$1,100 / set
Vintage French Tole Wall Sconce Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant pair of wall sconces is crafted in richly lacquered burgundy tole, accented with fine hand-painted gilt floral motifs. Each sconce features a scalloped crown edge framin...
Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine bronze wall mount candle sconces or candleholders, each with two arms, and featuring a richly embossed backplate having a floral design. France, circa 1930-1940, po...
Bronze
French Pair of Vintage Brass and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of vintage mid-20th century French “Maria Theresa” style wall sconces in a dazzling array of glass blowing techniques, set off with brass hardware.
Brass
Vintage Wall Sconces Pair Mid-Century Bronze Wall Lamps, France, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage French wall sconces, a testament to mid-century craftsmanship.
Bronze
Pair of French Vintage Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely pair of mid century glass and brass sconces, France, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Pair of Sconces by SCE, 1960s, France
By SCE France 1
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Brass Pair of Sconces by SCE, 1960s, France Elegant rare high quality wall lamps.
Brass
Pair of French Vintage Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely pair of midcentury structural mint green and blue glass, brass and metal sconces, France, 1940s/1950s.
Brass, Metal
Vintage Italian Wall Lamps Gold Giltwood Carved Florentiner Sconces a pair
By Vintage Italian Lamp, Capodimonte, Venetian School, Dresden Porcelain
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair Italian Gold Florentiner 2 light wall sconces candelabra Style: Italian, Florentiner, Vintage, Mid century, fifties, French Country, bois dore, Design: Carved giltwood, Venic...
Gold Leaf
French Gilded Metal Pair of Vintage Wall Sconces Completely Original
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of Vintage French Wall Sconces in their Original Gilded Finish.
Metal
$5,300Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Vintage French Rock & Clear Crystal Floral Form Wall Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1890 French Napoleon III Clear and Rock Crystal. 2 lights each with amazing light element holder/ bobesche. I purchased these at action on the South of France.
Bronze
A pair of vintage wall sconces from the 1970s - France.
By Maria Pergay, Jean Balladur
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This pair of vintage wall sconces from the 1970s, true luminous sculptures, reflects the universe of Maria Pergay. Their sculptural design combined with a stainless steel finish make...
Stainless Steel
$1,200 / set
Pair of French Vintage Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Vintage pair of French sconces with a transitional appeal. Recent brushed brass back plates give dimension to the textured, clear glass crystals on the sconce arms. Professionally re...
Brass
Vintage Pair of Elaborate French Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage pair of 19th century French doré bronze and crystal wall sconces are in the style of Louis XV.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Vintage Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely pair of minimalist brass sconces. France, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1.
Brass
$3,400 / set
Elegant Vintage French-Style Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless charm and sophistication to your space with this exquisite vintage French wall sconce pair .Featuring ornate brass detailing, three graceful candle-style arms, and delic...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Vintage Modernist Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful massive textured glass and black lacquered iron wall lamps. France, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2 Six pairs available.
Iron, Nickel
Vintage Pair Of Double Arm Wall Lights / Sconces French Bronze Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Double Arm Wall Sconces, Lights, French, 1960. Beautiful fine detailed foliage wrapped around the arms. Candle-style sleeves. The decor consists of stylized acanthus scroll...
Bronze
$2,471 / set
Pair of Wall Sconces, Vintage Brass Finish.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall sconces, vintage brass finish. Brighten up your home with this eye-catching wall sconce, a timeless piece for your living space. With a unique design inspired by the ra...
Brass
Pair of French Vintage Patinated Brass Figural Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French vintage patinated brass figural wall sconces. 19th century.
Brass
Pair of French Mid Century Sconces by Petitot, Vintage Wall Lights
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important pair of gilt bronze and ribbed glass sconces, France, circa 1930. Stamped PETITOT on their frames. They have been rewired. 2 bulbs by sconce. This model is called "Cinema S...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural pair of bronze/brass wall lights sconces. France, 1900s-1930s Lamp sockets: 1.
Brass, Bronze
$2,800 / set
Pair of Antique French Silver Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of antique elegance to your home with this pair of silver wall sconces. These hardwired sconces, reclaimed from France, are sure to add a touch of vintage charm to any ro...
Bronze
Pair of French Vintage Glass and Brass Wall Lights Sconces, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage blown glass and brass sconces. France, 1970s Lamp sockets: 1.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$3,295Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Pair of Large French Wrought Iron Wall Sconces Spanish Revival
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Stunning pair of large cold painted and gilt, wrought iron wall sconces in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. Each sconce is painted in matte dark verdigris with gilt accents. This s...
Iron
Pair of Sculptural Wall Sconces – French Artist, 1980snches
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An unique pair of 1980s French sculptural wall sconces, crafted from natural chestnut branches selected for their organic lines and expressive character.
Wood
$7,500 / item
Pair of Maison Bagues Vintage "Bird" Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Pair of Vintage Maison Bagues "Birds" Wall Sconces, iron & crystal.
Crystal, Iron
Pair of Vintage French Wall Sconces Gilded Bronze 1960s Elegant Double Light
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rare Find! Pair of Vintage French Gilded Bronze Wall Sconces (1960s) Enhance your interior with this captivating pair of vintage French wall sconces.
Bronze
Pair of 1950s Vintage Jules Leleu French Art Deco Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jules Leleu polished brass and glass pair of sconces, Attributed to Jules Leleu. This listing is for one pair. Professionally rewired. Original porcelain socket.
Crystal, Brass
Wall Sconces Pair Vintage French Bronze Lamps NF Marked 1960s Mid-Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Bronze Wall Sconces - NF Marked - 1960s Add a touch of sophisticated mid-century modern style to your home with this exquisite pair of vintage Fren...
Bronze
$7,800 / set
Pair of Vintage French Blue Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's gilt sconces with blue molded glass body. Measurements: Height: 18" Width: 10" Depth: 6"
Metal
Pair of French Vintage Grey-Blue Painted Iron Wall Mount Sconce Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of vintage sconces from France each have lantern style bodies which are extended outward from the wall by a curved, overhanging back post, each decorated with iron cross-ba...
Iron
Vintage Sconces Pair Wall Lamps Louis XVI Style, France, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage French wall sconces. These stunning pieces are crafted from richly gilded bronze, boasting intricate detailing reminiscent of the Louis XVI style, or perhaps the bro...
Bronze
Pair of Vintage French Maison Baguès Iron and Foil Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of vintage French Maison Baguès iron and foil glass wall sconces with 4 lights.
Iron
$2,995 / set
French Vintage Pair of Brass & Glass Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of vintage mid-20th century French wall sconces in brass and glass with expressive loops that give them character and flair.
Brass
Pair Hourglass Shaped Chrome Wall Sconce, France, Europe, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces, made in France, Europe, around 1970.
Crystal, Chrome
Antique Wall Sconces Rococo Bronze Wall Lamps Pair, 3-Light, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage Rococo-style bronze wall sconces.
Bronze
Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring elegant neoclassical style to a living room, dining room, hallway, or bedroom with this impressive pair of French Louis XVI style wall sconces. Crafted in France circa 1980, ea...
Giltwood
Pair of 50s/60s French Vintage Brass Orange Glass Sconces Wall Lights
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French wall lights from the 50s/60s in the Scandinavian design style of the time. Black lacquered metal structure, wall plate and solid brass finish. Shade in iridescent glas...
Metal, Brass
Pair Beech & Opalin Glass Sconces Wall Lights French, 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French made circa 1970. Beech and opalin glass. These are suitable to USA and EU or UK standards. B14 bulbs Good vintage condition Shipping: 26 / 20...
Opaline Glass, Beech
Pretty Pair of Vintage Brass and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of vintage brass French style wall sconces each having two arms with candle lights, pretty bows on top and tassels on bottom.
Crystal, Brass
Jean Louis Domecq Jielde Vintage Pair Sconces Graphit Lampe France Wall Lamp
By Jean Louis Domecq, Jielde
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
It all starts when Jean-Louis Domecq designs a lamp adapted to the needs of his activity, a simple, robust, articulated lamp with no cables in its joints. Its system by circular a...
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Wall Sconce, Vintage Lighting Fixture, Elegant Design, France
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Hollywood Regency Wall Sconces in the Style of Maison Baguès An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Hollywood Regency wall sconces, attributed to the renowned French h...
Crystal, Metal
$1,500 / set
French Pair of Vintage Brass Wheat Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of vintage (circa 1970) French Hollywood Regency style gilt sconces use the symbolism of wheat to glamorize the agrarian, promoting abundance and prosperity in any room the...
Brass
Wall Sconces Vintage Rococo Onyx & Gilt Bronze France, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Magnificent Vintage French Rococo Wall Sconces - Onyx & Gilt Bronze - 1960s Vintage French wall sconces, exquisitely crafted in the Rococo style.
Onyx, Bronze
$329Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sconces Wall Lights French Midcentury Guariche Style
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French manner of Guariche Undulated plastic shades with golden details 1 bulbs in each sconce Good vintage condition These can be rewired to USA an...
Chrome
French Mid-Century Pair of Bird Cages Wall Sconces 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Amazing Pair of Vintage Birdcage Wall Sconces — French Mid-Century.
Iron
$560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sconces Wall Lights French Midcentury Guariche Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French manner of Guariche Undulated plastic shades with gold details 2 bulbs in each light Good vintage condition these can be rewired to USA and E...
Plastic
$2,723 / set
Wall Sconces Pair Empire Style
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A PAIR OF VINTAGE, EMPIRE STYLE, GILDED & BLACK METAL WALL SCONCES, WITH TWO ARMS - Striking, simple form accentuated by the contrast between the gilding and the black palette - ...
Metal
Pair of Antique French Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique French bronze and crystal wall sconces from the 1960s add a touch of vintage elegance to any room.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Wall Sconces from the 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Introducing a stunning pair of elegant French wall sconces from the 1950s, beautifully crafted in gilded metal and adorned with delicate porcelain flowers.
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Brass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco alabaster and brass wall sconces, France 1930s.
Alabaster, Brass
$4,400 / set
Vintage French Ceramic Parrot Wall Lights, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
These fun and playful glazed ceramic wall lights in the form of tropical parrots, provide light from various cut-out openings. The coloring is vivid and each has some variations of ...
Ceramic
Vintage French Louis Sognot Bamboo Wall Lights, PAIR
By Louis Sognot
Located in North Miami, FL
French bamboo torchiere wall sconces by Louis Sognot. Original shades wrapped in bamboo
Bamboo
Pair of Vintage Industrial Mid-Century French Jielde Wall Lamp Sconce. c.1950
By Jielde
Located in London, GB
Iconic pair of French industrial machinist’s lamps by Jean‑Louis Domecq (Jieldé), c.1950. Designed for use on workshop machinery in demanding industrial environments, the Jieldé lam...
Steel
French Pair Wrought Iron Sconces Spanish Style Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French made circa 1960. Wrought iron. These are suitable to USA and EU or UK standards. Due to differences between European and American electrical sy...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Brass Hotel Wall Sconces 1950s Three Pairs Available
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Six Neoclassical style gilt brass two-light wall lights with fabric lampshades from a Hotel in the south of France, 1950s. All six wall sconces are in good vintage condition, no dama...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale...! A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist "David Gueron Degue" in great vintage condition.
Glass
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.
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