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Early American Candle Sconce

A Pair of American Silver Plated Three-Light Sconces, C. 1920.
A Pair of American Silver Plated Three-Light Sconces, C. 1920.

A Pair of American Silver Plated Three-Light Sconces, C. 1920.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each fixture with three scrolling arms supporting a single candle cup, all joined by a circular lobed backplate and with hanging ring embellishments.

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Early 20th Century North American Candle Sconces

Materials

Silver

Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s, #2
Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s, #2

Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s, #2

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The pair of highly detailed, fine bronze Neoclassical wall sconces feature large urn decor at the center, with textured curved arms raising from the urn base and ending with wide bo...

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Early 20th Century American Regency Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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Killarney Jaunting Carriage Two Candle Sconce
Killarney Jaunting Carriage Two Candle Sconce

Killarney Jaunting Carriage Two Candle Sconce

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H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 5 in

Killarney Jaunting Carriage Two Candle Sconce

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Two candle sconce illuminating a cheerful horse drawn carriage scene.   circa 1920s Condition: Age consistent “Very Good” Material: Cast iron, cast and spun aluminum Fini...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Killarney Jaunting Carriage Single Candle Sconce
Killarney Jaunting Carriage Single Candle Sconce

Killarney Jaunting Carriage Single Candle Sconce

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H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 5 in

Killarney Jaunting Carriage Single Candle Sconce

Located in Minneapolis, MN

One candle sconce illuminating a cheerful horse drawn carriage scene.    circa 1920s Condition: Age consistent “Very Good” Material: Cast iron, cast and spun aluminum Fin...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconce Farmhouse Candle Holder Tulip
Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconce Farmhouse Candle Holder Tulip

Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconce Farmhouse Candle Holder Tulip

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique tin wall sconce with candle holder and drip pan. Neatly designed with a tulip shaped back and crimped drip pan edge.` Dimensions: 12" x 5.5" x 14.5" (Width x Depth x Height)

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Candle Sconces

Materials

Tin

2 Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconces Farmhouse Candle Holders Pair
2 Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconces Farmhouse Candle Holders Pair

2 Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconces Farmhouse Candle Holders Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of antique tin wall sconces with candle holder and drip pan. Each is neatly designed with a pie crust crimped edge.` Dimensions: 7" x 5" x 10.25" (Width x Depth x Height)

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Candle Sconces

Materials

Tin

19th Century American Parabolic Magnifying Medical Candle Sconce
19th Century American Parabolic Magnifying Medical Candle Sconce

19th Century American Parabolic Magnifying Medical Candle Sconce

Located in Chicago, IL

Before modern examination lamps and surgical lighting, there were objects like this: ingenious, slightly severe, and unexpectedly beautiful. This late 19th to early 20th century Amer...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Candle Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

2 Antique Lambert Hitchcock American Pewter Plate Candle Holder Sconces 11"
2 Antique Lambert Hitchcock American Pewter Plate Candle Holder Sconces 11"

2 Antique Lambert Hitchcock American Pewter Plate Candle Holder Sconces 11"

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique L. Hitchcock early American pewter plate sconce candle holders.

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Early 20th Century American Shaker Candle Sconces

Materials

Pewter

Early Colonial Williamsburg Pressed Tin Mirrored Double Candle Wall Sconce
Early Colonial Williamsburg Pressed Tin Mirrored Double Candle Wall Sconce

Early Colonial Williamsburg Pressed Tin Mirrored Double Candle Wall Sconce

Located in Big Flats, NY

An early Colonial Williamsburg mirrored wall sconce offers pressed tin frame with diamond pattern and flanking candles, circa 1820 Measures: 12.5" H x 10.5" W x 4.5" D.

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin

Pair of Mirrored Tin Candle Sconces, c. 1930s
Pair of Mirrored Tin Candle Sconces, c. 1930s

Pair of Mirrored Tin Candle Sconces, c. 1930s

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H 9.25 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Mirrored Tin Candle Sconces, c. 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

At once modern and traditional, these 1930s candle sconces are backed with circular mirrored reflectors, painstakingly assembled to a mosaic design from individual pieces of cut mirr...

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Early 20th Century Chinese American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin

Pair Federal Style Sheild Back Brass Candle Wall Sconces
Pair Federal Style Sheild Back Brass Candle Wall Sconces

Pair Federal Style Sheild Back Brass Candle Wall Sconces

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of hand wrought brass Federal style shield back wall sconces with tall glass hurricane shades. Not electrified.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early American Reflective Candle Sconces
Pair of Early American Reflective Candle Sconces

Pair of Early American Reflective Candle Sconces

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Early American Reflective candle sconces. Composed of early leaded glass and tin with crimped drip pan.

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Antique Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Wall Lights ...

Materials

Metal, Tin

Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s
Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s

Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The pair of highly detailed, fine bronze Neoclassical wall sconces feature large urn decor at the center, with textured curved arms raising from the urn base and ending with wide bo...

Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Folk Art Owl and Moon Candle Sconces c. 1920
Pair of Folk Art Owl and Moon Candle Sconces c. 1920

Pair of Folk Art Owl and Moon Candle Sconces c. 1920

By Tom Hill

Located in Camden, ME

Whimsical pair of copper candle holders hand riveted to brass plated moons with hammered owls. Slightly different quirky sconces great for the cottage or anywhere two owls might hang...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Candle Holders

Materials

Tin, Copper

Early 20th Century Iron and Copper Candle Sconces
Early 20th Century Iron and Copper Candle Sconces

Early 20th Century Iron and Copper Candle Sconces

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H 13.75 in W 5.75 in D 6.5 in

Early 20th Century Iron and Copper Candle Sconces

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of copper and iron candle sconces with hand hammered copper backplate and hand wrought iron candle holder.

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Vintage 1910s North American Candle Sconces

Pair of American Tin Candle Sconces c. 1825
Pair of American Tin Candle Sconces c. 1825

Pair of American Tin Candle Sconces c. 1825

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H 13.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

Pair of American Tin Candle Sconces c. 1825

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fine early 19th century American tin candle sconces with cut and pressed decoration; a nice warm glow to the patina under candlelight.

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Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Caldwell Early 20th C. Silver 3 Candle Wall Sconces
Caldwell Early 20th C. Silver 3 Candle Wall Sconces

Caldwell Early 20th C. Silver 3 Candle Wall Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Six Available AA# 49930 Circa: 1916 Condition: Age consistent, well made, antique wear with finish abrasions Material: Silver plate over brass body Finish: Original polished w...

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Vintage 1910s North American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver, Brass

Gold and Teal Two Candle Brass Sconce
Gold and Teal Two Candle Brass Sconce

Gold and Teal Two Candle Brass Sconce

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H 15.25 in W 9.5 in D 4 in

Gold and Teal Two Candle Brass Sconce

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Condition: Age Consistent, Good circa 1920s Material: Stamped brass Finish: Original Country of origin: USA Illumination: Two standard Edison sockets Dimensions: 9 1/2” width...

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Charleston, SC

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By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Early American Candle Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early American candle sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and brass, every early American candle sconce was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage early American candle sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early American candle sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each early American candle sconce bearing neoclassical, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one early American candle sconce that is appealing in its simplicity, but Workstead, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Gillows of Lancaster & London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Early American Candle Sconce?

The average selling price for an early American candle sconce at 1stDibs is $1,373, while they’re typically $880 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.