Wrought Iron Double-Armed Wall Sconce by Michel Zadounaisky, Circa 1960
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in COLMAR, FR
Working in the postwar period, he developed a distinctive style blending traditional forging techniques with a modern sensibility, producing gates, lighting, and custom interior elem...
Wrought Iron
Fine Antique Pair Palace Size Dore Bronze Loius XVI Style Five Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent, rare pair of palace size five light 19th century Louis XVI style Dore bronze figural sconces France, circa 1860 This spectacular pair of sconces is of exceptionally fine...
Bronze
$27,850Sale Price|38% Off
Fine Pair French 19th/20th Century Ormolu Regénce Style Lion Wall Light Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th/20th century Regénce style figural gilt-bronze four-light wall sconces appliques, each ormolu lumière centered with a lion pelt mask su...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Large Antique Gilt Bronze Wall Lights after François Rémond
By François Rémond
Located in London, GB
Pair of large antique gilt bronze wall lights after François Rémond French, 19th Century Height 103cm, width 47cm, depth 27cm Inspired by the artistry of François Rémond (1747–1812)...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Louis XVI Bronze D’ore Sconces, French Antique 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of Louis XVI 3 light sconces are made of finely chiseled bronze d’ore and date back to the 19th century. The French Antique pair features beaded drippers, candle cups adorn...
Bronze, Gold
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by wonderful tied foliate designs, lovel...
Bronze, Ormolu
"Il Pezzo 3 Wall Sconce" - width 27cm/10.3" - satin brass - 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 Gilt Bronze Sconces, Two-Light, French, Circa 1720
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with foliate voluted backplate centered by a Zephyr’s mask, issuing a pair of asymmetric scrolling foliate-cast candle arms, with strap work-cast drip-pans, drilled for electric...
Bronze
Rare Set of 4 Dore Bronze Louis XVI Double Light Cupid Sconces, E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Set of Four Louis XVI Doré Bronze Double Light Figural Cupid Wall Lights/Sconces by E.
Bronze
Set of Four Louis XIV Gilt-Bronze Wall Appliques, French, Circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine set of four Louis XIV style gilt-bronze wall appliques. Each applique having a backplate cast with palmettes and fronded acanthus and issuing three scrolling candle arms te...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pr. French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Style Parcel-Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Pair of French, 19th Century Empire-Neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze five-light wall lights (Sconces). The elongated dark patinated two-tone frames, ea...
Bronze
Pair of 5-Light Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces after Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mid-20th-century French five-light wall sconces after Maison Jansen, designed in the Louis XVI revival style, circa 1930s. The elongated, vertically oriented backplates ar...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$1,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
Edwardian era Neoclassical Bronze Greek Face 2-Arm Sconce, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early 20th century Neoclassical Bronze 2-Arm Sconces with a center Greek face and black enamel accent color.
Brass
$1,038Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Maison Bagues Style Wall Sconces Arrow and Rams Head Design
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, IT
Chic pair of gold and black French Mid-Century Modern wall sconces in the manner of Maison Bagues with a neoclassical style decoration having an arrow motif and rams heads.
Brass, Bronze
Pr. Magnificent Large 19th C. French Louis XVI Ormolu & Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Magnificent Very Large 19 Century Antique French Louis XVI style Ormolu and Cut Crystal Floral Multi-Light Wall Sconces of superb craftsmanship. Each large exquisite sconce...
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Art Deco Bronze Cornucopia Wall Lamps Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia
Located in Milan, IT
Each sconce features a gracefully curved horn-shaped arm rising from a circular wall mount and terminating in a flared candle cup supporting a single bulb.
Bronze
Pair of Baltic Gilt Satyr Faun Head Wall Sconces, Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of Baltic Gilt Satyr Faun Head Wall Sconces Late 19th / Early 20th Century, Probably Swedish Ball finial to gilt bronze canopy, five scrolls with prism drops, two chains from c...
Bronze
A Pair French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze Cherub Wall-Lights, After Joseph Chéret
By Gustave-Joseph Chéret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Belle Époque figural gilt-bronze two-light wall-lights, after Gustave Joseph Chéret (French, 1838-1894) signed: Joseph Chéret, 25 and Stamped: Soleau-Paris.
Bronze
Set of Six English Bronze Coat of Arms and Floral Motif Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six English two-arm bronze sconces with foliage paladin cornices , centered floral coat of arms, fluted bobeches with tampered spheres, and terminating with a lower centered d...
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Crystal and Bronze Dore Five-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or living room with this elegant pair of antique gilt sconces. Crafted in France, circa 1960, each fixture features the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow at the...
Crystal, Bronze
Set of Four French Gilt Bronze Three Arm Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four French gilt bronze scrolled three-arm sconces with floral motif. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th Century.
Pair of French Horn Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French horn gilt bronze two-arm sconces with floral and tassel motif. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Early 19th Century.
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Figural & Foliage Four Arm Sconces. C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Louis XVI gilt bronze foliage four arm sconces with centered figural lady over musical lyre, and finely decorated with tapered ribbon, and tassel motif. Pair are candl...
Bronze
PRESS SAMPLE: Shell Plaster Wall Sconce. Photographed 1x, reconditioned as new.
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
PRESS SAMPLE RE-CONDITIONED : Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio.
Plaster
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 Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-branch wall lights, each with a backplate the lower p...
Bronze
Pair of French Maison Baguès Foliage Crystal Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1890
By Maison Baguès
Located in Charleston, SC
Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified, Late 19th Century.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Very Large French Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Our finely sculpted and cast and very large sconces in the French Louis XV / XVI style, 36 1/2 inches tall, have three large tree branch form candle arms tied with ribbon at the base...
Bronze
$12,450Sale Price / set|36% Off
Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style 3-Light Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style three-light gilt-bronze wall appliqués (sconces - wall lights). The three finely chased gilt-bronze scrolled candle-arms, protr...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair French Empire Style Gilt Metal Sconces with Sunburst Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique gilt metal sconces in the French Empire style with sunburst motif, candelabra size sockets and white candle covers, modern wiring, ready for use.
Bronze
Large Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Seven-Light Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of French Empire style gilt bronze wall lights. Surmounted by a classical female figure standing atop an orb and holding butterflies in each hand, above two tier structur...
Bronze
"Il Pezzo 3 Wall Sconce" - width 27cm/10.3" - gold finish brass - 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, Brass, Bronze
Large and Fine Pair of Henri Vian French Ormolu Three-Light Wall Light Sconces
By Henri Vian
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of large French Louis XVI ormolu three-light wall light sconces with floral finial and drop, issuing three scrolling arms terminating in electrified candle cups, all ...
Bronze
Vintage Pair Of Wall Lights, Circa 1960 in Chiseled and Gilded Bronze, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
An elegant Pair Of Louis XVI style Wall Lights Circa 1960 in finely chiseled and gilded bronze with two light arms.
Bronze
$35,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Palatial Set of Four French 19thCentury Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Wall-Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Set of Four French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Wall Lights (Sconces). The tall elongated ormolu sconces with a back plate in the...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th century gilt bronze French wall lights in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A pretty pair of French gilt bronze wall appliques in the style of Louis XV. Each with 3 scrolled candle arms, festooned with acanthus leaves. Period- 19th century Place of origin- F...
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt and Enameled Bronze Two-Light Sconces signed Millet a Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French gilt and enameled bronze two-light sconces signed Millet a Paris. In the neoclassical taste, scepters terminating in artichoke finials, the molded candle arms set with...
Bronze
$1,416Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Pair Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Appliques or Wall Lights
Located in Budapest, HU
Sumptuous pair of early gilded bronze and brass scones. This fantastic set was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the style of Louis XV in France. This luxurious pair is...
Bronze
Fine Pair of Georgian Style Two Light Crystal Sconces or Wall Lights
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine and impressive pair of George III style two light sconces are truly exceptional. The candle arms are fitted with Van Dyke style crystal nozzles and bobeches. The almond sha...
Crystal
Antique Pair French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique pair of French Baroque revival ormolu wall lights circa 1900 in date. They feature shaped shield backs decorated with acanthus leaves and 'S' scrolls, latti...
Ormolu
Fine Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Revival Gilt-Bronze Two-Light Wall Lights (Sconces). The elongated ormolu sconces with a back plate in the form of a torc...
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Swan and Lyre Back Sconces, circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze and painted two arm sconces with swan, lyre, and floral motif. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th century.
Pair of 20th Century Régence Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Figural Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Régence style gilt bronze five-light figural wall lights after the antique, each with a ribbon-tied backplate suspending a plumed helmet and centered by a Medusa mask...
Bronze
Antique Pair French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French pair of ormolu wall lights, dating from circa 1880. They are in the classical Louis XVI manner, having shaped shield backs with red velvet backed pierc...
Ormolu
Pair of Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Two light Sconces in Twinkled Star Shape
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rock crystal two light sconces with large Triangle cut crystal pieces, in a star shape with floral center piece and a carved leaves. Two gilt bronze branches outstretch from ...
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Napoleón III five-light wall candelabra in ormolu , crystal , Putti bronze gilt
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional five-light wall candelabra in ormolu, Louis XV style, Napoleon III era. The central stem features a three-dimensional figure of a cherub or putto, draped in flowing fabri...
Crystal, Gold, Ormolu
Pair Large Antique French Gothic Style Steel and Gilt Bronze 5-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of large antique (early 20th century) French gothic style gilt and polished steel 5-light sconces measuring 31 by 15 by 16 inches, with candelabra size sockets, white p...
Ormolu, Steel
Set of Silver Sconces with Lapis Lazuli Details, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of six circa 1950s Italian silver plated sconces with lapis lazuli details. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height 15.5" (including candles) Width 9" (including bobeches) De...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Bronze
Set of Four Italian Giltwood and Gilt Metal Sconces with Colored Crystals
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A gorgeous Set of Four Italian Giltwood and Gilt Metal Sconces with Colored Crystals. Two light candle sconces that can easily be wired for electricity. Foliate design with various c...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Maison Bagues Three Branch Wall Sconce, circa 1900
By Maison Baguès
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Louis XVI style Maison Bagues attributed three branch wall sconce or wall lights, each with splays of flowerheads on top, its back plate issuing three S-shaped candle arms ...
Crystal, Brass
DCW Editions Borely Wall Lamp in Bronze Brass by Eric Gizard
By Éric Gizard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Borely Wall Lamp in Bronze Brass by Eric Gizard Across the globe, light evolves over time. From the soft and reassuring light of the candle to the raw LED brightness of...
Brass
19th Century Crystal Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of highly decorative 19th century crystal sconces with four candle lights and a yellow cup in the center that holds a light inside. French, circa 1880.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Set of 4 French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique set of four French Baroque revival ormolu wall lights circa 1900 in date. They feature shaped shield backs decorated with acanthus leaves and 'S' scrolls latt...
Ormolu
Antique set of 8 French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique set of eight French Baroque revival ormolu wall lights, circa 1900 in date. They feature shaped shield backs decorated with acanthus leaves and 'S' scroll lat...
Ormolu
Pair of Gilt Bronze Pineapple Wall Sconces with Mirrors
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 20th Century French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Round Antique Mirrors. Each sconce features two curved arms designed to hold candle-style bulbs, which can illuminate a room...
Metal, Bronze
$1,875 / item
Workstead Orbit Sconce in Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT SCONCE is a modern interpretation of an early American candle form, radiating a warm glow from a single point of light. With a reflective disc that rotates 270 degrees, the...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$1,625 / item
Workstead Orbit Sconce in Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT SCONCE is a modern interpretation of an early American candle form, radiating a warm glow from a single point of light. With a reflective disc that rotates 270 degrees, the...
Bronze, Nickel, Brass
French Brass Sconces, Pair, Mid-Century, E14, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Elevate your home décor with this elegant pair of French brass sconces, dating back to the 1950s. Originating in France, these wall lights showcase the classic design and quality cr...
Bronze
$27,500 / set
Large Antique French "Horn of Plenty" Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of fantastic French bronze sconces feature most notably at top a bouquet of eight bronze d’ore candle holders. Dating back to the 19th century, the pair offers a beautiful ...
Bronze, Gold
$8,900 / set
Pair of Etched Venetian Mirror Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Venetian mirrored sconces with etched sunburst tops and tapered long bodies with etched foliate urns, in gilt bronze frame all around and with double hinged bronze candle a...
Glass
$8,500 / set
Pair Arrow Motif Sconces in French Empire Style
Located in New York, NY
Our French Empire style sconces have three arrow-form candle arms ending with candleholders with star motifs, and emanate from lion mask back plates with palmette crests that are mou...
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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