Pair Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Plume Candle Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 1960s Italy Hollywood Regency brass plume seven light candle sconces, not electrified.
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces
Brass
Pair Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Plume Candle Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 1960s Italy Hollywood Regency brass plume seven light candle sconces, not electrified.
Brass
Delos Sconce by Stéphanie Balini: Patinated Bronze, Minimalist Design
By Stephanie Balini
Located in Paris, FR
This succession of techniques allows the final piece to highlight the textured appearance of the artist’s work. The LED electrification system gives the sconce a double beam lighting.
Bronze
Delos Sconce by Stéphanie Balini: Patinated Bronze, Minimalist Design
By Stephanie Balini
Located in Paris, FR
This succession of techniques allows the final piece to highlight the textured appearance of the artist’s work. The LED electrification system gives the sconce a double beam lighting.
Bronze
19thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Gas Conversion Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Gas Converted Wall Sconce. We will electrify upon request.
Bronze
Pair of Italian Green Painted Metal Wheat Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These certainly would enhance any bedroom, hallway, dining room or living room. Both sconces are electrified and uses candelabra light bulbs.
Metal
Hand-Crafted Neoclassic Wall Sconces, Metal, USA, 1980s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall sconces made of metal, painted in silver and gold, with two 60/watt light each sconce Electrified and ready to use.
Metal
Hand-Crafted Neoclassic Wall Sconces, Metal, USA, 1980s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall sconces made of metal, painted in silver and gold, with two 60/watt light each sconce Electrified and ready to use.
Metal
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
France, circa 1930-1940, possibly older. Sconces are not electrified; shown in photo with wax taper candles.
Bronze
$1,486 / item
Pair Of Louis XV Style Silver Plated Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of late 19th Century French Louis XV style silver plated bronze, three arm wall sconces. Not yet electrified.
Bronze
Pair of French Wall Sconces from the 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The porcelain flowers add a touch of delicacy and artistry, making each piece unique. Electrified: These sconces are fully electrified, allowing for easy installation and immediate u...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Red Metal Faux Coral Candle Sconces
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage pair of red metal faux coral electrified candle sconces. Perfect for the coastal home or nautical themed setting.
Metal
$2,229 / set
Pair Of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze, twin branch wall sconces. Newly electrified. There are four more of these in a seperate listing.
Bronze
Delos Sconce by Stéphanie Balini: Patinated Bronze, Minimalist Design
By Stephanie Balini
Located in Paris, FR
This succession of techniques allows the final piece to highlight the textured appearance of the artist’s work. The LED electrification system gives the sconce a double beam lighting.
Bronze
Pair Of Hammered Copper Leaf Form Double Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The wall sconces are electrified with two scrolling arms emitting from the ribboned leaf.
Copper
$4,414Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair (2) magnificent French Art Nouveau wall sconces, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
The wall sconces are already electrified and also wired for the US standard.
Brass
Bronze & Alabaster Art Deco Single Sconce - France 1930's
Located in New York, NY
No chips or defects on the shade, but some superficial scratches. Electrification not present. This sconce will ship from France and can be returned to France or to a NY USA facility.
Alabaster, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Bow Knot Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) gilt bronze bow knot top wall sconce with two electrified lights.
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Bronze Wall Sconces, Neoclassical Style, Circa 1920
Located in COLMAR, FR
They were originally created to be hard-wired, and discreet openings remain for passing electrical wire, though they are not currently electrified. The sconces retain their original...
Bronze
Pair of Nickelplated Brass Fleur-De-Lis Wall Sconces
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Originally candle sconces these two-arm sconces have been electrified.
Nickel
Maurice Dufrêne, French Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Wall Mirror, circa 1920s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and unusual nickeled bronze wall mirror with electrified sconces was designed by Maurice Dufrêne, an important French Art Deco designer in the 1920s.
Bronze
Pair (2) of antique brass shell-shaped wall sconces/blakers, 20th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Very decorative and elegant. Brass sconces, electrified
Brass
Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whether left as-is for an authentic candlelit ambiance or professionally electrified, these sconces will bring a touch of historic grandeur to any space.
Bronze
Pair of Large French Carved Painted and Parcel Gilt Sconces
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a decorative pair of electrified hand carved French sconces, painted light grey overall with parcel gilt highlights, early 20th century.
Metal
$14,400 / set
1930s Pair EF Caldwell 2 Arm Gilded Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell manufactured unique and intricate lighting fixtures in their Manhattan factory, such as chandeliers, electrified lamps and wall sconces, which were then shipped to prominent...
Bronze
Pair of (2) bronze magnificent sconces, gilded in Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
The sconces are already electrified and ready for use.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Wrought Iron Two-light Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of large hand-crafted gilt iron two-arm electrified wall sconces, France, 1930s. Both sconces are in fine vintage condition, gilt very well preserved, beautiful aged patina, ...
Wrought Iron
Pair Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall three light electrified wall sconces with various decorative motifs top to bottom in a French inspired design.
Bronze
Set of Four Early 20th Century Italian Gilt Tole Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite set of four early 20th-century Italian three-arm sconces, newly electrified for modern convenience.
Steel
pair of French Turn of the Century Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces. This stunning pair of sconces display nine electrified wax candles spread over three levels while suspended from wonderfully detailed draped fabr...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair (2) of Monumental Wall Sconce/Lamp Appliques Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
The sconces are already electrified and ready for use.
Brass, Bronze
Awe Inspiring Dore Gilt Bronze Regency Style Sconces by Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous heavy doré gilt bronze pair of neoclassical style electrified wall sconces by Caldwell having two arms and incredible decoration.
Bronze
$500Sale Price|20% Off
Serge Roche Inspired White Tole Metal Wall Sconces, Three Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Serge Roche inspired white tole metal wall sconce. They are electrified and in working order.
Metal
Fine Pair of Caldwell & Co Gilt Bronze Two Light Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of gilt bronze electrified two light wall sconces on decorative oval wall mounts, with the Caldwell & Co diamond C maker’s mark stamped on verso backing.
Bronze
Italian Regency Style Carved Giltwood Pineapple & Gilt Metal Tole Sconces -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1960s regency style carved pineapple sconces with gilt metal tole fronds. They are not electrified.Both sconces have a chippy patina.
Metal
Antique French Carved Walnut And Hand Painted Faience Wall Sconce C 1915
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique, circa 1915 French Black Forest/Arts and Crafts electrified double candle wall sconce with hand carved walnut back plate, hand turned walnut wooden stems and hand-painted ...
Faience, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Carved and Gilt Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Sconces could be electrified for an additional fee.
Gold Leaf
2 Antique Baroque Revival Neoclassical Carved Two Light Candelabra Wall Sconces
Located in Dayton, OH
Baroque revival electrified wall sconces, circa 1910. A two arm candelabra shape with candlesticks decorated with leaves and flowers around a central flaming urn.
Hardwood, Paint
Pair of English Brass Foliage Two Arm Mirrored Sconces, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair have been electrified and originally candle powered. Sconces retain the original silvered glass.
Brass
Pair (2) of Unique French Sconces, Gilt Bronze, Paris, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely decorative wall sconces, electrified. Floral garlands surround a nymph who is facing each other.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Victorian Metal Leaf and Floral Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian-style metal 3-light (electrified) wall sconces with rock crystal leaf design, and decorative teardrops (PRICED AS PAIR).
Crystal, Metal
Pair of French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood and Crystal Glass Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
Sconces have been electrified later, have glass bobeches, and are ornate with pending crystal glass droplets.
Crystal
Large Black Wrought Iron Seven-Light Wall Sconce, Antique 1950s Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Large stylish black wrought iron wall sconce. It is electrified with seven candles. It would also be great with real candles.
Wrought Iron
Very Large Pair of Giltwood Feather Sconces, Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen worked with the Duke of Windsor, former Prince of Wales who as King Edward VIII abdicated the English throne to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson, in dec...
Plaster, Wood
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 19th C. French Regence Style Carved Giltwood & Mirrored Wall Candle sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These sconces have not been electrified, preserving their historical authenticity, but they are ready for immediate placement and use.
Metal
Pair of Late 19th Century French Empire Brass Lion Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The sconces are not electrified currently uses candles only.
Brass
Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces in French Louis XV XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large antique electrified gilt bronze wall lights (sconces) in the French Louis XV / XVI style in the form of ribbons and tassels, each 31 1/2 inches tall, 12 in wide and 7 i...
Bronze
Pair of English Art Deco Brass Five-Light Wall Sconces, England, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
The sconces had been electrified with five Edison E14 light sockets with candle covers and pull-down switch.
Brass
Rare Pair of Signed Moe Bridges Art Deco Bronze and Cut Glass Wall Sconces
By Moe Bridges
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of signed Art Deco period Moe Bridges bronze wall sconces, no longer electrified, consisting of 2 demilune rose colored and cut glass shades mounted in bronze standards w...
Bronze
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Five-Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) French empire style wall light sconces with five electrified candle arms and wiring.
Bronze
Set of Three Handmade "Clown" Ceramic Wall Sconces from the Italian, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The sconces are newly electrified and are in very good condition.
Metal
Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Wired at one point with European electrification, this single iron torchere sconce will bring a French chateau feel wherever it is placed.
Iron
Neoclassical Style Greek Key & Urn Cast Metal Wall Candle Sconces Signed Empire
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
The sconces were once electrified, they are not now but they can certainly be wired again and still have the switch, but will work well as decorative or candle sconces indoor or out.
Metal
Large Pair of Maison Jansen Feather Sconces, Wood and Plaster, Trianon Grey
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen worked with the Duke of Windsor, former Prince of Wales who as King Edward VIII abdicated the English throne to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson, in dec...
Plaster, Wood
Pair of Italian Cold Painted Tin & Iron Figurative Monkey Wall Sconces, 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian cold painted tin and iron figurative dancing monkey wall sconces with flanking decorative palm trees, two scrolled foliage candle arms, and circular gilt plinths with...
Iron, Tin
$3,996Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of Monumental Early 1900s Era French Dore' Gilt Bronze Sconces with Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The figures are framed by lush foliage and elegant scrollwork, creating a dramatic and highly decorative presentation. Designed for electrification, the sconces retain the aesthetic ...
Bronze
Large Pair of French Gilt Bronze Alabaster Two-Light Wall Sconces, Early 20th C.
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Two-lights with Abalaster cups shades. These wall sconces had been electrified at a later time. Each sconce takes two Edison E-27 screw base bulbs.
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Two Light Wall Sconces Candelabra
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The base of the torch tapers into a finial of a pinecone motif beneath repeating water-leaves and acanthus foliage. Condition: Sconces were electrified at one point - while that was...
Bronze
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.
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