$16,000 / set
H 39 in W 18 in D 8 in
1930's Large French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Double Birds and 5 Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French large silver leaf sconces with double bird's design, 5 lights
Metal, Bronze
$1,926 / set
H 21.26 in W 22.84 in D 5.52 in
Set of 3 Large Original Hans Kogl 1970's Gilt Leaf Wall Lights
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
decorated with gold leaf gilt finish. Each wall light houses 3 e14 (small screw in) lamp holders. Fully
Iron
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 23 in D 10.5 in
Large and Impressive Pair of Silver Oak Leaf Motif Sconces by E F Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These truly impressive pair of cast bronze sconces are by the renowned firm of Edward F. Caldwell
Bronze
$1,788 / set
H 21.26 in W 22.84 in D 5.52 in
Set of 3 Large Original Hans Kogl 1970's Gilt Leaf Wall Lights
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
decorated with gold leaf gilt finish. Each wall light houses 3 e14 (small screw in) lamp holders
Iron
Large-Scale Pair of Gilt-Iron and Crystal Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Chireno, TX
Large-scale pair of gilt-iron and crystal sconces circa 1960-1979. In the style of Maison Baguès
Crystal, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf, Iron
$14,000 / set
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 11 in
Set of Large Molded Glass Sconces & Crystal Flower Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1940's French large silver-plated five-arm sconces with molded glass body in
Silver Leaf
$5,386 / set
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 6.7 in
Set of Two Extra Large Gilt Metal Palm Leaf Wall Lamps, Hans Kögl, 1970s Germany
By Hans Kögl
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two exceptional and large Mid-Century Modern palm leaf wall lamps or sconces. Designed and
Metal
$1,788 / set
H 31.11 in W 13.59 in D 7.49 in
A Fine Pair of Large Scale 1950's Gold Reed Leaf Wall Lights by Ferrocolor Spain
By Ferrocolor
Located in Hastings, GB
Large ‘Ferrocolor’ reed leaf wall lights Spain 1950's Fabulous pair of very large gilt iron
Iron
Large Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of large Italian neoclassical style 22-karat gold leafed carved wood two-light sconces with
Gold Leaf
Wall lighting Murano glass large XXL, Italy 1980
By AVMazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Murano Glass wall lighting or Flush Mount , Italy, Late 1980s These are Murano glass ceiling or
Gold Leaf
Set of Large Neoclassic Style Giltwood Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four large carved and giltwood neoclassic sconces with ostrich feather motif crowning the
Gold Leaf
$2,750 / set
H 28.5 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Gilded Iron and Tole Rope Sconces, Italian Mid-Century, Unique Pair, Large
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Large pair of Italian gilded iron sconces was created in the mid 20th century and
Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf
$6,800 / set
H 30 in W 11 in D 7 in
Set of Large Giltwood Sconces with Mirror Backplate, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four large circa 1930s Italian carved and giltwood double light sconces with mirror backs
Gold Leaf
$5,950 / set
H 29 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Wonderful Large Pair Italian Rock Crystal Baguès Urn Flower Bouquet Form Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Pair Of Italian Rock Crystal Baguès Style Urn & Flower Bouquet Form Two
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
$6,250 / set
H 29 in W 14 in D 4 in
Wonderful Pair Large Bagues Rock Crystal Two-Arm Gold Gilt Bird Parrot Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Bagues Style Rock Crystal Two Candelabra Light Gold Leaf Gilt Bird
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
$6,750 / set
H 42.5 in W 15.5 in D 6 in
Wonderful Large Pair Italian Rock Crystal Baguès Urn Flower Gold Gilt Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Leaf Gilt 5 Candelabra Sconces
Rock Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$1,675
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 7.49 in
Luxury Large Golden Bell Flower Pioggia Doro Wall Lamp by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful large wall light is the epitome of luxury and enchants with its timeless elegance
Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Solid Large Wrought Iron Gold Leaf Hanging Lamp, 1970s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern Gilded Wrought Iron Ceiling Lamp, 1970s Fantastic craftsmanship. The
Iron
Large 10 Arm Gilded Wall Light by Banci Firenze, Italy, 1960s
By Banci Firenze
Located in The Hague, NL
This sumptuous, large wall light was produced by Banci Firenze in Italy in the 1960s. The
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$1,158Sale Price|35% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 20.48 in
Barovier Toso Wall lighting Millefiori Murano glass large XXL 52 cm, Italy 1980
By Barovier&Toso
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier Toso Murano Glass wall lighting Millefiori , Italy 1980s These are Murano glass ceiling
Gold Leaf
$1,795 / set
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 4.73 in
Large Decorative Applique Iron Forged by Hand Italian Flowers Leaves Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great elegance and refinement of execution for these Applique made entirely of solid forged iron, with aged gold finish.
Metal, Gold Leaf
$1,915 / item
H 29.5 in W 11.8 in D 5.9 in
Pair of Large Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconces by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in BORGO, FR
Striking pair of large-scale wall sconces by Hans Kögl, Germany, circa 1970s. Executed in gilt
Brass, Gold Leaf
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.
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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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