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c.1940 Pair of Italian Gilded Metal Sconces
c.1940 Pair of Italian Gilded Metal Sconces

c.1940 Pair of Italian Gilded Metal Sconces

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Pair of fantastic vintage Italian gilt, 2 light, wheat form metal sconces. Rewired. There is a

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Huge Palwa Set of Gilded Jewel Crystal Sconces
Huge Palwa Set of Gilded Jewel Crystal Sconces

Huge Palwa Set of Gilded Jewel Crystal Sconces

By Palwa

Located in Antwerp, BE

Gorgeous German sconces by Palwa. Large individual "jewels" individual crystals

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1960s, Large Italian Gilded Florentine Wall Lamp
1960s, Large Italian Gilded Florentine Wall Lamp

1960s, Large Italian Gilded Florentine Wall Lamp

Located in München, DE

Rare 1970s large Florentine wall lamp with 2 sockets made in Italy. Beautiful design with many

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

A Pair of Finely Cast Gilded Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
A Pair of Finely Cast Gilded Bronze Neoclassical Sconces

A Pair of Finely Cast Gilded Bronze Neoclassical Sconces

Located in North Miami, FL

Extremely well cast turn-of-the-century gilded bronze wall sconces. Exceptional details, very heavy.

Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

French Art Deco Wall Sconces
French Art Deco Wall Sconces

French Art Deco Wall Sconces

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Gilded Bronze 3 arms wall sconces

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carved and Water Gilded Hollywood Regency Sconces
Pair of Carved and Water Gilded Hollywood Regency Sconces

Pair of Carved and Water Gilded Hollywood Regency Sconces

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of Italian 'Hollywood Regency' carved gilt wood wall sconces of stylised swags. Nicely

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

French Art Deco Wall Sconces
French Art Deco Wall Sconces

French Art Deco Wall Sconces

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Important gilded bronze wall-sconces with frosted glass shades.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

A Pair of Gilded Iron Sconces after Gilbert Poillerat
A Pair of Gilded Iron Sconces after Gilbert Poillerat

A Pair of Gilded Iron Sconces after Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage gilded iron sconces with flower form sockets and starburst wall mount. They are

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

20th Century Art Deco Pair of Gilded Brass Sconces
20th Century Art Deco Pair of Gilded Brass Sconces

20th Century Art Deco Pair of Gilded Brass Sconces

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of gilded brass sconces with three scrolled arms of light fixed on the wall with a fluted

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950 Pair of gilded bronze Torchère sconces Maison Arlus
1950 Pair of gilded bronze Torchère sconces Maison Arlus

1950 Pair of gilded bronze Torchère sconces Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

, highlighted at the base by a gilded brass cup. High-quality workmanship. 1 light arm per sconce.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1970 Large pair of Maison Roche gilded brass sconces
1970 Large pair of Maison Roche gilded brass sconces

1970 Large pair of Maison Roche gilded brass sconces

By Maison Roche

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Composed of a rectangular wall support on which rest square-section rods in gilded brass

Category

Vintage 1970s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1960 Pair of gilded brass sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
1960 Pair of gilded brass sconces by Gaetano Sciolari

1960 Pair of gilded brass sconces by Gaetano Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Composed of a long wall support formed by a gilded brass half-cylinder on which rests 3 supports

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare 1970s Large Gilded Florentine Wall Lamp
Rare 1970s Large Gilded Florentine Wall Lamp

Rare 1970s Large Gilded Florentine Wall Lamp

Located in München, DE

Rare 1970s large Florentine wall lamp with 4 sockets. Beautiful design with lots of details. Most

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Pair of Maison Charles Gilded Bronze Rooster Sconces
1960s Pair of Maison Charles Gilded Bronze Rooster Sconces

1960s Pair of Maison Charles Gilded Bronze Rooster Sconces

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1960s pair of Maison Charles gilded bronze rooster sconces The frame and the shade of the sconces

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1960s Pair of Maison Charles Gilded Bronze Rooster Sconces
1960s Pair of Maison Charles Gilded Bronze Rooster Sconces

1960s Pair of Maison Charles Gilded Bronze Rooster Sconces

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1960s pair of Maison Charles gilded bronze rooster sconces The frame and the shade of the sconces

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Italian Pair of tole & Gilded Wood Sconces
19th Century Italian Pair of tole & Gilded Wood Sconces

19th Century Italian Pair of tole & Gilded Wood Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

Elegant and decorative, this pair of gilded wood and tole wall sconces showcases hand-carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century French Gilded Wall Lamp
Mid-20th Century French Gilded Wall Lamp

Mid-20th Century French Gilded Wall Lamp

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Gorgeous Italian wall lamp circa 1950 and made of gilt metal. Elegantly shaped with branches and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pair of Vintage Gilded Metal and Painted Rose Sconces

Pair of Vintage Gilded Metal and Painted Rose Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of beautiful gilded Florentine metal 3-arm sconces. Roses are painted. Sconces are electrified.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Sconces Bourbon Restoration Gilded Bronze, Italy, Second Quarter 1800
Sconces Bourbon Restoration Gilded Bronze, Italy, Second Quarter 1800

Sconces Bourbon Restoration Gilded Bronze, Italy, Second Quarter 1800

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of gilded bronze sconces, they hang on the wall through a rose window in burnished bronze

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Restauration Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

SET OF FOUR Art Deco Gilded Gesso Sconces
SET OF FOUR Art Deco Gilded Gesso Sconces

SET OF FOUR Art Deco Gilded Gesso Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Electrified; cast tulip-shaped cup with rope twist-formed arms attached to oval-styled base (base: 9”h x 4”w).

Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

1960s Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Palm Leaves Sconces
1960s Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Palm Leaves Sconces

1960s Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Palm Leaves Sconces

By Maison FlorArt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1960s pair of Maison FlorArt gilded palm leaves sconces Each sconce features six palm leaves and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

1960s Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Palm Leaves Sconces
1960s Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Palm Leaves Sconces

1960s Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Palm Leaves Sconces

By Maison FlorArt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1960s pair of Maison FlorArt gilded palm leaves sconces Each sconce features six palm leaves and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

1960s Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Palm Leaves Sconces
1960s Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Palm Leaves Sconces

1960s Pair of Maison FlorArt Gilded Palm Leaves Sconces

By Maison FlorArt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1960s pair of Maison FlorArt gilded palm leaves sconces Each sconce features six palm leaves and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Italian Gilded Brass and Glass Pair of Sconces, 1950s
Italian Gilded Brass and Glass Pair of Sconces, 1950s

Italian Gilded Brass and Glass Pair of Sconces, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful gilded brass and glass pair of sconces from the 1950s. Good quality.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Tall Leaf Form Amber Lucite and Gilded metal Sconces
Tall Leaf Form Amber Lucite and Gilded metal Sconces

Tall Leaf Form Amber Lucite and Gilded metal Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A great pair of tall leaf form amber lucite shades on gilded metal sconces

Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Two-Arm Gilded Bronze Sconces with Puti
Pair of Two-Arm Gilded Bronze Sconces with Puti

Pair of Two-Arm Gilded Bronze Sconces with Puti

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1900 pair of European bronze sconces with dark bronze puti and gilded bronze candle arms. New

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Crystal and Gilded Sconces by Bagues
Pair of French Crystal and Gilded Sconces by Bagues

Pair of French Crystal and Gilded Sconces by Bagues

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant pair of Maison Bagues sconces, molded crystal glass urns and leaves and foliage supported

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950s Set of 6 Maison Arlus Gilded Bronze Sconces
1950s Set of 6 Maison Arlus Gilded Bronze Sconces

1950s Set of 6 Maison Arlus Gilded Bronze Sconces

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant set consist of 6 sconces made of gilded bronze. The back plate figure a stylised arrow made

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950s Set of 6 Maison Arlus Gilded Bronze Sconces
1950s Set of 6 Maison Arlus Gilded Bronze Sconces

1950s Set of 6 Maison Arlus Gilded Bronze Sconces

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant set consist of 6 sconces made of gilded bronze. The back plate figure a stylized arrow made

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950s Set of 4 Maison Arlus Gilded Bronze Sconces
1950s Set of 4 Maison Arlus Gilded Bronze Sconces

1950s Set of 4 Maison Arlus Gilded Bronze Sconces

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant series of 4 wall lights from Maison Arlus in bronze and gilded brass. Composed of an arm

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Gilded Iron and Beaded Three-light Sconces
Pair of Gilded Iron and Beaded Three-light Sconces

Pair of Gilded Iron and Beaded Three-light Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of sconces, in the Italian Maria Theresa style, each having a scrolling backplate of gilded

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Set of Four French Gilded Bronze Wall Lights
Set of Four French Gilded Bronze Wall Lights

Set of Four French Gilded Bronze Wall Lights

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of four French gilded bronze wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms having circular drip pans and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of All Beaded Sconces with Gilded Shell Crest
Pair of All Beaded Sconces with Gilded Shell Crest

Pair of All Beaded Sconces with Gilded Shell Crest

Located in Troy, MI

This pair of circa 1930s French sconces have mirrored backs draped with strands of clear, faceted

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of French Gilded Iron Sconces after Gilbert Poillerat
Pair of French Gilded Iron Sconces after Gilbert Poillerat

Pair of French Gilded Iron Sconces after Gilbert Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Barntrup, DE

Superb pair of gold patinated wrought iron wall sconces after Gilbert Poillerat. Sockets are

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gilded Wrought Iron Sconces with Enamel Plaques
Pair of Gilded Wrought Iron Sconces with Enamel Plaques

Pair of Gilded Wrought Iron Sconces with Enamel Plaques

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This extraordinary pair of gilded wrought iron sconces, probably Italian, each feature an enameled

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptural Gilded Brass Sconces by Paul Moerenhout, Belgium, 1970s
Sculptural Gilded Brass Sconces by Paul Moerenhout, Belgium, 1970s

Sculptural Gilded Brass Sconces by Paul Moerenhout, Belgium, 1970s

By Paul Moerenhout

Located in Munich, DE

Pair of two brutalist wall lights from Belgium designer Paul Moerenhout, made in the 1970 in

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Gilded Metal Leaf Wall Lamp, 1970s
Large Italian Gilded Metal Leaf Wall Lamp, 1970s

Large Italian Gilded Metal Leaf Wall Lamp, 1970s

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Large 1970, Italian wall lamp, with gilded leaves. Nine E14 bulbs. Nice golden patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Spanish Art Deco Period Gilded Iron Sconces
Pair of Spanish Art Deco Period Gilded Iron Sconces

Pair of Spanish Art Deco Period Gilded Iron Sconces

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful Spanish Art Deco period sconces in gold leafed forged iron, rewired.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair Large Ornate Italian Gilded Sconce (Two pair available)
Pair Large Ornate Italian Gilded Sconce (Two pair available)

Pair Large Ornate Italian Gilded Sconce (Two pair available)

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-1174ab A pair of Italian ornate brass single arm sconce.Two pair available.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bagues Mirrored and Etched Gilded Bronze Two-Arm Sconces
Bagues Mirrored and Etched Gilded Bronze Two-Arm Sconces

Bagues Mirrored and Etched Gilded Bronze Two-Arm Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A stunning pair of Bagues two-arm sconces with etched mirrored leaf decoration and a glass basket

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Large  J.T. Kalmar Gilded Brass Textured Glass Sconces
Large  J.T. Kalmar Gilded Brass Textured Glass Sconces

Large J.T. Kalmar Gilded Brass Textured Glass Sconces

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

Gorgeous pair of large gold plated textured glass sconces by J.T Kalmar in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Two Hollywood Regency Wheatsheaf Gilded Metal Wall Lights
Two Hollywood Regency Wheatsheaf Gilded Metal Wall Lights

Two Hollywood Regency Wheatsheaf Gilded Metal Wall Lights

By Betto Lotti

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two Hollywood Regency wheatsheaf wall lights. Lotti Italy 1960s gilded metal. Great looking lights

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gilded and Painted Metal Wall Lights
Pair of Gilded and Painted Metal Wall Lights

Pair of Gilded and Painted Metal Wall Lights

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of gilded and painted metal wall lights. Louis XVI style. Early 20th century. A very

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Large Gilded Palm Leaf Murano Glass Wall Lights
Large Gilded Palm Leaf Murano Glass Wall Lights

Large Gilded Palm Leaf Murano Glass Wall Lights

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of large palm leaf form Murano glass wall light Gilded glass Spectacular warm beam of light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Gilded Palm Leaf Murano Glass Wall Lights
Large Gilded Palm Leaf Murano Glass Wall Lights

Large Gilded Palm Leaf Murano Glass Wall Lights

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of large palm leaf form Murano glass wall light Gilded glass Spectacular warm beam of light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Blown Glass

Late 19th Century French Gilded Brass Wall Candlestick
Late 19th Century French Gilded Brass Wall Candlestick

Late 19th Century French Gilded Brass Wall Candlestick

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice and rare late 19th century French gilded brass wall candlestick. A boy with a women and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950s Set of Three Gilded Bronze Sconces by Maison Honorée
1950s Set of Three Gilded Bronze Sconces by Maison Honorée

1950s Set of Three Gilded Bronze Sconces by Maison Honorée

By Maison Honoré

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1950s set of three gilded bronze sconces by Maison Honorée. This set of "Torch" wall

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1970 Pair of Gilded Bronze Sconces Model Cascade Maison Charles
1970 Pair of Gilded Bronze Sconces Model Cascade Maison Charles

1970 Pair of Gilded Bronze Sconces Model Cascade Maison Charles

By Maison Charles

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare pair of wall sconces, Cascade model by Chrystiane Charles for the Charles House. Entirely in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

American Gilded Age Neoclassical Style Candelabra Sconces in Gilt Bronze
American Gilded Age Neoclassical Style Candelabra Sconces in Gilt Bronze

American Gilded Age Neoclassical Style Candelabra Sconces in Gilt Bronze

Located in Astoria, NY

American Gilded Age period neoclassical style pair of wall candelabra sconces in gilt bronze with

Category

Antique 1880s American Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

18th C. Pair Of Wall Sconces
18th C. Pair Of Wall Sconces

18th C. Pair Of Wall Sconces

Located in Casteren, NL

Cast bronze and fire gilded pair of wall sconces made in South France. Beautiful hung with lots of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Wall Sconces
19th Century Pair of Wall Sconces

19th Century Pair of Wall Sconces

Located in Casteren, NL

Fire gilded pair of wall sconces made in France. Hung with crystal and with five lights each.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

1970s Pair of Murano Glass Sconces with Gilded Metal Stand
1970s Pair of Murano Glass Sconces with Gilded Metal Stand

1970s Pair of Murano Glass Sconces with Gilded Metal Stand

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Pair of Murano glass sconces with gilded metal stand.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1970s Spanish Pair of Sconces in Gilded Metal with Crystals
1970s Spanish Pair of Sconces in Gilded Metal with Crystals

1970s Spanish Pair of Sconces in Gilded Metal with Crystals

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Spanish pair of sconces in Gilded Metal with crystals.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Pair of Gilded Bronze Sconces Attributed to Felix Agostini
1960s Pair of Gilded Bronze Sconces Attributed to Felix Agostini

1960s Pair of Gilded Bronze Sconces Attributed to Felix Agostini

By Felix Agostini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Each sconces features two lighted arms which form an asymmetrical pattern. Made of gilded bronze

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1970s Set of 3 Gilded Bronze Flower Sconces, Paul Moerenhout
1970s Set of 3 Gilded Bronze Flower Sconces, Paul Moerenhout

1970s Set of 3 Gilded Bronze Flower Sconces, Paul Moerenhout

By Paul Moerenhout

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Paul Moerenhout set of three double sconces designed in the 1970s. Made of solid gilded bronze

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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Gilded Wall Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of gilded wall sconces available for sale. Each of these unique gilded wall sconces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. There are 1294 antique and vintage gilded wall sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Gilded wall sconces have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gilded wall sconces made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gilded wall sconces over the years, but those made by Palwa, Arlus and Hans Kögl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Gilded Wall Sconces?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,842, while they’re typically $59 on the low end and $95,276 highest priced.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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.

Questions About Gilded Wall Sconces
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.

    Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.

    Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.