$4,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Mirrored Backplate Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
Bronze
$3,800 / item
1920s Neoclassic Style Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style sconces with edged mirrored back plate
Bronze
$4,400 / set
1920s Mirror Sconces with Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s mirrored back plate sconces with bronze fittings with two lights
Bronze
$2,900 / set
1920's French Single Light Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1920's French small silver plated one light sconces with etched mirror backplate
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Set of French Mirrored Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950's French etched mirrored back sconces with gilt finish. Sold per pair.
Metal
$8,800 / set
Set of Antique Mirror Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of six French circa 1920’s etched mirror and bronze sconces. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 15" Width: 9" Depth: 6".
Mirror
Pair of French Eglomise Mirrored Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of two-arm brass French 1940s mirrored eglomise etched wall sconces. Nice detailing including cut scalloped mirrored edges.
Brass
$9,800 / set
Set of French Mirrored Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four etched mirror-back sconces with gilt finish body and molded glass leaves and flowers.
Crystal
Antique Pair of Italian Mirrored Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glamorous pair of antique Italian wall sconces featuring mirrored glass panels with reverse etched floral and geometric designs, scalloped beveled edges and elegant painted metal arms.
Glass, Mirror
$2,400 / set
1940's Silver Plated One Light Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's one light silver sconces with mirrored backplate
Bronze
Pair of Mirrored Sunburst Sconces by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom silver plated bronze sconces featuring an octagonal mirrored backplate with wheel cut design. The mirrored sunburst sconce issues two arms and two candelabra sockets...
Silver, Bronze
$6,200 / set
Pair of Large Mirror Back Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French patinated bronze sconces with etched mirror backplates. Measurements: Height: 25" Width: 6" Depth: 6"
Bronze
Wonderful Pair Beaded Italian Vintage Painted White Mirrored Shabby Chic Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Beaded Italian Vintage Painted White & Etched Mirrored Back Shabby Chic 2 Candelabra Light Sconces
Crystal, Metal
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Rococo Etched Glass Mirrors
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine Pair of 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Rococo Etched Glass Mirrors. Retaining the original mercury etched glass plates. Original mirrors. The gilt finish worn to a wonderful m...
Giltwood
Wonderful Pair E.F. Caldwell Art Deco Starburst Mirrored Brass Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of two armed sconces stamped by E. F. Caldwell in brass with wonderful vintage starburst mirror back is sure to make a wonderful addition to your décor. The mirror i...
Brass
1920's Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Mirror Backplate
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst shaped etched mirrored back plate
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative foliage crosshatched beaded urns, flanking graduated bell flowers, central etched urn...
Gold Leaf
Pair of French 1930's Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Mid-Century Hollywood Regency style mirrored wall sconces in a shield shape with etched gilt eglomise painted flower and scroll design with two acanthus leaf shaped a...
Holly
Set of Four Silver and Mirror Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1940s French etched mirror single light sconces with silver finish.
Mirror
Pair of Antique Mirrored Brass Wall Sconces With Textile Shades, Art Deco, Italy
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of two-arm brass Italian 1920s mirrored and etched wall sconces with textile shades (1970s).
Brass
$6,800 / set
Pair of Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s American mirrored sconces with etched and reverse painted ships.
Mirror
$3,250 / set
Pair of French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1940's enameled brass sconces with etched mirror backs and frosted swirled glass shades.
Brass
Pair of Chrome and Glass Wall Lights by Franz Hustadt
Located in Atlanta, GA
The V-shaped floating sconces have reflective chrome backplates layered with a decorative piece of etched glass and topped with a chrome platform supporting a half dome convex mirror.
Chrome
Engraved Mirrored Sconces with Antique Pewter Arms
By Stephen Cavallo
Located in New York, NY
Engraved mirrored sconces with antique pewter arms One pair Overall size H. 18" x W. 6 1/2" Antique mirror with design.
Art Glass
$3,600 / set
Pair of French Neoclassic Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1930s neoclassic style two-light sconces with etched mirrored back. Measurements: Height 10" Width 8" Depth 3.5".
Mirror
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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.
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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.
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