Pair of Italian Gilt Iron Leaf Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian hand forged three-light gilt leaf sconces, newly electrified.
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Pair of Italian Gilt Iron Leaf Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian hand forged three-light gilt leaf sconces, newly electrified.
Iron
Pair of wrought iron Art Deco sconces
Located in Paris, FR
sconces are sold electrified and ready to install. Circa: 1989
Iron, Wrought Iron
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
Bronze
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
Pair of Italian Green Painted Metal Wheat Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
, hallway, dining room or living room. Both sconces are electrified and uses candelabra light bulbs. Please
Metal
Hand-Crafted Neoclassic Wall Sconces, Metal, USA, 1980s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
sconce Electrified and ready to use. Beautiful and clean cut pair for the wall. One more pair is posted.
Metal
Hand-Crafted Neoclassic Wall Sconces, Metal, USA, 1980s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
sconce Electrified and ready to use. Beautiful and clean cut pair for the wall. One more pair is posted.
Metal
Vintage French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
. Sconces are not electrified; shown in photo with wax taper candles. May be electrified for a fee
Bronze
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
Bronze
$3,800
H 20 in W 25 in D 1 in
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
Bronze
Pair of French Wall Sconces from the 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
piece unique. Electrified: These sconces are fully electrified, allowing for easy installation and
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
Metal
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
Bronze
Bronze & Alabaster Art Deco Single Sconce - France 1930's
Located in New York, NY
. Electrification not present. This sconce will ship from France and can be returned to France or to a NY USA
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair Of Hammered Copper Leaf Form Double Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
finish. The wall sconces are electrified with two scrolling arms emitting from the ribboned leaf. Comes
Copper
$4,528Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
Pair (2) magnificent French Art Nouveau wall sconces, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) magnificent French Art Nouveau wall sconces, Paris Bronze wall sconces in classic French
Brass
$1,763 / set
H 19.69 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
Pair (2) of antique brass shell-shaped wall sconces/blakers, 20th century
Located in Berlin, DE
sconces, electrified
Brass
$1,025 / set
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 3.75 in
Pair of French Bronze Wall Sconces, Neoclassical Style, Circa 1920
Located in COLMAR, FR
Classic French elegance. A refined pair of early 1900s French molded bronze wall sconces, sourced
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
Metal, Brass
Pair of Nickelplated Brass Fleur-De-Lis Wall Sconces
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Originally candle sconces these two-arm sconces have been electrified. They have a scrolling fleur
Nickel
Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
discreet drill holes for electrification, they currently function as candle sconces but can easily be wired
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
Metal
1930s Pair EF Caldwell 2 Arm Gilded Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
lighting fixtures in their Manhattan factory, such as chandeliers, electrified lamps and wall sconces
Bronze
$7,131 / set
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Pair of (2) bronze magnificent sconces, gilded in Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
curved light arms. The sconces are already electrified and ready for use. Very finely chased and gilded.
Brass, Bronze
Set of Four Early 20th Century Italian Gilt Tole Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
, newly electrified for modern convenience. Crafted from gilt tole and steel, these sconces embody
Steel
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
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
Bronze
$22,627 / set
H 63 in W 37.8 in D 24.02 in
Pair (2) of Monumental Wall Sconce/Lamp Appliques Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of (2) monumental sconces/lamp appliques Napoleon III Solid bronze, electrically mounted, a
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
Bronze
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
Metal
$1,600 / set
H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
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
Bronze
$872Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.25 in W 12 in D 7 in
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
Faience, Walnut
$1,695 / set
H 28 in W 14 in D 10.75 in
Italian Regency Style Carved Giltwood Pineapple & Gilt Metal Tole Sconces -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
are not electrified.Both sconces have a chippy patina. My shipping is for the Continental United
Metal
$4,200 / set
H 16.5 in W 12.25 in D 9.25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Carved and Gilt Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
, and gilt metal and wood arms. Sconces could be electrified for an additional fee.
Gold Leaf
$640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
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
Hardwood, Paint
$8,876 / set
H 38.98 in W 13 in D 20.08 in
Pair (2) of Unique French Sconces, Gilt Bronze, Paris, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
other. Solid bronze/brass, finely chased and gilded. Extremely decorative wall sconces, electrified
Brass, Bronze
$4,500 / set
H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of English Brass Foliage Two Arm Mirrored Sconces, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
flowers, and acanthus motif. Pair have been electrified and originally candle powered. Sconces retain the
Brass
$21,000 / set
H 25 in W 17 in D 8.5 in
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
Crystal, Metal
$1,096 / set
H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Pair of French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood and Crystal Glass Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rococo-style carved and gilt wood sconces from the early 20th century. Sconces have been electrified
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
Wrought Iron
$24,600 / set
H 34 in W 19 in D 11 in
Very Large Pair of Giltwood Feather Sconces, Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Very large pair of Maison Jansen Feather Sconces, Large, rare and exceptionnal pair of Maison
Plaster, Wood
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25 in W 9 in D 3 in
Pair 19th C. French Regence Style Carved Giltwood & Mirrored Wall Candle sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
those desiring a modern touch, they can be electrified. These candle sconces are not just lighting
Metal
$1,275 / set
H 12.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
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
Bronze
$2,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 12 in D 7 in
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
Bronze
$995 / set
H 5.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Empire Brass Lion Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
painted red backplates with lion head motif. The sconces are not electrified currently uses candles only.
Brass
$2,586 / set
H 16 in W 15 in D 7.75 in
Pair of English Art Deco Brass Five-Light Wall Sconces, England, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, England, early 20th century. The sconces had been electrified with five Edison E14 light sockets with
Brass
$1,800 / set
H 13 in W 12 in D 5 in
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
Bronze
$4,290 / set
H 14.97 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
Set of Three Handmade "Clown" Ceramic Wall Sconces from the Italian, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
face with different facial expressions and is dressed differently. The sconces are newly electrified
Metal
$1,600
H 35.38 in W 8.75 in D 12.75 in
Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
From France, this antique forged iron torchere style sconce has a large single fleur-de-lis at the
Iron
$330 / set
H 12 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Neoclassical Style Greek Key & Urn Cast Metal Wall Candle Sconces Signed Empire
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
center and Greek Key designs where the arms meet the urn. The sconces were once electrified, they are not
Metal
$24,600 / set
H 34 in W 19 in D 11 in
Large Pair of Maison Jansen Feather Sconces, Wood and Plaster, Trianon Grey
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
. Each sconce is electrified and features a light at the back. Beautiful design and craftsmanship. Mid
Plaster, Wood
$3,996Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 36.5 in W 18 in D 13 in
Pair of Monumental Early 1900s Era French Dore' Gilt Bronze Sconces with Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
scrollwork, creating a dramatic and highly decorative presentation. Designed for electrification, the sconces
Bronze
$8,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 16.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Italian Cold Painted Tin & Iron Figurative Monkey Wall Sconces, 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
, 20th Century Pair of wall sconces have been electrified.
Iron, Tin
$11,297
H 39 in W 19.5 in D 8 in
Large Pair of French Gilt Bronze Alabaster Two-Light Wall Sconces, Early 20th C.
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
. These wall sconces had been electrified at a later time. Each sconce takes two Edison E-27 screw base
Alabaster, Bronze
$3,800 / set
H 23.25 in W 13.5 in D 7 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Two Light Wall Sconces Candelabra
Located in Shippensburg, PA
foliage. Condition: Sconces were electrified at one point - while that was reversed, all of the holes
Bronze
$450 / set
H 17 in W 13 in D 7 in
Vintage French Empire Gold Gilt Metal 3 Arm Torch Candelabra Wall Sconces a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Gold Gilt Metal 3 Arm Torch Candelabra Wall Sconces (*not electrified
Metal
$19,800 / set
H 59.5 in W 14 in D 26.25 in
Set of Four Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bras de Lumiere Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scale set of four Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood electrified
Velvet, Giltwood
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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