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
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
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
$527Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century French Brass Double Arm Wall Sconce, Circa 1950s
Located in San Carlos, CA
Perfect for entryways, hallways, or flanking a mirror or fireplace, this sconce is both functional and decorative—a timeless lighting piece with a sculptural flair.
Brass, Enamel
Huge Beaded Colorful Murano Flowers Sconces, circa 1940 Italian
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Amazing completely beaded sconces ...
Crystal
$2,967 / set
Crown of Leaves Pair of Sconces, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crown Of Leases Pair Of Sconces Circa 1990, Brass, silver leaf finished, eight bulbs. It is possible to buy an individual item on request.
Brass
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
Italian Crystal Beaded Basket Mirrors Sconces, circa 1920 RARE
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Amazing completely beaded sconces...
Crystal
Pair of counterweight sconces, by R. Lunel circa 1950
By R. Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sconces in solid brass and black lacquered metal. Composed of 2 articulated arms and an articulated rectangular base. A brass swivel allows the lampshade to be oriented. Fren...
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Archimede Seguso sconce, Italy circa 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gino Sarfatti for Archimede Seguso sconce. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s. Seguso bullicante glass and enameled metal frames. Rewired for US with custom made brass back ...
Metal, Brass
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Circa 1930s English Silver on Copper 3-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930s 3-light wall sconce, silver on copper, English.
Silver, Copper
French Iron Wall Sconce, Brutalist Design, Circa 1930, Floral Motif
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, early 20th century (circa 1930) black iron wall sconce of foliate theme with scrolling branches like a trained “espalier” tree, blooming small roses or gardenia. This unique ...
Iron
Huge Maison Lunel Rétractable Sconce, France , circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
A large retractable sconce by Lunel Dimensions minimum 28 Maximum deployed 51 Backplate dimensions: 4 7/8 by 2 inches 1 socket, max 100watts incandescent or LED.
Brass
$2,611 / set
Pair of Lucite and Gilt Wall Sconces, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of design wall sconces are made of lucite and gilt metal. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
Metal
Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle "Tortue" sconces, Italy circa 1970s
By Candle, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle "Tortue" sconce. Designed and made in Italy in 1970s. Opaline Murano glass, plastic, metal. Takes 1 Edison bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. P...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Archimede Seguso, Italy circa 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gino Sarfatti sconce for Archimede Seguso. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s. Seguso bullicante glass and enameled metal frames. Rewired for US with Custom made backplates....
Metal, Brass
Pair Beech & Copper Half Baluster Sconces Wall Lights Spanish, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French made circa 1970. A pair of decorative wall sconces made of stained and weathered pine, adorned with carved details typical of the Spanish styl...
Copper
Rare pair of sconces “aux Chinois”, Paris, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of late 19th century sconces, each consisting of a carved wood and papier-mâché panel lacquered with gold highlights, adorned with a Chinese character with glass sulfide ey...
Gold
Pair of monumental sconces in polished brass, Italy, circa 2020
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of monumental sconces made entirely of bent and polished brass. The brass cubes conceal three lights per sconce. Modern craftsmanship. Height: 95 cm (37.4 inches - 3.12 feet) Wi...
Brass
$2,967 / set
Pair of Sconces by Maison Lunel circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sconces, in brass, and patinated brass rifle coanon. Opaque glass shade. Electricity redone to EU standards French work from Maison Lunel around 1950 Perfect condition.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconce, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully sculptural Italian wall sconce composed of hand-formed gilt metal leaves arranged in the form of an open flower. Broad, curling metal petals radiate outward from the c...
Metal
Pair of Iron and Gold Leaf Sconces, France, circa 1910
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of iron and gold leaf sconces. France, circa 1910.
Iron, Gold Leaf
Kobis and Lorence, 6 large lacquered metal wall sconces circa 1950.
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Kobis and Lorence, 6 large lacquered metal wall sconces circa 1950. Fully restored in their original colors. Price is for 1 sconce. 6 are available.
Metal, Brass
Jacques Biny Rare Brass Two Lights Sconce, circa 1950, France.
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Jacques Biny two-light sconce, circa 1950, France. 2 adjustable reflectors. Polished brass. Vintage item in good condition. B22 bulbs. Dimensions: 35 cm W, 15 cm H, 15 cm D. All...
Brass
Floral Sunflower Wall Sconces by Bill Huebbe, Fiberglass, Circa 1990s
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique pair of two light floral fiberglass sunflower wall sconces hand painted. This is a nice pair of floral sconces made of fiberglass and possible made by Bill Huebbe an artist ...
Fiberglass
G. de Kerveguen, "Triton and Mermaid" bronze Sconces, France, Circa 1890
By De Kerveguen
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed G. de Kerveguen Rare pair of wall sconces in patinated, silvered and gilded bronze depicting a Triton and a Mermaid as a matching set, each sconce featuring three light arms....
Bronze
Arlus Style Sconce with two -branch opaline lampshades Circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Arlus Style Sconce with two -branch opaline lampshades 1960
Brass, Metal
Greco Illuminazione sconces or ceiling lights, Italy circa 1960s
By Greco illuminazione
Located in Long Island City, NY
Greco Illuminazione sconces or ceiling lights. Made in Italy, 1960s Nickel plated brass, enameled on the inside. Sconces pivot in different directions. Take one candelabra bulb each....
Brass, Nickel
French Pair Double Sconces Brass & Black Metal, Opalin Glass circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall double sconces pair of lights These sconces are made of brass, black metal and opalin glass. For a refined decoration Made circa 1960 Good condition Shipping: 35 / 28...
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Sconce, circa 1940, Italy.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Archimede Seguso sconce, circa 1940, Italy. Polished brass, fluted Murano glass. Rewired, one bulb. Good condition. Dimensions: 23 cm W, 15 cm H, 10 cm D. All purchases are cove...
Brass
Wrought Iron Double-Armed Wall Sconce by Michel Zadounaisky, Circa 1960
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in COLMAR, FR
This elegant double-armed wrought iron wall sconce by Michel Zadounaisky is a striking example of mid-century French ironwork, sourced in France and likely dating to the 1950s or ear...
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Wall Sconces, Brass & Glass, Modern Style, Circa 1950
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Vintage pair of French sconces with a transitional appeal. Recent brushed brass back plates give dimension to the textured, clear glass crystals on the sconce arms. Professionally re...
Brass
$11,470 / set
Pair of Maison Baguès Red Wall Sconces Circa 1910
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning and exceptionally rare pair of large Maison Baguès 'Rouge' wall sconces, originally created by Maison Baguès circa 1900 - 1910 as candle sconces, these have been historica...
Crystal, Bronze
Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle "Tortue" sconces, Italy circa 1970s
By Candle, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle "Tortue" sconce. Designed and made in Italy in 1970s. Opaline Murano glass, plastic, metal. Takes 1 Edison bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. P...
Metal
Dutch Baroque Style Brass Wall Sconces, Twin Arms, Circa 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of Dutch brass wall sconces from the 1930s. They each have twin nicely stylized arms depicting fish and serpent with classic candle-style bulb holders. On the top of the centr...
Brass
Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Striking pair of Venini wall sconces, Italy, circa 1970s. Each features elegantly curved, multi-layered cut crystal glass in a radiant half-moon composition, mounted on polished bras...
Glass
$3,750 / item
Sconce by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy circa 1960s
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sconce by Tito Agnoli for Oluce. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Brass and frosted glass. Takes three candelabra base bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Price is for ...
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces, Brass Frames, Circa 1920, Pair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Exceptional pair of French Art Deco wall sconces with carved alabaster bowl diffusers hanging from brass frames. The back plates project from the wall as two scrolls around the squar...
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Small Double Arm Wall Sconce, English, circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of small double arm wall sconce, English, circa 1900
Brass
French Wall Sconce Applique in Empire Style circa 1900 Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
French wall sconce applique in Empire style circa 1900 bronze Gilded bronze, torch-shaped shaft, two arms shaped like cornucopia. Electrified. (F-105).
Brass
Wall Ceramic Sconce by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
By Denis Castaing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce by Denis Castaing. Sold without electrical system. 2022. It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-Mesmin, Bur...
Ceramic
Antique French Iron Sconces, Handmade, Louis XIV Style, Circa 1930
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful pair of French iron sconces. The work on the iron is handmade, circa 1930.
Iron
Pair of Gilt-Bronze Sconces, Louis XVI Style, circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of gilt-bronze sconces, Louis XVI style, circa 1880 The two light console-shaped branches with foliage issued from a fluted cornocupia with acanthus leaves and pearls Measur...
Bronze
Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Sconce by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A desirable Mid-Century Modern double porcelain wall sconce for bathroom use, produced by IFÖ, Sweden, in the 1950s. This exceptional example stands out for its beautifully preserve...
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Pair of gilt iron sconces circa 1970 Dubreuil style
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of French wrought iron sconces in the style of Dubreuil In gilt iron circa 1970
Wrought Iron
2 Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
2 Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset.
Oak
Pair of bronze sconces decorated with flowers. Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Rococo style sconces in gilded bronze and decorated with porcelain flowers, with two sconces. French work from the Napoleon III period realized circa 1880. Dimensions: H 30...
Bronze
Art Deco Nickel Sconces Circa 1930s Rewired Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Nickel or Chrome Sconces, American, circa 1930s. They have been rewired and are ready to mount.
Metal
Mid-century Frosted Leaf Sconce, Textured Murano glass & Gilt Details, Circa 196
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful mid-century Murano sconce featuring handblown frosted glass shade sculpted into textured leaf form with subtle veining, mounted on brass backplates for warm glowing light a...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$332Sale Price|20% Off
Sconce Wall Light Lantern Iron and Wood French circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall light lantern or sconce, iron and wood. Motifs on the iron typical of the 60's. The fleur-de-lys at the top of the luminaire is typical of French decoration. Good conditi...
Iron
Pair of vintage italian Shell Wall sconces, large terracota sculptures, Circa 19
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of large terracotta shell wall sconces, Italy 1980s. Hand-crafted in warm orange terracotta with deeply ribbed scallop shell forms and subtle textured ridges, designed...
Terracotta
Carlo Nason Sconce for Mazzega, Orange Murano Blown Glass, Italy Circa 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful orange murano mazzega sconce produced in murano in italy in the 1960s. Two-tone curved glass and copper structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and bring ...
Copper
Pair of Small Gilded and Lacquered Metal Sconces 'Style Baguès', circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of Small Gilded and Lacquered Metal Sconces 'Style Baguès', circa 1950
Metal
Vico Magistretti Sconce "Mania" in Glass, Italy circa 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamp "Mania" Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano opaline glass, brass hardware, enameled metal frame. An earlier version made with glass (not acrylic) an...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970
By Hillebrand
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Hillebrand, Germany in chromed brass and heavy pressed glass resembling ice. West Germany, circa 1970, copper.
Glass
Pair of Hibiscus floral Sconces, Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite pair of 1970s Murano glass hibiscus floral sconces, Italy. Each wall light showcases delicate hand-blown white glass flowers with subtle clear accents, gracefully arranged ...
Murano Glass
French Crystal Prisms Balls Empire Sconces, circa 1930 Sparklers
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each, will be rewired with certified UL US socket for the USA and certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Bronze top, middle and bottom with great ...
Crystal, Bronze
Brass Wall Sconces with Black & White Shades, Italy, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sconces from Italy, C 1950. Brass bases with black and white lamp shades. The items are in good conditions. The arms can be moved so the sconces can be designed in many diffe...
Metal, Brass
$949Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Midcentury Sconce in Art Glass, Large Design, Circa 1967
Located in bari, IT
A very large sconce in worked glass from the 1960s.
Art Glass
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet - Pair of sconces in rope, France circa 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
AUDOUX & MINET Paire d’appliques France, vers 1950 Corde H : 30 cm / L : 40 cm / P : 18 cm Excellent état général. Quelques traces liées au temps et à l’usage. Corde légèrement décol...
Rope
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