Vico Magistretti Sconces "Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s a pair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamps "Mania", a pair Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano opaline glass, brass hardware, enameled metal frame. An earlier version made with glass (not ...
Metal
$1,129Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-century Sconces Attributed to Jacques Biny circa 1950 Era Perriand
By Jacques Biny
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of midcentury sconces attributed to Jacques Biny circa 1950 Era Perriand Magnificent pair of midcentury sconces in brass and beige lacquered metal, featuring flower shapes.
Metal, Brass
French White Rose Flower Murano Opaline Drops Bronze 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. Adorning big handmade white...
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Murano Fruit Colored Balls Crystal Beaded Sconces, circa 1930 RARE
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights each, sitting in rare crystal bobeches. Double beaded with florets throughout. Adorning Murano fruit and colored balls. Back plates have the same bobeches. Will ...
Crystal
Pair of Hand-Crafted French Art Deco Altuglas Wall Sconces, Circa 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
A stunning pair of French Art Deco style Altuglas wall sconces with beautiful hand crafted colored flower. The glass shade adds extra interest and allow some diffused light through ...
Altuglas
Large European Modern Wall Sconces in Brass & Bubble Glass, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best qualities of European mid-century designers’ light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light, disciplined, functionalist design completed by unique solutions and desig...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco "Waterfall" Sconces Signed by Sabino, Circa 1930
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Beirut, LB
A stunning pair of French Art Deco "waterfall" sconces from the 1930s signed by famous artist Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). Both shades are marked/signed “SABINO PARIS” and enhan...
Glass
Beautiful Brass Sconce by Henri Perrichaud Unique Piece, circa 1960
By Perrichaud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Made by Perrichaud French dinandier making unique pieces during the 1960s, electrified sconce but look likes a wall sculpture. Very nice work, double patina silver and gold.
Brass
Rope and Tassel Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce, Two-Arm Design, Circa 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
Rope and tassel design gilt bronze 2 arm wall sconce, 20th century. One available.
Bronze
Louis XV Style French Cast Bronze Sconces, Two-Light, Circa 1900
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XV style French two-light cast bronze sconces. Nice quality casting with original patina. Rewired, new sockets and candle covers. Circa 1900-1920. Dimensions: 10.25"...
Bronze
Charlotte Perriand CP1 wall sconce, Les Arcs 1600, France, circa 1969.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
Charlotte Perriand (1903–1999) Wall sconce, CP1 model created in 1962-1963 Black lacquered steel. Edition Steph Simon. Rectangular black lacquered steel shutter on a folded triangul...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand CP1 wall sconce, Les Arcs 1600, France, circa 1969.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
Charlotte Perriand (1903–1999) Wall sconce, CP1 model created in 1962-1963 Black lacquered steel. Edition Steph Simon. Rectangular black lacquered steel shutter on a folded triangul...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Zero Quattro Sconces by Fontana Arte, Murano Cut Glass, Italy, Circa 197
By Fontana Arte
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of Fontana Arte "Zero Quattro" sconces, Murano cut glass, Italy 1970s. Featuring rectangular frames of wavy-edged clear crystal panels with vertical faceted prisms and...
Crystal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces, Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave. Mounted on polished brass bac...
Brass
Pair of American Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Empire figural gilt bronze three-light sconces. Originally candle powered and have been electrified, Early 19th century.
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Sconces, France, Circa 1900-1920
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XVI style two-light cast bronze sconces with scrolled arms and a variety of crystal prisms and pendalogues and faceted bead chains. Good heavy casting. Rewired with n...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Antique English Gold Bronze & Wedgwood Porcelain Wall Sconces, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique 19th century English Gold Bronze and Wedgwood Porcelain Wall Sconces, Circa 1890. As per the last photo, we have a 2nd pair of near-identical wall sconces to these.
Bronze
Antique French Gold Bronze with Wedgwood Plaque Wall Sconce, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze with Wedgwood Plaque Wall Sconce, Circa 1900.
Bronze
Space Age Sconces by Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern Mazzega sconces in high gloss and brushed steel and clear and amber Murano glass, circa 1970. There are 3 available, priced individually.
Steel
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano 'Filigrana' Glass Sconces, Venini, circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Mid-Century Modern sconces attributed to Venini, with a Murano glass shade in 'Filigrana' technique, Italy, circa 1950.
Murano Glass
Asian Style Wood Wall Lantern Sconce, Early 20th Century circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
Asian / Esthetic Movement style wooden lantern shaped wall sconce with mica panel inserts. Newly reconditioned and re-wired, ready to install. In good antique condition. Early 20th ...
Walnut
Italian Long Pastel Murano Glass Flowers Dark Bronze Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal cups dripping with crystal balls. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for every other cou...
Crystal, Metal
French Crystal Rare Oval Prisms Bronze Empire Sconces, circa 1850
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each, will be newly rewired with certified UL US socket for the USA and certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Bronze with great detail and patina...
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Sconces Designed by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern wall lights or sconces manufactured in brass and Murano glass with gold inclusions by Barovier & Toso in Murano Italy, circa 1970s There is 1 available. Priced ind...
Brass
Three Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Louis Drimmer, France, circa 1970
By Louis Drimmer
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful set of three Mid-Century Modern glass sconces made in France, circa 1970 by the interior decorator Louis Drimmer, signed at the glass and still retaining the original label.
Art Glass
French Micro Beaded Amethyst 5-Light Murano Drops Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing five lights each with small vintage crystals dripping from each. Macaroni and micro beading throughout. Also, crystal swags and florets throughout. Adorning skinny and rare b...
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Sconce Designed by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large wall light or sconce manufactured in one large piece of Murano glass with gold inclusions in the "Cordonato" technique by Barovier & Toso in Murano Italy, circa 1940s. It take...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sconce Designed by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large wall light or sconce manufactured in one large piece of Murano glass with gold inclusions by Barovier & Toso in Murano Italy, circa 1970s. It takes 1 e14 light bulb.
Brass
Jacques Moniquet Rare Large Drapé Brass Sconce By AAM Paris, circa 1975, France.
By jacques moniquet
Located in Brussels, BE
Exceptional large Jacques Moniquet brass wall sconce. Very few example of this M80 model ( know as "Drapé vertical ") were produced by Chéret AAM Paris, circa 1975, France. Compresse...
Brass
Pair of wood and bronze sconces attributed to Maison Jansen. France, circa 1950.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and bronze sconces attributed to Maison Jansen. France, circa 1950.
Bronze
$4,925Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Large Empire Appliqués / Sconces circa 1800, Gilded Linden Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large Empire appliqués / sconces circa 1800, gilded linden wood Solid linden wood, gilded two-flame. Carved, gilded. Ribbon, each with a central, fully sculpted eagle sculpt...
Crystal
Pair of English Regency Floral and Game Mounted Gilt Sconces, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency gilt bronze sconces with ribbon motif, oak leaf and acorn motif, three scrolled French horns, game mounts, and terminating with tassels, Late 18th Century.
Pair of French Tôle Two-Light Sconces with Ostrich Plume Motifs, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style tôle two-light sconces with ostrich plume motifs from the late 19th century. Each of this pair of French sconces features an exquisite grouping of os...
Tôle
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Swan and Lyre Back Sconces, circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze and painted two arm sconces with swan, lyre, and floral motif. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th century.
Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces Originally Candles. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian gilt bronze and crystal two arm sconces with tear drop prisms and decorative floral motif. Originally candle powered and can be electrified. Mid 19th century
Crystal, Bronze
Suite of 3 Art Deco Wall Sconces, Patinated Plaster, France, circa 1925
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Regensburg, DE
Suite of 3 Art Deco wall lights or wall sconces in off-white colored originally patinated Plaster, from France, circa 1925. Plaster, cream patinated in its original finish. One large...
Metal, Wire
Two Art Deco Chrome and Glass "Pivoting" Sconce, France circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconces manufactured in France circa 1920 in a "Streamline" style design. The sconce can be rotated to adjust the light it casts. Manufactured in chromed metal and a "Prisma...
Chrome
Pair of Veca sconces, murano blue cut glass & black lucite, Italy, Circa 1970's
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare pair of Veca wall sconces, Italy, circa 1970s. Featuring vibrant blue cut Murano glass panels with faceted brilliance, elegantly combined with sleek black lucite elements and ch...
Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Maison Baguès Red Style Crystal Flowers Sconces, Wrought Iron, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron in construction. Adorning 3 ...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces manufctured by Venini, circa 1960, in clear and amber thick Murano glass slabs. Metal hardware lacquered white. It is shown with warm and ...
Murano Glass
Large “Arles” wall sconce, Editions Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950/1960
By Maison Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
“Arles” wall sconce with a geometric design and two light sources. The structure consists of rectangular bars made of gold-plated brass and black-lacquered brass, to which floating e...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kinkeldey 2-Tier Cut Crystal Wall Sconce, Germany, Circa 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of 1970s Kinkeldey wall sconces featuring two tiers of hand-cut crystal prisms in a compact, faceted arrangement. The clear glass elements are held within a chromed fr...
Crystal, Chrome
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze 5-Light Wall Sconces, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI gold bronze 5-light wall sconces, circa 1920.
Bronze
Italian Micro Beaded Yellow Amber & Clear Loaded Crystal Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Matching chandelier on sale as well. Housing one light each. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and appropriate certified sockets for other countrie...
Crystal
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Handwrought Brass Sconces, circa 1950s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces, handwrought in solid brass and carved wood bulb-holders. These Sconces originally had a screen attached to the bulb which can be replaced easily...
Brass
Pair of Chrome Metal and Crystal Glass Sconces by Bakalowits & Sohne, circa 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of chrome metal and crystal glass sconces attributed to Bakalowits & Sohne, circa 1960.
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Venetian Etched Woman and Man Murano Glass Mirror Sconces, circa 1920
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! Murano glass with etching of a wo...
Murano Glass
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconces, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI gold bronze and crystal wall sconces, circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
$975Sale Price / set|47% Off
Antique French Repousse Pair Brass Sconces with Custom Shades, circa 1920
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1604 Antique pair of brass repousse sconces with custom shade Takes 40 watt max Edison based bulb Rewired.
Brass
Pair of Large "Grand Hotel" Wall Sconces by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exquisite pair of huge "Grand Hotel" wall sconces by Barovier e Toso, Italy, circa 1960s. These rare version of the wall lights are made of polished brass frame and gold dusted Mu...
Brass
Rare Set of Three Large Wall Sconce, Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful and rare set of three large gilt iron and crystal wall sconces, Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s. The measurements o a three-lights sconces: Height 24.40 inches x Width ...
Crystal, Iron
Pair Antique French Crystal and Gold Bronze Sconces, Circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French crystal and gold bronze sconces, Circa 1890's.
Crystal, Bronze
Set of Three Kinkeldey 22kt Gilt, Faceted Crystal Sconces, circa 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of Three Kinkeldey Gold-Plated and Crystal Glass Wall Lights, Germany, 1970s An elegant set of three wall lights by Kinkeldey, crafted in Germany in the 1970s. Each fixture featu...
Metal, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Archimede Seguso, a pair Italy circa 1950s
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gino Sarfatti sconces for Archimede Seguso, a pair Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s Seguso bullicante glass and enameled metal frames. Rewired for US with custom brass bac...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Rare Glass and Nickel Wall Sconces by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare Mid-Century Modern glass and nickel wall sconces by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s. This high quality pieces are made of many clear Murano glass disk hanging on the nicke...
Brass, Nickel
Beautiful and Rare Extra Large Wall Sconce, Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Wonderful and very large gilt iron and crystal wall sconces, Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1930s. Socket: five x Edison (E14) for standard screw bulbs.
Crystal, Iron
Toni Zuccheri Murano sconces for VeArt, a pair Italy circa 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass sconces by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt. Designed and manufactured in 1970s. Take one medium base bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring upon req...
Metal, Nickel
3 Art Deco Brass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France circa 1940s
By Ezan & Petitot
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Art Deco sconces in the shape of birds holding an opalescent moulded glass shade signed by Ezan. Priced individually.
Copper
Pair of Cast Iron and Glass Sconces, Art Deco Style, England, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron and glass sconces. Art Deco style, England, circa 1940.
Iron
Elegant Pair of Modernist Sconces with Perforated Screen, France, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
France, circa 1960 Elegant pair of Modernist round sconces with perforated screen, Enameled metal, polished brass Rewired for use in the USA with two candelabra base bulbs Dimens...
Metal, Brass
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