$5,200 / set
Pair of Sunflower Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's Italian gilt metal sunflower shaped double light sconces with original patina
Metal
WIDE PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE FRENCH 1920's BRONZED CANDLE SCONCE WALL LIGHTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wide circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lamps These came from my favorite
Bronze
LARGE PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE FRENCH 1920's BRONZED CANDLE SCONCE WALL LIGHTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
large circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lamps These came from my favorite
Bronze
PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE FRENCH 1920's GILT BRONZED CANDLE SCONCE WALL LIGHTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lamps These came from my favorite antiques
Bronze
$2,826Sale Price / set|38% Off
Large Pair of Louis the 14th Style Bronze and Mirror Wall Lights
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
mirror on its center. These sconces ar every impressive and the quality is really fine; This is a French
Bronze
ORNATE PAIR OF STUNNiNG ANTIQUE FRENCH 1920'S BRONZED CANDLE SCONCE WALL LIGHTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very ornate Rococo style circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lamps These came
Bronze
Pair of Ifö Sweden Glass Wall Lamp Sconces Blue, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Stig Carlsson, Ifö Electric, Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of two original vintage wall sconces from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1950s to 1960s. They come in
Ceramic, Glass
Wall-Light Object Model 'Screen' by Cocchia and Fini, New Lamp, circa 1970
By New Lamp, Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Berlin, DE
painted black and four mirrored light bulbs Manufactured by New Lamp Roma, circa 1970.
Metal
$16,178Sale Price / item|40% Off
Rare Aesthetic Movement Wall-Light Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
bulb lights. This wall-light is to be linked to a mirror by Gabriel Viardot, now exhibited at the
Wood
Pair of Patinated, Silvered and Gilt Carved Wood Wall Lights Featuring a Mirror
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
featuring a mirror in its center. This is an Italian work. Circa 1940
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Illuminated Backlight Glass Mirror Limburg, circa 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A round large, circa 1960s Limburg illuminated glass mirror sconce with metal fixture. The fixture
Metal
Stunning Palwa Backlit Wall Hung Mirror with Gilt Brass & Cut Faceted Crystals
By J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
mirror by Palwa, Germany, circa 1965-1975. Perfect for the Hollywood Regency style, there is no better
Crystal, Brass
$8,800 / set
Pair of Moderne Style Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French silver plated three-light sconces with mirror insets. Measurements
Crystal, Silver Plate
$5,800 / set
Set of 8 Painted Iron Sconces. Sold per Pair.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French painted iron sconces with mirror inset. Priced and Sold per pair. Measurements
Iron
$1,121Sale Price|10% Off
Vintage Italian Vanity Mirror with Lights, makeup art stylish fashion mirror
Located in Milano, IT
make it a perfect wall mirror which will fit perfectly even into tiny room or bathroom . All 6 light
Aluminum
Palwa Extra Large Backlit Wall Mirror with Gilt Brass & Cut Faceted Crystals
By Palwa
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
hallway mirror by Palwa, Germany, circa 1965-1975. Perfect for the Hollywood Regency style, there is no
Crystal, Brass
$7,800
Large Gilt Wood Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian gilt wood sconce with mirror insets. Measurements: Height: 50" Width: 20.5
Wood
$6,200 / item
Midcentury Ceramic Cross Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian ceramic single light sconce with mirror insets. Measurements: Height: 25
Ceramic
Maison Baguès, Exceptional Wall Light with 5 Light Arms in Gold Metal circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
reflective silver mirror lacquer circa 1950.
Bronze
$2,000
Single Poliarte Sconce
Located in Albany, NY
Four layers of two colored raw crystal supported by a stainless steel base and exposed mirrored
Crystal, Stainless Steel
$10,500 / set
Set of 4 French Art Deco Sconces. Sold in Pairs.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 French 1950's sconces with mirror insets. Priced and Sold per pair. Measurements
Bronze
Round Italian Painted Tole Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian painted tole mirror with laurel leaves and fruits. Measurements: Diameter
Metal
$4,400 / set
Set of English Gilt Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four English circa 1960s gilt wood sconces with mirror backplates. Sold per pair
Metal, Gold Leaf
$4,800 / set
Italian Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian silver plated sconces with scrolling motif and cherub decorations. Mirror inset
Silver Plate
$5,200 / set
Set of 6 Antique Nautical Sconces, Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 English circa 1960's polished brass sconces with mirror insets. Sold per pair
Brass
$6,800 / set
Pair of French Moderne Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1960s two-arm silver-leafed sconces with molded and mirrored glass leaves and
Crystal, Metal
$24,000 / set
Pair of Figural Art Deco Sconces by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of Art Deco sconces by Marc Lalique, circa 1950s, on a mirrored back with frosted glass shades
Glass, Mirror
$6,800 / set
Pair of French Moderne Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1960's two-arm gold-leafed sconces with molded and mirrored glass leaves and
Crystal, Metal
Max Ingrand style. Space Age sconces by Arte Linea, Italy, 1970s
By VECA, Antonio Lupi, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age sconces by Arte Linea, Italy, 1970s. Each wall light is composed of an oval-shaped front
Metal, Chrome
$7,500 / set
Antique Superb Pair Of Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful five light mirror image gilt bronze and crystal sconces, 34 inches long x 17 inches wide
Crystal, Ormolu
$5,400 / set
Pair of Gilt Metal & Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian gilt metal sconces with mirror back and crystal pendants
Crystal, Metal
Pair 1920's Bronze and Beveled Cobalt Glass Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light bronze sconces with cobalt mirrored backplate
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of Silver Plated Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s American silver-plated sconces with mirror back. Measurements: Height 23.25
Silver Plate
$5,800 / set
Pair of Large Silver Plated Italian Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Italian mirrored-back silver-plated sconces. Measurements: Height: 30" Width
Metal, Silver Plate
$3,400 / set
1940's French Etched Mirror Scones
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French etched mirror backplate sconces with two silvered arms
Bronze
Alabaster Minimalist Sconces, A Pair (Spain), Rectangular Stone
By Donald Judd, Stilnovo
Located in Round Top, TX
Ultra Minimalist pair of hard-wired sconces in alabaster. Created in Spain, in a clean, über
Alabaster, Steel
$2,093
Pair of wall lights
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of wall lights with a small mirror, in iron, patinated in green and gilded. French, probably
Iron
$4,400 / set
Pair of Vintage Italian Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960’s Italian gilt wood sconces with mirror backplate. Measurements: Height: 19
Gold Leaf
1930s wall or ceiling lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon
By Adolf Meyer, Zeiss Ikon
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1930s industrial wall or ceiling lamp with a mirrored glass lampshade by Adolf Meyer for
Metal
$4,200 / set
Set of Gilt Sunburst Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1950's French gilt sconces with mirror inset. Sold per pair. Measurements
Metal
Set of Four Bronze Lyre Neoclassic Sconces. Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four, circa 1920s American lyre shaped double arm sconces with mirrored backs. Sold in
Bronze
Pair of Veca Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Sconces
By VECA
Located in Beirut, LB
production of glass lighting and mirrors made out of flat rolled glass.
Chrome
Pair of Chrome and Glass Wall Lights by Franz Hustadt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous pair of 20th century wall lights of glass and chrome by German designer Franz Hustadt for
Chrome
Pair of Gilt and Painted French Tole Wall Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
sockets and antique mirror reflecting the light. Circa early 20th century.
Metal
Pair of Italian Grape Cluster Wrought Iron Candle Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
, including the spiraled lower sections. Place these two-foot-high candle sconces at least six feet apart
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large English Tole Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s English tole sconces with a painted finish and mirrored interior back
Metal
Mid-Century Chrome & Glass Vermillion Enamel Portico Sconces w/ Star Cutouts
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Modernist wall sconces, featuring a dynamic combination of chrome
Enamel, Chrome
Mid-Century Mushroom Sconce by Karl Springer in Polished Chrome & Lucite
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A refined Mid-Century Modernist mushroom sconce designed by the renowned Karl Springer, American
Chrome
Set of 4 Iron Sconces with Glass Leaves, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of French 1950's wrought iron sconces with mirrored glass leaves and crystal flower. Sold per
Crystal, Iron
$6,800 / set
Antique French Bagues Style Two Light Sconces
By Banci Firenze
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues double light sconces with mirrored cut crystal body
Metal
$4,800 / set
Set of 12 Sunburst Gilt Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 French 1950's gilt iron single light sconces with mirror inset. Sold per pair
Metal
$4,200 / set
1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with mirrored cut glass backplate .Great
Bronze
$9,800 / set
Set of Gilt Sconces with Crystals, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of six gilt metal double-light sconces with crystal beading on a spiraling frame, crystal
Metal
Teak and Acrylic Sconces by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden, 1960
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
best known to collectors of vintage furniture for their imaginative lighting and mirrors. As partners
Acrylic, Teak
$1,650Sale Price / set|50% Off
Rare Pair of Beveled Sconces by Veca
By VECA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
transparent and partially mirrored, mounted on chrome hardware / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Original "Veca
Chrome
Set of Three Limited Edition Italian Sconces with Crackled Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition stylish wall lights with beautiful crackled mirrored glasses on chrome frames. Made
Chrome
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
large pair of antique wood sconces; crafted in France circa 1860, each light fixture has two metal arms
Iron
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.
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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.
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