Pair of Italian Gilded Iron Candle Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of gilded iron candle sconces. Made in Italy tag attached.
Pair of Italian Gilded Iron Candle Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of gilded iron candle sconces. Made in Italy tag attached.
Pair Antique Italian Gilded and Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of Italian tole and crystal gilded sconces with original backlit mirror.
Sold|$3,331 / set
1960s Pair of Gilded Bronze Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant gilded bronze sconces designed by the Maison Arlus in the 1960s. The two arms figure a
Bronze
Sold|$3,331 / set
1960s Pair of Gilded Bronze Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant gilded bronze sconces designed by the Maison Arlus in the 1960s. The two arms figure a
Bronze
Sold|$3,807
1960s Pair of Gilded Bronze Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant gilded bronze sconces designed by the Maison Arlus in the 1960s. The two arms figure a
Bronze
Large Kalmar Gilded Brass Textured Glass Sconces.
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of large J.T. Kalmar gilded brass textured glass sconces 1960's.
Sold|$647
Pair of Gilded Iron Five-Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Vintage Gilded Sconces. Beautiful pair of vintage gilded iron five light sconces with
Iron
Sold|$1,395
Pair Two Light Gilded Iron Mirrored Sconces
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of two light sconces have gilded iron scrolled and mounted on an etched shield-shape
Iron
ON SALE Pair Large Sunburst Gilded Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1722 A pair of large gilded metal sunburst-shaped single light sconces. ON SALE Regular price
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,116
Pair of Gilded Bronze Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilded bronze sconces, 19th century. Pair of gilt bronze sconces, signed G.D. from the
Bronze
Sold|$1,196
Pair of Mid-Century Gilded Metal Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of two mid-century gilded metal sconces. Beautifully proportioned gilt metal purchased in
Metal
Pair of Monumental French Gilded Iron Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A fantasic and powerful pair of sconces. As modern in form as they are old world. Hand wrought
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,784 / set
Carved and Gilded Wood Pair of Sconces
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely pair of sconces in carved and gilded fir wood. The gilding is made of precious gold leaf
Fir
Mid-Century Gilded Five-Arm Tulip Sconce
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant floral wall sconce featuring five tulip form lights and a gilt covered frame. Hollywood
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Italian Gilded Metal Sunburst Sconces
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of Italian wall lamps / sconces have candle style lights behind the sun’s center. New
Metal
Big Floral Florentine Gilded Wall Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elaborate big Florentine sconce from France, late 19th century. The gilded sconce was originally a
Metal
Large Pair of Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Wall Lamps Sconces by Palwa, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful pair of large gold plated brass and crystal glass sconces by Palwa from the 1960s. They
Gold Plate, Brass
Sold|$6,950
Midcentury Gilded Palm Tree Wall Torchiere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century Serge Roche style wall mounted palm tree torchiere crafted in cast composition and
Metal
c.1950 Spanish Gilded Metal Sunburst Sconce
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Unique vintage metal sunburst ingeniously wired to make a charming and interesting sconce. This
Metal
Pair of Italian Gilded Three Candles Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good pair of sconces with three candles made of wood and gesso.
Vintage Gilded Flower Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Hans Kogl style wall lamp or plafonniere made from gilded metal depicting flowers and leafs
Metal
Sold|$3,331 / set
1960s Pair of Gilded Bronze Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant ormolu sconces designed by Maison Arlus in the 1960s. Each arm represents a stylized
Bronze
Sold|$2,974 / set
1970s Pair of Maison Honore Gilded Brass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Maison Honoré sconces in gilded brass from the 70s. The wall base is rectangular in shape
Brass
Vintage Gilded Italian Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful and elegant gilt metal natural wall lamp. The wall light fixture consists of 5
Metal
Mid-20th Century Gilded Metal Sconce Italian Style
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant middle of 20th century gilded metal sconce with branch of rose bush in an Italian style
Metal
Sold|$3,093 / set
1960s Large Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Sconces
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s large pair of Maison FlorArt gilded sconces The sconces are adorns with foliage and stylized
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,974 / set
1960s Pair of Maison Honore Gilded Brass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s Pair of Maison Honore gilded brass sconces. 3 pairs are available. All made of gilded
Brass
Sold|$2,974 / set
1960s Pair of Maison Honore Gilded Brass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s pair of Maison Honore gilded brass sconces. 3 pairs are available. All made of gilded
Brass
Pair of Italian 18th Century Water Gilded Sconces
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning pair of Northern Italian Sconces - Appliqués - lacquered and water gilded. The sconces
Iron
Sold|$2,855 / item
1960s Pair of Gilded Metal Maison FlorArt Sconces
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large "flower" sconces by Maison FlorArt made of gilded steel sheet. One bulb per sconce
Iron
Sold|$2,855 / item
1960s Pair of Gilded Metal Maison FlorArt Sconces
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large "flower" sconces by Maison FlorArt made of gilded steel sheet. One bulb per sconce
Iron
1960s Large Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Sconces
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The sconces are adorns with foliage and stylized roses flowers. They feature five bulbs per sconces
Wrought Iron
1960s Large Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Sconces
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The sconces are adorns with foliage and stylized roses flowers. They feature five bulbs per sconces
1960s Large Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Sconces
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The sconces are adorns with foliage and stylized roses flowers. They feature five bulbs per sconces
Sheet Metal
19th Century Pair of Italian Gilded Fragment Sconces
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning and grand pair of 19th century water gilded Italian fragment sconces with custom linen
Giltwood
Sold|$3,475
Pair of Rococo Style Gilded Two Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of gilded metal two arm sconces with elaborate Rococo details and
Pair of French Gilded-Bronze Empire Style Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
A regal pair of French three-arm sconces in gilded bronze with swans, anemones and other Empire
Ormolu
Brutalist Gilded Foliage sconces by Paul Moerenhout, 1970s.
By Paul Moerenhout, Maison Jansen
Located in Lille, FR
Hollywood Regency Gilded Foliage sconces by Paul Moerenhout, 1970s Good condition. Age appropriate
Metal
Sold|$1,427 / set
Pair of gilded floral sconces by Masca, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Stunning pair of gilded floral sconces made by Masca in the 1980s in Italy. Slightly different
Metal
French 1970's Gilded Sconces with Lucite Detail
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of gilded metal sconces with 22kt gold inclusion resin center details. Visit
Sold|$4,521 / item
1950s Set of 2 Gilded Bronze Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The sconces are made of gilded bronze. The set is composed by 2 sconces of different size. The
Bronze
Sold|$4,521 / item
1950s Set of 2 Gilded Bronze Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The sconces are made of gilded bronze. The set is composed by 2 sconces of different size. The
Bronze
Sold|$2,302 / set
Pair of French Gilded Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Cheshire, GB
A pair of gilded bronze twin branch wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms with eagle-headed capitals
Bronze
Sold|$3,676
Set of Four Gilded Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of four gilded bronze twin branch wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms with eagle headed
Bronze
Impressive Pair of Gilded Brass Crystal Palwa Sconces
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful pair of Sconces from the 1960's by Palwa. These fixtures were handcrafted and executed
Brass
Jules Leleu Pair of "Acanthe" Gilded Bronze Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) "Acanthe" pair of sconces in gilded bronze , with a motif of a large
Bronze
Sold|$4,521
1950s Set of 2 Gilded Bronze Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The wall lights are in gilded bronze inspired by tree branches. The set consists of 2 wall lights
Bronze
Sold|$4,521 / item
1950s Set of 2 Gilded Bronze Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The wall lights are in gilded bronze inspired by tree branches. The set consists of 2 wall lights
Bronze
Sold|$4,123 / set
Large Pair of French Gilded Bronze Arrow Sconces
Located in London, GB
A magnificent large pair of early 20th century neoclassical ormolu arrow wall sconces. At the
Bronze, Ormolu
Sold|$3,093 / set
1950s Pair of Gilded Brass Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant and Minimalist brass sconces. They feature a round back plate with a fine stem and off
Brass
Sold|$3,093 / set
1950s Pair of Gilded Brass Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant and Minimalist brass sconces. They feature a round back plate with a fine stem and off
Brass
Pair of Gilded Bronze Restoration Style 4-Light Gilded Bronze Wall Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilded bronze wall lights in the Restoration style with 4 lights, re-electrified, 19th
Bronze
Sold|$6,500
One pair 18th century gilded wall mirrors
Located in Buchanan, MI
converted into wall sconces.
Wood, Mirror
Pair of Carved and Gilded-wood Candle Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
This fun vintage pair of carved wood three light candle sconces was made in Italy. The pair retains
Wire
Pair of Gilded Metal "Sheaf of Wheat" Sconces
Located in Wilton, CT
2 pairs of sconces are available (4 total). They are wired for electricity.
Metal
Sold|$1,480 / set
Pair of Gilded French Louis XV Lighted Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautiful paid of tall sconces. Measure 33 tall x 19 wide x 9 inches deep.
Fruitwood
Sold|$3,711
Set of Four Large Painted and Gilded Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four large English carved, painted and gilded twin branch 18th century style scones.
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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