$708 / set
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s Brass original condition The shades are blackened
Metal, Brass
Pair of Original Period Serge Mouille 'Œil' Wall Sconces, France, circa 1958
By Serge Mouille
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
Rare pair of original period "Œil" wall sconces by Serge Mouille (1922 - 1988). France, circa 1956–1960. Designed in 1956, the Œil (Eye) sconce is among Serge Mouille's most iconic...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Stilnovo style Italian sconces, set of 2 Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo style Italian Sconces, set of 2 Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Opaline glass, enameled metal frames. Take one medium base bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...
Metal
Pair of Sconces White Glass Black & Golden Chrome, circa 1950, Arlus France
By Maison Arlus
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall sconces opaline glasslack with golden chrome and black painted metal, pair of wall lights Soft and warm light. In the Lunel Arlus style. Made circa 1960 Good condition ...
Chrome
Murano Glass sconces by Venini, a pair Italy circa 1960s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Murano glass sconces by Venini, attributed Made in Italy in 1960s Filigrana glass, brass Take one medium bulb each Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring. F...
Brass
Italian Renaissance Style Cast Bronze Wall Sconces, Pair, Circa 1940s
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Italian Renaissance style cast bronze wall sconces, each with four scrolled arms. Large, heavy ornate sconces, nicely detailed with large scrolls and acanthus leaves. Rewir...
Bronze
Rare Set of Three Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces, circa 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Every shell is slightly different, making each sconce a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Finding a single example of this quality is already uncommon; discovering an original matching set...
Metal
Three Goeland Wall Sconces by Felix Agostini, circa 1960
By Felix Agostini
Located in PARIS, FR
Three Goeland wall lamps by Felix Agostini, circa 1960.
Bronze
Pair of English Brass Foliage Two Arm Mirrored Sconces, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass mirrored foliage sconces with two scrolled arms, medallions, graduated bell flowers, and acanthus motif. Pair have been electrified and originally candle powere...
Brass
Magnificent Pair of Large Barovier & Toso "Clepsydra" Glass Sconces, circa 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and unique pair of Italian large hour glass piece sconces by famous glass house Barovier & Toso, circa 1960. The design is called "Clepsydra" and a part of the Barovi...
Enamel, Iron
Pair of Wall Lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Circa 1970, Italy
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare pair of wall lights from the house of Sciolari for Lightolier dating from 1970. Made up of two-tone crystal rods, these wall lights are spectacular. Rare desi...
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Circa 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of Carlo Nason wall sconces for Mazzega, Murano glass, Italy circa 1970s. Featuring sculptural folded iridescent glass shades with vibrant rainbow prism effects and te...
Chrome
$615Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Bronze & Mirror Double Sconces From Louis XV Style circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of wall sconces in bevelled mirror, brass & glass tassels Wall lights giving a lovely warm light. Made in the 20th mid-century circa 1960 in the Louis XV style. Tassels ...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Lp13 Sconces, Italy circa 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena sconces. Model LS10 Boccia. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Murano glass, patinated aluminum glass holder, brass. Complimentary US rew...
Aluminum, Steel
Vico Magistretti Sconce "Grande Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s Large
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vico Magistretti sconce "Grande Mania", Large Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano opaline glass, brass hardware, enameled metal frame. An earlier version made with glass (not ...
Metal
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Carved And Painted Wood Sconces, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Carved And Painted Wood Sconces, circa 1900
Crystal
Pair of Sconces Opalin Glass, Black Metal & Teak circa 1960 France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of wall lights with a geometric design typical of the 1960s, combining a black metal structure, a wooden base, and a rectangular opal glass diffuser. The clean lines and contra...
Metal
Set of Beautiful Mid Century Modern Stilnovo Style Sconces, circa 1960
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid-Century Modern stilnovo style sconces in brass Each having three white glass shades Can be shipped and wired for US or European use.
Brass
Large, long, vertical French Modernist Wall Sconce, circa 1930
Located in New York City, NY
A single, original French Art Deco columnar wall sconce. The top a highly polished demilune shade supported by a trio of clear tubes of varied lengths are held together by decorative...
Chrome
Pair Of Lyre Shaped Sconces, Silvered Metal And Cut Crystals Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Lyre Shaped Sconces, Silvered Metal And Cut Crystals Circa 1900
Crystal
Pair of Crystal Sconces by Baccarat, France, circa 1930
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of two-light wall lights by Baccarat in cut lead crystal, all bobeches are signed 'Baccarat' in relief. They are in great condition with no breaks.
Crystal
French Bronze Bows Crystal Prisms Empire Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Bronze detail bows with ...
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century French Double Wall Sconce by Arlus with Opaline Glass Shades, Circa
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
An exceptional French mid-century modern double wall sconce by Maison Arlus, crafted circa 1950s. The fixture features a black lacquered metal structure accented with distinctive po...
Brass
Ercole Barovier, "Medusa Piccola" Art Deco Wall Sconces, Murano, circa 1940
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of “Medusa Piccola” wall sconces, designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in Murano, circa 1940.
Brass
Pair Antique French Baccarat Crystal & Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Baccarat Crystal & Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1880.
Crystal, Bronze
Murano glass Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Doro" sconces, Italy circa 1970s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Doro" sconces. Designed and made in Italy in 1970s. Opaline glass, enameled metal. Takes 1 Edison bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon re...
Metal
Pair of French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French two arms gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces with decorative scrolled work and mirrored backs. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified, Late ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Sconces, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Sconces, Circa 1880.
Crystal, Ormolu
French Empire Bronze Doré Wall Sconce with Lion Head, Circa 1880s
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style 19th century bronze doré wall sconce with lion head on back plate and 3 griffin arms.
Bronze
French Art Deco Wall Sconce by David Gueron Degue, Circa 1930
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Beirut, LB
Stunning French Art Deco wall scone signed Degué (David Gueron) on the glass, having each two tulips in molded clear frosted glass and held by two arms in nickeled bronze with geomet...
Bronze
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Mirror Sconces, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of exceptional antique gold bronze and mirror sconces, circa 1890.
Bronze
Big French Pink Roses & Mirrors Gilt Metal Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each. These will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gilt metal with perfect pat...
Crystal
French Dark Tinned Copper "Palm" Floral Embossed Sconces, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light each. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States or appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. These were made for churches ...
Copper
Cast and Hammered Brass Shell Sconces with Cord Covers, circa 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning pair of brass shell sconces that mount in place. They glow atmospherically against a wall. Tubular brass cord covers provide a finished look.
Brass
Modern Art Deco Brass Wall Sconces Paul Evans Style, circa 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A pair of '70s Modern Art Deco style brass-plated wall sconces with a 'tiered' or 'step' design in the style of designer Paul Evans, circa 1970s. Sconces hang vertically (as shown on...
Brass
Maison Bagues Silvered Iron, Crystal & Cut Glass Mirrored Wall Sconce circa 1930
By Maison Baguès
Located in Litchfield, CT
Maison Bagues silvered iron, rock crystal & cut glass mirrored wall appliqué circa 1930. Designed with flowers and leafy branches issuing from a classical urn. A rare example signed ...
Iron
$1,366Sale Price|24% Off
Midcentury Sconce "Sun" by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Midcentury Wall light "Sun" by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960 Rare wall lamp by the French and Swiss designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This model in the shape of ...
Metal
Fred Brouard, bronze sculptural sconce n°19/50, circa 1970
By Fred Brouard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
FRED BROUARD (1944-1999) Wall light with a rectangular wooden mounting plate covered with a brushed stainless steel plate featuring a free-form bronze sculpture. 3 bulbs. Signed "F...
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Two riginal Mid-Century Modern Brass Sconces, German Design, Circa 1950
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful original Mid-Century Modern brass wall lamps. Typical 1950s design in good vintage condition. Beautiful light through the brass shade. The entire lamp is made of brass....
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative foliage crosshatched beaded urns, flanking graduated bell flowers, central etched urn...
Gold Leaf
French Empire Seven Tiers Crystal Prism Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each pointing down. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the Usa and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Rare big size....
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Bronze Wall Sconces, Cast Design, France, Circa 1920
Located in Montreal, QC
A massive pair of Louis XVI style three light bronze wall sconces, each arm modeled with scrolling acanthus, the back plate with vase-shaped flame finial and of tapering garlanded fo...
Bronze
Rare Sconce with a Buddha Bronze Figure, Maison Guerin, Paris, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare sconce in bronze and gilded brass with Angkor decor and Buddha figure Bottom panel in black wooden lacquered. Maison Guerin, Paris, circa 1970.
Brass, Bronze
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Tole and Wooden Water Gilt Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Southampton, NY
French water gilt gold sconces having six large tole acanthus leafs mounted on wood with three large scrolled tole arms with candle lights under which hangs a wooden gilt tassel.
Tôle
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Glass Wall Sconces, circa 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the elegance and sophistication of your space with these exquisite Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Glass Wall Sconces, circa 1960. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, t...
Metal, Brass
Murano glass Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Doro" sconces, Italy circa 1970s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Doro" sconces. Designed and made in Italy in 1970s. Opaline glass, enameled metal. Takes 1 Edison bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon re...
Metal
Pair Italian Neoclassical Carved and Painted Sconces Circa 1920's
Located in Rochester, NY
Fabulous pair of Italian Neoclassical carved and painted delicate sconces. Excellent quality carving. Nice old patina. Circa 1920's. provenance not signed rare large
Metal
Set of Four French Gilt Bronze Three Arm Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four French gilt bronze scrolled three-arm sconces with floral motif. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th Century.
Pair of French Horn Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French horn gilt bronze two-arm sconces with floral and tassel motif. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Early 19th Century.
Murano Sconce in Corroso Glass, by Seguso Italy circa 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano sconce in corroso glass by Seguso Made in Italy in 1940s Takes 1 candelabra bulb. Rewired for US with custom made brass back plate. NO TARIFFS, Duties or Customs fees on US or...
Brass
Pair of Glass and Gilt Brass Wall Sconces by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of midcentury two-light wall sconces ab Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1960s. Made of crystal and gold-plated brass. Both sconces are cleaned and in a very good condition without...
Crystal, Brass
Maison Baguès Red Bronze Three-Light Sconces, circa 1920 Marked
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing three-lights each, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Bronze with original red paint. Wonde...
Bronze
Italian Porcelain White Rose Crystal Murano Drops Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! I have the matching chandelier as well. Housing 2-light ...
Crystal, Tôle
Pair Antique English 3 Light Iron Sconces, Circa 1910-1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English 3 light iron sconces, circa 1910-1920.
Iron
Murano glass Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Doro" sconces, Italy circa 1970s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Doro" sconces. Designed and made in Italy in 1970s. Opaline glass, enameled metal. Takes 1 Edison bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon re...
Metal
Bubble Glass Wall Sconce – Helena Tynell Style, Germany, Circa 1970's
By Helena Tynell
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of 1970s bubble wall sconces in the iconic style of Helena Tynell, featuring hand-blown frosted glass spheres with organic bubble cluster texture. Mounted on polished ...
Murano Glass, Glass
Fantastic Sconce by Henri Perrichaud, Brassware, circa 1960, Unique Piece
By Perrichaud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Perrichaud was a French dinandier, making unique pieces, circa 1960, this sconce, gold and silver patina. (electrified).
Brass
Stilnovo style Italian sconces, set of 2 Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo style Italian Sconces, set of 2. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Opaline glass, enameled metal frames. Take one medium base bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon re...
Metal
Pair Antique French Bronze D'ore Louis XIV Wall Sconces circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Bronze D'ore Louis XIV Wall Sconces circa 1900
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Three-Armed Wall Sconces, Metal and Parchment, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Pair of three-armed metal wall sconces. Each arm is topped with a decorative metal lace cylinder and finished with a parchment lampshade.
Metal
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