Sold|$280
Mid Century Iron Candelabra, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Iron Candelabra, 1960s
Iron
Sold|$1,440
Vintage Wall Mounted Metal Candelabra
Located in Pasadena, CA
This large vintage wall mounted metal candelabra is made out of iron, the top plaque holds 8 chains that connect to a curved decorative band with 8 candle holders. (New black painted...
Iron
Sold|$5,669
Louis XVI Style Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French gilded ormolu and white marble candelabra, in the Louis XVI style. Each having eight-branch ormolu candle sconces amongst flowers and leave...
Ormolu
Majolica Glazed Porcelain Griffin Candelabra, 42" Tall
Located in Toledo, OH
Oversized Majolica glazed porcelain griffin wall candelabra with four decorative faux candles. 42" x 18" x 18". The griffin is affixed to a wooden plaque. He has outstretched wings, ...
Porcelain
Pair of French Ormolu, 19th Century Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of early 19th century gilded ormolu three-branch candelabra, having scrolling foliate decoration, supported by winged caryatids, above blue enamel faux lapis p...
Enamel, Ormolu
Pair of Etched Glass Shell-Form Wall Candelabras
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of attractive shell-form mirrored wall sconces/candelabras, decorated with beautiful etched detail, the bottom with gilt-metal leaf-like three-arm candle holders.
Metal
Sold|$3,600
Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently wired for use in the US. Three E12 candelabra light bulbs per sconce/1 per shade. Priced as a pair.
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Opal Glass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single candelabra based socket per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Large Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classical 1950s pair of Large Stilnovo Sconces from Italy. These sconces are naturally aged and partially restored and rewired for use in the US with a single E12 candelabra based so...
Brass
Sold|$1,500
1950s Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewired with (3) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce. Priced and sold as a pair.
Brass
Sold|$1,500
Blue Stilux Sconces
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of wonderful blue Stilux sconces from Italy, 1050s. Partially restored, and rewired with (1) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$3,100
Italian Flute Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Partially restored with 3 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Square Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(2) Elegant square glass and brass sconces from 1950s Italy. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$1,400
4 Valenti Sconces
By Valenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 vintage 1960s Italian Valenti sconces in brass, steel and acrylic. They are wired with a single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce and are wired for use in the US.
Brass, Steel
Sold|$1,200
Italian 1950s Library Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of fully restored Mid-Century Italian brass and blown glass library sconces from the 1950s. Single candelabra based sockets per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$1,500
Late 1940s Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic late 1940s Italian brass sconces in a botanical motif. Two candelabra based sockets per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$795
French Neoclassical Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each sconce requires 2 candelabra bulbs. New wax candle sleeves.
Brass
Sold|$2,100
(5) Directional Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewired with a single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Priced individually.
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$3,200
Two Custom Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We recommend 2 E12 candelabra bulbs per sconce. Bulbs not included. Priced and sold individually, not as pairs!
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,400
Pair of Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English repousse Chinoiserie sconces with 2 candelabra lights. Measurements: Height: 16.25" Width: 9" Depth: 5"
Bronze
Sold|$1,050
Petite Black Gooseneck Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of petite 1950s Italian gooseneck sconces. Partially restored, original brass finish. (1) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,200
German Gooseneck Reading Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Priced as a pair.
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$2,195
Antique Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The original wiring is in working condition, they require professional hardwire installation. Each sconce requires 3 candelabra bulbs. These statement-making sconces bridge antiq...
Iron
Sold|$2,300
Double Cone Articulating Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of double cone articulating sconces from 1950s Italy. (2) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce (4) total.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$3,600
Large French Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 1940s French botanical sconces in all naturally aged brass. Partially restored, original finish. (4) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$2,300
Double Cone Articulating Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of double cone articulating sconces from 1950s Italy. (2) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce (4) total.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,400
Pietro Chiesa Attr Sconce
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single brass and glass double shade lantern sconce attributed to Pietro Chiesa of Italy. Naturally aged patina brass finish and hand blown glass. (2) E12 candelabra based sockets per...
Brass
Sold|$2,400
French Double Globe Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of midcentury modernist double globe sconces from France. Partially restored, patina lacquered brass, blown satin glass and steel. (2) Single E12 candelabra based sockets per sc...
Brass, Steel
Sold|$3,200
1950s Italian Globe Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce. (One per shade).
Brass
Sold|$2,300
Italian 1940s Tulip Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of late 1940s Italian tulip sconces in naturally aged brass and off-white painted aluminum. (3) Candelabra based E12 sockets per sconce.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,600
Green Botanical 1940s Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They are restored with wiring of 2 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce, for use in the USA.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,795
Italian Crystal Beaded Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New faux wax candle sleeves. The sconces require 2 candelabra bulbs each. These very pretty sconces would flank a favorite mirror, portrait or painting perfectly!
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$2,300
1940s Italian Botanical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique 1940s botanical sconces from Italy. Partially restored, naturally aged patina brass. (2) E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce.
Brass
Pair of Maison Baguès Style Candelabras in Silvered Bronze and Crystal
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of Maison Baguès style candelabras in silvered bronze and crystal decoration. This finely case pair of candlesticks are sweet as can be and are certain to draw attention...
Crystal
Sold|$2,000
Art Deco Mirrored Sconces, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful pair of 1970s mirrored Art Deco styled mirrored sconces. Each sconces has a unique shape. These sconces are hardwired and accept 3 candelabra bulbs each.
Mirror
Sold|$2,600
Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of classic Mid-Century Modern cylindrical sconces from Italy. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce, 60 watts max per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$2,300
Brass and Blown Glass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single candelabra based socket per sconce.
Brass
Sold|$2,195
French Crystal and Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New faux wax candle sleeves. Each sconces requires three candelabra bulbs. Sconces are wired and in working condition.
Bronze
Sold|$1,695
Italian Crystal Beaded Flower Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each sconce requires 2 candelabra bulbs. Perfect pair of sconces for adding a touch of Italianate to any setting.
Crystal, Iron
Sold|$4,000
Four French Bronze Wall Sconces
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
Each sconce requires two candelabra bulbs for each sconce.
Bronze
Sold|$1,800
Art Deco Sconces, France, 1930s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-178 pair of French Art Deco 2 light sconces Take 2 candelabra based bulbs rewired for US.
Bronze
Sold|$3,500
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We recommend one E14 European 60w maximum candelabra bulb per sconce. Bulbs provided as a one time courtesy.
Brass
Sold|$475
Pair Brass And Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair Brass And Crystal Sconces with single candelabra socket in each. Overall good condition, Ready to hang and use.
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$5,800
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We recommend three E14 candelabra 25w maximum bulbs per sconce. Bulbs not included.
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Single Murano Pink Glass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A single hand-blown pink Venetian glass sconce with 2 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Height: 12" Width: 9" Depth: 4"
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,450
Petite Black Italian Gooseneck Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite 1950s Italian gooseneck sconces. Partially restored, original brass finish. (1) E12 candelabra based socket per sconce.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,800
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|$1,495
Pair of Waterford Avoca Sconces
By Marquis by Waterford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each crystal component is acid stamped “Waterford” The sconces are wired and in working condition, each requires 2 candelabra bulbs.
Crystal, Chrome
Sold|$5,800
Murano Glass Sconces by Venini
By Venini
Located in Austin, TX
Each sconce holds four candelabra base bulbs, and is wired to fit US standards.
Steel, Chrome
A pair of blue fluted candelabras designed by Arnold Krog. Royal Copenhagen
By Arnold Krog, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of blue fluted candelabras designed by Arnold Krog for the Royal Porcelain Factory, 1889-1922. Marked on the bottom with Royal Copenhagen, the three waves, and 1/1006. E...
Porcelain
18th Century Pair of Gilt Red Wall Candle Holders Italian Candelabra Brackets
Located in Milano, MI
They could be wired and used as antique Italian sconces, antique Italian torches wall-lights. This pair of 18th century iron wall candelabra could be suitable as large hanging lanter...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Early 20th Century Pair of Rococo Cast Brass Candelabra, Wall lights
Located in LYON, FR
A French pair of cast brass double arm opposing antique wall sconces, the acanthus leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous leaf candle sconces, issuing from a opp...
Brass
Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 13 Candle Table or Floor Candelabra with Gargoyles
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and meaningful, 3 feet tall, bronze Gothic floor candle holder for thirteen candles. This antique, Gothic Revival altar or floor candelabra for thirteen candles is another on...
Bronze
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|$825
Vanity Ice Glass Sconce by Kaiser
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular ice glass sconce with brushed nickel finial by Kaiser. Sconce requires two candelabra type bulbs.
Nickel
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|$6,800
Kalmar Large Rectangular Ice Glass Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Sconces require 4 candelabra type bulbs each, 25W max.
Chrome
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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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