$10,800 / item
H 23 in W 6 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form Anglo Indian backplates with a verdigris painted surface, brass sconce fittings and light green hurricane shades. Sconce is measured from bottom of b...
Brass
$8,800 / set
H 9 in W 7.8 in D 9 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Carved Mahogany Fanfare Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved scalloped shells from mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with painted decoration with pink stripes alternating with mahogany, patinated brass sconc...
Brass
$11,000 / item
H 24.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces Hand Carved Rocaille Mahogany Backplates
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Georgian-style sconces with cast brass arms, glass hurricane shades, and hand carved mahogany backplates. Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or...
Brass
David Duncan Studio Lilac Hurricane Sconces on Large Spiral Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved gilt Georgian-styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and large hand-blown lilac glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base soc...
Blown Glass, Oak
$10,800 / set
H 24.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
Pair of David Duncan Studio Boissy Sconces with Blue Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved Boissy sconces from mahogany Georgian-styled backplates, patinated brass sconce fittings, and hand-blown blue shades. Electrified with one candelabra-ba...
Brass
$10,800 / set
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Yellow Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with verdigris finish, patinated brass sconce fittings and yellow glass hurricane shades. Electrified...
Brass
$11,300 / set
H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Purple Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and purple glass flared hurricane shades. Electrified with one c...
Brass
$8,800 / set
H 24.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
Pair of David Duncan Celadon Boissy Backplates with Clear Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved mahogany Boissy backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and clear glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket per sconce. Our c...
Mahogany, Blown Glass
A Pair of Flared Hurricane Shade Sconces by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved Boissy sconces from mahogany Georgian-style backplates with a painted finish, patinated brass sconce fittings, and hand-blown flared shades. Electrified with on...
Brass
$11,300
H 24.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Knife Pleat Sconces with Flared Pink Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of David Duncan Studio hand-carved shell form mahogany Georgian-style backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and flared pink hurricane shades.
Brass
$11,200 / set
H 17 in W 6 in D 8 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Sconces with Greek Fret Etched Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form mahogany scallop Georgian-style backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and etched glass Greek fret hurricane shades. Electrified with one ca...
Glass, Mahogany
$14,300 / set
H 24.5 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Double-Armed Scallop Sconces with Pink Hurricane Shades by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved mahogany scallop sconces by David Duncan Studio. The backplates with a hand-painted artisan finish with a base of Benjamin Moore Berber White. The blown pink gl...
Brass
$17,000 / set
H 19 in W 8 in D 18 in
Pair of Spiral Sconces with Large Green Hurricane Shades by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved gilt Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and large hand-blown sandblasted green glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one can...
Brass
$11,300 / set
H 24.5 in W 7.75 in D 10 in
A Pair of Fanfare Sconces with Flared Pink Hurricane Shades by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved Fanfare mahogany Georgian-style backplates painted in alternating stripes with Farrow & Ball colors Marmalo and Duster. The pink handblown flared hurricane ...
Brass
$9,600
H 24.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.7 in
A Pair of Calla Sconces with Clear Hurricane Shades by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved mahogany Georgian-style backplates with and antiqued white hand-painted finish, patinated brass sconce fittings and clear glass hurricane shades. Electrified wi...
Brass
$15,000 / set
H 16 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Kent Arm Hurricane Sconces with Boissy Backplates by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved Boissy sconces from mahogany Georgian-style backplates with a painted finish, patinated brass sconce fittings, and hand-blown shades. Electrified with two cande...
Brass
$8,800 / set
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Sconces with Clear Hurricane Shades and Silver Arms
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sconces with hand-carved mahogany backplates with a hand-painted antique white finish. Each with one candelabra socket inside a clear hurricane shade, secured with a silver...
Brass
$8,700 / set
H 21 in W 5.5 in D 7.5 in
A pair of Hurricane Sconces with Etched Greek Key Shades by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brass candle sconces with lotus-design backplates and down-swept arms. Each arm supporting a clear hand-blown hurricane shade with an etched Greek fret design. Shown here w...
Brass
A Pair of Sconces with Amber Etched Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brass candle sconces with brass patinated backplates and down-swept arms. Each arm supporting an amber-colored hand-blown hurricane shade with an etched Greek fret design. ...
Brass
A Pair of Scallop Sconces with Flared Violet Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form mahogany Georgian-style backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and flared violet hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base sock...
Blown Glass, Mahogany
$16,000 / set
H 19 in W 18 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Large Spiral Sconces with Amber Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of early 20th century hand-carved mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplate with patinated brass sconce fittings and rare hand blown amber glass hurricane shades. Electrified wit...
Brass
$11,200 / set
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Greek Key Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and light glass hurricane shades with Greek key motif. Electrifi...
Brass
Sold
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Yellow Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with verdigris finish, patinated brass sconce fittings and yellow glass hurricane shades. Electrified...
Brass
Pair of David Duncan Boissy Sconces with Etched Blue Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and etched blue glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra bas...
Brass
Sold
H 23.5 in W 5.5 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Light Green Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and light green glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra ...
Brass
$6,839 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
$658Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Round Mahogany Georgian Style Pedestal Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made to order round traditional mahogany foyer or dining table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It is ideal as a foyer table, breakfast table or dining table for an apartment ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$8,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$8,286 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$280 / item
H 35.43 in W 21.25 in D 17.71 in
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor. Price/Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs PRICE PER ITEM.
Wrought Iron
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. NOTE: We highly recommend that our plas...
Plaster
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.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
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.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.