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Dresden Sconce

1 of 60 Biomorphic Sconces Leuchtenbau Dresden, Germany 1977
Located in Berlin, BE
1 of 60 ORGANIC SCONCES OUT OF CINEMA & THEATRE by VEB LEUCHTENBAU DRESDEN, GERMANY, 1970s, E27
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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Opal, Chrome

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D' Ore & Dresden Porcelain Flower Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI bronze d' ore wall sconces with Dresden porcelain flowers.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden, 1960s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial scissor lamp was produced by VEB ZWECKLEUCHTENBAU DRESDEN in former East
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial scissor lamp was produced by VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden in former East
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
st. ormolu, tole and Meissen porcelain sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by an exceptional
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Twin Branch Wall Light Sconces 19th C
Located in London, GB
upturned scrolling acanthus twin branch candle sconces. It features an inset hand painted porcelain
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Antique 1850s Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Industrial Scissor Lamp By PeHaWe Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
bulbs - Original On/Off toggle switch on the shade - Made by PeHaWe, Dresden - German ~ 1930s - Extends
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Industrial Scissor Lamp By PeHaWe Circa 1930s
Industrial Scissor Lamp By PeHaWe Circa 1930s
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 47.25 in
Antique Pair Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Two Branch Wall Lights Sconces 19th C
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1870s Candlesticks

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Antique Pair Sevres Bleu Celeste Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra 19th C
Located in London, GB
detachable sconces above beautifully sculpted cherubic central columns with inverted baluster Bleu Céleste
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Antique 1860s French Candelabras

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Ormolu

Antique Pair Sevres Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in London, GB
candlesticks, C1870 in date. The square bases and plain column stems with tulip sconces decorated with
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Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

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Dresden Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dresden sconce available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and porcelain, every dresden sconce was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dresden sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each dresden sconce bearing industrial, louis xv or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one dresden sconce that is appealing in its simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain and VEB Leuchten produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dresden Sconce?

The average selling price for a dresden sconce at 1stDibs is $1,691, while they’re typically $334 on the low end and $23,900 for the highest priced.

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