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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of David Duncan Knife Pleat Sconces with Flared Apricot 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 apricot hurricane shades.
Brass
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
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
A Pair of Fanfare Sconces with Flared Apricot 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 apricot-colored hand-blown flare...
Brass
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
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
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
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 Solis Sconces with Clear Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sconces with hand-carved mahogany backplates. Each hand-blown hurricane shade is mounted on a nickel plated brass arm. Shown set for candles, but can be electrified
Brass, Nickel
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
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
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
$1,740
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Unique Pair of French Hollywood Maison Charles Bagues Bronze Wall Sconces
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Lisse, NL
Maison Charles pair of French Empire style bronze two-light wall sconces with detailed women heads, from the 1970s. Marked on the back " Charles, made in France ". Our sharp pric...
Bronze
Pair of David Duncan Two-Light Large Coquille Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Georgian-style two-light sconces, hardwood shell form back-plate issuing bronze out-scrolled candle-arms supporting a single candelabra socket with hurricane shade. Maximum...
Brass
$2,875 / set
H 30 in W 8 in D 6.25 in
Exceptional Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lanterns - Patinated Verdigris
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home's exterior or interior with this elegant matching pair of large vintage solid brass wall lanterns. These lanterns are a testament to classic, timeless design, rem...
Brass
$1,025 / set
H 10.24 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Bronze and Green Empire Wall Lights with Beige/Green Shades
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of bronze and green Empire wall lights with beige/green shades.
Bronze
Pair of Verdigris Tole Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Venetian painted tole wall lanterns. Measurements: Height: 15.5" Width: 11.25" Depth: 5.5"
Metal
Pair of Verdigris Wall Lights
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elegant copper wall lights with verdigris patina having elaborate domed hoods and hexagonal glazed sides featuring copper acanthus leave appliques, raised seams and rivets,...
Copper
$2,970
H 17 in W 10.25 in D 6.25 in
Pair of American Cast Brass Neoclassical Style 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1925
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each sconce nicely cast and having torchere style bodies complete with flame shaped finials atop circular backplates, the backplates issuing curved arms with large bobeches, retainin...
Brass
$1,675 / set
H 10 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Stunning Pair of Vintage Art Deco Brass Verdigris Wall Sconces / Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home or estate with this exceptional pair of vintage wall sconces, salvaged from a magnificent estate and meticulously restored. These lights are a rare find, combining ...
Metal, Brass
$2,852 / set
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Italian brass ad Murano pale green bullicante wall lights
Located in London, GB
Chic pair of Italian ribbed cup wall lights. Pale jade hand-blown cups in Pulegoso glass which ensures a lovely mood light. Each glass cup sits on simple square brass backplate.
Brass
$16,500 / set
H 19 in W 8 in D 18 in
Pair of David Duncan Large Spiral Backplate Sconces with Clear Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved gilt Georgian-style backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and large hand-blown clear glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base sock...
Brass
Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces with Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
Each with carved hardwood shell-form backplate issuing two brass outward scrolling candlers fitted with bell-shaped clear glass hurricane shades.
Brass
Pair of Anglo-Indian Wood and Frosted Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's English Anglo-Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and frosted glass hurricanes. Measurements: Height 24" Width 5.5" Depth 11.5".
Bronze
Pair of Sconces in Bronze Neolassical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze sconces in the style neoclassical, very decorative and rare.
Bronze
Pair of David Duncan Studio Palm Branch Sconces
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved palm branch styled mahogany backplates painted in a plaster finish with patinated brass sconce fittings and green glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one c...
Mahogany, Blown Glass
Wonderful Pair of Beaded Italian Amethyst Crystal Tole Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of beaded Italian amethyst crystal tole sconces.
Amethyst, Crystal
Pair of Luxury Baroque Wall Lights Made of linden Wood
Located in Hannover, DE
This pair of baroque wall lights, made of linden wood, was made in Italy in the 1960s. The craftsmanship is truly exceptional, and it's not often you find pieces of this quality thes...
Softwood, Paint
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$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
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
$652Sale 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
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Hand-Carved Green Onyx Marble Conglomerate
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Brokkr' martini table. Made right here in Yorkshire by Sam our blacksmith from forged steel. Every detail is beaten and shaped by hand from the patina on the table to th...
Steel
$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 Los Angeles, 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
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
$6,235 / item
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
Wood
$6,620 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood 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
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,895
H 6.3 in Dm 20.08 in
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Metal & Frosted Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Crown Sunburst Large Flush Mount (20 in ), Gilt Iron. Spain, 1950s. This sunburst flushmount or pendant has leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass diffuser and a...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
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.