Pair of Louis XVI style gilded wood sconces from France c. 1910
Located in Houston, TX
. Each sconce has a pair of candle arms with scrolled bases that support substantial candle cups
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Pair of Louis XVI style gilded wood sconces from France c. 1910
Located in Houston, TX
. Each sconce has a pair of candle arms with scrolled bases that support substantial candle cups
Metal
A pair of gilded sconces by the maker E. F. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
IS1516 A pair of single light sconces in gilded bronze. The shield shaped backplates are
Ormolu
A gilded two arm sconce by the maker E. F. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
IS2167 A double light sconce in gilded bronze and copper signed by the maker E. F. Caldwell
Ormolu
1890/1900′ 3 Pairs of Louis XVI Style Gilt, Bronze Four-Lights After Gouthiere
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Paris, FR
3 pairs of Louis 16 and 4 arm gilt bronze sconces Good condition re-elected with wax candles and
Bronze
Pair of Regency Period Wall Lights the Eagle In-Flight
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A pair of Regency period wall lights the eagle in-flight, in gilt bronze. Original candle sconces
Murano Art Glass & Satin Brass Flush Light by Hillebrand, 1970s, German
By Hillebrand
Located in London, GB
light, by quality German manufacturer Hillebrand, was designed to work as either a ceiling or wall light
Brass
Sold|$1,900
large three arm sconce
Located in New Orleans, LA
single,large 3 arm sconce measuring 28 1/2" wide, 15 1/2" tall, with a 10 1/2" projection from wall
Metal
Italian Pair of Gilded Bronze and Crystal Five-Arm Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A large Italian pair of gilded cast bronze and crystal five-arm double tiered antique wall lights
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
Cast Bronze Single Candle Neoclassical Sconce Set
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Great ornate patterns and design on this set of six bronze neoclassical sconces. All retain their
Bronze
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Baltic Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of exquisite Swedish or possibly Russian crystal and bronze two-arm candle wall sconces with
Crystal, Brass
Two Patinated Bronze Two-Light Wall Lights, Mid-18th Century
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Two patinated authentic and nicely patinated bronze two-light wall lights, each with a plain
Bronze
Antique Pair of Painted Neoclassical Wall Lights or Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
A decorative pair of carved and painted wall sconces in the neoclassical style France, circa 1880
Wood
Sold|$1,336
French Pair Of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm opposing antique wall sconces, the leaf scrolling arms with
Bronze
Sold|$1,713
French Gilded Bronze Twin Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze and cut-glass twin arm antique wall sconces, the leaf scrolling arms
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Wall Sconces with Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a great pair of antique French wall sconces with three arms for candles and two cherubs
Bronze
Sold|$1,850
French Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A quality pair of French gilded bronze twin arm antique wall sconces, the fish clad scrolling arms
Brass
French Pair of Ribbon Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm ribbon antique wall sconces, the scrolling arms with
Bronze
Oscar Bach Single-Candle Sconce - two available
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These brass and bronze single-candle sconces, created by Oscar Bach, one of the most skilled
Brass, Bronze
Set of Three Art Nouveau Morning Glory Candle Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Beautiful bronze casting of morning glories. The arm swivels from the backplate. In Victorian time
Bronze
Rare Pair Charles X Wall Hanging Candelabras Dragon Sconces Bronze Gilt Iron
By Maison Jansen, Maison Charles, Charles X
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
/ sconces / wall lamps are made of cast blackened iron and fire gilt cast and carved bronze, incredible
Bronze, Iron
Maison Bagues wall lights / sconces ivy leaf gilt bronze, 1940`s ca, French
Located in London, GB
Maison Bagues pair of wall lights / sconces ivy leaf gilt bronze, 1940`s ca, French. Thoroughly
Bronze
Set of Four Very Rare Italian Gilt Bronze 1950s Bruno Chiarini Wall Sconces
By Bruno Chiarini
Located in Hem, NL
This is a wonderful and rare set of four wall sconces with very elegant design in excellent
Bronze
Bronze Adjustable Pyramid Wall Light Sconce by William Lipton Lighting, France
By William Lipton Ltd 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
decorative, bronzes d’ameublement such as wall-lights, floor lamps and table lights played a very important
Metal
Sold|$2,800
Set of Four Bronze Dore Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 bronze dore sconces of scrolled leaf form, with waxed candle sleeves.
Bronze
Pair of French First Empire Doré Bronze Lion and Arrow Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of handsome French Empire 19th century d'oré bronze candle wall sconces with arrow and lion
Brass
Pair of Large, French Empire Style Four-Light Wall Sconces with Mirrored Backs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These monumental scaled bronze four-light Empire style wall scones would definitely make a
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Art Nouveau Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
been custom converted to wall sconces and electrified, resulting in two great sconces with a wonderful
Bronze
Sold|$2,673
French Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A quality pair of French gilded bronze twin arm antique wall lights, the foliated tapering
Bronze
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Mirrored Back Ship Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mirrored back sconces with highly detailed etched ships, The candle arms and Sconce frames
Metal
Graceful French Gilt Bronze Sconce. Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
# F608A - A parcel gilt metal wall appliqués inspired by the medieval and rococo revival styles
Pair of Early 19th Century English Regency Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 19th century English Regency bronze doré sconces, circa 1810, with floral and
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Candelabra Sconces in the "Empire" Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
Impressive pair of five arms candelabra sconces made of cast bronze with very fine carving. Each
Bronze
French 19th Century Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm Empire antique wall lights, the swan head pierced leaf clad
Bronze
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A finely cast pair of French Louis XVI bronze doré sconces, circa 1850, each two candle arms on a
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 20th century Italian neoclassical bronze and crystal sconces, circa 1910, with
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of Italian Baroque silver patinated bronze and crystal sconces, circa 1860, each with three
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Dore Bronze and Irish Crystal Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
finial above four doré chased bronze candle arms that are accented with crystal swags and pendants. The
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Mid 19th C English Gothic Bronze Doré and Patinated Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of finely cast English Gothic bronze dore and patinated sconces, circa 1840, each with two
Bronze
Pair of Early 19th Century French Regence Crystal and Bronze Dore Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
An elegant pair of 19th century French Regence sconces, circa 1820, each featuring four candle arms
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Finished Two-Arm Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces, circa 1880
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of late 19th century Louis XVI style two-light bronze sconces with gold patina, just cleaned
Bronze
1920s Set of Four French Regency Style Silver Plated Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
This set of sconces were made in France in the early half of the 20th century. Each of sconces
Bronze, Silver Plate
French Late 19th Century Set of 6 Bronze Triple Arm Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A French set of 6 gilded bronze triple arm antique wall lights, the externally electrified leaf
Bronze
Maison Baguès Wall Lights Bronze in the Chinoiserie Style, circa 1970s, French
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
Maison Baguès wall lights, quality bronze casting in the chinoiserie style, circa 1970s, French
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Wall-Mount Candelabra/Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome pair of French Empire style wall-mount sconces date from the 19th century. They are
Bronze
Sold|$38,000
19th Century Russian Imperial Style Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
These elegant Russian/Baltic sconces are doré bronze and crystal with three lights. These
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$1,987
English Pair of Gilded Twin Arm Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
arms with sectional leaf bobeche drip pans and ornate candle sconces, issuing from a decoratively cast
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Brass Charles X Period French Empire Style Ring Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A pair of gilt brass (possibly bronze) Charles X wall sconces in excellent condition, and in a rare
Brass
Pair of French Bagues Style Carved and Gilded Wood Parrot Sconces circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
of candle arms. The entire finish on each of the sconces is the original paint and gilding that gives
Bronze Chandelier by Riccardo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
. Our gallery also presents a suited pair of wall-sconces.
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.