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American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
American colonial solid brass wall sconce with 3-tier oil lamp style electric sockets.
Brass
$3,400 / set
Pair of British Colonial Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique English wall sconces crafted in metal with a worn silver plate finish over a classic form having a crown, graceful looping arms, fluted urn, and an acorn finial at th...
Metal
1920 Gilt Bronze Colonial Style Sconces Two Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze colonial style sconces double lights
Bronze
1920 Caldwell Gild Bronze Sconces American Colonial Style
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1920 Caldwell gild bronze double lights sconces in colonial style
Bronze
Elegant Pair of 1920s Sconces Colonial or Regency Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the “Contact Dealer” button to ask us, we might...
Metal
19th Century Gothic Revival Wall Sconce
Located in Sarasota, FL
A 19th century Gothic Revival wall sconce, made of bronze and iron, with mica inserts. Provenance Palm Beach Mizner Estate.
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Cast Patinated Bronze Twin Branch Wall Sconce
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An early 20th century Dutch cast patinated bronze twin branch wall sconce, topped by a suspension loop above a knopped stem terminating in a filleted ball, issuing a pair of sprigged...
Brass
Pair of Spanish Colonial Style Hand Carved Wooden Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Southampton, NJ
Striking pair of hand carved wooden wall sconces featuring dramatic scrolling forms and a richly aged painted finish.
Wood
Pair of 18th c. Dutch Sconces Depicting Sunflowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of 18th century Dutch hammered metal sconces, each beautifully crafted with a stylized depiction of sunflowers. Rich in texture and patina, these rare wall sconces re...
Metal
$5,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Three Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 3 lights sconces
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Rare pair of French 1920' wrought iron sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French 1920's all hands made wrought iron sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, BEWARE ON THE PICTURES THEY LOOK A LITTLE REDDISH, IN REALITY THEY ARE A...
Wrought Iron
$2,200 / set
Elegant Set of Four 1920's Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice set of four 1920's brass sconces, the patina is much nicer in person.
Brass
Fine Pair Antique Brass Repousse Dutch Sconces Having Two Arms Each
Located in Houston, TX
This large pair of sconces has two arms each and has a beautiful patina. Their shape is interesting and they have a look that could fit into many classic homes. They look equally ...
Brass
$1,800 / set
Elegant Pair of 1920's Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are quite rare, made of solid brass, the quality is there.
Brass
elegant pair of 1920's wrought iron sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's wrought iron sconces, BEWARE they are darker in person, the flash of the camera made them brighter, the patina is so much nicer in person, they look more ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Brown Patinated Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patinated bronze sconces with two lights
Bronze
$4,500 / set
Rare set of six 1920's brass and silver sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare set of six solid brass or bronze sconces, they have a beautiful quality to it, they are heavy, the patina is so much nicer in person
Brass
Elegant Pair of Turn of the Century Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of turn of the Century brass sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person.
Brass
Elegant Pair of 1920's French Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A really cute small pair of French 1920's sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, we rewired all our sconces, should you need a back plate, it will be including.
Wrought Iron
$1,550 / set
Pair of 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice pair of 1920's wrought iron sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person
Iron, Wrought Iron
Spanish Colonial Wall Pricketts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spanish Colonial ornamental at its best: very special in intricacy and weight. Substantial and hard to find. Nicely aged, more rust colored rather than dark charcoal as photos inadeq...
Iron
Caldwell Bronze Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage pair of gold plated bronze wall sconces was designed & produced in the 1920s by E F Caldwell. The sconces have a stylized shield backplate with a rippled rim. Three dram...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Iron Single Light Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of iron single light wall sconces.
Iron
Pair of Dutch Antique Brass Wall Sconces, circa 1820
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Dutch repousse brass octagonal two-light wall sconces with large ornate reflective backs decorated with hearts and strawberries. The two candle arms are detachable.
Brass
Unavailable
H 13 in W 4 in D 4.25 in
Antique Spanish Revival Polychrome Single Light Wall Sconce, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Spanish Revival polychrome sconce circa 1920s.
Double Sconce, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920s Spanish Revival double sconce. Original finish. 8.75" H x 6" W x 3.5" D
1920s Ornate Double Light Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed double light sconce, circa 1920s.
Pair of 1920s Single Light Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s pair of American made sconces with notched backplate and floral motif.
1920s Single Sconce with Crown Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Single light sconce with acanthus leaf crown design, circa 1920s.
Pair of 1920s Polychrome Double Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of 1920s sconces with original polychrome finish. Fits nicely in Spanish Revival, English Tudor and Gothic style homes.
Pair of 1920s Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of cast and wrought iron sconces with original polychrome finish. Measures: 8" H x 6" W x 5" D.
1920s Hand-Hammered Double Light Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s Spanish Revival two-light sconce. Hand-wrought iron.
Wrought Iron
1 of 3 Polychrome 1920s Single Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
1 of 3 single all original 1920s single sconce with polychrome sconce with beautiful casting.
1920s Spanish Revival Single Light Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original copper finish with polychrome accents.
One of Four Sconces with Shield Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced and sold individually, circa 1920s double sconce with shield motif.
1 of 3 Single Polychrome 1920s Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sold and priced individually. Single Spanish Revival Sconce with original polychrome finish.
Paid of Double Light Spanish Revival Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very nice pair of 1920s sconces with original polychrome detailing. Measures: 10.5" H x 9" W x 3.25" D.
Antique Pair of Single Sconces, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic antique pair of 1930s sconces would fit nicely in English Tudor, Spanish Revival and storybook homes. Measures: 9.5" H x 4" W x 4.25" D.
Antique Pair of Spanish Revival Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced for the pair. Original finish. Circa 1920s. Measures 11"H x 4 1/2"W x 6 3/4"D. Shipping in California is approx. $25.00 Anywhere else in the United States is approx. $35.0...
Set of 4 Silver Plate Argand Style Sconces
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Silver plate sconces in the argand style with original glass shades. Colonial revival. Double Arms with flame finial in center. The sconces have been hand-polished and treated wit...
Silver Plate
Pair of Antique 1920s Polychrome Spanish Revival Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Spanish revival sconces with original polychrome finish.
Pair of 1920s Double Sconces with Acanthus Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of sconces with acanthus motif, circa 1920s. Original finish.
Pair of 1920s Double Light Gold Tone Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of double sconces, circa 1920. Original gold tone finish.
Pair of 1920s Diamond Shape Galleon Motif Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sconces with acanthus bobeche and etched galleon backplate, circa 1920s. Original finish.
1 of 4 Spanish Revival Single Wrought Iron Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sold and priced individually, circa 1920s single sconce. Beautiful wrought iron work.
Pair of 1920s Double Sconces with Deco Arrow Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sconces with arrow motif backplate, circa 1920s.
1920s Pair of Simple Single Wrought Iron Single Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wrought iron sconces with nice simple and strong design, circa 1920s.
1 of 4 Spanish Revival Sconce with Hammered Texture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Spanish Revival single sconce with twisted stem and hammered back plate.
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.