$3,000 / item
Antique Gilded Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Wall sconces featuring an ornate gilded finish with beautifully detailed female or male figurines at the center.
Giltwood
Monumental Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilded Wall Sconce By Hans Kogl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning large gilded wall sconce by Hans Kogl. It has seven arms that have gilded leaves on branches.
Metal
$2,200 / set
Pair of Gold-Gilded Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sconces feature a textured, block-like design, giving them a heavy sculptural appearance. They have amazing abstract and minimalists style. The rough finish and geometric shape a...
Gold Leaf
$1,778 / set
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Gilded Wall Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian silver and gold gilt two-arm wall sconces in the style of Dorothy Draper, the cascade drape-form joint by two iron arms.
Iron
Gilded Wall Sconce in Tortoise Design, Style of Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Miami, FL
In the style of Tony Duquette, this amazing resin tortoise and gilded bronze wall applique has been rewired. This jewel will add panache to any room. Rewired for US standards. 75W...
Ormolu
Pair of Decorative Gilded Wall Sconces with Cut Glass Drops and Drip Pans
Located in Reepham, GB
A pair of carved and gilded wood wall sconces; cast brass candle holders set in decorative cut glass drip pans with faceted cut glass drops.
Cut Glass
Large Gilt Hydrangea Wall Light with Seven Lights Behind the Flowers, 1950s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
A stunning, elegant and very glamorous gilded wall sconce with decorative golden leaves and seven white enamel hydrangea flowers – with a light behind each blossom.
Metal
1970s Gilded Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Gilded bronze wall sconce.
Bronze
Antique Italian Wall Console with Gilded Sconces and Bluestone Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important early 18th Century wall mount console or shelf with antique gilded wall sconces and topped with an aged Belgian Bluestone top, in good condition.
Wood, Giltwood
$4,896 / set
Gilded Metal and Crystal Wall Sconces, Banci
By Banci Firenze
Located in Munich, DE
Very unusual wall scones gilded metal and crystal. With original shades.
Glass
$7,200 / set
French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
A large French pair of gilded bronze quintuple arm antique wall sconces, the ornate leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeches drip pans, issuing from a decoratively cast elongated taper...
Bronze
1920s Neoclassical Gilded Brass Laurel Leaf Wall Sconce
Located in Mortsel, BE
This wall sconce features a classic Neoclassical laurel leaf motif, rendered in hand-shaped, gilded metal with a rich, time-worn patina.
Brass
Pair French Gold Gilded Bronze Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously restored, these wall sconces boast intricate gold-gilded bronze detailing and sparkling crystals.
Crystal, Bronze
French Vintage Gilded Metal Basket of Flowers Wall Sconce
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage gold metallic wall sconce of a basket or planter sprouting wild vines of sharp leaves and flowers concealing a medium-base socket in the basket for ambient lighting. I...
Metal
$2,564 / set
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Gilded Bronze
By Degué
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1930. High-quality gilt bronze mounts. Pressed molded glass shades. Tourbillon model by Degué. Wired, B22 socket. In perfect condition. Total he...
Bronze
Midcentury Venetian Tole Wall Sconces with Gilded Leaves, 1950s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of midcentury Venetian tole wall sconces, each with three lights each and decorated with gilded leaves.
Tôle, Iron
Italian Empire Wall Sconces, Bronze & Porcelain, Gilded Design, 1950s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Gilded empire style wall sconces in the shape of ribbons cast in solid bronze with inlaid hand painted porcelain decor.
Bronze
$5,595Sale Price / set|25% Off
Large Louis XVI-Style Wall Sconces in gilded bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XVI-style wall sconces crafted entirely of gilded bronze, with three-light decorated with acanthus leaves.
Bronze
Antique French Wall Sconces, Gilded Brass & Crystal, Circa 1870-1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, pair of antique French wall sconces, hand crafted with a gilded brass frame, in good condition.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Hans Kögl Gilded Metal Floral Leaf Monumental Wall Sconce
By Hans Kögl
Located in Göteborg, SE
The wall lamp has four branches with leaves. Five light sources are hidden behind the leaves, which give a fantastic glow. This wall lamp is like a piece of jewelry for your wall. Th...
Metal
Hans Kögl Gilded Metal Floral Leaf Monumental Wall Sconce
By Hans Kögl
Located in Göteborg, SE
This wall lamp is like a piece of jewelry for your wall. This is truly a statement piece for your home!
Metal
Gilded Metal Leaf and Flower Wall Sconce Light Fixture
By Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Hollywood Regency style gilt metal wall light fixture.
$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
Sconces possible gilded bronze
Located in Lugo, IT
Sconces possible gilded bronze. Bulb cover with stains. Good condition Thanks
Brass, Bronze
French Gilded Metal Pair of Vintage Wall Sconces Completely Original
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of Vintage French Wall Sconces in their Original Gilded Finish. The pair of Vintage Sconces look to have been made post War and are in nice original condition with a wonderful p...
Metal
Very Unusual Maison Baguès Wall Sconces Gilded Metal and Crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
Very unusual Maison Baguès wall scones gilded metal and crystal. With original shades.
Metal
Magnificent set of six Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall sconces.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This stunning set of six Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall sconces, each measuring 94 cm in height and crafted circa 1880, showcases an exquisite blend of elegance and artistry.
Ormolu
Vintage Carved Wall Sconce Empire Gilded Metal & Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage single sconce in the Empire style from Italy, circa 1950s. Made of wood and gilded metal with decorative trim and mirror inserts. Decorated in a floral style. A cylindrical ...
Metal
Pair Of 20th Century Italian Gilded Ribbon And Foliage Wall Sconces
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 20th century Italian gilded ribbon and foliage wall sconces showcases elegant craftsmanship with richly sculpted decorative detail.
Metal
Pair of English Edwardian Carved and Gilded Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
The carving is set on small tub metalwork which is also gessoed and gilded. These are still candle sconces and have never been wired but it might be possible to wire thru the hollow ...
Metal
Pair of 1940s Italian Wall Sconces, Gilded Brass, Mid-Century Design
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant pair of 1940s Italian wall sconces reflects the refined decorative sensibility of mid-century Italian design.
Brass
$15,155Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Putti Wall Appliques or Sconces, Bronze Gilded, Paris, 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of putti wall appliques or sconces, bronze gilded. Paris, 1870 Bronze patented, partially fire-gilded.
Bronze
Antique Gilded Bronze Angel Sconces Pair Cherub Wall Lights Facing, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique Gilded Bronze Angel Wall Sconces from France, 1920s Magnificent pair of antique angel wall sconces, crafted from beautifully gilded bronze.
Bronze
Gilded Metal Leaf and Glass Flower Wall Sconce Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice large Hollywood Regency style gilt metal and glass wall light fixture.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Pair of gilded iron wall sconces with 6 lights each, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique vintage pair of wall sconces, made of gilded iron and decorated with curls and festoons, with two arms holding three lamps, for a total of six lights each.
Iron
Antique Italian Carved and Gilded Oval-Mirrored Wall Sconce, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy during the 1800s, this wall sconce has a brilliant, gilded display that encircles a small oval mirror.
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$1,995Sale Price|33% Off
1970s Hans Kogl Gilded Gold Leaf Wall Sconces with Mirror , Germany
By Coco Chanel, Maison Baguès, Maison Charles
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gold Leaf Guilded wall sconces with mirror from Hans Kogl Germany 1970s . Contain 4 European E14 socket . We supply E14 reducer to E12 for US customer to use North American ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Pair of Vintage Gilded Iron Pineapple Form, Four-light Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of pineapple wall sconces, having a gilded finish. Each sconce has a well-articulated pineapple backplate of cast iron, surmounted with a leafy crown of tole.
Metal, Iron
Set of Four Baguès Wall Sconces, Gilded Iron, Floral Design, 1920
Located in PARIS, FR
Suite de quatre appliques murales de la Maison Baguès, réalisées en fer doré. Chaque applique présente une composition décorative formée de fleurs, feuilles et d’un vase central en c...
Crystal, Iron
A Pair of Art Nouveau Gilded Iron and Cristal Sicilian Wall Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This pair of Art Nouveau Sicilian wall sconces features a graceful design crafted from gilded iron, embodying the organic and flowing aesthetic typical of the Art Nouveau movement.
Crystal, Iron
Hans Kögl Gilded Metal Floral Leaf Monumental Wall Sconce, Germany 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Almelo, NL
Hans Kögl Gilded Metal Floral Leaf Monumental Wall Sconce, Germany 1970s This is a monumental wall sconce designed by Hans Kögl in Germany.
Metal
Vintage Gilded Convex Half Lantern Wall Sconces, Delmas Luminaires, Belgium, 80s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair Belgian country style brass and curved glass wall lights mirrored back plate. By Belgian manufacturer DELMAS LUMINAIRES. Circa 1980s. The back plates are in metal with mirrore...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Hans Kögl Gilded Metal Floral Leaf Monumental Wall Sconce
By Hans Kögl
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Pompous wall sconce with branches and leaves that hold five light bulbs. The model is Monumental 1605/5. Design by Hans Kögl in Germany. Beautiful in a staircase, in the living room ...
Metal
Pair of Vintage French Wall Sconces Gilded Bronze 1960s Elegant Double Light
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Vintage French Gilded Bronze Wall Sconces (1960s) Enhance your interior with this captivating pair of vintage French wall sconces.
Bronze
Pair of Gilded Putti Wall Sconces, Brass and Epoxy Resin, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of putti wall appliques or sconces, brass resin gilded. 1950s, Italy.
Brass
Pair of wall sconces in painted and gilded metal adorned with crystals, Italy
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of wall sconces in painted and gilded metal adorned with crystals, Italy around 1920
Silver
Early 20th Century Carved and Gilded Wall Light Sconce by Thorvald Strom
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous early 20th century carved and gilded wall light sconce by Thorvald Strom. Hand carved by Thorvald Strom.
Gesso, Giltwood
Romantic Wall Sconce Organic Branches with Leaves Hand-Forged and Gilded 1850s
By Arlus
Located in Hannover, DE
This wall sconce is perfect for anyone who loves art. This wall sconce is lovingly handcrafted, and according to the previous owner, it was made in France around 1850. It was origina...
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Patinated Wrought Iron Wall Sconces with Gilded Acanthus Leaves and Crys
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of wall sconces is made of patinated wrought iron with gilded acanthus leaves and crystals.
Crystal, Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Set of 3 Sconces or Wall Lights in Gilded Brass
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present an elegant set of three wall lamps made in Italy in the late 19th century. This set features classic lines with a precious gilded brass structure, one with three arms hold...
Brass
18th Century Six Italian Gilded Wall Cadleholders Set of Six Foliate Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
From Northern Italy a rare set of six 18th century gilt wrought iron arms, candle holders, hanging lantern brackets suitable as sconces, if you wire them. These iron arms are fully ...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,450 / set
Pair of Gilded Metal Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely and fairly large, floral motiffe with bows at the bottom. 5 bulbs up to 60 watt each.
Metal
Pair of Palwa Wall Sconces, Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful pair of small Palwa wall sconces from the 1960s. Crystal square glass crystals in a lamp. The elegant and chic model is typical for Palwa, highest quality and best material...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Gilded Metal Birds Wall Sconces in the Style of Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of wall sconces is made of gilded metal birds. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Baguès.
Metal
Four-leaf Clover Wall Sconce by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s in Gilded Iron
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Palermo, PA
These exquisite wall sconces, hand-forged and gilded in the 1950s by Pier Luigi Colli, are a beautiful example of the designer’s poetic approach to decorative ironwork.
Iron
Midcentury French Gilded Iron Arrow Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury French gilded iron arrow sconce. Two sockets with candelabra base. May need to be rewired. backplate: 4.5" Diameter.
Iron
$6,850 / set
Pair of Gilded, Mirrored, Period Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of period, hand carved, gessoed, and 22-karat gold gilded, Second Empire, French sconces. Each with gilt bronze arms, and inset with original, mercury glass mirrors. Each with...
Bronze
Pair of Palwa Sconces Wall Lights in Gilded Brass with Large Crystals, 1960s
By Palme & Walter, Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful wall lights by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (1960s-1970s). The lamp shades are made of gilded / gilt / gold-plated br...
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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