Mirrored Wheeler Railroad Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an amazing sconce. The wall sconce features a rare mirrored reflector. The whale tail
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror
Railroad Sconce
1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
and Vanderbilt's. This is a beautiful original sconce with ehe original Milk glass shade and small
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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Pair of vintage Pullman car railroad sconces
Located in Farmington, CT
Old Lights On is pleased to offer this vintage pair of Pullman car railroad sconces. The are
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Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Small Outdoor Railroad Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Small outdoor railroad lantern. Shown in brass. Glass on three sides with reflector on back panel
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of R.R.C.I. Original Antique French Brass Railroad Sconces
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of early original antique French brass and glass railroad sconces. Utilized in passageways and
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Collection of Early Railroad Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early 20th century cast bronze and iron railroad car sconce. They were designed and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Henry Dreyfuss Railroad Sconces
By Henry Dreyfuss
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sconces designed by Henry Dreyfuss; originally used on railroad trains.
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Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Henry Dreyfuss Railroad Sconces
By Henry Dreyfuss
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sconces designed by Henry Dreyfuss; originally used in trains. One sconce has a brass
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Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Bronze Dayton Railroad Sconces
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
. We then redesigned wired the kerosene fuled lamps to now work as an electric sconce. Eack take a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Whale Tail Mirrored Reflector Oil Wall Lamp - Signed Wheeler 1882
Located in Peekskill, NY
complex and rare. This rare reflector fitted to a decorative bronze Victorian railroad sconce makes a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Permaflector Railroad Station Sconces
By Permaflector
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an original pair of early sconces. The shades are mirrored mercury glass signed - Pittsburg
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
for The Rockefeller's and Vanderbilt's. This is a beautiful matching pair of original sconces. They
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Matching Pair of Railroad Kerosene Sconces, Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
impressive nickel sconces are over 19 inches tall with original 8 inch diameter etched glass globes. I love
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Handsome Pair of Arts and Crafts Sconces from Railroad Station
Located in Petaluma, CA
These substantial and well made sconces were in a railroad station office in Pennsylvania. These
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Antique Railroad Car Gas Lamp Sconce by Adam & Westlake co.
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A Victorian wall mounted gas lamp used in train cars. The piece is in brass with nickel tone detailing on the curving shade and a clear glass flame jar. It bears an Adam & Westlake c...
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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Railroad Station Wall Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
weoponry detail above. Originally made to light the way for railroad passengers in rural New Hampshire.
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Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original sconce still retaining its lift
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Large Adams and Westlake Railroad Dining Car Side Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the more elaborate railcar side lamps you will find. These were larger because they were mostly used over dinning room tables. The interesting outrigger arms were desi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
for The Rockefeller's and Vanderbilt's. This is a beautiful original sconce still retaining its lift
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Train Lamp Grey Metal Holophane Glass Spotlight by SNCF Railroad Company
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H 10.24 in W 13 in D 18.9 in
French Train Lamp Grey Metal Holophane Glass Spotlight by SNCF Railroad Company
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey metal railway track spotlight from the French railroad company SNCF Original Holophane glass
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Mirrored Wheeler Railroad Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an amazing sconce. The lamp is signed Adams and Westlake and it features a rare mirrored
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early Railroad Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an identical pair of authentic early 20th century cast bronze and iron railroad car sconces
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Unique Bronze Railroad Corner Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare gem. You may not see another one. The lamp and wall bracket are designed to fit into the corner of a room or cabinet. The shade hangs from an articulated ball fitting ...
Category
Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Railroad Car Sconces, 19th C
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of authentic French railroad car sconces marked PLM (Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean) late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris 'Pair'
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H 13.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French, Belle Époque, richly patinated, brass train car lantern sconces, with a clear
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris, Pair
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H 13.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French, Belle Epoque, richly patinated, brass train car lantern sconces, with a clear
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ornate Nickel Plated Belgian Lamp Co. Sconce 1884
Located in Peekskill, NY
a railroad Pullman car sconce but cant say for sure. This must be the fanciest example we have
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Pre-Art Deco, Bronze Railroad Sconces
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Pair of Fresnel lens sconces in the Edwardian style, everyone's seen the more common Deco ones
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Streamline Art Deco Railroad Wall Sconces
Located in Oakland, CA
These railroad wall sconces are first class! Perfect for a bedroom for two.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Set of Four 1st Class Railroad Car Solid Bronze Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Incredibly chic set of four bronze 1st class railroad car wall sconces by the Dayton Manufacturing
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Metal Railroad Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Metal Railroad Lights WRRS Co.. Vintage rail road track lighting.
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Railroad Oil Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French, 19th century painted tole railway car oil lamps. Each marked "Chemins de Fer du Midi".
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
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Railroad Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic railroad sconce available at 1stDibs. A railroad sconce — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a railroad sconce — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A railroad sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one railroad sconce that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adams & Westlake Co., Henry Dreyfuss and Permaflector produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Railroad Sconce?
A railroad sconce can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,450, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
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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