Set of Sconces with Green Glass Hurricanes, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950s Anglo-Indian single light sconces with hand carved wood backplate and green blown glass hurricanes.
Glass, Wood
$5,800 / set
Set of 4 of Gilt Hand Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940's Italian carved and gilt-wood "hand" sconces. 18" including the candles. Sold and priced per pair.
Gold Leaf
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces, Glass & Metal, France, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A matching pair of vintage wall hanging candle sconces mounted on oval mirrors.
Metal
$7,800 / set
Set of 6 Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 circa 1950's Anglo Indian silver single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and clear glass hurricanes.
Wood, Glass
Pair of Hand-Carved Chelini Lyre Wall Sconces, Florence, NOS
By Chelini Firenze
Located in Hannover, DE
Executed in hand-carved wood, these elegant two-arm sconces are a superb example of Florentine decorative artistry.
Metal
Set of English Repoussé Metal Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four English circa 1940s repoussé metal two-light sconces with wooden backplate. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 8.5" Depth: 5"
Metal
$12,700 / set
Pair of David Duncan Two-Light Large Coquille Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes.
Brass
$7,800 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt, Two-Light Sconces
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Louis XV style gilt, two-light sconces, hand carved and electrified. Sold as a Pair Price reflects price for Pair.
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Giltwood Sphinx Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Gilt Carved-Wood, Black Faux Marble Wood Panels, Gilt Metal Arms Style: Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Pair of Italian Neoclassical ...
Marble, Metal
Rare pair of sconces “aux Chinois”, Paris, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of late 19th century sconces, each consisting of a carved wood and papier-mâché panel lacquered with gold highlights, adorned with a Chinese character with glass sulfide ey...
Gold
Pair of French Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant pair of silver gilt wall sconces hand-crafted in France in the 20th century. Each of these lustrous sconces features beautiful hand-carved shell motifs at the pediment, sc...
Silver Leaf
$6,200 / set
Set of Iron and Tole Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1920's Italian three-arm iron and tole sconces with giltwood elements and painted finish on body and backplate. Measurements: Height: 12.5" Width: 16.5" Depth: 10.5"
Iron
Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces with Porcelain Roses, 1955 Pair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A charming pair of mid-century Italian wall sconces with a neoclassical urn form and rare hand-crafted porcelain roses in soft pink tones. Elegant gilt accents, original candle sleev...
Metal
$2,474Sale Price / set|20% Off
Figural Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Sconce pair Unique, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
Take a look at this unique, masterful pair of wall lights. These wall lights were purchased for a stately home in the 1950s and imported from Italy. See for yourself how the wood was...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Pair Of 20th Century Italian Gilded Ribbon And Foliage Wall Sconces
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 20th century Italian gilded ribbon and foliage wall sconces showcases elegant craftsmanship with richly sculpted decorative detail.
Metal
Pair of Intarsia Wall Sconces, Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden
By Birger Ekman, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Göteborg, SE
A remarkable pair of Scandinavian Modern wall sconces designed by Swedish decorative‑artist Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia in the 1940s.
Brass
A Pair Of Early C20th Italian Giltwood & Toleware Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Italian Giltwood and Toleware Wall Sconces from the Early 20th Century in the Empire Style. The sconces are adorned with delicate bow and floret details in giltwood. ...
Metal
Pair of Silver Gilt Wall Sconces or Wall Lights from Italy
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of early 19th century Italian silver gilt wall sconces (or wall lights) with three arms for candles and featuring a design of initials to each wall mount: A S. G B.
Metal, Silver Leaf
Pair of Spanish Colonial Style Hand Carved Wooden Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Southampton, NJ
Striking pair of hand carved wooden wall sconces featuring dramatic scrolling forms and a richly aged painted finish.
Wood
1950 Pair of spindle-shaped wall sconces by Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Consisting of a rectangular brass wall bracket on which rest two brass rods positioned in the center; these are arranged on either side of the central rod. They are topped by a conic...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Pair Of Gold Finished Mirror Back Double Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well made pair of diminutive gilt brass or bronze Mirror Sconces having a fine compact French presentation. Pair of gold finished mirror back double arm wall sconces featuring bow an...
Metal
Pair of French Provincial Bronze Wall Sconces with Leaf Ornaments
Located in Middleburg, VA
A graceful pair of 19th-century French Provincial wall sconces, made in Paris circa 1860. Originally designed for gas lighting and later converted to electric, these sconces feature ...
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Swedish Pine Wood Fabric Wall Lamps, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand-carved pine wood wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden in the 1960s.
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Pair Italian Neoclassical Carved and Painted Sconces Circa 1920's
Located in Rochester, NY
Fabulous pair of Italian Neoclassical carved and painted delicate sconces. Excellent quality carving. Nice old patina. Circa 1920's. provenance not signed rare large
Metal
Vintage Italian Carved and Painted Two Branch Monkey Sconces, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian Carved and Painted Two Branch Sconces, Pair, Featuring Monkey Seated on a Ball Wearing gold Colored Jacket, Resting Under white Color Banana Tree with Banana Cluster...
Brass
Pair of Italian 19th Century Mecca Bras De Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian 19th century mecca bras de lumière sconces. Each impressive Bras de Lumière sconce is centered by a beautiful foliate backplate with lovely seashell reserv...
Wood
Vintage Pair of Scandinavian Pine Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades
By Uno Kristiansson, Aneta
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A charming pair of vintage Scandinavian wall sconces crafted from solid pine and fitted with softly shaped opaline glass shades. The sculptural wooden construction features curved ar...
Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood, Pine
Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces in Neoclassical Trophy Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian wall sconces in Neoclassical trophy form of gilt softwood now electrified. Circa 1860.
Wood
Monumental Pair of Wooden Carved Tole Toleware Sconces Silver & Gilt
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming pair of sconces. Perfect silver gilt and hand carved wood to enhance any chic or eclectic home.
Metal
Pair of Italian 18th Century Mecca Bras Des Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of Italian 18th century Mecca Bras de Lumière sconces. Each one arm sconce is centered by an oval backplate with an elegant carved reeded floral d...
Wood
Stunning Pair of Italian Black and Gold Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of eye-catching Regency style black and gold sconces having 3 arms each. Note: we have another pair listed that is slightly different but make a great set of 4.
Wood
$1,062Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair (2) of 20th-Century Impressive Louis XVI Wall Sconces, Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) of 20th-Century Impressive Louis XVI Wall Sconces, Gold Solid wood, hand-carved and gilded.
Wood
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.
Metal
Set of Anglo-Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950's Anglo-Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and etched blue glass hurricanes.
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Italian White Painted Metal Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of vintage Italianate white painted metal electric candle sconces, with elaborate layers of leafy and flowers on a round wooden white painted background. Condition: Good condit...
Metal
Set of Anglo Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of English circa 1950's Anglo-Indian style single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and frosted blue glass hurricanes.
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Brass Pair of Sconces with Mirrors, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Brass Pair of Sconces with Mirrors, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps and mirrors together Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works wi...
Brass
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
Pair Spanish Colonial Wood Polychrome Cherub Corbel Wall Brackets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of vintage 1960's hand carved wooden polychrome cherub wall bracket shelves, reminiscent of 19th century Continental or Spanish Colonial styles. It showcases a detailed cherub o...
Wood
Set of 4 Carved and Giltwood Sconces. Sold per pair.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940s two-arm Italian carved and giltwood sconces with original painted finish and with gilt metal foliage motif crowning the body. Sold per pair. Measurements: H...
Wood
Pair of Nordic Pine Wood & Opaline Wall Lights – Denmark 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of 1970s Danish wall sconces in pure Nordic style, featuring smooth turned pine wood arms with rich natural grain and sculptural bracket design.
Opaline Glass, Wood, Pine
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes.
Brass
Pair Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Glass Sconces, White, Lindner Germany 1950s
By Bauhaus, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two original vintage wall sconces by German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. They were manufactured by Lindner Wandleuchten ca 1950s. This set, which is very suitable for a bathro...
Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Porcelain
Pair of French Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Sconces, circa 1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Monumental French Gothic Revival Wall Sconces in the Shape of Battle Axes, Wrought Iron, circa 1950 Impressive pair of large-scale French Gothic Revival wall sconces, hand-f...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century pair of sconces in Stilnovo manner. Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
This set of two sconces in the manner of Stilnovo, was produced in Italy during the 50s. Original vintage condition with trace of age and use. Made from lacquer, brass, wood and trip...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Medieval Style One-Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of carved, painted and gilded sconces in the Medieval style. 19th century Italian.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Angel Cherub Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
They are carved out of linden wood and have acquired a rich patina from age. The dark wood contrasts with the gilt gesso wings that shimmer when lit.
Gold Leaf
Hand-Carved Louis XIV Wall Sconces, Baroque Style, Italy, 1950s Pair
Located in Hannover, DE
These hand-carved Louis XIV wall sconces are the perfect example of craftsmanship and artistry. They're so beautiful, they're sure to inspire others to create something just as stunn...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$2,000Sale Price / set|28% Off
Pair of Italian Hand-Carved Gilt Sconces with Black Shades
Located in Asheville, NC
These elegant wall sconces were hand-carved in Italy. They have been wired to serve as lamps and feature sumptuously hand painted shades. The whole is composted of intricately carved...
Wood
Pair of Baroque Style Hand-Carved Cherub Wall Sconces, European Alpine Spruce
Located in Hannover, DE
This exceptional pair of wall sconces in the Baroque style combines masterful craftsmanship with timeless elegance.
Wood, Spruce
Pair of Ravi Sing for Lightworks RR Brutalist Wall Sconces, 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Pair of wall sconces designed by Ravi Sing for Lightworks RR the 1980s. The design is based on a square, dark metal frame which holds a central decorative panel. This panel is crafte...
Brass
Pair Antique Baroque Painted & Parcel Gilt Applique Sconces, Italy, 17th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive pair of Italian Baroque Painted and Parcel Gilt Applique Candle Sconces. Each sconce of rectangular cartouche shape, enriched with carved foliate scrolling volutes centeri...
Wood
Pair Vintage Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Gilt Metal Girandole Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair vintage Italian neoclassical giltwood and gilt metal girandole wall lights with oval mirrors and two lights.
Wood, Boxwood
Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wall Sconces with Eagles
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style giltwood wall sconces Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Gold Period: early 19th century Place of Origin: France Styles: Federal ...
Wood
Pair of David Duncan Studio Sage Boissy II Light Sconces
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A directoire-inspired hand-carved, diamond shaped backplate in mahogany available with wood, painted or guilt finishes. The eight point star-shaped backplate designed for single or d...
Blown Glass, Wood
Gorgeous Pair of Giltwood Tole Toleware Florentine Style Sconces, Italy, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming pair of sconces. Perfect gilded wood and metal to enhance any chic or eclectic home.
Metal
Large Antique Tuscan Empire Giltwood and Faux Porphyry Wall Sconces - A Pair
Located in Firenze, IT
A rare pair of antique Tuscan Empire giltwood and faux porphyry wall sconces from a historic Italian villa, masterfully carved with stunning gold leaf details.
Bronze, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Brass & Iroko Wall Sconces Opalin Lampshade Maison Lancel circa 1960
By Maison Lancel
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall sconces pair of lights, Lancel is known for its luxury goods.
Brass
Pair 19th Century French Gilt Metal Mounted Mirrored Giltwood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique mirrored giltwood wall lights with three electrified metal candle arms and extensive beaded crystals and faceted drops. With faux wax candle covers and wiring, ready ...
Metal
Pair Of Gilt Bronze And Crystal Louis XVI Style Sconces
By Baccarat
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt bronze and crystal Louis XVI style wall appliqués. Fine quality with unusual crystal pain oval crystal chain garland elegantly draped over gilt bronze flat square arms.
Crystal, Bronze
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