19th Century Silverwood Candelabra
Sold|$8,200
19th Century Silverwood Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century silverwood candelabra with carved putti.
Sold|$8,200
19th Century Silverwood Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century silverwood candelabra with carved putti.
Sold|$7,884 / set
A large pair of Regency period six light candleabra
Located in London, GB
A large pair of early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu 6 light Candelabra having urn shaped sconces on scrolled supports raised on reeded tapering stems, supported on bold Lions paw fe...
Bronze, Ormolu
Set of 4 Gene Byron Mexican Brutalist Brass Candleholders, Circa 1960s
By Gene Byron
Located in San Antonio, TX
Byron was known for her tin trivets, candelabras, bins, lighting, and wall sconces. Her work was in high demand and was exported to the US.
Brass
Pair of Traditional French Wall Candelabras
Located in North Miami, FL
Traditional branch formed wall candelabras given a new life having been newly white lacquered.
Pair of Hollywood Regency Wall Candelabras
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisite and lively pair of wall sconces for candles. Branch and leaf design with three holders each. Pure white lacquer over iron. Great detail and very welcoming. Simple hook on b...
Iron
Sold|$2,367 / set
Pair of two-armed bronze candelabras. France
Located in Madrid, España
Pair of two-armed gilt and blued bronze candelabras. Medallion detail with Medusa and lion mask - Directoire - c. 1860 - France Dimensions: 62 x 26 x 19 cm (each)
Brass
French Modernist Wall Candelabra after Raymond Subes
Located in Hanover, MA
Stunningly chic large scale wrought iron wall candelabra in the manner of Raymond Subes and Jules Leleu.
Totally rewired.
Electric cord goes into the wa...
Wrought Iron, Brass
Pair Antique Cherub Candelabras French Ormolu, 1885
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of French ormolu cherub candelabras Stand on the classic marble pedestal base We date this pair to circa 1885 and we bought them from a dealer at Les Puces antiques ...
Ormolu
Sold|$1,400
Mazzega Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two E16 candelabra based sockets per sconce, maximum wattage 80 watts.
Brass
Sold|$1,300
Avron Sconce
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three light, Plaster of Paris sconce. Candelabra sockets, 60 watt max. Mounts to standard J box.
Steel
Sold|$1,800
Stilnovo Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Priced individually.
Brass
Sold|$2,100 / set
Sciolari Sconces
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1960s pair of Italian chrome-plated brass, glass globe sconces by Sciolari of Italy. Single E12/E14 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$5,210 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style 19th Century Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century gilded ormolu, Louis XVI style candelabra, each with cherubs mounted on white marble bases and holding four branch flower like candelabra.
Marble, Ormolu
English Victorian Solid Brass Wall Candelabra Hanging Candlestand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Victorian wall candelabra sturdily made with high quality brass fittings and exuding a rich lustre. Well proportioned and original patination, circa 1890s.
Brass
Sold|$3,633 / set
Pair of Late 19thC French Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Late 19thC French Ormolu and White Marble Three Branch Candelabra with ram's head mounts and reeded columns on white marble circular bases - 7" diam x 23"h - converted from ...
Marble, Ormolu
Sold|$2,673 / set
Large Pair of 19th Century French Brass Church Candelabra
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The candlesticks have a curved shape sweeping round as they rise in height, the centre is filled with cast brass decoration in swirls and leaves The candelabra are made in solid ...
Brass
Sold|$2,300
Classic Modern Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern sconces from Italy. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce, 60 watts max per sconce.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,600
Italian RB Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern sconces from Italy. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce, 60 watts max per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$1,600
1940s Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous brass and slumped glass sconces from 1940s, Italy. Single candelabra E12 sockets per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$2,400
1950s "Candle" Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of conical glass “candle” sconces in blown glass and brass from Italy. Single candelabra based socket per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$2,400 / set
1950s "Candle" Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of conical glass “candle” sconces in blown glass and brass from Italy. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$2,300 / set
Danish Teak Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Danish teak sconces with original teak wood and glass. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Glass, Teak
Sold|$2,200 / set
Reggiani Chrome Sconces
By Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce. Priced as a pair.
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$1,600 / item
Botanical Shield Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Unique late 1940s Botanical Shield sconces. Partially restored with 2 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce wired for use in the USA.
Brass
Sold|$2,400 / set
1940s German Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewired for the US with a single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Naturally patinated brass and fabric shades.
Brass
Sold|$1,200 / set
Directional Ostuni Sconces
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black and brass directional Italian sconces by Ostuni from the 1950s. Partially restored. (1) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,200 / set
Directional Ostuni Sconces
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black and brass directional Italian sconces by Ostuni from the 1950s. Partially restored. (1) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,600 / item
1940s OT Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Partially restored with 2 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Brass
Sold|$2,100 / set
French Cylinder Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of petite black and brass cylinder sconces from France. Beautifully restored directional reading sconces.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$3,200 / set
Faceted Seguso Sconces
By Angelo Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E 12 candelabra based light sockets per sconce. Back plate is 4” and has 2 ¾” center to center mounting holes.
Brass
Sold|$3,700 / set
4 Azucena Sconces
By Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Partially restored and rewired with (1) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce, for use in the USA.
Nickel
Sold|$2,600 / set
Italian Cylindrical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated brass finish and blown glass shades. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Currently wired for use in the US. 4” back plate.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Gilded Wall Candelabra
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of 19th Century French carved gilded wall candelabra. Fully rewired and PAT tested to UK standards.
Giltwood
Sold|$3,200 / set
Stilux Diamond Sconces
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 pairs of 1960s Italian brass and acrylic diamond sconces by Stilux Milano. Original dead stock. They are each wired with a single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce currently f...
Brass
Sold|$2,700 / set
Large Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of splendid large Mid-Century Modern botanical sconces from Italy. Partially restored, naturally aged patina brass. (3) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce.
Brass
Illums Bolighus Wall Candelabra Candle Holder Brass Denmark 1950s
By Illums Bolighus, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Basel, BS
Rare Illums Bolighus wall candelabra in solid brass, made in Denmark in the 1950s. Beautiful subtle patina with a few scratches and signs of use. Comes with a brass nail to hang ...
Brass
Pair of Wall Nickel Silver Candelabras/ REDUCED FINAL PRICE..
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazing pair of wall candlebras are made of heavy nickel silver rods connected in the center with a silver wide band that attaches to the wall.... they are just the beginning o...
Nickel, Silver
A Pair of Candelabra by T.Parzinger in Silver Plate
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Dorlyn Candelabra designed by T. Parzinger.
Sold|$2,600
Italian RB Sconces II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of modern sconces from Italy. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce, 60 watts max per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$1,350 / set
Kinkeldey Faceted Crystal Sconces
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
Pair of glistening faceted crystal and brass sconces by Kinkeldey. Rewired for use in the USA, each sconce uses one candelabra type bulb.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,750
Pair of Mirrored Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mirrored back two-arm wall sconces/candelabras.
Glass, Wood
Sold|$3,400 / set
Kaiser Ice Glass Sconces
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Rewired for use in the USA. Each sconce utilizes 4 candelabra type bulbs.
Nickel
Sold|$1,800
Baccarat Crystal Wall Sconce
By Baccarat
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage Baccarat crystal wall sconce. Holds three candelabra base bulbs, rewired for the US.
Crystal
Sold|$1,400 / item
'4' Double Globe Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce, maximum wattage 80 watts.
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Pair of Venini Sconces
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxe pair of Venini sconces. Two candelabra type bulbs per each sconce.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,300
Italian Cylindrical Directional Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce wired for use in the US. 3.75” back plate.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,300 / set
Three-Arm Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely pair of Classic Italian botanical brass 1950s sconces. Fully restored, with (three) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,200
Stilnovo Articulated Directional Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated brass hardware finish and painted aluminum shade. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Currently wired for use in the US. 4” back plate.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,200 / item
‘4’ Stilux Cubical Sconces
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. 3.5” back plate.
Steel
Sold|$1,600 / set
Italian Opal Sconces III
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Priced as a pair.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$3,800 / set
1940s Italian Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Partially restored with 2 E14 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Brass
Sold|$3,200 / set
Pair of Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naturally aged. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Priced as a pair.
Brass
Sold|$2,600 / set
40s Italian Mazzo Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewired with (2) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce. Priced as a pair.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,400 / set
1940s Italian Conical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Partially restored, original finish. (1) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Priced as a pair.
Brass
Sold|$1,300 / item
5 Stilnovo Directional Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated brass hardware finish and painted aluminium shades. Single E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce. Currently wired for use in the US. 4” back plate.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$3,200 / set
Botanical Shield Sconces II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique pair of late 1940s Italian Botanical Shield Sconces II. Partially restored with 2 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce wired for use in the USA.
Brass
Sold|$1,600 / item
6 Rectangular Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewired with 2-E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce. Priced individually.
Brass
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