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|$850
Iron Tulip 3-light Candelabra Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful, Renaissance Revival style, floral sconce is decked with swirling scrolls. It is made of hand wrought iron; with new, polyresin, 6" candle covers. Late 19th century, F...
Iron
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Candelabra Sconces
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of wall lights or sconces.
Brass
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
Tommi Parzinger Brass Five-Arm Candelabra Sconce by Dorlyn
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Highland, IN
An elegant modern five-arm candle sconce designed by Tommi Parzinger. Each arm extends from a group mounted on a rectangular backplate with an incised linear design.
Brass
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Caldwell Two Candelabra Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French bronze Empire / neoclassical urn two candelabra light sconces in the manner of E.F. Caldwell.
Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Caldwell Two Candelabra Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French bronze Empire / neoclassical urn two candelabra light sconces in the manner of E.F. Caldwell.
Bronze
Modern Transitional Pair Silver Rock Crystal Bagues Flowers Candelabra Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant modern transitional pair of silver metal and rock crystal two-arm candelabra sconces with beautiful floral elements. The beautiful rock crystal urn detailed with swirls is...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Transitional Pair of Gilt Rock Crystal Baguès Flowers Candelabra Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant pair of gilt metal and rock crystal two-arm candelabra sconces with beautiful floral elements and wonderful rock crystal prisms surrounding the candle cups. The beautiful ...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Art Deco Style, Brass Sconces, Glass Rods, Double Candelabra Sockets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco sconces in solid brass metal with a hi-polished finish. handcut glass rods cut to fit. Made for a lighting showroom. Samples new/old stock. Has 4 candelabras. Can be mounted ver...
Brass
Pair of Antique French Gilded Bronze Two Light Candelabras Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique French gilded bronze candelabra two arm light wall sconces. These beautiful sconces have a lovely patina with gilt scrolls, acanthus leaves, and wax candle...
Bronze
Sherle Wagner Rock Crystal 24 karat Gold Candelabra Bird Sconce, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sherle Wagner Rock Crystal 24 karat Gold Candelabra Bird Sconce, Italy. 2 mirroring sconces available. Please change quantity to “2” to purchase both.
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Modern Transitional Pair of Gilt Rock Crystal BaguèS Flowers Candelabra Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant pair of gilt metal and rock crystal two-arm candelabra sconces with beautiful floral elements. The beautiful rock crystal urn detailed with swirls is surrounded by the lov...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Wonderful Pair Of Gilt Metal & Rock Crystal Flowers & Urn Candelabra Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
These elegant two-arm candelabra sconces with a rock crystal urn center are adorned with rock crystal leaves and beautiful flowers. The gilt metal detailing on the cups, arms and cen...
Rock Crystal, Metal
Pair of 19th Century Italian Gilded Iron Four-Arm Candelabra Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of early 19th century Piedmontese gilded iron wall candleholders, antique wall appliques candelabra from Italy, realized with an iron structure, four curved iron arms ending wit...
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Silver Gilt Tole Candle Candelabra Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Italian silver gilt tole two arm candle wall sconces. These gorgeous sconces are decorated with flowers and scrolling leaves with giltwood candle holde...
Tôle
Pair of Spanish Silver Shield Triple Candelabra Sconces (3 pairs available)
Located in San Francisco, CA
We have six of these gorgeous, shiny, shield sconces with fine acanthus leaf details. Created in Spain, circa 1900-1910, the silver plate over copper is a major highlight of these pi...
Copper
Pair of California Modern Iron Candelabra Sconces by Van Keppel and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of California Modern Iron Candelabra Sconces, designed by Van Keppel and Green, American, circa 1950's.
Wrought Iron
Wonderful Pair Lorin Marsh Two Candelabra Light Murano Silver Tone Glass Sconces
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern two candelabra light Murano silver tone glass sconces with six ribbons, a center spike & flared bobeches.
Murano Glass
Modern Pair of Silver Gilt & Rock Crystal Flowers and Urn Candelabra Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant pair of silver metal and rock crystal candelabra sconces with beautiful floral elements. The rock crystal center classical urn is framed by the two arms and will add a won...
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Large Tommi Parzinger Brass Five-Arm Candelabra Sconce Dorlyn
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant Mid-Century Modern large five-arm candle sconce designed by Tommi Parzinger, manufactured by Dorlyn Silversmiths. Each arm extends from a group mounted on a rectangular b...
Brass
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
Large Neoclassical Style Bronze Double Arm Wall Sconce
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Neoclassical Style Bronze Double Arm Wall Sconce, France, ca. 1970s One of five large French Neoclassical style bronze candelabra-form wall sconces with elegant urn finials and...
Bronze
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
Sold|$15,000
Erik Hoglund Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erick Hoglund Glass and Iron Candelabra Sweden, 60's
Iron
Pair of Brass Gothic Revival Wall Sconces Knight, Dragons & Shield
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of brass Gothic Revival two candelabra socket wall sconces. Original finish with aged brass patina, circa 1920s.
Brass
Wonderful Pair Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Light Fixtures Wall Sconces
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern bronze & murano art glass candelabra light fixtures wall sconces.
Bronze
Sold|$5,758
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
Gilt Metal Wall Candle Holder Sconce with Glass Drops, a Single Item
Located in New York, NY
A single gilt metal wall mount candelabra sconce with two arms and glass pendant drops.
Metal
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
French Neoclassical Brass Wall Lamp Sconce in the Style of Maison Jansen, a Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of French Neoclassical candelabra wall lamp sconces in the manner of Maison Jansen.
Brass
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
Mid-Century Tin Seven Light Candelabra by Gene Byron
By Gene Byron
Located in Stamford, CT
Byron rose to prominence in the 1960s-1970s creating tin candelabras, lighting and wall sconces. The export of her wares to the US was in high demand.
Tin
Brutalist Brass Plated Tin Candelabra by Gene Byron, circa 1965
By Gene Byron
Located in Culver City, CA
Byron rose to prominence in the 1960s-1970s creating tin candelabras, lighting and wall sconces. The export of her wares to the US was in high demand.
Brass, Tin
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
Pair of French Louis XV Gilt Bronze One Candle Arm Candelabra, circa 1880
Located in Milano, MI
A fine late 19th century pair of gilded cast bronze candelabra in the Louis XV Rococo manner, having one candle arm of scrolling foliate form. This pair of wall lights date back to N...
Bronze
Sold|$2,400
Italian 50s Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of double glass shade and brass sconces/wall lights from 1950s Italy. Made in brass and glass. 2 E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce/wall light.
Brass
2 Antique Victorian Bronze Figural Wall Sconce Candle Holders Candelabras Cherub
Located in Dayton, OH
Two heavy bronze 19th century Victorian figural wall sconces. Features ornate scrolled back leading to cherubs which continue to the candle holder. A face ordains the back plate whic...
Bronze
Pair of Gilded Bronze Louis XV Three-Light Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Italian antique candelabra bronze wall sconces, 19th century.
Bronze
Large Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Wrought Iron and Rattan Sconce
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic midcentury wrought iron and rattan wall sconce or candelabra by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor.
Wrought Iron
Wonderful Pair French Dore Bronze Crystal Baltic Neoclassical Regency Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful pair of French Dore bronze crystal Baltic, neoclassical, regency two candelabra light wall sconces with crystal center stem and a cascade of crystals spraying over the to...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Pair of Bronze Wall Sconce Candelabras w. Mirrors, Angels & Medusa Masks
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical size pair of Renaissance Revival candle sconces. This antique pair of bronze sconces will look great above a side table, your bedside cabinets or in a hallwa...
Bronze, Copper
Antique Pair of Cast Bronze Wall Sconces / Candelabras with Oval Beveled Mirrors
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size pair of Renaissance Revival sconces with putti and more. This antique pair of sconces will look great above a side table, your bedside cabinets or in a hallway. This ...
Bronze
Pair English Georgian Style Cut Crystal Sconces Attributed to Moses Lafount
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
In the 1790s Moses Lafount invented a new design for chandeliers, candelabra, and wall brackets (sconces). The essence of the design was that the arms should appear to pass vertica...
Crystal
Pair of Antique French Cast Bronze Six-Light Wall Sconce Candelabra, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique French cast bronze wall sconce candelabra feature six scroll and foliate arms terminating in candle receivers, circa 1870.
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of French Dore Bronze Rococo Figural Chinoiserie 2-Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French doré bronze rococo figural chinoiserie 2 candelabra light wall sconces.
Bronze
Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze & Beveled Mirror Wall Sconces and Candelabras
Located in Lisse, NL
Pair of antique mirror wall sconces with integrated candelabras. This matching pair of antique sconces is ideal for wall decoration and the look and feel is just wonderful.
Bronze
Italian Gold Gilt Tole Wall Sconce Candelabra with Birds and Leaves Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian gold gilt tole metal wall candelabra with birds, flowers and leaves, in the Rococo style, circa early-20th century, Italy.
Metal, Tôle
Wonderful Set 4 Two Pairs Vaughan Art Nouveau Single Arm Chrome Nickel Sconces
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 4 / Two Pairs Of Art Nouveau Style Single Candelabra Arm Chrome / Nickel Wall Sconces In The Manner Of Vaughan
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Wonderful Pair Gold Gilt Rock Crystal Bagues Mid-Century Modern 2-Light Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of gold gilt and rock crystal bagues style flower and leaf Mid-Century Modern 2 candelabra light wall sconces completely rewired with new sockets and are ready to i...
Rock Crystal, Crystal
Wonderful Pair Gold Gilt Rock Crystal Baguès Mid-Century Modern 2-Light Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of gold gilt and rock crystal Baguès style flower and leaf Mid-Century Modern 2 candelabra light wall sconces completely rewired with new sockets and are ready to in...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Massive 3-Piece Vintage Black Tole 8-Day Wall Clock with Candelabra Sconces
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Spectacular 3-piece vintage mid-century black tole wall clock. The three pieces include the clock and two candelabra sconces.
Metal
Antique Spanish Revival Brass Arorn 2 Arm Candle Holder Wall Sconces
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique brass candelabra or candle holder wall sconces accented with oak leaves and acorns.
Brass
Pair of Italian Gilt & Turquoise Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt metal wall sconces Or candelabras complemented by turquoise glass and clear crystal pendants.
Crystal, Metal
Rare Mexican Brutalist Brass Tall Weighted Candleholder Signed by Gene Byron
By Gene Byron
Located in San Diego, CA
Byron rose to prominence in the 1960s-1970s creating tin candelabras, lighting and wall sconces. The export of her wares to the US was in high demand.
Brass
Sold|$625
Lemon Tree Candelabra Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming vintage metal Lemon Tree Candelabra Wall Sconce
Brutalist Ten-Light Candelabra Wall Sconce by Tom Greene
By Tom Greene
Located in Long Beach, CA
Brutalist ten-light candelabra wall sconce by Tom Greene. Excellent original condition.
Brass
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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