$1,770Sale Price / item|20% Off
two Italian Giltwood Sconces with Mirrors, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two Italian giltwood sconces with mirrors, circa 1950. price is for one two are available
Mirror, Giltwood
$4,800 / set
Stilnovo sconces set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo sconces, set of 2 Made in Italy in 1960s Opaline glass, brass, enameled metal Take 1 medium bulb each. FREE rewiring for US with a custom made backplates upon request. Pric...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces, circa 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Italian Murano glass sconces, in very excellent original condition around 1980s, composed by transparents and fumè (Fumè is smoke color) glass cylindrical elements, with an o...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,700 / item
Guillerme et Chambron Sconces, France circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1970 Solid oak wall lights by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison. With frosted glass shades. 15"w x 9"d x 19"h $ 2,700 ea ( 2 avail )
Glass, Oak
French Art Deco Sconces circa 1930s Rewired
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco sconces, France, circa 1930s. They have been rewired and are ready to be mounted.
Metal
Pair of “leaves” sconces Murano, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lights featuring a large, thick sheet of Murano glass, frosted on the back, concealing a light bulb. The bracket and mounting plate are in polished brass. Two pairs available.
Brass
Pair of Italian Giltwood tole Sconces - Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foliate capped branches with turned nozzles emanating from a backplate supported by ribbon tied cresting
Giltwood
Pair of "drops" sconces, Lumica, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1970
By BD Lumica
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of “gouttes” sconces, by Lumica in Barcelona, circa 1970. The sconces feature a structure of polished brass square tubes finished with chrome-plated cabochons. Each sconce suppo...
Brass, Chrome
French Brass Two Arm Floral Sconce, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass two arm sconce with ribbon, floral, and tassel motif. Sconce is candle powered and can be electrified if desired. Mid-19th Century.
$1,450 / item
Mid-Century Modern Sconces, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Brutalist style sconces in clear and orange Murano glass There are one in "clear" glass and one in orange-clear galss combination available at this moment. Priced Individually, This...
Murano Glass
$2,300 / set
Pair of Contemporary Sconces, circa 2023, France
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of contemporary sconces, circa 2023, France. Very decorative piece made with bisque ceramic. CONDITION: Very good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. DI...
Ceramic
Bronze Neoclassical Beaux-Arts Wall Sconces, circa 1910
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Beaux-Arts period solid bronze wall sconces of exceptional design having pronounced anthemions either end of gently bowed back-plates with egg-and-dart borders.
Bronze
Paul Moerenhout, Pair of Brutalist Sconces in Brass, circa 1970
By Paul Moerenhout
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Paul Moerenhout, pair of Brutalist sconces in brass, circa 1970, signed.
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Sconces, Circa 1920, Chinoisant Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze sconces, circa 1920, Chinoisant style. A pair of large gilt bronze sconces in the Chinoisant style, Napoleon III style, early 20th century, circa 1920. Dimensio...
Bronze
$1,677 / set
Pair of Stainless Steel Sconces, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of stainless steel sconces, circa 1970. Measures: Height 42 x 14cm wide x 12 cm deep. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Metal
Rare Pair of Jugenstil Sconces in Bronze, circa 1900
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare pair of Jugenstil sconces in bronze, circa 1900. End of 19th century beginning of 20th century, created for a candle lighting.
Bronze
Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful Venini wall light, Italy, 1970s. Featuring precisely cut glass elements in a refined geometric pattern, mounted on luxurious gilt metal frame that enhance light reflection....
Glass, Cut Glass
Arlus Gilt Bronze and Opaline Sconce, circa 1960, France.
By Felix Agostini
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Arlus two-lights sconce, circa 1960, France. Gilt bronze, opaline glass. Vintage item with his rare original opaline glass. Bronze and glass in good condition. Rewired, ready fo...
Bronze
Seven disc wall sconces, Goffredo Reggiani, circa 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
Origin Italy, circa 1970s Materials Polished chrome Dimensions 27.6 in D × 5.9 in W (70 cm × 15 cm) Condition Very good vintage condition.
Chrome
Pair of Swedish Vintage Orrefors Glass Sconces, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of Swedish vintage Orrefors sconces. This pair of Swedish mid-20th century Orrefors sconces features a convex shade with fluted and textured (on the inside) glass. ...
Glass
Single German Jugendstil Pierced Brass Wall Sconce, circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A German jugendstil pierced brass wall sconce. circa 1900. Circular brass reflector with raised center pierced and etched decoration the later single light sconce. Measure: ...
Brass
$698Sale Price|20% Off
Asian Chinese wall sconce, painted birds, China, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Lantern-shaped wall sconce. Wooden structure carved with dragons. Glasses painted with birds and floral bouquets. China, circa 1900 In very good condition. Dimensions: height 43 c...
Glass, Wood
$3,500 / item
Large Brass & Satin Glass Sconces, Italy circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1960 Large sconces with satin glass shades and brass mount and hardware. 8.5”w x 10”d x 13”h Ref. L5405 $ 3,600 ea ( 2 avail )
Brass
French Cast Bronze Bows & Tassels Sconces, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. Beautiful bows and tassels. Great detailing and patina. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the Usa and appropriate sockets for all other co...
Bronze
French Oak Double Sconce from Guillerme & Chambron circa 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Labrit, Landes
1950s double wall lamp in massive oak. The two lampshade are not the original but they were specially ordered for this model. Guillerme and Chambon furniture, sold by the manufactu...
Oak
Pair Antique French Renaissance Tole Sconces, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Renaissance Tole Sconces, Circa 1900.
Metal
Caldwell Italian Renaissance-Style Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Renaissance-Style (19th/20th Century) dark patinaed bronze wall sconces of a stylized winged female figure with new 8 sided shade (CALDWELL) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Bronze
Italian Neo-Classical Gilt Wood Wall Sconces, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) gilt wood floral carved wall sconces with 3 arms emanating from a floral carved base. (PRICED AS PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent wi...
Giltwood
Pair of Sconces "Commedia dell'arte", France, circa 1960
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pair of sconces "Commedia dell'arte", Gilt iron, decorated with a theatrical mask, lyre and foliage France, circa 1960. Measures: Height 49.5 cm, width 41 cm, depth 12 cm.
Iron
Michel Boyer Era Large Metal Sconce, circa 1970, France.
By Michel Boyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Impressive wall light in circa 1970, France. Nickeled metal. Electric system checked by a professional, one E22 bulb. Dimensions: 54 cm H, 15 cm W, 16 cm D. Rare item in good conditi...
Metal
French Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, circa 1890
Located in COLMAR, FR
A rare and striking example of French decorative ironwork, this hand-forged wall sconce embodies the Gothic Revival spirit that flourished across France from the late 19th century on...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Sculptural Plaster Sconces, circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of sculptural plaster sconces. Two plaster molding frames, one in the other, one of which is highlighted by a Greek relief, culminating with a plaster cup lighting fixture in th...
Plaster
Pair of Colorful Mid-20th Century Sconces, circa 1960
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of colorful mid 20th century sconces. The sconces have a half cylinder shape in plastic. Lovely when the lights on. Having one candelabra socket in each of 60 watts, for a t...
Plastic
Hand Carved Gilt Candle Sconces, American Classical, Wood, Circa 1980s
Located in North Salem, NY
Handsome pair of hand carved gilt candle sconces. Handcrafted with old-world charm, these gilt sconces cast a soft, ambient glow while adding European-inspired elegance. They bri...
Wood
Pair Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French bronze wall sconces, circa 1890.
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Wall Sconces, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Charming pair of 1960s Italian rattan wall lights. Handwoven natural rattan forms elegant conical shades with looped motifs, diffusing a warm, golden-orange glow through translucent ...
Rattan
Two Empire wall sconces. Bronze, Glass, France, circa 1900
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of appliques. Bronze, glass. Empire style, France, circa 1900. Both are practically the same, each wall light has three points of light and a decoration and lines that respond...
Bronze, Other
Pair Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French bronze wall sconces, circa 1890.
Bronze
Stilnovo Brass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo sconces in brass. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Brass, enameled brass. Takes one candelabra bulb each. Price is for 1 sconce. 8 sconces are available. FREE US rewiring u...
Brass
$2,950 / set
Pair of 20th Century Italian Sconces Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of early 20th-century Italian sconces showcases masterful craftsmanship and an enchanting floral design, making them a stunning addition to any interior. Crafted ...
Metal
Circa 1960's Pair of Halcolite Wall Sconces
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of vintage Halcolite wall sconces. Gorgeous casting and quality made from brass. Each sconce has a wonderfully detailed cast backplate with two arms. This pair of wall sconce...
Brass
Audoux Et Minet, Pair Of White Rope Sconces, Circa 1950/1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Audoux Et Minet, Pair of Rope Sconces Circa 1950/1960 Repainted in white 54 cm High without the shades
Rope
Pair of plaster sconces Jean Boggio circa 1980 France
By Jean Boggio
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of plaster sconces by Jean Boggio for Les Héritiers France circa 1980 Signed
Plaster
Beautiful brass Blaker/Sconce, England circa 1900, electrified
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful brass Blaker/Sconce, England circa 1900, electrified Brass with decorated edge. Classic Blaker shape. Electrified with two lights. England around 1900
Brass
Italian Rococo Wall Sconces, Crystal and Iron, Mirrored, Circa 1940
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A beautiful pair of wall sconces produced in Italy during the 1940's. The style is romantic rococo with a beautiful classic design. Each sconce is adorned with clear crystals and gla...
Crystal, Iron
Antique French Wall Sconces, Gilded Brass & Crystal, Circa 1870-1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, pair of antique French wall sconces, hand crafted with a gilded brass frame, in good condition. Each of the Parisian appliques features four electrified candle h...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Pair of French Bronze and Crystal Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze and crystal five arm sconces. Sconces are candle powered and can be electrified if desired. Early 19th century.
French Large Wrought Iron Candle Wall Sconce circa 1950
Located in CA, CA
A very elgant wrcandle wall sconce from the 1950s.decorated with scrolls, leaves and stylised pompoms.
Wrought Iron
Pair of English Regency Style Arrow Sconces, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency style sconces with Fleur-de-lis, centered figural medallions, three scrolled floral arms, and arrow motif. Sconces were originally candle powered and have bee...
Pair of French Bronze Two Arm Sconces. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze two arm sconces with laurel wreath finial and scrolled decorative floral motif. Sconces were original candle and have been electrified. Mid-19th Century.
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Veca, Italy, Circa 1960s
By VECA
Located in London, London
A pair of mid century Italian wall lamps by Veca, distinguished by their bold, sculptural use of coloured glass and polished metal. Each sconce is constructed from layered, curved gl...
Glass
Unusual Pair of Napoleon III Sconces - France, Circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare pair of sconces, made out of antique bayonets that have been bent into scrolled arms. Highly decorative, adorned metal stars, rosettes and chains. Each sconce holds t...
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell, Circa 1920
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of rare Gilt Bronze Laurel sconces by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., circa 1910-1920 Elegant design and finely detailed cast - Each with two light supports, above superbly carved scr...
Bronze
$15,000 / set
Pair of Italian Floral Gilt Urn Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian five light gilt carved wood urn sconces with scrolled decorative medallion arms, floral swags, and resting on fluted plinth. Sconces were originally candle powered a...
Pair of French Bronze Wall Sconces, Neoclassical Style, Circa 1920
Located in COLMAR, FR
Classic French elegance. A refined pair of early 1900s French molded bronze wall sconces, sourced in France and designed in the Neoclassical / Louis XVI revival style. Each sconce fe...
Bronze
$14,559 / set
Series of 4 Maison Baguès Sconces, circa 1970
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Series of 4 wall lights in chocolate lacquered wood, parrot motif in crystal and brass. French work circa 1970 from Maison Baguès Stamp on the back of each sconce. Perfect origina...
Lacquer
Stilnovo Brass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo sconces in brass. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Brass, enameled brass. Takes one candelabra bulb each. Price is for 1 sconce. 8 sconces are available. FREE US rewiring u...
Brass
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