Early American Style , Shield back Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great design of American or possibly English Sconces . All quality work and finished in a dark patina finish . Two arms with candelabra sockets and 3" ht socket covers . This pair ...
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Pair of Patinated Bronze American Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of three lights American patinated bronze sconces. Measure: 13.5" height, 14" wide, 9" deep.
$5,800 / set
Set of American Bronze Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1920s American patinated bronze sconces with fruit and foliage motif. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height 14" Depth 7" Width 12".
Bronze
Set of Four American Classical Brass and Halophane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These wonderful set of four sconces feature a reverse domed ribbed halothane glass shade with a polished brass arm with classical detailing. They have been newly rewired and are in e...
Brass
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.
Silver
Set of 4 American Art-Deco Wall Sconces, Silvered Metal & Amber Glass
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American Art-Deco silvered metal wall sconces with an amber colored shield shaped glass slip shade having a gemetric design (MOE BRIDGES MFG, Milwaukee, WI) (PRICED AS SET)
Metal
$5,800 / set
Pair of American Art Deco Bronze Snake Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 20th-century American Art Deco sconces, crafted from bronze, are a dramatic example of the style’s signature elegance and flair.
Bronze
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...
Bronze
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Large American Federal Style Eagle Wood Carved Two-Light Sconce
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This wood carved and gold gilded antique sconce features a majestic eagle with spread wings beneath a tied bow. The candle arms are of patinated scrolled brass and very finely detail...
Brass
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...
Bronze
A Pair of American Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The structure is gilt throughout, with chased details emphasizing the foliate patterns and classical elements. These sconces are by E. F. Caldwell & Co., one of the leading American...
Bronze
Pair of American E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Lead Crystal Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine pair of bronze and lead crystal two light wall sconces, each elliptical oval open back plate set with a radiating design of elongated glass drops. This New York based compa...
Crystal, Bronze
$3,800 / set
1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1920’s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces silver plated finish
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Large Bronze Neoclassical Caldwell Wall Sconce Four Arms
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neo Classical Caldwell heavy cast ornate wall sconce. Adorned with fruit and a fluted body. Stamped on back. Four arms, electric. Dimensions: 23" high by 23" wide by 8" deep. ...
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Sconces, Spanish Revival Style, 1920s
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large Art Deco Spanish Revival style wrought iron architectural sconces with cold-painted finish made to look like bronze. Five half-dome torchiere up-lights create a drama...
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
Pair of American 1900s Brass Lanterns with Eagles and Hexagonal Glass Body
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American brass lantern wall sconces from the early 20th century, with eagle motifs, hexagonal bodies and black accents.
Brass, Iron
Pair Early 20th Century American Victorian Bronze Spiked Lantern Sconces w Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of early 20th-century American Victorian spiked lantern sconces, crafted in the USA.
Bronze
Pair of Early American Five-Light Sconces
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Pair of early American five-light candelabra sconces, circa 1910.
Bronze
Early American Silver Sconce Pair with Cherubs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This two-arm sconce pair from circa 1880 was converted from candlesticks to electric, and has a large decorative silver backplate depicting cherubs and floral details. The making of ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 19th C American Dolphin Giltwood Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of dolphin sconces made of carved wood gilt featuring two candle arms. Dolphin-form items are rare and highly demanded among collector's.
Wood
Early Bradley & Hubbard Sconce with Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
One of the sconces has a different style backplate, see photos, Circa 1910s Condition: Age consistent & very good Material: Brass & Hand Etched Shades Finish: Original Country...
Brass
Pair of American Arts & Crafts Sconces
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1915. A lovely (and rare) pair of sconces in the style of American Arts & Crafts. Restored to original olive bronze finish, rewired, and restored. Price is per sconce. M...
Antique American Theater Gilded Tin Wall Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American theater gilded tin wall sconces. Newly rewired.
Tin
Unavailable
H 26 in W 57 in D 19.5 in
Large Antique American Industrial City Street Wall Sconce, Multiple Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Early 20th Century American Industrial City Street Wall Sconce with green enamel shade.
Enamel, Metal
Pair of 2 Arm American Art Deco Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast brass 2 arm sconce with sunburst detail in the center, scroll motif surrounds central design and is cast to appear "hand hammered". Cast ornaments with star hang below each arm....
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 9 in
Pair of Neoclassic Style Hand-Cast Bronze Three-Light Sconces, America
Located in Alexandria, VA
These hand-cast bronze sconces are faithful copies of Louis XVI neoclassic originals. The detail is rich and deeply cast. There is a real commanding presence to these sconces. We can...
Bronze
Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of 12 circa 1900 silver plated Caldwell sconces. Priced per pair.
Set of Four Caldwell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Caldwell palace sconces set of four gilt bronze.
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...
Aluminum, Iron
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...
Aluminum, Iron
1920s American Articulated Wall Lamp by Faries Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s American articulated wall sconce by Faries fixture with copper flush finish and mercury glass shade.
Copper, Iron
Moe Bridges Single Bulb Cast Iron Sconce
By Moe Bridges
Located in Prescott, AZ
Wonderful vintage single-arm wall sconces with 6 available (3 pair). Classic in design and style with a wonderful shell rosette at top giving them a slight nautical feel. All of thes...
Iron
Impressive Pair of Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Large wall sconces. American, early 20th century large pair of bronze wall sconces.
Glass
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Cold Painted Bronze Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four neoclassical style cold painted bronze two-arm sconces. These sconces are early 20th century, and the finest of quality. They were originally in the Chinqua Penn Estate i...
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 11 in D 5 in
Set of Four Flower and Peacock Mirrored Back Sconces Signed Caldwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine set of four flower and peacock mirrored back sconces signed Caldwell, circa 1920.
Metal
Unavailable
H 25 in Dm 20 in
Pair of Large Outdoor Iron Sconces with Opal Global Shades, New York US, 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare pair of large heavy industrial black cast iron wall-mounted lamps or sconces for outdoors from the 1920's. Black cast iron rectangular egg-and dart bordered back plate...
Iron
Pair of Carved Mermaid Sconces circa 1900
Located in Bedford, NY
These are from a ship. They have incredible artistic detail. This pair is 18" high and are not an exact match. We also have pairs available in 24" prices at $4750-; 36" prices at $7...
Circa 1900 Pair of Carved Wood Mermaid Sconces
Located in Bedford, NY
These are from a ship. We have pairs available in heights of 18"; 24"; 36"; and 60". Items have incredible artistic detail sold in pairs with no two exactly the same as the other- 1...
Sold
H 14.5 in W 5.5 in D 12 in
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)
Tin
Early 19th Century American Hammered Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming pair of hammered brass 19th century wall sconces having a folk art feel with hearts at the top and octagonal sections with circles and oval decoration. Fully electrified wit...
Brass
Sold
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 7 in
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)
Tin
American Shield-Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of shield-shaped 2-light American wall sconces with black painted frame, having leaf shaped ornaments.
Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
Originally these lamps were used outside an elevator door to indicate up or down. They have been rewired to work as a standard 2 bulb sconce. The globes are milk glass and the body i...
1920s Pair of American Made Colonial Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Colonial style sconces, American made in the 1920s. These can be viewed at our 5 East 16th St, Union Square location.
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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