Exquisite Pair Of Antique French Dore Bronze Cherub Putti Flute Two Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant pair of French Dore Bronze Cherub playing flute (aulos) with wonderful twisted arms and
Antique 1890s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Exquisite Pair Of Antique French Dore Bronze Cherub Putti Flute Two Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant pair of French Dore Bronze Cherub playing flute (aulos) with wonderful twisted arms and
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Two-Light Wall Sconces Attributed to Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Louis XVI two-light gilt bronze wall sconces with tapering fluted backs issuing candle
Ormolu
Sold|$13,800 / set
Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Putto Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of French early 19th century empire gilt bronze putto wall lights Excellent pair of French
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Sconces, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze and crystal scrolled two arm sconces with amethyst prisms. Originally candle
Pair of French Bronze Sconces in the Style of Felix Agostini
By Felix Agostini
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish pair of French hand-sculpted bronze single light sconces in the style of Felix Agostini
Sold|$2,849 / set
1950 Pair of Neo Classic Wall Lights in bronze Maison Lucien Gau
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
illuminating candle and underlined by a pretty basin, all in gilded bronze. 1 arm of light per wall lamp. The
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Gilded Bronze and Brass French Sconces
Located in Roma, IT
Sumptuous pair of early gilded bronze and brass scones. This fantastic set was made at the
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$1,295
Antique Pair of French Sconces with Crystals
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
silver, gold, and areas of dark bronze in color. 3 lights with wax candle sleeves. We have replaced some
Brass
Pair of Empire/ Charles X Gilt and Patinated Bronze Four-Light Wall Appliques
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Empire/ Charles X Gilt and Patinated Bronze Four-Light Wall Appliques or Sconces A pair of
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of 1940's French Gilt Bronze Tassel Two Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940's French gilt bronze sconces with backplate comprised of tassel form draped over a
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze and Cut-Glass Two-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
sconces each feature two intricate bronze arms with ram heads, cut-glass swags and other beautiful glass
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Goat Heads Three-Light Wall Lights/Sconces
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large French 19th century Louis XVI goat heads three-light wall lights/sconces A pair
Bronze
Pair of Elegant Swedish Three-Light Crystal and Cut Class Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish three-light crystal and cut-glass wall sconces from the mid-20th century. This
Crystal, Iron
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Crystal and Bronze Dore Five-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
light fixtures are in excellent condition and adorn a rich bronze dore finish. These sconces would make
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Midcentury Verre Eglomise Glass Maison Bagues Wall Lights Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
emerging from an urn at the base, with gilt bronze branches, each sconce with two candle arms. Converted
Cut Glass
Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore 5-Light Sconces from France, C. 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to 1890, this pair of vibrant French bronze dore five-light sconces are in the style of
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century French Provincial Metal & Glass Pendant Wall Sconces
Located in Middleburg, VA
Add a little whimsy to the room with this pair of early 20th century French provincial wall sconces
Brass
Pair of Charles X Gilt-Bronze and Patinated Four-Branch Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 19th century Charles X four branch wall lights of excellent quality. The dark black
Bronze
Pair of Late 19th Century French Provincial Wrought Iron Gilded Wall Sconces
Located in Middleburg, VA
A lovely pair of Classic late 19th century french Provincial wrought iron wall sconces with two
Wrought Iron
Assembled Set of Four Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Assembled set of four large Louis XV style gilt bronze three-light wall lights, French, circa 1900
Bronze
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Three Light Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
foliate cast candle arms with leaf tip cast nozzles and dip pans
Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Twin Branch Wall Light Sconces 19th C
Located in London, GB
upturned scrolling acanthus twin branch candle sconces. It features an inset hand painted porcelain
Ormolu
Restauration Antique Wall Lights Decorated with Busts and Lotus Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Antiquity taste. The barrel is finely chiseled with ormolu lotus flowers. These antique candle wall sconces
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Large French Floral Wall Light Sconces Tôle Repoussé C1900 FREE SHIPPING
Located in Trensacq, FR
A pair of large, tôleware repoussé wall light sconces from early 20th Century France. Two ‘grand
Brass, Sheet Metal
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Wall Lights of Bacchus and Maenad
Located in London, GB
An important pair of wall appliques in the Louis XVth style Cast in two color bronze, gold gilt
Bronze, Ormolu
A Pair of French Ormolu Rococo 5 Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Lights, Circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exquisite pair of French Ormolu Rococo 5 Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Lights, dating back to circa 1880
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century French Maison Bagues Rock Crystal and Metal Wall Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Dallas, TX
covers. The tall wall sconces are in excellent condition and adorn a rich patinated bronze and glass
Rock Crystal, Metal
Sold|$975
19th Century Directoire Sconces
Located in Norwalk, CT
Solid bronze candle sconces in the Directoire style, made in France, circa 1850-1870. Fine casting
Bronze
A Pair of Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Wall-Appliques by Henry Dasson, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Wall-Appliques by Henry Dasson. French, Circa 1880
Bronze
Sold|$8,000
PAIR SCONCES
Located in New Orleans, LA
CHARLES X BRONZE AND BRONZE DORE SCONCES EACH WITH THREE CANDLES MOUNTED ON A 9" RING
19th century large pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the style of Louis XVI
Located in Eindhoven, NL
featured to the bronze master model and that these wall-lights were previously cast by Bronzier Millet
Bronze
Set of Four Silvered Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
Set of four French silvered bronze medallion back two arm sconces; each arm with a cream colored
Bronze
Sold|$3,150
Benson Wall Lantern
Located in London, GB
A patinated bronze wall light, the rectangular case with glazed front, side and hinged door. The
Bronze
Sold|$5,900
Pair of Gilt Brass Rococo Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elegant wall sconces in gilt bronze having elaborate foliate, ribbon and leaf form with
Bronze
Pair of Maison Jansen Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of nice quality bronze wall sconces attributed to Maison Jansen. Each has two electrified
Bronze
Sold|$1,800 / set
Gold Gilded Louie Sconces XV Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grate castings in bronze. And with real 24K gold antique plate finish. Sconces in the Contemporary
Bronze
Sold|$15,500 / set
Pair of Empire Style Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt bronze Empire style sconces, each with thirteen candle holders Having a dark patinated Neo
Bronze
Sold|$13,500 / set
Pair of Empire Style Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt bronze Empire style sconces, each with thirteen candleholders Having a dark patinated
Bronze
Sold|$950 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style French Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XV style two-light bronze sconces. Oval backplate with foliate and floral motif. In
Bronze
Sold|$1,250
Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of uber chic early 20th century Swedish bronze and brass two-arm sconces, each with two
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$7,800
Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Anglo-Indian two-light sconces, hardwood shell form backplate issuing bronze out-scrolled
Bronze
Sold|$1,500 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style French Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XV style two-light gilt bronze candle sconces. Ribbon form with tassels and
Bronze
Sold|$650 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
Pair of Louis XVI style two-light bronze sconces with gold patina. Rewired with European sockets
Bronze
Pair of 1970s 'Sunflowers' Sconces Signed Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1970s 'Sunflowers' sconces by Maison Charles. The sunflowers ar in gilt bronze decorated
Bronze
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Very Large Brass Faux Bamboo Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two heavy and large, stunning bronze colored brass wall sconces, faux bamboo, with blown glass
Bronze
Sold|$1,500
French Empire Style Swan Motif Sconce Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French Empire style bronze three light sconces. Fine cast details including a swan with
Bronze
A Pair of Caldwell Dutch Style 3 Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of patinated bronze Caldwell Dutch style 3 light sconces, the vase shaped backplate issuing
Bronze
Sold|$2,600 / set
Set of Eight Moderne Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight matching Moderne style bronze two-light sconces. With original finish and patina
Ormolu
Pair Arrow Motif Sconce in French Empire Style
Located in New York, NY
Our French Empire style sconces have three arrow-form candle arms ending with candleholders with
Bronze
Sold|$6,800
Set of (4) French Gothic Sconces C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four bronze French Gothic 2-light sconces with gilt metal detailing throughout. We are
Bronze
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair Antique Regency Style Lion Mask Two Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of patinated bronze wall lights in the English Regency style with roaring lion masks and two
Bronze
Sold|$6,500 / set
Pair of Italian Gilded Wood Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Italian two-light carved and gilded sconces with bronzed metal arms each having a faux
Metal, Gold Leaf
Sold|$14,000 / set
French Set of Four Ormolu Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Exquisite 19 century French set of 4 ormolu two light sconces with handmade wax candle sleeves
Bronze, Ormolu
A Pair of Caldwell 2 Light Reverse Decorated Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Caldwell two light Queen Anne style wall sconces, the arched shaped back plate having
Bronze
Sold|$22,000
An Impressive Set of 4 French Wrought Iron & Bronze 2-Arm Wall Lights; in the style of Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive and large-scale set of four French wrought iron and bronze two-arm wall lights with
Sold|$1,275
Pair of Antique French Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
rewired with original candle sleeves and glass bobeches. Bronze back plates.
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XVI-style three-light sconces, the backs in the form of draped cord with
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.