Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Figural Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A grand and finely cast pair of French Empire style ormolu and patinated bronze three-arm figural wall sconces. Each sconce centers on a striking classical maiden, beautifully render...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two Light Candle Scone With Swan Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French Empire revival mirror sconce with beveled glass. Walnut frame decorated with gilt bronze ormolu mounts with a pair of swans drinking from a fountain below, the cr...
Bronze
Antique Swedish Gustavian Oval Wall Mirrors, Gilded Pinewood, 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian style oval shaped wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, bronze with its original mirrored glass, in good condition...
Metal, Bronze
Pair Of French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of nice quality Louis XVI style gilt bronze original candlelight wall sconces. Five(5) arm with outside wiring and beeswax candle covers.
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Wall Sconces Double Armed Lighting Lamp In Candelabra Style
Located in Bastogne, BE
The cartridges are made in the form of wax candles. These beautiful wall sconces will easily add a touch of elegance to your home, transform the home space and create comfortable ...
Bronze
Pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Diminutive Napoleonic Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces with Swan Motif, Attributed to P.E.
Bronze
Pair Of Signed Fine French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional Pair of fine electrified French Neoclassical style gilt bronze wall sconces with two well cast and ornate arms emitting from a central intricately chased bust with folia...
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Blue Painted Five-Light Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU & POLYCHROMED FIVE-LIGHT WALL SCONCES Circa first half of the 20th century 20 3/8" H x 7" D x 12" W A good pair of five-light wall sconces in th...
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage Single Bronze Wall Light Sconce in Candelabra Design, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The cartridges are made in the form of wax candles. This beautiful wall sconce will easily add a touch of elegance to your home, transform the home space and create comfortable ligh...
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconces, Late 19th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of French gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces dating to the late 19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
1960 Rare Pair of Bamboo model bronze wall sconces signed Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare pair of bronze wall sconces imitating bamboo by Maison Charles, dating from the 1960s/1970s, signed Composed of two intertwined branches in gilded bronze imitating bamboo, decor...
Bronze
$7,450Sale Price / set|40% Off
French 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Revival Style Bronze Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century neoclassical empire revival style gilt and patinated bronze four-light wall sconces (wall lights). The ornately chased bronze candle-arms with an a...
Bronze
Baroque Dutch Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Baroque Dutch style in gilt bronze by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. As a faithful replica, it features different ball-shaped elements. The sconce ends with a heavy and large globe at the b...
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French two arms gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces with decorative scrolled work and mirrored backs.
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$913Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Pair Ormolu Gilt Bronze Treble Light Wall Electric Sconces Appliques 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Candle Wall Candle Sconces Lights, of generous proportions and exceptional well cast quality, mid to late Nineteenth Century.
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Pair of Classical Gilded Wall Lights, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large pair of classical 19th century French gilded ormolu wall lights / sconces, each with five branches, scrolling foliate, mask and ribbon decoration.
Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces, Pair, 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
Louis XV style gilt bronze three-light wall sconces, mid-20th century, featuring scrolling Rococo arms and acanthus leaf detailing.
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Era Gilt Bronze Mounted Mirror Wall Sconce Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning 19th century gilt bronze ormolu mounted mirrored three light sculptural wall sconce girandole.
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Sconces Two Wall Lights Gold Bronze Crystal Drops Beads, France, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The combination of shiny bronze with vintage crystal makes these sconces magnificent.
Crystal, Bronze
$3,552Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 19thc French Bronze "Hands Holding Torch" Maison Bagues style -Wall Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Fantastic 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze "Fists with Torch" Wall Sconces in the style of Maison Bagues.
Bronze
Long Brass Bamboo Swing Arm wall sconce in Matt Bronze finish
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew Kornat in 2015 this Long Bamboo Swing Arm wall sconce was inspired by the glamourous sets in Hollywood movies of the 1930s that exude style and elegance The elega...
Brass
Wall Sconces In Classic Style Double Arm in Bronze Vintage Set 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
The wall base is made in the form of a column. Classic sconces are a great purchase.
Bronze
Rare Antique Patinated Bronze Male Figure Holding Torchere, Wall Sconce, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality workmanship, antique bronze sconce with a gnom-like figure holding a Lotus flower-like shade.
Bronze
Antique Pair Ormolu Gilt Bronze Treble Light Wall Electric Sconces Appliques 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Arm Wall Candle Sconces Lights, of generous proportions, mid to late Nineteenth Century.
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Crystal Hoop Form Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) gilt bronze sconces in the French empire style, of hoop form with three inch crystal pendants and three candle holders. All pendants are brand ne...
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Dallas, TX
Illuminate your home with this elegant antique wall sconce from France, circa 1880. The light features a finely cast bronze structure with fluted arms adorned by detailed ram heads, ...
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XV Bronze Single-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interiors with this elegant pair of vintage bronze wall sconces in the Louis XV style. Crafted in France circa 1950, each single-light sconce features a richly patinated...
Bronze
"Il Pezzo 3 Wall Sconce" - width 27cm/10.3" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Pair of Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV Rococo style gilt bronze wall sconces. French, late 19th century.
Ormolu
$13,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Torches Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces. The back plate in the form of a torches with three scrolled candle arms protruding from ...
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Style Brass and Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A refined pair of French Empire-style brass-and-bronze wall sconces, dating to circa 1920, is distinguished by their elegant circular form and balanced three-light configuration.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconces, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze and crystal two-arm wall sconces with decorative bead work, cascading prisms, and original crystal bobaches.
Set of Eight French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite set of eight French Empire style gilt bronze figural neoclassical wall sconces. Each sconce is structured with a central backplate featuring a prominent male mask, model...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Foliage & Ribbon Wall Sconces. C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical ormolu bronze three arm wall sconces with decorative flanking ribbons, bird wings, cornucopia fluted beaded candle arms, central intertwined snakes with ...
Bronze, Ormolu, Wire
Pair Of Arts And Crafts Bronze And Wrought Iron Dolphin Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Each with central gilt bronze dolphin now oxidized with three candle arms. Trailing leaves and branches. Newly wired.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
A Pair of E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Two Arm Wall Sconces by E.F. Caldwell, New York This pair of wall sconces is formed with oval gilt bronze backplates centered by raised foliate bo...
Bronze
Italian Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Single-Arm Wall Light Sconces (4 pairs available)
Located in Firenze, IT
Refined set of eight Italian Louis XVI gilt bronze single-arm wall sconces, inspired by the neoclassical elegance of the late 18th century.
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Two-Light Ribbon-Tied Wall Sconces, Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in France during the 19th century, each of this pair of wall sconces features two ribbon-tied torches supporting their candle sleeves and a foliage décor.
Bronze
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
1920s French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Wi/ Sea Serpents Wall Sconce after Guillema
By Hector Guimard
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco 3 Light Bronze Mermais with Sea Serpents Wall Sconce. Original unelectrified state.
Bronze
Large Napoleon III Period French Bronze Wall Sconce of Classical Female Figure
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Napoleon III period bronze sconce features a classical female figure standing atop curling acanthus and flowers. Two candle arms extend from the floral base. The unusual large s...
Bronze
$2,080Sale Price / set|52% Off
French Louis XVI Revival Style Patinated Bronze Wall Sconce Two Arms, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI Revival Style Patinated Bronze Two-Arm Wall Sconces: A distinguished pair of French Louis XVI Revival wall sconces, expertly cast in patinated bronze and r...
Bronze
$2,737Sale Price / set|20% Off
4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc
By Charles Ranc
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions (Per Sconce) - H: 10 1/2 in W: 8 1/4 in D: 4 1/4 in Presenting an exceptional set of four Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, attributed to the celebra...
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Georgian Adam Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large, impressive gilt bronze wall lights (sconces) in the English Georgian Adam style with five electrified candle arms and candelabra size sockets.
Bronze
Pair of American E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Lead Crystal Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine pair of bronze and lead crystal two light wall sconces, each elliptical oval open back plate set with a radiating design of elongated glass drops.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Five-Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) French empire style wall light sconces with five electrified candle arms and wiring.
Bronze
c.1890–1910 Pair of French Louis XVI Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 16.9in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
These elegant sconces are crafted in heavy gilt bronze and feature a classical urn finial adorned with draped garlands, flanked by two scrolling candle arms with fluted candle cups a...
Bronze
Antique Single Wall Sconce in Solid Bronze Fleur-de-lis Motif, France, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
A single bronze sconce with stunning hand-made decor. Ornate fleur-de-lis (lily flower) motif detailing on top.
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Two Light Wall Sconces Candelabra
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FRENCH GILT-BRONZE WALL SCONCES Circa late 19th/early 20th century ref. 502JIP14L 23 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W x 7" D This striking pair of two-arm gilt-bronze wall sconces draw...
Bronze
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Jasperware and Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
By Maison Beurdeley, Henri Vian
Located in London, GB
These exquisite wall lights were created in the late 19th century by the famous bronzier, Henri Vian (French, 1860-1905). These wall lights are stamped ‘HV 955’ for Henri Vian, along...
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Dragon Form Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Dragon Form Wall Sconces with Medusa Masks The sconces are cast in gilt bronze and formed with tapering shield shaped backplates suppor...
Ormolu
$590Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Arrow Wall Sconces Lamp Featuring Goddess Ceres
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Toronto, CA
This exquisite pair of Empire style gilt bronze wall sconces effortlessly blends classical grandeur with subtle Art Deco influences, making them a rare and elegant addition to any in...
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century French Bronze and Painted Porcelain Five-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
The vintage wall sconces are in excellent condition commensurate and age and use, and adorn a rich patinated bronze finish associated with bright colors.
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze and Porcelain Sevres Foliage Ribbon Wall Sconces, C. 1820
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French figural bronze and porcelain Sevres two arm foliage with ribbon wall sconces.
Bronze
$7,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
Large Rococo Louis XV French Gilt Bronze Five Arms Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of large Rococo Louis XV French gilt bronze five arms with white candle sockets wall sconces.
Bronze
$18,950Sale Price / set|24% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights Sconces, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XV style Rococo style six-light gilt-bronze wall lights - wall sconces. The ornate six-light candelabrum with five scroll...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Esthetic Two-Armed Bronze Sconces with 'Swirl', 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exquisitely crafted pair of French two-armed sconces with superb detailing. Originally made as wall-candelabras. No alterations to the construction has been made so they are easily c...
Bronze
$3,024 / set
1940s French Bronze Sconces, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly wired golden sconces with plastic, wax candles.
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.
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