Set of four Caldwell enameled sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Renaissance style wall sconces with enameled copper polychrome bouquets issuing from
Set of four Caldwell enameled sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Renaissance style wall sconces with enameled copper polychrome bouquets issuing from
Sold|$10,728
French Gilded & Champleve Clock Garniture
Located in Newark, England
Fine French late 19th century three-piece clock garniture comprising of a pair of candle sticks and
Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Sold|$1,161
A Pair of 19th Century Girondel Mirrors
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A pair of extremely attractive ornate wall sconces with mirrors in the Rococo style. The frames
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Wilson Bronze Candle Holders Wall Sconces
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of striking Wilton brass wall mounted candle stick holders or sconces has highly detailed
Brass, Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Candle Sconces with Mirror
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of beautiful candle sconces. Made of Gilt bronze. All in Louis XVI style, with the classic
Bronze
Pair French Empire Style Swan Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French Empire style bronze or brass candle wall sconces with swan and serpent motif
Brass, Bronze
Rare Pair of Gothic Revival Bronze Wall Candle Sconces From a Church / Monastery
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique pair of gilt bronze, Gothic Revival candle sconces. For the collectors of Gothic Revival
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Foliate Dual Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique French gilt bronze dual light wall sconces feature scroll and foliate form with
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Tiffany Studios Bronze Figural Mirror Candle Sconces
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique neoclassical candle wall sconces by Tiffany Studios feature scroll and foliate
Bronze
Pair of Swedish Bronze Sconces Candle Holders Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Scandinavian Modern Swedish brass wall-mounted candle sconces features ornate
Brass, Bronze
Pair Wall Appliques, Wall Sconces, Bronze and Porcelain Flowers, France 1900s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair Wall Appliques, Wall Sconces, Bronze and Porcelain Flowers, France 1900s Bronze sconces for
Bronze
Antique Pair of Cast Bronze Wall Sconces / Candelabras with Oval Beveled Mirrors
Located in Lisse, NL
hold the candles, but otherwise they are the same and they can easily be mounted on your wall, because
Bronze
Antique Figural Bronze Three Light Wall Sconce with the Greek God Mercury C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Figural Bronze Three Light Wall Sconce C1880. Measures - 19"H x 15"W x 9"D. A finely
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Knot & Tassel Appliqué Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched pair of 19th century French gilt bronze wall sconces / appliqués in the form of knotted
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI style pair of wall-mounted candle sconces in gilt bronze, with two candle sockets each
Bronze
Large Gothic Revival Bronze & Brass Wall Candelabra/Candle Sconce with Gargoyle
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality Gothic Revival candle sconce for wall mounting. This antique Gothic wall sconce for
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$680
Pair of Etched Mirror Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Delicate and refined, these contemporary wall-mounted candle sconces by Vaughan are designed with
Brass
Antique Pair of Bronze Wall Sconce Candelabras w. Mirrors, Angels & Medusa Masks
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical size pair of Renaissance Revival candle sconces. This antique pair of
Bronze, Copper
Candle Sconce made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Wall Candle Sconce designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. Early and rare design by Just Andersen
Metal
Pair of Ornate Antique Cast Bronze Wall Sconces / Candle Holders with Bird Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of very ornately cast bronze wall sconces are unsigned but presumed to have been made in
Bronze
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style, Crystal and Bronze Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of exquisite crystal and bronze/brass Swedish two-arm candle wall sconces. Delicate detailing
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Pair Caldwell Bronze Candle Sconces with Wedgewood Porcelain Inserts
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1086 Pair Caldwell Bronze candleholders with Wedgewood porcelain inserts.
Bronze
19th Century Wall Sconce Candleholders, circa 1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is a pair of original wall sconce candleholders. Each piece has three bronze or brass
Brass, Bronze
Set of Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Elegant Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Pair (2) of
Pewter
French Art Deco Torch Sconces in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There is almost something neoclassical about this pair of torch shaped candle wall sconces. However
Brass, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Brass and Bronze Twin Arm Piano or Wall Candle Sconce
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau ornate piano or wall sconce, candle holder with adorable leaf decors, and
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of gilt bronze candle sconces. Mercury gilt bronze of the highest quality sculpted with
Bronze
Antique Pair of French Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Candle Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine quality pair of French well cast heavy gauge gilt bronze three-arm wall candle sconces lights
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique 19th-Century French gilded bronze single arm candle sconces. These fine
Bronze
Four Classical Gilded Bronze Wall Lights, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality set of four classical gilded ormolu wall lights / sconces. Each with wonderful
Ormolu
Italian Putti Cherub Angel Wall Light / Sconce / Candlestick / Candle Holder
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning vintage brass/bronze Putti Cherub Angel wall-mounted candleholder/wall light/sconce
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An unusual pair of gilt-bronze mirrored wall sconces, with shaped and bevelled mirrors within
Bronze
Michele Oka Doner Pair of Bronze & White Gold Leaf Candle Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of bronze laurel leaf sconces with white gold leaf finish, designed by New York artist
Bronze
Louis XIV Period Gilt Bronze Sconce for Three Candles, circa 1680
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This exceptional gilt bronze sconce from the 17th century is entirely handmade and features a
Bronze
Chinese Chippendale Gilt Bronze Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Chippendale gilt bronze pair of figural two-arm wall-mounted candleholders depicting an
Bronze
Pair of French Style Bronze Gold Doré Wall Candleholders Handcut Crystals G E
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of French style bronze gold doré candleholders with handcut crystals. Details of leaves and
Bronze
Beautiful pair of 19thC bronze 3 arm wall lights with rock crystal candle tubes
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of gilt bronze wall lights featuring 3 arms and hand carved rock crystal candle
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce with Woman & Foliage 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Double Candle Wall Sconce with Woman & Foliate Elements
Bronze
Antique Classical French Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Four-Arm Candle Sconces 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French wall sconces offer cast and gilt bronze construction with central cherub
Crystal, Bronze
Empire Style Wall Sconce in Bronze with Five Light Points, Vintage Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
cartridges are made in the form of wax candles. This beautiful wall sconce will easily add a touch of
Bronze
Pair of French Rococo Style Piano Wall Sconces Swivel Candle Holders, ca. 1900
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant and beautiful pair of Rococo brass and bronze piano or wall sconces, swivel
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Shield Wall Sconces with Urns and Flame Finial
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of neoclassical wall sconces offer gilt bronze construction with shield form plates
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Wall Sconces, Late 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of french two-arm wall candle sconces, gilt bronze and brass decorated with leaf and floral
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Knot & Tassel Appliqué Wall Candle Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely pair of gilt bronze sconces in the shape of knotted ribbons holding two candle arms
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Floral Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
floral details, roses. Originally crafted for two candles each, these antique bronze wall lights have
Bronze
Large Pair of Empire Wall Sconces in Bronze, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of large appliques with new electrical wiring and faux candles set in bronze in the shape of
Bronze
Large Pair of Empire Wall Sconces in Bronze, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Pair of large appliques with new electrical wiring and faux wood candles set in bronze in the shape
Bronze
Rare Pair of Two-Light Gothic Revival Bronzed Knight with Swords Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
? Handcrafted with forged and cast iron elements these partially bronzed sconces truly are a joy to own and look
Iron, Wrought Iron
Rare Pair of Two-Light Gothic Revival Bronzed Knight with Swords Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
? Handcrafted with forged and cast iron elements these partially bronzed sconces truly are a joy to own and look
Iron, Wrought Iron
Charming Pair of Cast Bronze Cobra Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of cast bronze cobra wall sconces with flower shaped candle cups and floral
Sold|$12,300
Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style gilt bronze wall sconces French, late 19th Century Height 77cm, width 44cm
Ormolu
Antique Pair of Acanthus Leaf-Carved Single-Candle Wall Sconces from Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of acanthus carved single-candle wall sconces from the early 20th century. This
Wood
Sold|$1,850
Pair of French Second Empire Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of mid-19th century French second Empire gilt bronze candle scones with arrow quiver
Bronze
Antique Set Four Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Wall Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of four wall sconces offers gilt bronze construction with Chinoiserie decorated
Bronze
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Wall Sconces with Cherubs
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique bronze fixtures were crafted in France, circa 1860. Each tall wall sconce
Bronze
Set of 4 French Louis XV Bronze Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 French Louis XV bronze electrified wall sconces are ready to add elegance and flair to any
Bronze
Pair of Large Round ‘Moon’ Bronze Wall Light Sconces C1970s France.
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage pair of stylish French bronze wall plate sconces C1970. Convex textured solid bronze round
Brass, 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.