Pair of French Bronze Two Arm Sconces. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze two arm sconces with laurel wreath finial and scrolled decorative floral motif.
Pair of French Bronze Two Arm Sconces. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze two arm sconces with laurel wreath finial and scrolled decorative floral motif.
Pair of French Bagues sconces with multiple colored crystals
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional quality of the bronze and gilding of the Sconces is very fine. The shape is also unique With a multitude of colored crystal and shapes Like various fruits. The colors of...
Crystal
Elegant Pair of Late 19th Century French Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of late 19th century French bronze sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person, originally they were candles but were converted to electricity.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th Century or Earlier Louis XV Ormolu Wall Sconces or Appliques. Two arms each with ribbon and bow back, foliate arms ending in foliate candle cups. Provenance: Prominent...
Ormolu
Magnificent 19th Century French Hand-Carved Painted Wood Sconce
Located in Sofia, BG
This antique French Baroque style hand-carved and painted giltwood sconce is adjusted and wired for five bulbs.
1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces with beaded crystal body and rock crystal hanging
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$4,500 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue.
Glass
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.
Bronze
Three French Art Deco Chrome and Frosted Glass Sconces
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three French art deco chrome and frosted glass sconces.
Chrome
Pair of French Art Nouveau 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant and unusual pair of French Art Nouveau solid Baccarat crystal one light sconces.
Crystal
pair french charles x bronze three light wall sconces
Located in Augusta, GA
unusual pair of quality bronze with lion heads on the cornucopia very handsome
Bronze
Pair of French Two-Arms Ormolu Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A very fine quality pair of French two-arms ormolu wall light sconces Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 21 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 7 inches.
Bronze
Antique French Wrought Iron Wall Sconces, Medieval Style, Circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of large antique French wall sconces, hand-forged in wrought iron and dating to the late 19th Century, in good condition.
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
These handsome wall fixtures have three lights and a lovely swag crossing the arms.
Ormolu
French Art Deco Geometric Single Sconce Signed by Degué
By David Gueron Degue, Degué
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Single French Art Deco sconce signed by Degué. Having two clear frosted glass shades with geometric motif details throughout.
Glass
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Bronze & Crystal Wedgewood Wall Sconces c.1910
Located in Perkasie, PA
Suggested 1stDibs Keywords French wall sconces, Neoclassical wall sconces, Louis XVI sconces, bronze crystal sconces, Wedgwood plaque sconces, antique French lighting, crystal prism ...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces are an exquisite example of the metalsmith's art!
Bronze
1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Standing winged dragons with lots of det...
Wrought Iron
$5,400 / set
Set of French Bronze Bell Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of six French circa 1920s bronze bell-shaped sconces with original patina.
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Swan Sconces, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze three arm sconces adorned with swans, ribbon, filigree, and arrow motif.
1920's Small French Silver Plated Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French silver plated sconces with unusual two arms
Bronze
$1,728Sale Price / set|28% Off
French Restauration Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century, Pair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A splendid pair of French Restauration period (19th century) gilt-bronze two-light wall sconces, finely chased and cast in a stunning design of leafy scrollwork.
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu sconces.
Ormolu
Pair 1930's French Gilt Bronze Lire Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze lyre shaped sconces with crystal hangings
Bronze
Single French Neoclassic Rams Head Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single French two-light neoclassic style brass wall sconces decorated with Rams head motif.
Brass
Pair French Neoclassical Doré Bronze Camel-Head Five-Light Sconces
By Pierre Bureaux
Located in New York, NY
Pair French Neoclassical Doré Bronze Camel-Head Five-Light Sconces.
Bronze, Gold Plate
Pair of 1900s French Doré Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine pair of 1900s French doré bronze and crystal sconces.
Crystal, Bronze
Small French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Sconces, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gorgeous French 19th century Louis XVI bronze d'ore sconces with a beautiful chased ribbon backing.
Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Foliage Sconces. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze five arm sconces with concave molded floral backs mounted to scrolled arms with floral bobeches.
Pair of French Empire Brass Sconces, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French Empire three-light brass sconces with lion faces, converted to electric.
Brass
very large French antiques 19 th century brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Brass
Antique French 19 th century bronze and crystal sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Brass
Pair French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bronze dore' neoclassical style two arm wall sconces with the head of a Roman or Greek bearded god. The beautifully cast and chased head crowned with an anthemion over curly ...
Bronze
1930 French Bagues Style Silver Leaf Sconces with 3 Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues style 3 lights sconces with silver leaf finish and large crystal pedestal design.
Metal
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
Antique French Baroque Gilded Brass Wall Sconces, Circa 1890, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French Baroque pair of wall appliques, sconces made of hand crafted gilded brass in good condition.
Metal, Brass
Pair 19thc French Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Horns & Arrow Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Lovely Pair French Empire Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Horns & Arrows Wall Sconces.
Bronze
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A precious gilt bronze two-light wall sconce in the Empire style, France, 1920-1929. Finely elaborate with hand chiseled details.
Bronze
$1,950 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Iron Wall Sconces
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century French iron wall sconces which have been converted from previously gas lit sconces to electric.
Brass, Iron
Pair of French Bronze Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XVI style bronze wall sconces.
Bronze
Nice Pair of French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of French Louis XVI carved and giltwood sconces, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room.
Giltwood
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Floral Sconces, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze single-arm four-candle cup sconces with decorative floral and scrolled motif.
$6,500 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist "Degue" In molded clear frosted glass shades with flowers motif details mounted in geometric bronze frames.
Bronze
Pair Antique French Bronze D'oré & Dresden Porcelain Flower Wall Sconces.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French bronze d'oré and Dresden porcelain flower wall sconces, circa 1890's.
Bronze
Pair of French Provincial Bronze Wall Sconces with Leaf Ornaments
Located in Middleburg, VA
A graceful pair of 19th-century French Provincial wall sconces, made in Paris circa 1860.
Metal, Bronze
Superb Pair of Electrified Rams Head Neoclassical French Bronze Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking pair of 1920s French bronze ram’s head wall sconces exemplifies the sculptural richness and classical symbolism that define high-quality French decorative arts of the e...
Bronze
Pair of 19th c. French Bagues Bronze Bird Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of French Bagues style bronze wall sconces. Featuring sculpted birds perched on scrolling branches.
Bronze
$343Sale Price|56% Off
French Wrought Iron Caged Wall Light Sconce, circa 1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Unusual wrought Iron wall light sconce from early 20th century France. Artisan-made caged ‘candle Light’ in heavy hand-forged wrought iron.
Wrought Iron
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces.
Ormolu
French Rococo Giltwood Armorial Two-Light Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved in high relief and finished in a warm gilded surface, this matched pair of French wall sconces presents the exuberant vocabulary of the late Rococo: C- and S-scrolls, swept ac...
Giltwood
French Beaded Blue and Clear Prisms Crystal Sconces, 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two-light each, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with vintage crystal prisms in blue and clear. These will be rewired and ready to hang. We use certified US UL sockets fo...
Crystal
Very Large Antique Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Nouveau Copper Fleur de Lis Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau copper wall sconces with a single arm and gilt fleur de lis front panels and shades.
Copper
Henry Dasson Attr., Louis XVI, Wall Sconces, Bronze, France, 1860s
By Henry Dasson
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Dasson Attr., Louis XVI, Wall Sconces, Bronze, France, 1860s A large and impressive pair of Louis XVI–style wall sconces executed in gilt and ebony-patinated dore bronze.
Bronze
French Antique Wooden Candle Sconce, Hand-Carved, Iron Holders, 1600s
Located in Austin, TX
Probably a fragment of a French church paneling, this hand carved wooden candle sconce from France features iron candelabra that holds three candles.
Metal
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 in France and designed in the Neoclassical / Louis XVI revival style.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Baroque Cast Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Baroque style cast bronze three-light wall sconces.
Bronze
Pair of French Maison Jansen Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Mirrored Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French three-light wall sconces in the Neoclassical style by Maison Jansen, circa 1930s.
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of Late French Empire Patinated and Gilded Sconces
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-late 19th century pair of wall sconces in the late French Empire/Restauration style.
Bronze
Pair of French Art Nouveau Brass Fleur de Lis Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau brass wall sconces with two arms, fleur de lis front panels and white scalloped glass shades.
Brass
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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