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English Regency Sconces

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Sconces
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Sconces

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Sconces

$4,100 / set

H 18.75 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Sconces

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice pair of English Regency sconces, with two bronze arms and a central tapered column back. The

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Style Crystal Wall Sconce
English Regency Style Crystal Wall Sconce

English Regency Style Crystal Wall Sconce

$7,500

H 40 in W 21 in D 17.5 in

English Regency Style Crystal Wall Sconce

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style 19th-20th century 4-tier crystal drop and brass 3-arm wall sconce.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Antique English Mirrored Regency Wall Sconces
Pair of Antique English Mirrored Regency Wall Sconces

Pair of Antique English Mirrored Regency Wall Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique pair of English Regency electrified wall sconces. Features two arms and mirrored backplate.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of English Regency Style Arrow Sconces, Circa 1860
Pair of English Regency Style Arrow Sconces, Circa 1860

Pair of English Regency Style Arrow Sconces, Circa 1860

$8,500 / set

H 30 in W 13 in D 9.25 in

Pair of English Regency Style Arrow Sconces, Circa 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Regency style sconces with Fleur-de-lis, centered figural medallions, three

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Antique 1860s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

English Regency Style Gilt Lion Head and Snake Wall Sconces

English Regency Style Gilt Lion Head and Snake Wall Sconces

$5,500 / set

H 4.25 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in

English Regency Style Gilt Lion Head and Snake Wall Sconces

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Regency-style (20th Century) gilt metal wall sconces with three arms, lion head

Category

20th Century British Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set Four English Regency Style Silvered Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Set Four English Regency Style Silvered Bronze Two-Light Sconces

Set Four English Regency Style Silvered Bronze Two-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Set of four (4) silvered bronze 2-light sconces (wall lights) in the English Regency style.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Style Monumental Crystal and Brass Tiered Wall Sconce
English Regency Style Monumental Crystal and Brass Tiered Wall Sconce

English Regency Style Monumental Crystal and Brass Tiered Wall Sconce

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style (19/20th century) four tier crystal drop wall sconce with three brass arms.      

Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Wonderful Pair Georgian Regency Two-Light Caldwell Silver Plate English Sconces
Wonderful Pair Georgian Regency Two-Light Caldwell Silver Plate English Sconces

Wonderful Pair Georgian Regency Two-Light Caldwell Silver Plate English Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Pair Of Georgian / Regency Style Two Candelabra Light Silver Plate English Sconces In

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20th Century Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of English Regency Floral and Game Mounted Gilt Sconces, Circa 1790
Pair of English Regency Floral and Game Mounted Gilt Sconces, Circa 1790

Pair of English Regency Floral and Game Mounted Gilt Sconces, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Regency gilt bronze sconces with ribbon motif, oak leaf and acorn motif, three

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Antique 1790s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Late 19th Century English Regency Style Carved Gilt Eagle Sconces
Pair of Late 19th Century English Regency Style Carved Gilt Eagle Sconces

Pair of Late 19th Century English Regency Style Carved Gilt Eagle Sconces

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of late 19th century English Regency style eagle, bow, tassel carved, wooden gilt scones.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Set Four Antique English Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal 2-Light Sconces
Set Four Antique English Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal 2-Light Sconces

Set Four Antique English Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal 2-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Set of four antique (early 20th century) gilt bronze and crystal sconces in the English Regency

Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Carved Giltwood Sconces or Wall Appliques
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Carved Giltwood Sconces or Wall Appliques

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Carved Giltwood Sconces or Wall Appliques

Located in San Francisco, CA

This monumental pair of three-light sconces is hand-carved in mahogany and gilded with yellow and

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Set of Three 19th Century English Cobalt Sconces
Set of Three 19th Century English Cobalt Sconces

Set of Three 19th Century English Cobalt Sconces

Located in Solebury, PA

A trio of English Regency cobalt mirrored sconces, adorned with intricate engravings on their

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large 20th Century English Tole Wall Sconces
Pair of Large 20th Century English Tole Wall Sconces

Pair of Large 20th Century English Tole Wall Sconces

$4,551 / set

H 25.99 in W 13 in D 8.27 in

Pair of Large 20th Century English Tole Wall Sconces

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A pair of large 20th Century English beautiful tole wall sconces. In good condition with softly

Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

set of six English 19th century Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces
set of six English 19th century Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces

set of six English 19th century Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and complete set of six English 19th century Regency st. Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Pair Sheffield English Silver Plated Lion Unicorns Horse Shield Sconces
Fine Pair Sheffield English Silver Plated Lion Unicorns Horse Shield Sconces

Fine Pair Sheffield English Silver Plated Lion Unicorns Horse Shield Sconces

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A fine pair of sheffield English silver plated lion, unicorns, horse shield back 3 candelabra light

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

19th C English Rosewood Music Stand with Candle Sconces
19th C English Rosewood Music Stand with Candle Sconces

19th C English Rosewood Music Stand with Candle Sconces

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an English rosewood music stand with adjustable lyre form tray, with hinged

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Music Stands

Materials

Brass

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English Regency Cut Glass and Brass Sconces
English Regency Cut Glass and Brass Sconces

English Regency Cut Glass and Brass Sconces

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H 27.5 in W 16.5 in D 11 in

English Regency Cut Glass and Brass Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

an English Regency pair of cut glass and brass 2-branch sconces / lustres with stylized glass

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Candle Sconces

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of English Regency Style Crystal Sconces
Pair of English Regency Style Crystal Sconces

Pair of English Regency Style Crystal Sconces

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H 17 in W 14.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair of English Regency Style Crystal Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of English Regency style two-light wall sconces with draped, faceted crystals of graduated

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

A Pair of English Regency Style Sconces

A Pair of English Regency Style Sconces

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H 33 in W 16 in D 7.5 in

A Pair of English Regency Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of English Regency style two light wall sconces with wood and gesso frames having triangular

Category

Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Wonderful Set 4 English Regency Bronze Hurricane Glass Lantern Sconces
Wonderful Set 4 English Regency Bronze Hurricane Glass Lantern Sconces

Wonderful Set 4 English Regency Bronze Hurricane Glass Lantern Sconces

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful English Regency style set of 4 bronze and hurricane glass lantern sconces, completely

Category

20th Century Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze English Regency Three-Candle Ring Wall Sconces
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze English Regency Three-Candle Ring Wall Sconces

Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze English Regency Three-Candle Ring Wall Sconces

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of antique gilt bronze English Regency ring wall candle sconces feature reeded ring supporting

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

A Pair of English Regency Style Cast Bronze Wall Sconces
A Pair of English Regency Style Cast Bronze Wall Sconces

A Pair of English Regency Style Cast Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

each sconce finely cast as a bust of a horse with a ring in its mouth, the post continuing upward

Category

Vintage 1940s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Regency Glass and Tole Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Regency Glass and Tole Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Regency Glass and Tole Sconces

Located in San Marino, CA

A pair of English Regency glass and tole sconces, circa 1820’s. These sconces have at one time

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Pair of Antique English Mirrored Wall Sconces
Pair of Antique English Mirrored Wall Sconces

Pair of Antique English Mirrored Wall Sconces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty pair of 19th Century two light wall sconces, later electrified, featuring distressed mirrored

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Pair of English Regency Style Lanterns
A Pair of English Regency Style Lanterns

A Pair of English Regency Style Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

A pair of English Regency style patinated copper wall lanterns. The Greek inspired design with

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Early 20th Century British Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of English Bronze Two-Arm Sconces with Convex Mirrors
Pair of English Bronze Two-Arm Sconces with Convex Mirrors

Pair of English Bronze Two-Arm Sconces with Convex Mirrors

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful pair of bronze Regency style electrified candle sconces having round convex mirrors, dual

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Vintage 1910s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of English Sheffield Silver Plate Three-Light Candle Wall Sconces
Pair of English Sheffield Silver Plate Three-Light Candle Wall Sconces

Pair of English Sheffield Silver Plate Three-Light Candle Wall Sconces

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Sheffield silver plate wall sconces with three scrolling arms, lion masks mounted on the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

English Regency Round Giltwood Frame with 1-arm Sconces
English Regency Round Giltwood Frame with 1-arm Sconces

English Regency Round Giltwood Frame with 1-arm Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having Spiraled Banding, a Series of Balls, and Original Sconce Arms (Bobeches Possibly Replaced

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Antique 19th Century English Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Pair English Regency Style Cut Crystal Two-Light Sconces
Pair English Regency Style Cut Crystal Two-Light Sconces

Pair English Regency Style Cut Crystal Two-Light Sconces

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This pair of quality sconces feature pear cut drops, crystal obelisks, and silvered rope motif

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Hand Painted English Regency Style "Tole" Sconces
Pair of Hand Painted English Regency Style "Tole" Sconces

Pair of Hand Painted English Regency Style "Tole" Sconces

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

These 'Jane Austen' style sconces feature hand painted scenes of figures in a landscape, and grape

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1820 English Regency Green Glass and Brass Hurricane Sconces
Pair of 1820 English Regency Green Glass and Brass Hurricane Sconces

Pair of 1820 English Regency Green Glass and Brass Hurricane Sconces

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of English Regency green glass wall sconces, circa 1820. Gilt palmetto decoration and brass

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair English Regency Gray Painted Tole & Brass Lyre Motif Wall Sconces
Pair English Regency Gray Painted Tole & Brass Lyre Motif Wall Sconces

Pair English Regency Gray Painted Tole & Brass Lyre Motif Wall Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair English Regency Gray Painted Tole & Brass Lyre Motif Wall Sconces  England, circa 1830s

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair 19th Century English Regency Brass Eagle Two-Light Candle Wall Sconces
Pair 19th Century English Regency Brass Eagle Two-Light Candle Wall Sconces

Pair 19th Century English Regency Brass Eagle Two-Light Candle Wall Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair 19th century English Regency brass eagle two-light candle wall sconces England, Regency

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

English Regency Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks Cut-Glass Lusters, circa 1820
English Regency Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks Cut-Glass Lusters, circa 1820

English Regency Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks Cut-Glass Lusters, circa 1820

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Regency ormolu bronze candlesticks cut-glass lusters, circa 1820 The pair of English

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair English Georgian Style Cut Crystal Sconces Attributed to Moses Lafount
Pair English Georgian Style Cut Crystal Sconces Attributed to Moses Lafount

Pair English Georgian Style Cut Crystal Sconces Attributed to Moses Lafount

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

English Glass Chandelier). These beautiful sconces are currently for use with candles, but could be

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 19th Century English Cut Glass Wall Lights
Pair of 19th Century English Cut Glass Wall Lights

Pair of 19th Century English Cut Glass Wall Lights

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H 25.6 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in

Pair of 19th Century English Cut Glass Wall Lights

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of English cut and moulded glass wall lights, each with two arms. With central spike and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of English 19th Century Tole Pagoda Wall-Lantern with Chinoiserie
Pair of English 19th Century Tole Pagoda Wall-Lantern with Chinoiserie

Pair of English 19th Century Tole Pagoda Wall-Lantern with Chinoiserie

Located in Berlin, DE

A Pair of green and gilt tole wall lanterns decorated with beautifully painted gilded Chinoiserie design of landscapes with palm trees, pagodas, rocks and flowers. Glazed panels on f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Four English Regency Sconces
Set of Four English Regency Sconces

Set of Four English Regency Sconces

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H 22 in W 16 in D 10 in

Set of Four English Regency Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

Set of four English Regency wall sconces with star shaped bobeches and pagoda tops. The mountings

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Sconces
Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Sconces

Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Sconces

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H 10.5 in W 10 in D 11 in

Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of English Regency gilt bronze dore' sconces, circa 1820

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Exceptionally Large English Regency Carved Giltwood Sconces
Pair of Exceptionally Large English Regency Carved Giltwood Sconces

Pair of Exceptionally Large English Regency Carved Giltwood Sconces

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An exceptionally large pair of early 19th century English Regency carved giltwood sconces with

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces
Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces

Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces

Located in Heath, MA

Beautiful pair of 19th century English hurricane sconce shades with straight form and a tasteful

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Double Arm Hurricane Sconces
Pair of 19th Century English Double Arm Hurricane Sconces

Pair of 19th Century English Double Arm Hurricane Sconces

Located in Heath, MA

Set of four well-matched, gracefully flared English hurricane sconce shades, circa 1890, featuring

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

English Brass Carriage Coach Lanterns
English Brass Carriage Coach Lanterns

English Brass Carriage Coach Lanterns

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H 22 in W 6 in D 7.75 in

English Brass Carriage Coach Lanterns

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of English brass carriage coach lanterns, hexagonal shaped body, five original glass panes

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Antique Early 1900s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 4-light Silver Plate Sconces
Pair of 4-light Silver Plate Sconces

Pair of 4-light Silver Plate Sconces

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H 18.9 in Dm 16.15 in

Pair of 4-light Silver Plate Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

English Regency style ornate cast sconces

Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces
Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces

Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces

Located in Heath, MA

A Classic and refined pair of 19th century English hurricane sconce shades. These handblown shades

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces
Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces

Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces

Located in Heath, MA

Very beautiful pair of 19th century English hurricane sconce shades with finely etched star pattern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Hurricane Shade Wall Sconces with Acid Etching
Pair of Antique English Hurricane Shade Wall Sconces with Acid Etching

Pair of Antique English Hurricane Shade Wall Sconces with Acid Etching

Located in Heath, MA

Lovely pair of antique English handblown glass hurricane sconce shades with a graceful flair at top

Category

Vintage 1920s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces with Vaseline Tint
Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces with Vaseline Tint

Pair of 19th Century English Hurricane Shade Sconces with Vaseline Tint

Located in Heath, MA

A rare and exceptional pair of late 19th century English hurricane shades with full flared form and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hurricane Wall Sconces, Cranberry
Pair of Hurricane Wall Sconces, Cranberry

Pair of Hurricane Wall Sconces, Cranberry

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H 14.25 in W 6.5 in D 10 in

Pair of Hurricane Wall Sconces, Cranberry

Located in New Haven, CT

This striking pair of English Regency Hurricane wall sconces will make a statement in any room. The

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Antique 1830s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Early 20th Century English Regency Style Hurricane Sconces
Set of 4 Early 20th Century English Regency Style Hurricane Sconces

Set of 4 Early 20th Century English Regency Style Hurricane Sconces

Located in Charleston, SC

An elegant set of 4 early 1900s English Regency style Hurricane sconces. The shades and bobeches

Category

Vintage 1910s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Bronze Dore and Crystal Sconces
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Bronze Dore and Crystal Sconces

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Bronze Dore and Crystal Sconces

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of English Regency bronze doré and crystal sconces, circa 1820, each with marquis shaped

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century English Regency Bronze Doré Sconces
Pair of Early 19th Century English Regency Bronze Doré Sconces

Pair of Early 19th Century English Regency Bronze Doré Sconces

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of early 19th century English Regency bronze doré sconces, circa 1810, with floral and

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Dore Bronze and Irish Crystal Sconces
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Dore Bronze and Irish Crystal Sconces

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Dore Bronze and Irish Crystal Sconces

Located in Charleston, SC

This elegant pair of Regency doré sconces, 19th Century, possibly 1820, feature a crystal top

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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English Regency Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of English regency sconces is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique English regency sconces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and blown glass. English regency sconces have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. English regency sconces bearing Regency hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are English Regency Sconces?

Prices for English regency sconces start at $675 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,751.

A Close Look at Regency Furniture

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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.