjuring an arched allée is draped in Natural Linen for...
Fabric
$4,200 / set
1900's Caldwell Mirror Chinoiserie sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's small gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with mirrored backplate and hand painted chinoiserie design
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Valiant Sconce by Barlas Baylar
By Barlas Baylar, Hudson Furniture
Located in New York, NY
The Valiant Collection is rigorously crafted in hand-blown Murano glass and solid sculpted bronze (or stainless steel.)
Bronze, Stainless Steel
$2,175 / set
Pair Of Painted Tole Floral Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Executed in painted tole over brass or bronze, each sconce features two elegantly scrolling candle arms issuing from a shaped foliate backplate, richly ornamented with hand-formed ro...
Brass, Bronze
$8,571 / item
Orba Bronze Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Orba Bronze all in solid bronze in light bronze finish. Lighting with 1 LED Strip 14Wm/24V. Dimmable, dimmer not included.
Bronze
$7,887 / item
Altea Bronze Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Altea Bronze all in solid bronze, in light bronze finish, 1 bulb, lamp holder type E27, max 60 watt, 220 Volt. Bulb not included.
Bronze
$9,047 / item
Face Bronze Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Face Bronze all in solid bronze in gold finish. 1 bulb, lamp holder type E27, 60Watts, 220Volt. Bulb not included.
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Mother Sconce by Barlas Baylar
By Barlas Baylar, Hudson Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Designed with elegance in mind, the Mother Sconce by Barlas Baylar emits a shimmering light which creates a vibrant source of illumination. Its mesmerizing organic effect is created ...
Bronze, Stainless Steel
$4,800 / set
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"
Silver Plate, Bronze
$8,571 / item
Lunar Bronze Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Bronze Lunar with solid bronze structure in dark bronze finish and lunar stone shade. 1 Bulb, lamp holder type G9, 3W/220V, dimmable. Dimmer not included. Bulb not include...
Stone, Bronze
$9,731 / item
Broman Bronze Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Bronze Broman with solid bronze structure in gold finish and selenite stone shade. 1 LED strip, included, 14Wm/24V, dimmable. Dimmer not included.
Stone, Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of Antique Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s English hand painted chinoiserie bronze sconces. Measurements: Height 15" Depth 4" Width 10".
Bronze
Iris Wall Sconce by Modu Studio
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Wall Sconces a handcrafted lighting fixture, which incorporates solid wood, alabaster and liquid bronze to create a unique appearance.
Alabaster, Bronze
$2,995 / item
Nouveau Rock Crystal Sconce in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
The Nouveau Rock Crystal Sconce captures the essence of organic form and refined modernity. A distinguished design from our Modern Collection, it reinterprets the sinuous lines and n...
Brass, Bronze
$6,850 / set
Pair of Gilded, Mirrored, Period Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of period, hand carved, gessoed, and 22-karat gold gilded, Second Empire, French sconces.
Bronze
Paul Hanson, Hollywood Regency Style Sconce
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Very nice Paul Hanson wall mounted sconce. Brass is evenly patinated. No dents are present. Cut crystal is gorgeous. It's in a very good shape. No chips or fleabites. Shade has a t...
Crystal, Brass, Metal, Bronze
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical bronze armature support stylized flame shells, each holding one 40-60 watt bulb.
Alabaster, Bronze
$2,000 / set
Pair of Julia Sconces by Alexander von Eikh
By Alexander von Eikh
Located in New York, NY
Cast bronze and polycarbonate, then hand-carved pair of Julia Sconces by Alexander von Eikh
Bronze
$12,000 / set
Set of Floral Caldwell Sconces. Sold per pair.
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1930s Caldwell sconces with original painted finish and four candelabra lights each. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height 30" Depth 9.75" Width 14.5".
Bronze
Bronze , Sculptural, Lamp, Wall Art Light, Mask
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This art Wall Sconce offers contemporary home lighting for hallways, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living spaces From mid-century modern to traditional, a piece of art or any home.
Bronze
Ribbon & Reed Horn Double Arm Sconce in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
The Harrison Single Arm Sconce with Frosted Tube embodies timeless sophistication and tailored design. A distinguished piece from our Classic Collection, it reflects Sherle Wagner In...
Brass, Bronze
$2,529 / item
Midcentury Pedicel Wall Sconce by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
An elegant Wall Sconce with a midcentury aesthetic in rough-hewn solid Cast Bronze. The Bronze is lightly waxed to protect it from oxidisation and to allow its natural lustre to shi...
Gold, Bronze
$7,800 / set
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. Measurements: Height: 24″ Width: 6...
Silver Plate, Bronze
$5,335 / item
Wall Light -PAPIER, Cast Bronze, Cinabre Gallery
Located in PARIS, FR
The PAPIER wall light unfolds as a suspended gesture of folded matter, where cast bronze acquires the apparent lightness of a sheet caught in motion. Designed by Q.Y.J., the composit...
Bronze
$11,167 / set
Pair of Maison Baguès Red Wall Sconces Circa 1910
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning and exceptionally rare pair of large Maison Baguès 'Rouge' wall sconces, originally created by Maison Baguès circa 1900 - 1910 as candle sconces, these have been historica...
Crystal, Bronze
Harrison Single Arm Sconce with Frosted Tube in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
The Harrison Single Arm Sconce with Frosted Tube embodies timeless sophistication and tailored design. A distinguished piece from our Classic Collection, it reflects Sherle Wagner In...
Brass, Bronze
$7,423 / item
INO- Wall Light, Cast Bronze, Cinabre Gallery
By Christine D. Rouvière
Located in PARIS, FR
The INO wall light takes its form from the quiet asymmetry of fungi and forest growth. Cast in bronze, its sculptural body recalls the layered silhouette of a mushroom or natural out...
Bronze
$7,800 / set
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. Measurements: Height: 24" Width: 5.5" Depth: 11.5"
Bronze
$2,029 / item
Franklin Wall Lamp in Bronze Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Franklin in bronze finish, with solid brass leaves in bronze finish. With 11 leaves hand-crafted in solid brass in bronze finish. With original glass drop at the bottom...
Brass
$5,400 / set
Set of 4 Silver-Plated and Leather Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 1950's single-light silver sconces with leather bound body. Measurements Height: 11" Depth: 5" Backplate diameter: 5".
Silver Plate, Bronze
$8,800 / set
Set of Four French Green Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 green semi precious stone gilt sconces with glass leaves. Sold per pair. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 15" Width: 13" Depth: 6.75
Stone, Bronze
$6,500 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces in great condition. Both the alabaster shades and the polished silvered bronze frames are in geometric motif details with streamlined design...
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Pr. French Ormolu Japonisme Sconces/Wall Light, att Barbedienne, style of Lievre
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Pair of French 19th Century Japonisme Ormolu/Gilt Bronze Wall Appliques/ Sconces with Crystal Bobeches, att. F. Barbedienne and att. to the French Designer: Edouard Lievre...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Italian Contemporary Fontana Arte-Style Green Glass Wall Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian (late 20th Century) Fontana Arte style green glass wall sconces with a large vertical diamond shape and a centered bronze band across the face. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Bronze
$1,101 / set
2 antique bronze wall lamps in Baroque style
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
One pair of solid cast bronze wall lamps. Made around 1900 in the Baroque style. Beautiful patina.
Bronze
$2,923Sale Price / set|30% Off
Antique French Crystal Sconces Baccarat style 4 Light Wall candelbras Baroque
By Swarovski, Maison Charles, Cristalleries De Baccarat, Maison Baguès, Baccarat
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair antique French gilt bronze and crystal candelabras/ four light sconces. Design in the maner: Baccarat, Bagues, Paul Garnier Style: Napoleon III, Belle Epoque, Antique, Louis V...
Crystal, Bronze
Johnnie Brass Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Wall Sconce by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A kaleidoscope of finely handcrafted cast brass butterflies make the magic of light even more seductive combining material and ethereal in a sculptural wall sconce. Lost wax cast by ...
Brass, Bronze
Wall Light PETAL, Cast Bronze with Selenite, Cinabre Gallery
By Christine D. Rouvière
Located in PARIS, FR
The PETAL wall light unfolds as a vertical mineral form partially embraced by a constellation of bronze elements. A faceted selenite core rises through the composition, its transluce...
Bronze
Wall Light -LIAISON, Cast Bronze with Alabaster, Cinabre Gallery
By Thomas Mang
Located in PARIS, FR
Out of the intense dialogue between Thomas Mang Studio and Cinabre Gallery emerges a sculptural lighting piece that unites bronze artistry and holistic architectural thinking. Inspir...
Alabaster, Bronze
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".
Bronze
Pair 19th C. French Tole & Porcelain Sconces w/ Polychrome Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair 19th Century French Tole and Porcelain Double light Sconces with Polychrome Porcelain Flowers. This pair of French two-light wall sconces is crafted with tole-mou...
Metal, Bronze
Wall Light -LOC, Cast Bronze with Selenite, Cinabre Gallery
By Christine D. Rouvière
Located in PARIS, FR
The LOC wall light appears as a narrow vertical gesture suspended against the wall, somewhere between sculptural line and illuminated trace. Designed by Christine D. Rouvière, the pi...
Bronze
Wall Light JEWEL, Cast Bronze with Selenite, Cinabre Gallery
By Christine D. Rouvière
Located in PARIS, FR
The JEWEL wall light is defined by a quiet interplay between surface and incision. A monolithic bronze plate, richly textured and irregular, is pierced by a vertical recess that reve...
Bronze
Wall Light-JIG, Cast Bronze with Selenite, Cinabre Gallery
By Christine D. Rouvière
Located in PARIS, FR
The JIG wall light assembles light and material through a composition that recalls both architectural rhythm and mineral growth. Designed by Christine D. Rouvière, a series of vertic...
Bronze
Midcentury Pair Art Deco Design Alabaster Wall Sconces with Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking, easy to mount and beautifully handcrafted pair of alabaster wall lights with horse sculptures. If you are looking for a stylish and decorative way to bring light into...
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze Rose Bowl ~ Pillar Candle Stands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze Rose Bowl ~ Pillar Candle Stands, originally designed as supports for oil lamps and beautifully modeled with the rich historic character of 19th ce...
Bronze
$2,950 / set
Pair of Bagues French Bronze Scones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Including the candle, the overall height is 15.5". Finely chased with maker stick on back.
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.
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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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