Palazzo Scale Italian Tole Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of arrestingly beautiful and monumental Italian three branch wall lights constructed of cast iron with tole acanthus leaves finished in gilt bronze patination.
Iron
Pair of Italian tole sconces with lyre and violin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large three dimensional pair of tole sconces with a musical motif . The paint is all original. The condition is very good… each has two candleholders with acanthus leaves.. The met...
Metal
$5,400 / set
Pair of Tole Sconces with Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Italian tole sconces with painted finish and porcelain flowers.
Metal
Italian Gilt Tôle Mirrored Sconce
By Mingazzi
Located in Winter Park, FL
An Italian gilded iron four-light wall sconce with large fan shaped etched mirrored backplate.
Iron, Tôle
$2,875 / set
Pair Vintage Italian Tole Iron Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely pair of sconces, handcrafted in the early part of the '20s show great movement and style. Though made to resemble 18th-century style pieces these are capable of being use...
Wrought Iron
Pair Vintage Italian Tole Painted Tulip Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair vintage Italian tole painted Tulip sconces. Nice floral design with five tulips and green leaves on each sconce, wired as shown in good working condition.
Iron
$3,400 / set
Pair of Italian Tole Pineapple Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian vintage tole or painted metal wall sconces having pineapples over four graceful arms with floral bobeches.
Metal
Vintage Italian Gilt Tole Florentine Sconce / Candleholder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single circa 1970s Italian gilt tole sconce / candleholder with grape and leaf motif.
Metal
Single Tole Toleware Italian Gilded Sconce, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single metal gilded sconce. The fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. The wall light has a beautiful color and gives each room an eclectic s...
Metal
Large Pair Of 1940s Italian Grape Toleware Tôle Candle Sconces
Located in London, GB
Large pair of 1940s Italian grape candle sconces. Beautiful Florentine gilt toleware candleholders with grape and vine decoration and scalloped drip trays. In excellent condition wi...
Tôle
Romantic Italian Gilt Tole & Red Roses Candle Wall Sconce, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A large lovely Italian arched tole two-arm candle sconce with hand painted delicate red roses, gilt scrolls and leaves, and giltwood candle holders, circa 1950.
Tôle
Vintage Italian Gilt Tole Grapeleaf Wall Sconces / Candelabrum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian triple candle candelabrum/wall sconce in gilt tole with grape-leaf and grape motif (ca. 1970, Italy).
Metal
Single Florentine Tole Toleware Italian Giltwood Sconce, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single metal, stucco and wood sconce. The fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. The wall light has a beautiful color and gives each room an ...
Metal
Six-Light Italian Gilt Tole Metal Sconce, Italy 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Six-Light Italian Gilt Tole Metal Sconce, a true testament to elegance and craftsmanship.
Metal
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces Painted Tole & Crystal, Italy, 1940s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Pair of tole wall sconces with painted metal flowers and rock crystals made in Italy in the 1940s.
Crystal, Metal
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 details and delicate tole backplate, finished in rich gold leaf for a timeless, luminous ...
Metal
$3,250 / set
Pair large Italian Wrought Iron and Tole Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
This large scale pair of sconces crafted in Wrought Iron are in a neo baroque style. The metal work is then painted in tole colors of a flat brown almost resembling old bronze with t...
Iron
Pair of Mirror Sconces, Italian Antique, Floral and Tole
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of mirrors that have lighted sconce elements from Genoa, Italy. Each has a central antiqued mirror held in place by an elaborate frame of tole, delicate gold leafed leaves and h...
Metal
$3,850 / set
Pair of Italian Tole Wall Sconces with Monkeys
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of vintage Italian wall sconces with palm trees over Moroccan monkeys sitting on a pillow between two arms with leaves around the cups.
Metal
Four Italian Midcentury Tole Floral Vintage Wall Sconces with Painted Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four beautiful Italian tole wall sconces with colorful hand-painted flowers from the past century.
Metal, Tôle
Antique Italain Tole Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's Italian painted tole sconce with mirror backplate.
Metal
$2,250 / item
Italian Mid-Century 3 Armed Tole Flower Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Mid-Century tole wall sconce with a intricate three armed floral design (PRICED EACH) Good condition consistent with age and use
Pair of Giltwood Tole Style Sconces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming pair of sconces. Perfect gilt and silvered wood and stucco to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging i...
Metal
Pair of Italian Giltwood tole Sconces - Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foliate capped branches with turned nozzles emanating from a backplate supported by ribbon tied cresting
Giltwood
Pair Florentine Tole Toleware Italian Gilt Wood Sconce, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of metal and wood sconce. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. The wall light has a beautiful color and gives each room an eclect...
Metal
Pair of Italian Florentine Gilt Tole Grape Leaf & Bows Candle Sconces circa 1950
By Florentine
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage pair of Italian Florentine gilt tole two-arm candle sconces with lovely grapes, scrolling leaves, large bows, and carved giltwood candle holders, circa 1950.
Tôle
Glamorous Italian Gilded Iron & Tole Leaf Motife Candelabra Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A glamorous pair of sizeable gilded iron and tole Italian candelabra sconces having lovely decorative leaves and 6 bobeches for candles.
Iron
Wonderful Pair of Beaded Italian Amethyst Crystal Tole Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of beaded Italian amethyst crystal tole sconces.
Amethyst, Crystal
19th Century Italian Tole and Porcelain Roses Polychrome Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. Original color on tole, one has been a little more consumed due to t...
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Tole and Porcelain Roses Polychrome Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. Original beautiful green color on tole. Adorn...
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Tole and Porcelain Flowers Polychrome Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. We have the matching chandelier as well, if i...
Metal
$2,850 / set
French Tole And Iron Sconce
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of French tole and iron sconce, decorated with a French flag, ribbon, drum, and bugle.
Iron
Pair of Vintage Italian Tole Chinoiserie Palm Tree Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of vintage tole two light Italian candle power wall sconces having stylized palm trees over fanciful chinoiserie figures with umbrellas.
Metal
Hollywood Regency Gilt-Tole Rose Sconces, Sculpted Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This charming pair of Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt-tole rose sconces offers a beautifully romantic and eclectic presence on any wall.
Metal
Pair Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Tole Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gold Gilt Pair Tole Metal Wall Floral Candle Sconces, Italy. Elegant wall candle sconces with beautiful floral detail throughout.
Metal
19th Century Italian Tole and Porcelain Roses Polychrome Sconces Vibrant
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. Original beautiful vibrant green color on tole...
Porcelain
Set of Four Early 20th Century Italian Gilt Tole Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from gilt tole and steel, these sconces embody timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Steel
$4,400 / set
Painted Tole Single Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s Italian hand painted tole single light sconces with foliage and floral motif.
Metal
$420Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Tole Metal w Flowers Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Italy, a impressive set of two toleware candle wall sconces that accommodates three candles each. These colorful sconces, from Italy, feature blue flowers and leaves. Cer...
Metal
Monumental Tole Toleware Italian Gilded 5 Light Sconce, Banci Style, Italy 1950s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single metal gilded toleware 5-light sconce. The fixture requires five European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. The wall light has a beautiful color and gives each ...
Metal
Monumental Tole Toleware Italian Gilded 5 Light Sconce, Banci Style, Italy 1950s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single metal gilded toleware 5-light sconce. The fixture requires five European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. The wall light has a beautiful color and gives each ...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Painted Tole Ware Sconces C1955 Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of detailed and well executed toleware sconces from Italy. Budding roses and other floral bouquets in a classical style urn is the theme and they are aged to perfectio...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Vintage Regency Italian Gilt Tole Daisy Flower Five Light Wall Sconce
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautiful Mid-20th Century Italian gilt tole wall sconce featuring five sculptural metal arms and hand-formed daisy blossoms in soft tones of ivory and blush.
Metal
Monumental Gilt Metal Leafs Tole Hollywood Regency Sconce Palladio, Italy
By Palladio
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming monumental sconce. Perfect gilt metal leafs on green rods with leafs, to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see i...
Metal
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Tole Metal Palm Tree Sconces - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian palm tree form tole sconces. They are hand painted in vibrant greens and distressed yellows.
Metal
Pair of Gilt Wood Mirror Sconces Tole Toleware, Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming pair of sconces. Perfect gilt wood and a mirror to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an entryw...
Wood, Mirror
Single Monumental Tole Toleware Italian Red & Gilded 3 Light Sconce, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single metal gilded and red colored toleware 3-light sconce. The fixture requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. The wall light has a beautiful colo...
Metal
Pair of Wooden Carved Tole Farmhouse Sconces Gilt Parts, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming pair of sconces. Perfect gilt and hand carved wood to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an ent...
Metal
Large Pair Venetian Gilt & Polychromed Tole Candle Sconces Italy, circa 1890s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Venetian Gilt & Polychromed Tole Candle Sconces Italy, circa 1890s 26" H x 15" W x 9" D This impressive pair of late 19th-century Venetian wall sconces exemplifies th...
Wrought Iron
Large Italian Tole Floral Gilt Florentine Wall Candle Sconce with 3 Arms, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine large Florentine Italian gilt tole wall candle sconce with three arms.
Metal, Gold
$4,800 / set
Pair of Painted Tole Wheat Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian painted tole sconces with wheat motif. Measurements: Height: 28" Width: 14" Depth: 6.5"
Metal
Hollywood Regency Tole Candle Sconce with Grapes - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Hollywood Regency tole candle sconce - featuring bunches of red and green grapes - hand made from sheet iron and rods with hand painted realistic coloring to the leaves and fruit - u...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Crystal and Tole Metal Gold 2 Arm Candlestick Wall Sconce - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful gilt tole wall candle sconce. This piece is tall and features two arms, and accommodates 2 tapered candles.
Crystal, Metal
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. The candles are original and we have added brand new black lampshades w...
Tôle, Iron
Italian Regency Style Carved Giltwood Pineapple & Gilt Metal Tole Sconces -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1960s regency style carved pineapple sconces with gilt metal tole fronds. They are not electrified.Both sconces have a chippy patina. My shipping is for the Conti...
Metal
Monumental Pair of Wooden Carved Gilt Tole Toleware Sconces, Italy 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of refined opulence to your interior with this charming pair of Italian sconces. Hand-carved from wood and finished in an elegant gilt, these fixtures bring a warm, artis...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Italian Vintage Gilt Iron & Tole Palm Motif Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous vintage pair of gilt iron & tole palm motif sconces having single sockets and elegantly splayed leaves cascading from a basket weave vase.
Metal, Iron
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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