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1960, Pair of Sconces with Pivoting Arm in Gilded Bronze by Maison Jansen
1960, Pair of Sconces with Pivoting Arm in Gilded Bronze by Maison Jansen

1960, Pair of Sconces with Pivoting Arm in Gilded Bronze by Maison Jansen

By Maison Charles-Jansen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

articulated together allowing the extension of the wall lamp. They are dressed with cylindrical lampshade in

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Opaline Glass and Gilded Brass Sconces from 50s, Set of Four
Mid-Century Italian Opaline Glass and Gilded Brass Sconces from 50s, Set of Four

Mid-Century Italian Opaline Glass and Gilded Brass Sconces from 50s, Set of Four

Located in Catania, CT

condition with normal trace of age and use for this set of four gilded brass and opaline glass sconces

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 gilded italian metal wall candle holder by Hans Kögl
Set of 2 gilded italian metal wall candle holder by Hans Kögl

Set of 2 gilded italian metal wall candle holder by Hans Kögl

By Hans Kögl

Located in München, DE

Very nice gilded wall candle holder by Hans Kögl from the 1970s. Great design and high-quality

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Regency Style Three Light Bronze Wall Sconce 19th Century
Regency Style Three Light Bronze Wall Sconce 19th Century

Regency Style Three Light Bronze Wall Sconce 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A fabulous Regency style Napoleon III three-light mirrored wall sconce in gilded bronze. Dating

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Decorative Wrought Iron and Gilded Wall Lights Representing a Bouq
Pair of Large Decorative Wrought Iron and Gilded Wall Lights Representing a Bouq

Pair of Large Decorative Wrought Iron and Gilded Wall Lights Representing a Bouq

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful and large pair of decorative wall lights is made of wrought and gilded iron. These

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of elegant gilded Italian 1970s floral Regency Murano glass wall lamps
Pair of elegant gilded Italian 1970s floral Regency Murano glass wall lamps

Pair of elegant gilded Italian 1970s floral Regency Murano glass wall lamps

By Banci Firenze

Located in München, DE

Pair of elegant Italian 1970s floral Regency design wall lamps by Banci Firenze. Stunning beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

A Pair of French Art Deco Amber Glass and Toleware Gilded Wall Lights
A Pair of French Art Deco Amber Glass and Toleware Gilded Wall Lights

A Pair of French Art Deco Amber Glass and Toleware Gilded Wall Lights

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of French Art Deco Amber Glass and Toleware Gilded Wall Lights These are a very pretty pair

Category

Vintage 1960s Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

1950 Pair of wall lights from Maison Arlus in gilded bronze and brass.
1950 Pair of wall lights from Maison Arlus in gilded bronze and brass.

1950 Pair of wall lights from Maison Arlus in gilded bronze and brass.

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant pair of wall lights from Maison Arlus in gilded bronze and brass. Composed of a central arm

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950 Pair of Wall Lights from Maison Arlus in Gilded Bronze and Brass
1950 Pair of Wall Lights from Maison Arlus in Gilded Bronze and Brass

1950 Pair of Wall Lights from Maison Arlus in Gilded Bronze and Brass

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant pair of wall lights from Maison Arlus in gilded bronze and brass. Composed of a central

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Miami, FL

A large pair of mid-century modern style, clear and gilded, textured Murano glass wall sconces with

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Set 4 Rococo Revival Gilded Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights 20th C
Vintage Set 4 Rococo Revival Gilded Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights 20th C

Vintage Set 4 Rococo Revival Gilded Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights 20th C

Located in London, GB

This is a highly decorative set of four Rococo revival ormolu wall lights adorned with classical

Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Verner Schou Gilded Metal Wall Lamp for Coronell Elektro, 1960s, Denmark
Pair of Verner Schou Gilded Metal Wall Lamp for Coronell Elektro, 1960s, Denmark

Pair of Verner Schou Gilded Metal Wall Lamp for Coronell Elektro, 1960s, Denmark

By Coronell Elektro, Werner Schou

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pair of 1960s Danish gilded wall lamp designed by Verner Schou for Coronell Elektro.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hans Kögl Large Gilded Floral Gold Leaf Metal Wall Lamps, 1960s
Pair of Hans Kögl Large Gilded Floral Gold Leaf Metal Wall Lamps, 1960s

Pair of Hans Kögl Large Gilded Floral Gold Leaf Metal Wall Lamps, 1960s

By Hans Kögl

Located in Hilversum, NL

Pair of Hans Kögl large gilded floral gold leaf metal wall lamps, 1960s. Unique and beautiful

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of large and rare Florentine gilded wall lamps, Mid-century, Italy, 1960s
Pair of large and rare Florentine gilded wall lamps, Mid-century, Italy, 1960s

Pair of large and rare Florentine gilded wall lamps, Mid-century, Italy, 1960s

By Hans Kögl

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Pair of large, rare Florentine wall lamps from the 1960s Beautiful design. The entire lamp is

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

1970s French Pair of Bronze Gold Gilded Mussell Wall Lights by Maison Jansen
1970s French Pair of Bronze Gold Gilded Mussell Wall Lights by Maison Jansen

1970s French Pair of Bronze Gold Gilded Mussell Wall Lights by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

This stunning organic pair of bronze gold gilded wall lights was crafted in the form of mussels and

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Maison Arlus, Wall Sconces in Brass, Metal and Opaline, 1950s
Maison Arlus, Wall Sconces in Brass, Metal and Opaline, 1950s

Maison Arlus, Wall Sconces in Brass, Metal and Opaline, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maison Arlus, edited by. Pair of wall sconces in gilded brass, black metal and white opaline, in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opal, Brass, Steel

Pair of 1980s German Hans Kögl Gold-Gilded Metal Floral Wall Lights Flush Mounts
Pair of 1980s German Hans Kögl Gold-Gilded Metal Floral Wall Lights Flush Mounts

Pair of 1980s German Hans Kögl Gold-Gilded Metal Floral Wall Lights Flush Mounts

By Hans Kögl

Located in London, England

Pair of rather glamorous golden-era Hollywood Regency 1980s gold-gilded metal floral wall lights or

Category

Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Beautiful 70's gilded floral Regency wall or ceiling lamp with large leaves
Beautiful 70's gilded floral Regency wall or ceiling lamp with large leaves

Beautiful 70's gilded floral Regency wall or ceiling lamp with large leaves

Located in München, DE

Beautiful 1970s gold plated floral Hollywood Regency wall or ceiling lamp. Design with large long

Category

Vintage 1970s German Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pair of Large 19th Century Baroque French Brass Triple Wall Sconces
Pair of Large 19th Century Baroque French Brass Triple Wall Sconces

Pair of Large 19th Century Baroque French Brass Triple Wall Sconces

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French gilded triple arm antique wall candle sconces, the ornate leaf scrolling arms are decorated with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Spanish Gilded Tin Fixture
Spanish Gilded Tin Fixture

Spanish Gilded Tin Fixture

Located in Austin, TX

Spanish gilded tin fixture that can be mounted as a ceiling light or wall sconce. It requires four

Category

20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin

A Pair of Large Gilded Brass Wall Lights  These are a very handsome pair
A Pair of Large Gilded Brass Wall Lights  These are a very handsome pair

A Pair of Large Gilded Brass Wall Lights These are a very handsome pair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Large Gilded Brass Wall Lights These are a very handsome pair of Gilt Brass Wall Lights

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 60's Gilded Bronze Wall Lights Design in Style of Felix Agostini D215
Pair of 60's Gilded Bronze Wall Lights Design in Style of Felix Agostini D215

Pair of 60's Gilded Bronze Wall Lights Design in Style of Felix Agostini D215

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of 60's vintage wall lights. Gilded bronze structure, recommended E14 bulbs. Very original and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Decorative Gilt Wheat Wall Sconces, in the Style of Coco Channel
Pair of Decorative Gilt Wheat Wall Sconces, in the Style of Coco Channel

Pair of Decorative Gilt Wheat Wall Sconces, in the Style of Coco Channel

By Coco Chanel

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Pair of decorative gilded wheat wall sconces. French work in the style of Coco Channel. Circa 1970.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of art deco "old gold gilt" bronze wall sconces - France circa 1925
Pair of art deco "old gold gilt" bronze wall sconces - France circa 1925

Pair of art deco "old gold gilt" bronze wall sconces - France circa 1925

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pair of art deco gilded bronze wall sconces Typical french art deco decor circa 1925 Holes for

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French Lamps Empire Bouillotte Empire Wall Sconces Regency Gold and Blue A pair
French Lamps Empire Bouillotte Empire Wall Sconces Regency Gold and Blue A pair

French Lamps Empire Bouillotte Empire Wall Sconces Regency Gold and Blue A pair

By Maitland Smith, Versace Home Collection, Empire Furniture, Maison Baguès, Thomire & Cie.

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

A pair French gold gilded bronze Bouilotte Wall Sconces, Empire Revival. With matching cyan blue

Category

20th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Pair Gilded Wood Appliques
18th Century Italian Pair Gilded Wood Appliques

18th Century Italian Pair Gilded Wood Appliques

Located in New Orleans, LA

18c Italian Pair Gilded Wood Appliques

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Italian 18th Century Painted and Gilded Cherubim Candleholder
Italian 18th Century Painted and Gilded Cherubim Candleholder

Italian 18th Century Painted and Gilded Cherubim Candleholder

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century painted and gilded wooden cherub.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

19th Century N. 10 Antiques Gilded Bronze Appliques
19th Century N. 10 Antiques Gilded Bronze Appliques

19th Century N. 10 Antiques Gilded Bronze Appliques

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

19th century n. 10 Antiques gilded bronze appliques cm 55 x 35 width, From Rome (Italy), 1800.

Category

Antique 1830s Wall Lights and Sconces

Florentine Gilded Flush Mount Chandelier from Banci Firenze c1960 Italy
Florentine Gilded Flush Mount Chandelier from Banci Firenze c1960 Italy

Florentine Gilded Flush Mount Chandelier from Banci Firenze c1960 Italy

By Banci Firenze

Located in Trensacq, FR

wall light sconce, flush mount ceiling light or hung as a chandelier. In great vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Baguès Style Sconces
Vintage Pair of Baguès Style Sconces

Vintage Pair of Baguès Style Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gilded metal and multicolored crystal wall sconces made in Italy.

Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Set of Four Giltwood Italian Sconces
Set of Four Giltwood Italian Sconces

Set of Four Giltwood Italian Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four gilded wood wall sconces from Italy, with faces and scrolls. The arms are old gilded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Gilded Wooden Lamps, Early 20th Century
Pair of Vintage Gilded Wooden Lamps, Early 20th Century

Pair of Vintage Gilded Wooden Lamps, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of vintage lamps of 1900s, made in brass and wood, with floral inlays.  Three bulbs for each. 67 x 35 cm. Very good conditions! 

Category

Early 20th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style French Pair of Appliques in Gilded Bronze
Louis XVI Style French Pair of Appliques in Gilded Bronze

Louis XVI Style French Pair of Appliques in Gilded Bronze

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Important pair of sconces in bronze, the manufacturing process was to achieve a masterful and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 Appliques in Gilded and Carved Wood, Vintage Italy
Set of 4 Appliques in Gilded and Carved Wood, Vintage Italy

Set of 4 Appliques in Gilded and Carved Wood, Vintage Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Set of 4 appliques, wall lamps in gilded and carved wood, each has 3 arms with light, to be revised

Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art-Deco 2-light Sconces

Pair of Art-Deco 2-light Sconces

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of gilded iron 2-light wall sconces, French, circa 1930, in the manner of Poillerat.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Pair of Large Round Back-Lit Mirror, Gilded Metal Frame
1960s Pair of Large Round Back-Lit Mirror, Gilded Metal Frame

1960s Pair of Large Round Back-Lit Mirror, Gilded Metal Frame

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1960s pair of round back-lit mirror, gilded metal frame. Mid-Century back-lit mirror. Perforated

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Appliques, Gilded Bronze, Italy, Late 19th-Eraly 20th Century
Pair of Appliques, Gilded Bronze, Italy, Late 19th-Eraly 20th Century

Pair of Appliques, Gilded Bronze, Italy, Late 19th-Eraly 20th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Matching gilded bronze appliques with 3 arms dated back to late 19th-early 20th century. Eclectc

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style, Chiseled Gilded Bronze Set of 6 Appliques
19th Century Louis XVI Style, Chiseled Gilded Bronze Set of 6 Appliques

19th Century Louis XVI Style, Chiseled Gilded Bronze Set of 6 Appliques

Located in IT

Set of 6 appliques finely chiseled and gilded bronze, France early 19th century Louis XVI style.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Federal Style Carved Gold Gilded  Candle Wall Sconce - Pair
Antique Italian Federal Style Carved Gold Gilded  Candle Wall Sconce - Pair

Antique Italian Federal Style Carved Gold Gilded Candle Wall Sconce - Pair

By Palladio

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Italian Federal Style Figural Carved Gold Gilded Candle Wall Sconce - Pair Decorate your

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Federal Candle Sconces

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

1960 Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces in Gilt Bronze
1960 Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces in Gilt Bronze

1960 Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces in Gilt Bronze

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

High quality gilded bronze wall sconces made by Maison d'Arlus in the 1960s, France. Composed of a

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Venetian Mirrored Wall Sconses
Pair of Venetian Mirrored Wall Sconses

Pair of Venetian Mirrored Wall Sconses

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very large pair of gilded wood wall sconces with antique mirror and three arms.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pr. of Lg. Carved Wood Louis XVI Style Gilt Sconces
Pr. of Lg. Carved Wood Louis XVI Style Gilt Sconces

Pr. of Lg. Carved Wood Louis XVI Style Gilt Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautifully carved and gilded Louis XVI style wall sconces. Presently used for candles, but could

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vegetal Iron Wall Lamps, 1970s
Pair of Vegetal Iron Wall Lamps, 1970s

Pair of Vegetal Iron Wall Lamps, 1970s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Pair of gilded iron wall sconces with a floral pattern. France, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

1960 Large Bronze Wall Lamp Maison Arlus
1960 Large Bronze Wall Lamp Maison Arlus

1960 Large Bronze Wall Lamp Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant and rare gilded bronze wall sconce designed by Maison Arlus in the 1960s. The three

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1960 Large Bronze Wall Lamp Maison Arlus
1960 Large Bronze Wall Lamp Maison Arlus

1960 Large Bronze Wall Lamp Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant and rare gilded bronze wall sconce designed by Maison Arlus in the 1960s. Composed of a

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Neoclassical Style Wall Lamps, Italy, 20th Century
Ancient Neoclassical Style Wall Lamps, Italy, 20th Century

Ancient Neoclassical Style Wall Lamps, Italy, 20th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of three-light wall sconces with gilded bronze frame, obelisk on top and rock crystal pendants

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century French Decorative Floral Toleware Wall Light
Mid-Century French Decorative Floral Toleware Wall Light

Mid-Century French Decorative Floral Toleware Wall Light

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

flowers and gilded foliage. This two-light wall sconce has elegant stems and flowers extending out from

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair French Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal & Glass 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1940
Pair French Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal & Glass 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1940

Pair French Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal & Glass 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1940

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of previously gilded 2-light wall sconces with leaves of cut metal in tapering columns with

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wood Sconces by Maison Lancel
Pair of Midcentury Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wood Sconces by Maison Lancel

Pair of Midcentury Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wood Sconces by Maison Lancel

By Maison Lancel

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of French torchère wall sconces in gilded bronze, brown dark painted wood and metal from the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wood Sconces by Maison Lancel
Pair of Midcentury Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wood Sconces by Maison Lancel

Pair of Midcentury Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wood Sconces by Maison Lancel

By Maison Lancel

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of French torchere wall sconces in gilded bronze, brown dark painted wood and metal from the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wood Sconces by Maison Lancel
Pair of Midcentury Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wood Sconces by Maison Lancel

Pair of Midcentury Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wood Sconces by Maison Lancel

By Maison Lancel

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of french torchere wall sconces in gilded bronze, bronw dark painted wood and metal from the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival 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.