Sold|$2,500 / set
Italian Satin Cube Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of vintage 1950s Italian satin poured glass cube and brass sconces. Partially restored, original finish. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$2,300 / set
Pietro Chiesa Attributed Sconces
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely pair of the period classic Italian brass and edged glass 1940s sconces attributed to Pietro Chiesa. Partially restored, (original finish) with (two) E12 candelabra based soc...
Brass
Sold|$5,600 / set
Grey Green Seguso Sconces
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They are restored with wiring of 1 E26 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Four Arm Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They are restored with wiring of 4 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Brass
Sold|$2,600 / set
Ostuni Double Shade Sconces
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated brass finish and painted aluminum shades in a mirrored black and white. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Currently wired for use in the US. 4” back plate.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,400 / set
Vintage Italian Reading Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finish in painted aluminum and patinated brass and wired with 1 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce. Wired for use in the USA.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$3,400 / set
Stilnovo Attr 50s Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Classic midcentury Italian wall sconces attributed to Stilnovo from the 1950s. These fixtures are in patinated brass and glass and fully restored. 1 E12 candelabra based sock...
Brass
Belle Epoque Style Electrified Seven Arm Wall Candelabra in Black and Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
Large Belle Epoque style wall sconce with seven-arm candelabra in black and gold.
Metal
Sold|$3,950
Pair of Silverplated Georgian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of silverplated Georgian double sconces; each sconce takes two candelabra sockets.
Silver Plate
Sold|$1,275
Pair of Italian Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 5 light Italian sconces; candelabra sockets
Sold|$2,500
Pair of Stilnovo Cylindrical Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of cylindrical sconces by 1950s Stilnovo. Single candelabra based E12 sockets per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Three Large Italian Spike Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each sconce has three candelabra based E12 sockets. Wired for use in the US.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,450
Pair of French Deco Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mirrored French Deco sconces with candelabra bulbs and opaline shades.
Sold|$6,200
Set of Four-Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four-leaf sconces by Barovier e Toso. Gold flecks have been infused in the glass during the hand blowing process one candelabra type bulb/each sconce.
Sold|$4,200 / set
Poliarte Stacked Murano Glass Sconces
By Poliarte
Located in New York, NY
Rewired for use in the USA, using two candelabra bulbs per sconce.
Murano Glass
Charming Pair of Art Nouveau Style Piano Candelabra Vintage Brass Candlesticks
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful twin pair of Art Nouveau piano candlesticks. Both made in gilt brass, complete, with no losses, full Art Nouveau period, with the arms. The arms of the candle holders...
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Kalmar Clear, Amber Glass Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Rewired for use in the USA, each sconce requiring 2 candelabra type bulbs. $2800 per pair.
Metal
Sold|$3,840 / set
Pair of Sconces by Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We recommend 3 E12 20w candelabra per sconce. Bulbs provided as a one time courtesy.
Brass
Sold|$2,700 / set
Pair of Italian Candle Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek brass, glass and painted aluminum 50s Italian candle sconces. Partially restored. Rewired with (1) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,300 / set
Pair of Botanical Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Botanical brass sconces from Italy from the 1950s. Partially restored, original finish. (3) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$2,240 / set
'4' 1940s Perforated Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewired with (1) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Priced and sold in pairs.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Sold|$3,600 / set
Gino Sarfatti for Seguso Sconces
By Gino Sarfatti, Angelo Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based sockets per globe/sconce. Maximum wattage 75 watts per sconce.
Brass, Nickel
Sold|$2,800 / set
Teak Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They are partially restored and rewired for use in the US with a single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Priced as a pair.
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Reggiani Molded Wood Sconces III
By Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Original finish, partially restored, and rewired for use in the US.
Blown Glass, Teak
Sold|$2,800 / set
Reggiani Molded Wood Sconces III
By Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Original finish, partially restored, and rewired for use in the US.
Blown Glass, Teak
Sold|$2,800 / set
Reggiani Molded Wood Sconces II
By Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Original finish, partially restored, and rewired for use in the US.
Blown Glass, Wood
Sold|$1,800 / item
'3' 1950s Italian Silhouette Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They are restored with 2 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Sold|$3,300 / set
Italian Crystal Facetted Glass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of beautiful Italian crystal facetted glass sconces from Italy. Original finish, partially restored, Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Sold|$1,500 / set
Late 1940s Botanical Sconces II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic late 1940s Italian brass sconces in a botanical motif. (2) candelabra based sockets per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$3,400 / set
Pair of Arredoluce Attr Sconces
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Partially restored with (2) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Brass
Sold|$1,480
Single 5 Arm Botanical Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 5-Arm Botanical Sconce from 1940s Italy. This fully brass vintage sconce has a unique naturally aged brass finish. 5 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$1,850
French Perforated Double Shade Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two candelabra based E14 sockets per sconce. We at Lumfardo Luminaires do all the restorations of our vintage collection in house from our studio in Los Angeles.
Brass, Steel
Sold|$1,760 / set
Pair of Palwa Floral Sconces
By Palwa
Located in Astoria, NY
Sockets to US standard, both require two candelabra base bulbs. The sconces are in very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use; recently rewired with US sockets.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$5,300 / set
Pair of Stilnovo Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They are rewired for use in the US with a (3) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Priced as a pair.
Brass, Steel
Sold|$3,200 / set
Pair of Fontana Arte Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewired for use in the USA with two E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce. Lightbulbs included with order.
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
3 Arm Green Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They are restored with wiring of 3 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,600 / set
Stilnovo Style Spot Reading Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The shade joint articulates to allow the light to angle up, down, and side to side. The sconces are made from patinated brass, painted brass, and painted steel and are partially rest...
Brass, Steel
Sold|$2,700 / set
Off-White 1950s Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They are restored with wiring of 3 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Bronze Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful bronze botanical sconces from 1940s Italy. Made in all bronze brass. 4 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconces.
Bronze
Sold|$2,800 / set
Three Shade Sconces Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Stilnovo Style wall lights, each with three staggered frosted glass shades on a brass and black lacquered frame. Three candelabra bulbs per sconce. Condition: Excellent vint...
Brass
Sold|$400
1950s Italian Five-Light Sconce
Located in Miami, FL
Brass balls and curling black meal highlight this single inspired Italian made applique or sconce. With five candelabra lights and five curling tentacles below, the mix of brass ball...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,200 / set
Pair of 1970s Glass Rod Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s brass sconces with glass rods. The sconces have two candelabra light sources per sconce.
Brass
Cut-Crystal & Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, France, c. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Barovier Murano Glass Rectangular Vanity Sconce
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Rewired for use in the USA. Sconce utilizes four candelabra type bulbs.
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,800
Pair French 1940s Silvered Metal Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
silvered metal 2 arm sconces with paper candelabra sleaves
Metal
Sold|$3,900 / set
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Single candelabra base bulb per sconces, rewired for the US.
Brass
Sold|$4,450 / set
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Single candelabra base bulb per sconces, rewired for the US.
Brass
Sold|$2,400 / set
1950s Stilnovo Style Double Shade Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely 1950s Stilnovo style double shade sconces from Italy. Fully restored and ready to use. (2) Candelabra based E12 sockets per sconce.
Brass
Hollywood Regency Brass Wall Candle Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s, Hollywood Regency, solid brass, wall candelabra and candle sconce is decorated in a ribbon motif.
Brass
Sold|$1,195 / set
French Neoclassical Brass and Crystal Sconces
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sconces are wired and in working condition, each requires 3 candelabra bulbs.
Crystal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Sold|$10,500 / set
Pair of Sconces by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We recommend one e14 candelabra 40w maximum bulb per sconce. Bulb provided as a one time courtesy.
Metal
Sold|$5,250 / set
Pair of Murano Glass Torchère Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass pair of "torche`re" sconces with frosted glass cups and brass cones. Each sconces holds one candelabra base bulb.
Brass
Sold|$1,800 / item
Gino Sarfatti for Seguso Sconces II
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based sockets per globe/sconce. Maximum wattage 75 watts per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$3,000
Exuberant Pair of Venini Wall Sconces
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuberant pair of Venini wall sconces. Two candelabra style bulbs. 17 pieces of handblown crystal.
Brass
Sold|$3,600 / set
Gino Sarfatti for Seguso Sconces III
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based sockets per globe/sconce. Maximum wattage 75 watts per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$5,200 / set
Frosted Glass and Brass Murano Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Each sconce holds two candelabra-base bulbs. They have been newly wired to fit US standards.
Brass
Sold|$8,500 / set
Rare Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We recommend three E14 25w maximum candelabra bulbs per sconce. Bulbs provided as a one time courtesy.
Brass, Metal
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