Set of 4 Large Concave Mirrored Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 large circa 1950's American concave mirror-back single-arm sconces. Sold per pair.
Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Mirror
Set of 4 Large Concave Mirrored Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 large circa 1950's American concave mirror-back single-arm sconces. Sold per pair.
Mirror
$1,360Sale Price|28% Off
Scandinavian Empire Giltwood Concave Sided Sconce Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Danish 19th century Biedermeier period wall sconce with brass candle holder and hanging glass prisms. It is all original, including the glass that has the typical "shadows" and pat...
Mirror, Giltwood
Concave Mirror Sconces, France circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1950 Stitched mirrors with metal frame 15"w x 9”d x 17”h Ref. L5223 $ 2,200 ea ( 2 avail )
Metal
Pair of Large Concave Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's American concave mirror-back large single-arm sconces.
Outstanding Single Antique French Mirrored Sconce-Electrified
Located in Highwood, IL
Magnificent antique French sunburst style concave mirrored sconce. We felt a bit strange buying a single sconce but, we fell in love with its timeless charm and enticing personality.
Metal
Large Pair Concave Mirrored Reflector Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair large Colonial American style concave mirrored reflector candle sconces with iron body and arm.
Iron
Contemporary Pair of Stunning Brass Starburst Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A stunning contemporary pair of brass starburst sconces with concave mirror insert. Good condition with age appropriate patina.
Brass
Pair of Mirrored Candle Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage concave mirrored wall sconces. This pair is wired.
Metal
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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.
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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.
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