1920s Pair of Bronze Louis XVI Style Wall lights
Located in Schoorl, NL
French gilded and chiseled bronze wall lights, made in Louis XVI style. Two Edison 14 bulbs and
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
1920s Pair of Bronze Louis XVI Style Wall lights
Located in Schoorl, NL
French gilded and chiseled bronze wall lights, made in Louis XVI style. Two Edison 14 bulbs and
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Electrified Two-Light Sconces
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze two-light sconces richly decorated with foliage, France
Bronze
Fine Pair of Elegant French Doré Bronze, Two-Arm Bow Top Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
These elegant bow top sconces are early 20th century antique bronze with a wonderful aged patina
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Appliqué Wall Sconces, Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
These 19th century French bronze wall sconces or appliqués display a variety of the neoclassical
Bronze
Pair Two Light Leaf Form Bronze Color Tole Sconces
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s Italian sconces with curvy leaf form tole metal back plate, two electrified candle form
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Mirror Sconces
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-19th century French Napoleon III period bronze repousse wall sconces or girandoles
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Dore Bronze Ribbon Tassel Floral Putti Cherub Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant pair of signed Caldwell sconces are full of endearing details including the original
Bronze
Set of Four Sculptural and Patinated Bronze Sconces, Manner of Diego Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
incandescent candles. The sconces have an organic, dappled texture throughout testifying to their handmade
Bronze
Fine Pair of Bagues Style Bronze and Rock Crystal Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Stamford, CT
A Fine Pair of Maison Bagues Style Bronze and Rock Crystal Sconces. The bronze bracket bottom base
Pair of Louis XV Style French Bronze and Crystal Three-Light Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely pair of sconces made in France during the 1920's are cast in bronze and have three
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Five-Arm Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze scrolled five-arm sconces with ribbon and floral motif. Originally
Maison Charles Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Louis XVI Style Marked
By Maison Charles et Fils, Jean Hauré
Located in Munich, DE
A pair of Maison Charles Louis XVI style gilt bronze, two-branch wall lights, each with a backplate
Bronze
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light wall sconces
Bronze
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Electrified Two-Light Sconces
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of four of Louis XVI style gilt bronze two-light sconces richly decorated with foliage, France
Bronze
Set of Four French Gilt Bronze Three Light Sconces, Louis XV Style
Located in Houston, TX
Flower and scroll back plates set with leaf-molded candle arms terminating in matching drip Pans
Bronze
Large Bronze Mirror Sconce Two Candle Holders
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Victorian brass mirrored two candle holders sconce with 16 crystal drops.
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Style Brass or Bronze 3 Light Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-cast and stylish pair of French brass or bronze 3 light wall sconces in the Empire style
Brass
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
Pair of Fine French, Doré Bronze Chinoiserie Style, Four-Light Wall Appliqués
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of Louis XVI style French doré bronze chinoiserie figural wall appliqués. In the
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Pair of Louis XVI-Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large pair of Louis XVI style patinated and gilt bronze 3-light sconces, the narrow urn form back
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Eight Light Wall Lights, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze eight-light wall lights. The top in the form of a
Bronze
Pair Gilt Bronze and Crystal Five Light Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This impressive pair of Louis XVI style bronze sconces by the famed maker Edward F. C Caldwell
Crystal, Ormolu
A Fine Pair of Louis Style Gilt Bronze Sconces By Caldwell & Co.
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Pair of Louis Style Gilt Bronze Three Arm Sconces By Caldwell & Co. American, circa
Ormolu
Set of Four French Gilt Wood & Gesso Foliate Ribbon Two Arm Wall Sconces, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Four French gilt wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative carved foliate and
Bronze
Pair of Sconces with Crystals Maria Teresa Style Italia Venezia,
Located in Prato, Tuscany
The appliques have an elegant and light mounting in gilded bronze wire on which metallic chains are
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Nickel, Brass and Bronze Sconces of Tied Cattails, Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of French Mid-Century nickel, brass and bronze sconces of tied cattails, by Maison
Pair of Bronze Cast Lyre and Swan Form Dual Light Crystal Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Gilt bronze dual light candelabra wall sconces feature lyre form with spread wing swan beneath
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XV Painted Iron Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
lights newly wired, and the original wood candle sleeves. Both sconces have the original bronze patinated
Iron
Sold|$750
Pair of Hand Form Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bronze hands gripping large ribbed “candlesticks” with broad bobeches and white wax “candles
Stone, Bronze
Sold|$7,800
Pair of Anglo Indian Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of ebonized Anglo-Indian two-light sconces, shell form backplate issuing bronze out-scrolled
Bronze
Set of Four Neoclassical Sconces by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Pembroke, MA
bronze arms attach to an ionic style capital. Each sconce bears a tag of "Bagues Paris." The price
Ormolu, Bronze
Sold|$595
French Wrought Iron Sconces Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French wrought iron and two-light sconces with scroll form and bronze patina. Rewired
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Mirrors with Candle Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
sconce features three scrolling arms, each fitted with a candle holder. The Louis XVI wall fixtures are
Bronze
Antique Bronze Wall Candelabra, France, 1910
Located in Bastogne, BE
Elegant French Empire style two-arm gilt bronze sconce with two arrows on body and round backplate
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 back-plate issuing bronze out
Brass
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 back-plate issuing bronze out
Brass
Wonderful Pair of Bagues Style Vintage Gilt and Crystal Bird Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
This endearing set of Bagues Style Vintage Gilt and Crystal Sconces are beautifully balanced with
Bronze
Set of Three Pairs of French Louis XVI Style Electrified Two-Light Sconces
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three pairs Louis XVI style bronze two-light sconces richly decorated with foliage, France
Bronze
Pair, Aesthetic Movement Jeweled Bronze 2-Candle Wall Mirrors C. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely English, circa 1890. A pair of heavy and good quality bronze 2-light wall sconces. Each
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Bagues Style Vintage Gilt and Rock Crystal Parrot Bird Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
This endearing set of Bagues style vintage gilt and crystal sconces are beautifully balanced with
Bronze
Vintage Pair of Bagues Rock Crystal Urn Bird Parrot Silver Jansen Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
This endearing set of Bagues style vintage gilt and crystal sconces are beautifully balanced with
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Three-Light Tole Peinte French Floral Sconces from the Estate of Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of three-light candle sconces come from the Mellon's Upperville home Oak Springs Farm
Bronze
Tudor Style Art Kast Sconces w/ Mica Shades (Pair)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of circa 1920s, metal candlestick sconces with a bronze-brass patina and Tudor styling. Warm
Metal
Pair of Antique French Gilded Bronze Two Light Candelabras Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique French gilded bronze candelabra two arm light wall sconces. These
Bronze
Spanish Revival Max Schaffer Co. Wrought Iron Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely cast and hammered, wrought iron pair of wall lights by Max Schaffer Co. circa 1930
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,186
Pair of Antique 1800s Mirrored Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
ornate dark bronze coloured frame with antique drip candle sleeves. Wired & Earthed with UK Wiring, one
Brass
Pair of 'Maison Charles' Louis XVI Style Wall Lights, Paris, 20th Century
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of 'Maison Charles' Louis XVI style gilt bronze, two-branch wall lights, each with a
Bronze
Antique Pair Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
This is a fine pair of antique Regency Revival twin branch ormolu wall candle lights dating from
Ormolu
Antique Pair French Neo-classical Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques 19th century
Located in London, GB
with this decorative pair of ormolu candle wall lights. Condition: In excellent condition having been
Ormolu
Striking Maison Baguès Style Solid Bronze Hand w. Brass Torch Wall Sconce / Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Lisse, NL
crossbar in the bronze wall plate (see image 15) this sconce can easily and safely be mounted on your wall
Brass, Bronze
Antique Set of 4 French Rococo Style Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of four antique French Rococo ormolu gilt bronze two branch wall sconces
Ormolu
Fine Pair of Italian Ormolu Wall Lights or Appliques in the French Empire Style
Located in Benington, Herts
in drip trays with floral detailing and candle nozzles or sconces with engine turning. The wall
Ormolu
Japanese Antique "Mini" Lantern with Double Doors, Scarce Size, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual "Mini" scale 19th century antique handcrafted bronze lantern- with an early
Bronze
Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze & Beveled Mirror Wall Sconces and Candelabras
Located in Lisse, NL
sconces is ideal for wall decoration and the look and feel is just wonderful. The impressive, cast bronze
Bronze
Antique Pair Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Two Branch Wall Lights Sconces 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Antique pair of Sevres porcelain and ormolu wall lights, Circa 1870 in date
Ormolu
Sold|$18,461
Pair of Appliques Paris, C. 1780
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of two-light wall sconces made of chased and gilded bronze. Two arms with leaf volutes take
Bronze
Wonderful Petite Baguès Rock Crystal Beaded Jansen Six-Light Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
fluted candle cups. Perfect for the smaller space. Measures: 23" H x 16" W.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 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.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.