Antique Gilt Bronze Welsbach Gas Light Fixture/ Sconce & OC White Bracket
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Antique Gilt Bronze Welsbach Gas Light/ Lamp/ Sconce Fixture. Beautiful original condition.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century English Brass and Opaline Glass Floral Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Originally gas powered, these three-light sconces have well detailed naturalistic leaves and flowers.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27 in W 18 in D 13 in
Victorian Gas/Electric Sconce Light, Large Original Working Condition
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This large-scale original gilded brass gas/electric sconce is a great statement piece. It still has the gas wall connection on the back and if you are lucky enough to still have a wo...
Brass
Vintage 'Calor Gas' Advertising Light Sign
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sourced from a props company we have restored this vintage Petrol advertising sign. Fully re-wired and PAT tested. Natural patina to the painted metal section and some small m...
A pair of gas light sconces.
Located in NYC, NY
A large pair of gas light sconces in brass. Intricate scroll work.
Brass
Art Nouveau Gas Light Screen as Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Nouveau screens in an oil rubbed bronze finish newly wired as sconces. UL listing available for an additional fee.
Tin, Brass
Sold
H 20.5 in W 11 in D 6 in
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Brass 3-Light Gas Wall Sconces, c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique French gas neoclassical style wall sconces feature three-light brass construction with cast scroll and acanthus design, circa 1870.
Sold
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 39.38 in
Antique Copper & Brass Holophane Glass Former Gas Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1890
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed wall lamp with prismatic glass Holophane shade. c.1890 Former gas lamp made of copper and brass, all of which has a beautiful patina, professionally converted to ...
Brass, Copper
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H 13.78 in W 18.12 in D 23.23 in
Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Gas Station Wall Light by Benjamin, USA
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gas station wall light. Benjamin US adjustable in angle gray enamel, white interior Weight: 4.70 kg / 10.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
Enamel, Aluminum
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H 15.75 in W 18.9 in D 30.32 in
Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Gas Station Wall Light by Benjamin, UK
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gas station wall light. Benjamin UK Adjustable in angle Gray enamel, white interior Weight: 8.70 kg / 19.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
Aluminum, Enamel
Sold
H 15 in W 28 in D 8 in
Antique Eastlake Aesthetic Dual Arm Brass Sconce w/Crystals & Etched Glass Shade
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake aesthetic movement dual light electrified gas sconce features classic design, crystals and acid etched shades, circa 1870.
Crystal, Bronze
Near-Pair of Victorian Brass Swing Arm Gas Light Sconces
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A near-pair of Victorian brass swing arm gas light sconces with 8"-inch arms, 4 1/4 " bell-shaped white frost tulip glass shades, circa 1900.
Brass
Late 19th Century French Electrified Gas Wall Light Sconce
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Belle Époque period French bronze sconce with frosted glass oviform glass shade. Originally crafted as a gas-powered fixture, this antique sconce was properly converted to ...
Bronze
Very Rare Articulated Gas Medical Exam Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This lamp is so unique and very delicate. The original mica chimney and funnel shade is still intact. I'm guessing that this was a medical or scientific lamp from the mid-late 1800s....
Brass
Sold
H 59 in W 26 in D 45 in
Pair of 19th Century Monumental English Copper and Iron Outdoor Lantern Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of one of a kind monumental English outdoor wall light sconces, originally gas converted to electric.
Copper, Iron
19th Century American Victorian Table Lamp with Brass Hardware
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian glass table lamp comprised of a shaped clear glass base with decorative circular white pattern with threaded brass hardware and a clear hurricane shade beneath a l...
Brass
$2,167 / set
H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Brass Empire 19th Century Wall Lights with Serpent Heads Sconces Glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair of gorgeous large Empire 19th century wall lights in brass with clear & frosted glass shades. They have a real royal & luxury feeling and looking amazing when lit ! Fully or...
Brass
$762
H 25.2 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons, having a quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp, with a glass chimney and globe supported on a brass fluted sh...
Brass
Pair of 20th Century French Gilt Tôle Floral Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of French gilt tôle wall sconces from the 20th century, featuring a beautifully detailed floral motif. Each sconce has three arms adorned with intricately and beautif...
Sheet Metal
A Pair Of French Gilt Metal and Cut Glass Wall Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
A Pair of gilt metal with cut glass, pink glass petals and leaves 1930's French wall lights. Delicate and pretty with an almost rose gold gilt patination. Each light with two sconces...
Cut Glass
$2,000 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair Vintage Gilt Metal and Floral Porcelain 3-Light Sconces / Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage sconces, circa 1900s, finely crafted from patinated metal and brass with numerous finely glazed and colorful porcelain flower heads. 16 by 13 1/2 by 5 1/2 and 15 by ...
Metal
$3,250 / set
H 10 in W 9 in D 8.38 in
Pair of Edwardian Cold Painted Bronze 4-Light Flora Wall Sconces or Candelabra
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Edwardian bronze wall sconces. Each with 4 lights. Each arm in the form of a stems topped with flower-form candlecups. With polychrome cold-painted decorat...
Bronze
$1,600
H 21 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Wild & Wessel Italian Classical Style Brass Figural Lantern Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wild & Wessel Italian Classical Style Brass Figural Lantern Desk Lamp w/ White Glass Shade. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 21" H (to finial) x11 " H (to light socket)...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Double-Arm Brass Lamp, Vintage Design, Good Condition
Located in Birmingham, AL
A classic mid-20th-century double-arm brass lamp featuring two symmetrical arms and individual rotary knobs to control each light. Each knob operates in the opposite direction: the ...
Brass
Pair of English Edwardian Carved and Gilded Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of Georgian style two-light wall scones were made in England during the first part of the 1900s. During the Edwardian era, decorative objects such as these were made from f...
Metal
19th Century Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
A 19th century Victorian brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and green elegantly etched glass shade with a single burner stood on a round reeded brass base.
Brass
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Two Branch Wall Lights
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Two Branch Wall Lights each sconce carved with ribbon bow issuing leaf capped scroll arms - originally for candles, now converted to electric - 21"w x 8"d ...
Giltwood
$720 / set
H 14 in W 16.75 in D 6.75 in
Pair of two Light White & Gilt Toleware Sconces Wall Lights, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of Hollywood Regency Mid-Century wall sconces, finished in an elegant combination of cream white lacquer and gilt metal. Crafted entirely from metal, these sculptura...
Metal
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.
Bronze
$680
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 17.72 in
German Neoclassical Industrial Opaline Glass Converted Gas Sconce Wall Lamp 1910
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neoclassical sconce wall lamp / rewired gas lamp. ca 1910 White opaline glass shade Brass arm diameter brass wall mount: 10.5 cm / 4.13” Weight: 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb Priced per indivi...
Brass
Converted 19th C. Ornate Brass Oil Lantern Table Lamp w/ Etched Globe Shade
Located in Pasadena, TX
This late Victorian Lantern was converted to a table lamp. Its very ornate in a late Victorian period style. It has a nice etched glass globe shade.
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of Louis XVI Style Burl Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chest embodies the refined elegance of 18th-century French design through its masterful use of book-matched burl veneers and delicate inlays. Each drawer front showcases symmetricall...
Wood
Italian 1940s Pair of Gesso Sculpted Mirrors
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in CA, CA
An Italian pair of wall mirrors from the 1940s, made of sculpted wood and gesso, cream matt lacquered.
Gesso, Wood
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 20 in D 14 in
French Oak Stool in the Style of André Arbus, Velvet Cushion, c1940
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
French oak stool in the style of Andre Arbus or Jean-Charles Moreau. Original pale blue velvet horsehair cushion on white cerused oak wood legs terminating in a French c1940 curved f...
Wrought Iron
$6,500 / set
H 19.75 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Pair Antique English Gold Bronze & Wedgwood Porcelain Wall Sconces, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique 19th century English Gold Bronze and Wedgwood Porcelain Wall Sconces, Circa 1890. As per the last photo, we have a 2nd pair of near-identical wall sconces to these.
Bronze
Modern Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely carved rock crystal lamps with polish brass decoration. To the top of the rock crystal 16 inch.
Rock Crystal
$16,398
H 56.89 in W 65.75 in D 113.39 in
EXQUISITE LIMiTED EDITION RALPH LAUREN RUE ROYALE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SLEIGH BED
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this handmade in America, Ralph Lauren Rue Royal King sleight bed with American Walnut Gold Gilt frame and C...
Brass
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 62 in D 22 in
19th Century Neoclassical Italian Regency Period Curule Leg Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime 19th century Italian regency bench featuring three pairs of x-form curule legs ending with gilt lions paw feet. Crafted in the neoclassical taste with carved rosettes on the ...
Wood, Fabric
French Bronze Gothic Revival Four-Light Dragon Chandelier with Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking early 1900s sculptural chandelier. This antique and good quality chandelier comes with three beautifully crafted winged dragons. With the lamp shades in the position that t...
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze one light sconces with acanthus leaves design
Bronze
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Cabinet, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Large Biedermeier secretary cabinet with a shaped apron, rounded corners, and three lower drawers. Above are a flat fall-front writing surface and a top drawer. The upper section is...
Mahogany
$5,775 / set
H 39 in W 28.25 in D 27 in
Pair of Lovely 19th Century Italian Upholstered Armchairs with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 19th century carved wood and upholstered armchairs. These Italian arm chairs feature camel shaped backs, nicely carved skirt, arms and legs. There is a carved scrol...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,708
H 42.52 in W 55.12 in D 78.94 in
Lovely Double Sized circa 1900 Bleached Walnut English Bedstead Frame Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1900 bleached Walnut bedstead frame with Vono rails A lovely original hand made in England burr Walnut bed frame. The timber...
Walnut
$23,500
H 36 in W 70 in D 29 in
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Canapé Settee
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French Louis XVI period painted and parcel-gilt canapé settee from the late 18th century, with rectangular back, out-scrolled arms, fluted legs and deep cantaloupe colored upholste...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sconces in English Georgian Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century French gilt bronze wall lights with neoclassical motifs including urn, bellflowers, goat and lion masks, and three candle arms. Will especially compliment a Fr...
Bronze
Italian 19th Century Two Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational large-scale Italian 19th-century two-drawer commode with all original painted surfaces. The commode raised by cabriole legs has a serpentine-shaped apron below two wide...
Wood
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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