A pair of copper sconces
Sold|$2,773
A pair of copper sconces
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A pair of gilded-metal and copper wall-sconces in the shape of stylised flowers.
Sold|$2,773
A pair of copper sconces
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A pair of gilded-metal and copper wall-sconces in the shape of stylised flowers.
Sold|$1,833 / set
French 19th Century Pair of Gilded Bronze Antique Gasoliers
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of Ram headed gilded bronze single arm antique gasolier wall lights, the ornate
Bronze
Sold|$1,295
Vintage Sheryl Wagner Double Tulip Sconce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fabulous gilded gold Sherle Wagner wall sconce.Crystal glass leaves with pair of SW vintage beaded
Pair of Russian Water Gilded Empire Appliques with Arrow Detail
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian Water Gilded Empire Appliques with Arrow Detail
Metal
Sold|$950
Pair of walls lights
Located in Staffordshire, GB
A quality Pair of French twin arm ornate antique gilded bronze wall candle sconces which are finely
Bronze
Pair Louis XVI Style 7-Lite Sconces (GMD#2500)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Italian Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood and Gilded Iron 7-Lite Wall Sconces (left & right
Metal
A Pair of Art Deco Gilded Mirrored Appliques in the Chinois Tast
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with original mirror plate in elongated cartouche shape within silver leafed frame enhanced with “C” scrolls, architectural columns and floral motif; surmounted by pagoda shaped...
Silver Leaf
Sold|$1,833
French Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A pair of French gilded bronze triple arm antique wall sconces, the leaf scrolling arms with
Bronze
Pair of Meissen Porcelain and Gilded Bronze Mirror Wall Scones 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in OŻARÓW MAZOWIECKI, 14
Extremely rare pair of sconces, consisting of porcelain mirrors decorated with figures of Putts and
Bronze
19th Century Italian Florentine Crest Motif Candlestick Wall Sconce
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an exquisite, 19th century Italian Florentine gilded wooden, four-arm candlestick wall
Metal
Sold|$300
Spanish Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gilded metal wall sconce intended for candles or can be wired for lighting. Stamped "Made in Spain"
Sold|$4,600
set of four carved Italian wallsconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved and gilded , made of antique elements, wall sconces
Sold|$3,556
Large Gilded Wall Sconce - Artichockes
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Large Gilded Wall light - Artichockes form. Detailed Gilded metal.
Metal
1970s Rococo Style Gilded Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, pair of 1970s Rococo style gilded resin and mirrored candlestick wall
Mirror, Resin
Sold|$1,200
Large Gilded Leaf Light Wall Sconce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This large gilded wall sconce lights up beautifully using six candelabra bulbs. It gives off a
Sold|$1,697
French Gilded Bronze Twin Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze and cut-glass twin arm antique wall sconces, the leaf scrolling arms
Bronze
French Pair of Ribbon Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm ribbon antique wall sconces, the scrolling arms with
Bronze
French 19th Century Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded brass triple arm opposing antique wall sconces, the acanthus leaf scrolling
Brass
Pair of Glass and Gilded Brass Wall Sconces, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Kinkeldey, Palwa
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Pair of wall sconces in gold-plated metal and glass. The glasses look like diamonds. very good
Gold Plate
Sold|$650
Pair of Gilded Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of gilded neoclassical style two-light sconces, circa 1960s.
Giltwood
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Gilded Metal, Italy, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces with gilded metal, Italy, 1970s. Excellent condition
Gold Plate, Brass
Sold|$6,638
Pair of Gilded Bronze Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded sconces representing a musician child. Two arms of light.
Bronze
Pair of Star Wall Sconces in Gilded Metal and Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Pair of star wall sconces in gilded metal and crystal glass, 1960s. For two bulbs with an E14
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Gilded Italian Candle Sconces
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Pair of gilded Italian candle sconces with crystal tear drops embellishment. Loop hook to attached
Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Sold|$2,600
Pair of Gilded Carved Wood Sconces
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of gilded carved wood sconces.
Wood
Sold|$7,500
Felix Agostini Sconces in Gilded Bronze
By Felix Agostini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great pair with original frosted glass shades and wonderful patina. Provenance, Barry Friedman, NYC.
Gilded Metal Italian, 1950s Sconce by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Sconce Designed by Palladio, circa 1950. Gilded metal, painted metal. Excellent original condition
Iron, Metal
Sold|$6,500
Pair of EF Caldwell Gilded Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Geneva, IL
Quintessential EF Caldwell Gilded Bronze Three Light Sconces in the style of the Rocaille period
Bronze
Sold|$475
Glass and gilded iron wall light
By Emile Baguès
Located in London, GB
Glass and gilded iron wall light
Metal
19th Century Gilded Bronze Rocco-Style French Sconces
By P. E. Guerin
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of late 19th century gilded bronze wall sconces from France in the style of P. E. Guerin
Bronze
Three Gilded Brass and Opaline Sconces, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Three gilded brass and opaline sconces, Italy, 1970'.
Jean Perzel Pair of 1930s Gilded Brass Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Perzel pair of 1930s gilded brass sconces. Reading lamp with a swivel shade. Signed.
Brass
Pair of Italy Gilded and Crystal Glass Sconces
Located in Frisco, TX
Pair of Italy sconces, gilded metal and brass with crystal glass drops. Each fixture requires one
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,324
French Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative French pair of gilded cast brass and crystal twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf
Felix Agostini 1960s Pair of Gilded Bronze "Squale" Sconces
By Felix Agostini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilded bronze "Squale" model wall sconces by Felix Agostini. circa 1960. The shades have
Bronze
Midcentury Gilded Sunburst 3-Lights Iron Sconce, Spain, 1950s
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Midcentury gilded sunburst flower 3-lights iron sconce, Spain, 1950s.
Iron
Sold|$1,969
English Pair of Gilded Twin Arm Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
An English pair of gilded brass ram headed twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf clad scrolling
Bronze
Pair of Bagues Style Gilded Iron Sconces with Crystals
By Maison Baguès
Located in Frisco, TX
A petite pair of sconces attributed to Bagues, France. Made in the early 1930s or older. Gilded
Stunning Pair of Gilded Bronze Sconces in Louis XVI Style
Located in Paris, FR
Two gilded bronze wall sconces in the Louis XVI style. Five arms of lights on each.
Bronze
Pair of Gilded Metal Wall Lights, Italy, 1990s
Located in Retie, BE
Pair of gilded metal wall lights, made in Italy from the 1990s. These gilt metal wall scones have
Metal
Sold|$3,734
Italian Set of Four Gilded Eagle Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative set of four Italian ebonized, giltwood and toleware wall lights, the iron acanthus
Giltwood
Pair of Gilded Brass and Crystal Sconces by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Frisco, TX
A pair of beautiful wall lights by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970s. They
Brass, Gold Plate
Italian Gilded and Crystal Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian pair of gilded brass and crystal twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf clad scrolling
Brass
French Set of 4 Gilded Single Arm Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A French set of 4 gilded brass and crystal single arm antique wall lights, the scrolling arms with
French 19th Century Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of Empire gilded brass triple arm antique wall lights, the trumpet graduated leaf
Brass
19th Century French Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of Empire gilded brass twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms with
Brass
Sold|$1,833
French Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
Located in Chester, GB
A quality pair of French gilded bronze twin arm antique wall sconces, the fish clad scrolling arms
Brass
Kalmar Palazzo Glass Sconce with Austrian Glass on a Gilded Frame
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
AIS3006 A vintage sconce with five thick cast glass ice style prisms held on a gilded metal frame
Gold Plate
Barovier & Toso Glass and Gilded Brass Midcentury Six Sconces, Italy, 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of brass and glass six sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950. Good condition.
Brass
Gothic Revival Pair of Wall Lamps, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gothic revival pair of wall lamps. Gilded bronze, 19th century. Measures: H 73 cm, W 30 cm, D 37
Bronze
1950s Pair of Black and Gilded Three-Arms Sconces by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Ornamental pair of Bouquet form sconces Three lighted arms per sconce. Superb quality of solid and
Brass, Gilt Metal
Italian Gilded Wall Candleholder Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century gilt metal wrought iron sconce. Still retains metal made in Italy marking tag. Holds
Gilt Metal
Pair of French Bagues Style Carved and Gilded Wood Parrot Sconces circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! A pair of French Bagues style sconces of carved and gilded wood each featuring
Italian Pair of Gilded Bronze and Crystal Five-Arm Antique Wall Lights
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian pair of gilded cast bronze and crystal five-arm double tiered antique wall lights, the
Bronze
Pair of Large Wall or Flush Mount Lights in Gilded Brass and Glass
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Pair (2) large wall or ceiling lamps from the 80s in Art Deco style. The lamps are marketed with
Brass
1960s Italian Florentine Gilded Candlestick Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a beautiful, pair of 1960s Italian Florentine gilded candlestick wall sconces. Wood is in
Metal
1950s Pair of French Adjustable Spot Lights in Black Metal by Disderot
By Disderot
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Authentic pair of wall lights Tube, mounted on a rectangular gilded metal base. Adjustable wall
Metal, 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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