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Pair of New Rock Crystal Sconces
Pair of New Rock Crystal Sconces

Pair of New Rock Crystal Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of new four-light rock crystal sconces with gilt-metal frames, the vase-shaped back plates with etching motif and gadrooning, issuing gilt-metal branches of rock crystal leave...

Category

2010s North American Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Caldwell American Neo-Classic Wall Sconces
Caldwell American Neo-Classic Wall Sconces

Caldwell American Neo-Classic Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Caldwell two-light American Neo-Classic design wall sconces with bronze frames; having finely detailed Empire motif decoration and oval backplate with leaf tip border, issu...

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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of English Regency Style Crystal Sconces
Pair of English Regency Style Crystal Sconces

Pair of English Regency Style Crystal Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of English Regency style two-light wall sconces with draped, faceted crystals of graduated size over frame having mirrored back. The interior of the sconce fitted with double ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces
Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces

Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Anglo-Indian two-light sconces, hardwood shell form backplate issuing bronze out-scrolled candle-arms supporting a single Edison socket with hurricane shade, circa 1890. P...

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces
Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces

Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Anglo-Indian two-light sconces, the shell form backplate issuing bronze out-scrolled candlearms supporting a single Edison socket with hurricane shade, circa 1890. Provena...

Category

Antique 1890s Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Baccarat Crystal Wall Sconces
A Pair of Baccarat Crystal Wall Sconces

A Pair of Baccarat Crystal Wall Sconces

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Baccarat leaf form crystal wall sconces.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Laurel Branch Rock Crystal Sconces
Pair of Laurel Branch Rock Crystal Sconces

Pair of Laurel Branch Rock Crystal Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of design rock crystal sconces in the form of laurel branches.

Category

2010s North American Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of American Art Deco wall sconces
Pair of American Art Deco wall sconces

Pair of American Art Deco wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of American single light wall chrome plated wall sconces with palm leaves securing cylindrical frosted glass inserts.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Dutch Forged Iron Wall Sconces
Pair of Dutch Forged Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of Dutch Forged Iron Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Dutch forged iron wall sconces with early 19th century Delft tiles, having blue and white motif in faux-porphyry border.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Five light Bagues wall sconces.
Pair of Five light Bagues wall sconces.

Pair of Five light Bagues wall sconces.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of five light French Louis XVI style sconces with vase-shaped carved glass decorated with flowers formed by crystal beads. By maker Bagues.

Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Iron

A pair of English Art Deco sconces
A pair of English Art Deco sconces

A pair of English Art Deco sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of English Art Deco assymetrical wall sconces with rectangular nickel plated backplates with applied geometric motifs on backplate and bobeches of staggered height.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Brass

A Pair of English Shield Back Sconces
A Pair of English Shield Back Sconces

A Pair of English Shield Back Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of English shield back sconces. The cobalt center glass surrounded by sections of silvered glass behind single candle arm. The shield surmounted by eagle motif ornament.

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Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

A pair of Bagues brass wall sconces
A pair of Bagues brass wall sconces

A pair of Bagues brass wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French two light polished brass wall sconces with branch shaped backplate having etched crystal leaves and cut crystal bobeches and having crystal drops. By maker Bagues.

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Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of 1940s French Empire Style Sconces
Pair of 1940s French Empire Style Sconces

Pair of 1940s French Empire Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Empire style sconces. The backplate in the form of a vertical arrow with round medallion having classical warrior in profile on a dark green ground.

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Vintage 1940s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of English Queen Anne Style Sconces
Pair of English Queen Anne Style Sconces

Pair of English Queen Anne Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of English Queen Anne style single-light wall sconces with petit-point figural design depicting 18th C. figures in costume; metal edged cartouche-shaped frame issuing a single...

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Early 20th Century British Wall Lights and Sconces

Five light American Moderne style wall sconces
Five light American Moderne style wall sconces

Five light American Moderne style wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of five light American Moderne style wall sconces with asymmetrical carved and painted wood backplates and staggered metal arms draped with strands of crystal beads and with c...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

A Pair of 3-Light Bagues Sconces
A Pair of 3-Light Bagues Sconces

A Pair of 3-Light Bagues Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 3-light French Bagues wall sconces with gilt metal frames having branches issuing from bow motif. The branches with carved crystal and amethyst leaves and flowers formed of...

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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

A Pair of Two Light Wall Sconces
A Pair of Two Light Wall Sconces

A Pair of Two Light Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of two light wall sconces each socket concealed by round shallow dish shaped shade with sunburst pattern perforation emitting light. The upper shade painted red, the lower sha...

Category

Early 2000s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rock Crystal Two-Light Sconces
Pair of Rock Crystal Two-Light Sconces

Pair of Rock Crystal Two-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of new rock crystal two-light wall sconces with gilt-metal frames, the backplate in the form of a vase issuing two candle arms and branches with crystal leaves, the candle arm...

Category

2010s Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Pair of Bagues silver nickel wall sconces
Pair of Bagues silver nickel wall sconces

Pair of Bagues silver nickel wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Louis XVI style two-light wall sconces by maker Bagues with silver nickel frames having crystal leaves and flowers formed of crystal drops secured to branches issuin...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

A Pair of English Regency Style Sconces

A Pair of English Regency Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of English Regency style two light wall sconces with wood and gesso frames having triangular mirror inset in gilt and painted Neo Classical frame. Frame having rope twist issu...

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Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Three-arm English neoclassic design wall sconces
Three-arm English neoclassic design wall sconces

Three-arm English neoclassic design wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of three arm English neoclassic design wall sconces with crystal candle arms issuing from reverse decorated dish and with obelisk shaped finial having bobeche with ball finial...

Category

Early 20th Century British Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of three light Bagues wall sconces
Pair of three light Bagues wall sconces

Pair of three light Bagues wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of three-light French Louis XVI style wall sconces with flowers formed of ombred smoke colored crystal drops secured to crystal beaded metal arms and with green and amber colo...

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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

A Pair of French Art Deco Sconces
A Pair of French Art Deco Sconces

A Pair of French Art Deco Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Art Deco carved and frosted wall lights with silver plated metal frames, having geometric motifs and securing glass with stylized low relief.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Engraved Anglo Indian Two-Light Sconces
Pair of Engraved Anglo Indian Two-Light Sconces

Pair of Engraved Anglo Indian Two-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of engraved Anglo-Indian two-light sconces, hardwood shell form back-plate issuing bronze out-scrolled candle-arms supporting a single Edison socket with hurricane shade, circ...

Category

Antique 1890s Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Venini for Camer Glass Sconces
Pair of Italian Venini for Camer Glass Sconces

Pair of Italian Venini for Camer Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large sconces with hanging glass cylinders by Venini for Camer Glass.

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Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

A Pair of French Lucite and Glass Sconces
A Pair of French Lucite and Glass Sconces

A Pair of French Lucite and Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French lucite and glass sconces with Comedia del' Arte figures on a shield shaped backplate.

Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces

A Pair of French Louis XV Style Sconces

A Pair of French Louis XV Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of two-light French Louis XV style wall sconces with branch form arms issuing from bracket base; having Samson porcelain polychrome decorated bird.

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Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

A Pair of 3-light Rococo Wall Sconces
A Pair of 3-light Rococo Wall Sconces

A Pair of 3-light Rococo Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 3-light Rococo wall sconces with mirrored back plates having crystal beading surrounding fame over mercury silvered mirror with candle arms; each electrified.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

A pair Caldwell two-light crystal wall sconces
A pair Caldwell two-light crystal wall sconces

A pair Caldwell two-light crystal wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of American Caldwell two-light crystal wall sconces with oval cut crystal backplates issuing dish and two candle arms. • Circa 1920. • 23” Height, 18” Wide, 10” Projection

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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Bell Jar Brass Sconces by Chapman
Pair of Bell Jar Brass Sconces by Chapman

Pair of Bell Jar Brass Sconces by Chapman

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chapman single light wall sconces with hurricane shades. The brass vertical backplate issuing brass fitting issuing clear glass hurricane shade with brass rim. Standard can...

Category

Vintage 1980s George I Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Caldwell Two Light Baroque Style Sconces
Pair of Caldwell Two Light Baroque Style Sconces

Pair of Caldwell Two Light Baroque Style Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Caldwell two light Dutch Baroque style gilt bronze sconces with incised decoration over all. Each candle arm with shaped bobeche having incised decoration and finial at the...

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Oscar Bach bronze Neo-Renaissance wall sconces
Pair Oscar Bach bronze Neo-Renaissance wall sconces

Pair Oscar Bach bronze Neo-Renaissance wall sconces

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in New York, NY

A pair of American three light patinated bronze Neo Renaissance style wall sconces with open fret design having trellis and ivy motif. Signed by maker Oscar Bach. • Circa 1920. • 17”...

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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of New Rock Crystal Two-Light Sconces
Pair of New Rock Crystal Two-Light Sconces

Pair of New Rock Crystal Two-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of new right and left facing two-light gilt-metal and rock crystal sconces, depicting perched birds carved in rock crystal and surrounded by sprays of branches and leaves, wit...

Category

2010s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

A pair of Swedish Neo-classic wall sconces
A pair of Swedish Neo-classic wall sconces

A pair of Swedish Neo-classic wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Swedish Neo-classic design three-light wall sconces with back in the form of an arrow with crystal spear center. Arrowhead finial and draped trompe l’oeil garlands with dra...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair Black Forest two light Elk horn sconces
Pair Black Forest two light Elk horn sconces

Pair Black Forest two light Elk horn sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Austrian “Black Forest” two light wall sconces with frames formed of Elk horns and sections of Roe horns forming shaped candle arms, having round wooden backplates. • Circa...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Wall Lights and Sconces

A Pair of French Four Light Wall Sconces
A Pair of French Four Light Wall Sconces

A Pair of French Four Light Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French four light wall sconces the bronze Louis XVI style frames mounted on mirrored back plate with scalloped edge the shaped back plate outlined with crystal beads and th...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

A pair of octagonal two light wall sconces
A pair of octagonal two light wall sconces

A pair of octagonal two light wall sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of octagonal silver nickel plated English Neo-classic design two-light wall sconces with large center rosette issuing radiating crystal prisms and cut crystal arm with silver ...

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Antique 19th Century British Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Three-Light French Bagues Wall Sconces
Pair of Three-Light French Bagues Wall Sconces

Pair of Three-Light French Bagues Wall Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of three-light French Bagues wall sconces with urn shaped back plates, having etched and cut crystal face and three stylized naturalistic branches issuing from center. Each br...

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Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of New Four-Light Rock Crystal Sconces
Pair of New Four-Light Rock Crystal Sconces

Pair of New Four-Light Rock Crystal Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of new four-light rock crystal sconces with gilt-metal frames, the vase-shaped back plates with etching motif and gadrooned waist, issuing gilt-metal branches of rock crystal ...

Category

2010s Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

French Louis XV style bronze and coral sconces
French Louis XV style bronze and coral sconces

French Louis XV style bronze and coral sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of two light French Louis XV style bronze wall sconces with arms bobeche and back plate encircled by a coral beads; and with a strand of graduated crystal beads decorating eac...

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Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

A Pair of 5-Light Bagues Wall Sconces
A Pair of 5-Light Bagues Wall Sconces

A Pair of 5-Light Bagues Wall Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 5 light French Bagues wall sconces with metal frames having silver leaf finish, and vase shaped carved crystal backplates issuing five candle arms, each with branches and c...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Regency Style Silvered Sconces
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Regency Style Silvered Sconces

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Regency Style Silvered Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of silvered 2-light wall sconces attributed to E. F. Caldwell. Each sconce has two arms, and is silver-plated with an engraved design. Each is signed with "C" in diamond on th...

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Antique Early 1900s Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Anglo Indian Sconces with Hand Carved Mahogany
Pair of Anglo Indian Sconces with Hand Carved Mahogany

Pair of Anglo Indian Sconces with Hand Carved Mahogany

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique hand-carved scalloped shells from mahogany Anglo Indian backplates with painted decoration with pink stripes alternating with mahogany, patinated brass sconce fitti...

Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Four American Baroque style patinated bronze two-light sconces
Four American Baroque style patinated bronze two-light sconces

Four American Baroque style patinated bronze two-light sconces

Located in New York, NY

A set of four American Baroque style patinated bronze two-light sconces. By maker Caldwell.

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of American Oval Back Bronze Wall Sconces
A Pair of American Oval Back Bronze Wall Sconces

A Pair of American Oval Back Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of American oval back bronze wall sconces with finely detailed Chinoiserie motif design etched in mirror and with two candle lights.

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1960s Two-Tiered German Crystal Wall Sconces
Pair of 1960s Two-Tiered German Crystal Wall Sconces

Pair of 1960s Two-Tiered German Crystal Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of two-tiered German crystal wall sconces with six over-scaled rectangular faceted crystals concealing two candelabrum based sockets (maximum 60 watts each).

Category

Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Bagues Style Crystal and Bronze Bird Sconces
Pair of Bagues Style Crystal and Bronze Bird Sconces

Pair of Bagues Style Crystal and Bronze Bird Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of two-light Bagues style crystal and bronze bird sconces. The crystal urn-shaped backplate issuing metal branches and sprays of crystal leaves.

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Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces

A Pair of New Rock Crystal Three-Light Sconces
A Pair of New Rock Crystal Three-Light Sconces

A Pair of New Rock Crystal Three-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of symmetrical right and left facing three-light gilt metal sconces, design of bird and rock crystal surrounded by sprays of branches and leaves.

Category

2010s Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Single Light American Art Deco Wall Sconces
Pair of Single Light American Art Deco Wall Sconces

Pair of Single Light American Art Deco Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of single light American Art Deco wall sconces, the leaf shaped glazed terra cotta elements forming a back plate with iron frame and bobeche.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of French Two-Light Bronze Wall Sconces
A Pair of French Two-Light Bronze Wall Sconces

A Pair of French Two-Light Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French two-light bronze wall sconces with verdigris patinated backplate having scalloped and gilt bronze detailed edge and verdigris bobeches with inset crystal beads.

Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Three-Light Sconces
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Three-Light Sconces

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Three-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Louis XVI-style three-light sconces, the backs in the form of draped cord with cross bands terminating in tassels, each candle arm with spiral twist fluting.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three, Two-Arm Italian Murano Glass Sconces
Set of Three, Two-Arm Italian Murano Glass Sconces

Set of Three, Two-Arm Italian Murano Glass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A set of three two arm Italian Murano glass sconces, the candle arms issuing from round cup secured to glass backplate. The elements having gold striping at edges. May be sold indivi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

A Pair of Caldwell Dutch Style 3 Light Sconces
A Pair of Caldwell Dutch Style 3 Light Sconces

A Pair of Caldwell Dutch Style 3 Light Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of patinated bronze Caldwell Dutch style 3 light sconces, the vase shaped backplate issuing three candle arms with ribbed center and oversized bobeches and candle cups by the ...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Two-Light French, Louis XVI Style Sconces
Pair of Two-Light French, Louis XVI Style Sconces

Pair of Two-Light French, Louis XVI Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of two-light French Louis XVI style bronze sconces. The vertical back plate formed by acanthus leaves and clusters of berries, issuing candle arms with scroll leaf and bell fl...

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Bagues Style Two-Light Rock Crystal Sconces
Pair of Bagues Style Two-Light Rock Crystal Sconces

Pair of Bagues Style Two-Light Rock Crystal Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of symmetrical right and left facing two-light gilt metal sconces in the manner of Bagues with the firm's signature bird carved in rock crystal surrounded by sprays of branche...

Category

2010s Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

A Pair of Two-Light Bagues Style Wall Sconces
A Pair of Two-Light Bagues Style Wall Sconces

A Pair of Two-Light Bagues Style Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of two-light Bagues style wall sconces with backplate formed by two linked scroll shaped elements with faceted mirrored glass element, each bobeche with leaf tip elements drap...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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David Duncan Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of david duncan sconces available for sale. The range of distinct david duncan sconces — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 204 antique and vintage david duncan sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 52 modern editions to choose from as well. David duncan sconces have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. David duncan sconces are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Louis XVI and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some david duncan sconces are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller david duncan sconces, measuring 2.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many david duncan sconces are appealing in their simplicity, but David Duncan, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Maison Baguès produced popular david duncan sconces that are worth a look.

How Much are David Duncan Sconces?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,813, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $22,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Wall Lights And Sconces for You

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.