Pair of French Orientalist "Alhambra" Bronze Two-Light Wall Appliqués Sconces
By Gustave-Joseph Chéret, Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A large pair of French orientalist silvered bronze two-light wall appliqués or sconces or mirrors
Bronze
Vintage Collection of Hand Crafted Leather Furniture by Schlesinger Brothers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
small round club stool or side table - pair of candlestick wall sconces - a mirror Schlesinger
Wonderful Pair Large Vaughan Tole Gold Gilt Mirror Strip Panel Wall Sconces
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Vaughan Designs Tole Gold Gilt With Inset Mirror Strips Panel Wall
Metal
Pair of Large-Scale Hand-Carved Wall Sconce Candleholders with Beveled Mirror
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful pair of 26.5" tall hand-carved wall sconce candleholders. Each sconce has hand-carved
Mirror
Pair of Large Caldwell Chinoiserie Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 1920s chinoiserie etched mirror Caldwell two-arm sconces with original patina, in
Metal
Large Italian Rococo Style Gold Giltwood Mirrored Wall Sconces, circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of large vintage Italian Rococo style wall sconces offer giltwood construction with central
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Lattice and Mirrored Panels with Sconses
Located in Hudson, NY
smaller panels of the same color without sconce arms or mirrors creating a very complete design for any
Iron
Large Pair of Handmade Classical Design Alabaster Wall Sconces / Wall Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
. This Italian pair of alabaster sconces is beautiful in shape and large in size. Hand-crafted with a
Alabaster, Composition
Magical Pair of Very Large Zinc Grey Tole Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking pair of large whimsical tole wall sconces having a central triangular/square mirror
Tôle
Set of Four Large Venetian Mirrored Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four large giltwood sconces with etched mirrored back plates. Gilt bronze double arm
Giltwood
Fine Large Vintage Pair Maison Baguès Bronze Rock Crystal Bird Mirrored Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage pair of Maison Baguès style bronze & faux rock crystal bird & leaf branch
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Maitland-Smith Large Grotto Style Mirrored and Brass Shell Form Sconces, a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are Maitland -Smith large scale mirrored and brass shell form sconces with Regency Era
Brass
GENET & MICHON Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920s
By Genet & Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco pair of wall sconces by GENET & MICHON (Paris), France, 1920s. Frosted glass
Bronze
Genet & Michon Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920s
By Genet & Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco pair of wall sconces by Genet & Michon (Paris), France, 1920s. Frosted glass
Bronze
Pair of Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Silver mirrored Murano Glass Sconces
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra large pair of Mid-Century Modern leaf shaped, silver Murano glass sconces. Attributed to E
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Palwa Sconces Wall Lights, Gilt Brass Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
lights, flush mounts, sconces and mirrors are in our 1stdibs storefront available (see last images). For
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Sold|$1,600
Pair of Mirrored and Metal Candle Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mirrored and candle arm wall sconces. With round mirrors and metal candleholders set in a
Metal
Genet & Michon Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920-1929
By Genet & Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco pair of wall sconces by Genet & Michon (Paris), France, 1920s. Frosted glass
Glass
Pair of Large 24" Amber Mirror Sconces Murano Glass & Brass by Kaiser 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large set of two mirror wall sconces made of heavy, thick hand blown textured amber/brown and clear
Brass
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Italian Gilt Metal Wall Sconces with Wheat Motif
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of Italian gilt metal sconces is a midcentury Classic with its motif of bound sheaves of
Metal
Pair of sconces with mirror between birds and oak leaves
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Pair of large gilded iron wall lights with a beautiful shape of branches full of oak leaves on
Metal
Pair of Baccarat Style Three Arm Crystal Wall Sconces
By Baccarat
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of baccarat style three-arm crystal wall sconces A stunning and large scale pair of French
Crystal
Pair of Sconces Wall Lights by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s
By Eba Leuchten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair Austrian glass and chrome sconces by Austrolux, Vienna, 1960s. Large glass blocks similar to
Chrome
Large Palwa Sconces Wall Lights, Gilt Brass Crystal Glass, 1970
By Palme & Walter, Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful wall lights by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Large Tobia Scarpa "Foglio" Wall Lights
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of oversized polished mirror brass and white enamel sconces by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Brass, Enamel
19th Century French Louis Philippe Silver Leaf Mirror with Engraved Stripe Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Burgundy region of France, circa 1870, the large rectangular antique mirror has
Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Silvered Mirror with Foliage Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Burgundy region of France, circa 1860, the large antique mirror has traditional
Silver Leaf
Stunning Pair of Egyptian Revival Bronze Wall Sconces with Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century pair of highly decorative and sizeable wall sconces. This large and beautiful
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
1960 Large pair of gilded brass sconces by Maison Honoré
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
sconce and adorned with candles highlighted with petals at their base. The top of the stem is adorned
Brass
Genet Michon Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, France, 1950
By Genet & Michon
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant and rare pair of gilded bronze, brass and double arm wall sconces in the French
Brass, Bronze
Important Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique sconces was crafted in France, circa 1880. Each large bronze fixture
Bronze
Kalmar Pair of Pulegoso "Foam" Glass Wall Lights or Vanity Sconces / Lamps 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made pair of Kalmar midcentury vintage ice "foam" glass wall lights or sconces, circa 1970
Metal, Chrome
Kalmar Pair of Pulegoso "Foam" Glass Wall Lights or Vanity Sconces /Lamps, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made pair of Kalmar midcentury vintage ice "foam" glass wall lights or sconces, circa 1970
Metal, Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Pair of Pulegoso "Foam" Glass Wall Lights or Vanity Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made pair of midcentury vintage ice "foam" glass wall lights or sconces by J.T. Kalmar
Metal
Pair of Early American Reflective Candle Sconces
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Early American Reflective candle sconces. Composed of early leaded glass and tin with
Metal, Tin
Sold|$2,137
Large Dual-Arm Brass Wall Lights, 1940s
By J.T. Kalmar, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of large dual-arm brass wall lights from the 1940s. Brass hardware with a mirror
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Kalmar Glass Sconces, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful pair of handblown glass wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the late
Chrome
Pair of Murano Curvati Triedri Sconces, Clear Glass, 1980s
By Carlo Nason, Venini, Franco Luce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
great play with light. Eight elements each. To be placed a side to a large mirror or painting. Uses two
Chrome
Pair of Murano Curvati Triedri Sconces, Clear Glass, 1980s
By Carlo Nason, Venini, Franco Luce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
great play with light. Eight elements each. To be placed a side to a large mirror or painting. Uses
Chrome
Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Wall sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This impressive pair of Barovier-style wall sconces from the 1990s captures the essence of refined
Brass
Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Wall sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This impressive pair of Barovier-style wall sconces from the 1990s captures the essence of refined
Brass
Shapely Set of 5 Midcentury Modern Art Deco Design Alabaster Wall Sconces, Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Set of five beautiful handcrafted wall lights. If you are looking for a great shape and large size
Alabaster, Iron
J.T. Kalmar Large Murano Glass Sconce or Flush Mount, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
as wall lamp / sconce or ceiling lamp / flush mount—and it looks stunning in either setting. Whether
Metal
2x J.T. Kalmar Large Murano Glass Sconce or Flush Mount, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
veining, adding a warm and refined touch. These versatile lights can be mounted as wall lamps / sconces
Metal
Pair of Murano Triedri Sconces, Clear Glass, Medium Size, Murano, Italy
By Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
sconce has a great play with light. Eight elements each. To be placed a side to a large mirror or
Murano Glass
Pair of Triedri Sconces, Clear Glass, Murano, Four Sets Available, New Hardware
By Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
sconce has a great play with light. Eight elements each. To be placed a side to a large mirror or
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,650
Ron Rezek Geometric Arno Sconces
By Ron Rezek
Located in Miami, FL
At once architectural and geometric, these Ron Rezek post-modern Classic form sconces are truly
Sold|$1,662
French Art Deco Brass Wall Lights, 1940s
By Jules Leleu, Raymond Subes
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pair of large French Art Deco wall lights from the 1940s. Built entirely in brass combining
Brass
Sold|$4,200
Gilt Brass Glass Sconces by Palwa, 1970
By Palwa, Palme & Walter, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful wall lights by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century
Brass
Vico Magistretti Linz Sconces for O-Luce, 1978
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of sconces or ceiling lamps designed by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy, 1978
Metal
Pair of Venetian Glass Girandoles, Early 20th Century
Located in valatie, NY
more importance. A beautiful pair of mirrors for your ballroom or any room that needs a little romance
Mirror
Vintage 1960s Reggiani Chrome Eyeball Lamps Pair - MCM Design Italian Lighting
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
, these adjustable wall or ceiling lamps offer both sculptural beauty and functional brilliance. This pair
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Neptune & Mythical Grotesque 'Girandole' Bronze Mirrors
Located in Lincoln, GB
Pair of 19th Century 'Girandole' Italian Mirrored Wall Sconces A stunning twin arm pair of wall
Bronze
1 of the 2 Large Valenti Luce Pistillino Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
By Valenti Luce
Located in Rijssen, NL
modern interior. The Pistillino lamp can be used as a table lamp and wall sconce. You could modify it for
Silver
A Rare Set of Wall Mirror and Sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana
Located in New York, NY
A large round wall mirror and matching sconces featuring a round wall mirror with a chromed edge
Metal
Sold|$4,800
Pair Large Italian Gilt Mirrored Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved 3 light Italian mirrored sconces. Large size, water gilt, ghosting and aging to mirrors
Wood, Mirror
Fabulous Large Pair of 1920s Venetian Mirrored Sconces
Located in Washington, DC
Fabulous Pair of 1920s Venetian Large Mirrored Sconces
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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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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