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Neoclassic Lyre Sconces with Crystal Drops
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt and painted bronze lyre-shaped sconces with crystal drops
Category

Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of Bronze Sconces with Crystal Drops
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1920s, French 5-arm bronze sconces with crystal drops and five lights. Sold per
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Gilt Sconces with Opaline Drops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian gilt sconces with opaline glass pendants. Measurements: Height: 13
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bronze Sconces with Rock Crystal Drops
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century French gilt bronze sconces with rock crystal drops and crystal swags
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Set of 4 Crystal Sconces with Amethyst Drops
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4, 1960s Italian nickel-plated sconces with three lights each. With amethyst and clear
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Large Gilt Metal Sconces with Amethyst drops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's Italian sconces with amethyst crystal drops and 9 candelabra lights
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Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gaetano Sciolari Sconces with Crystal Beveled Drops
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of Gaetano Sciolari Sconces with beveled crystal drops and a nickel plated body.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

French Pink Opaline Drops with Beads and Crystal Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Adorning Murano pink opaline drops. Beads on back plate as well. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL
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Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Wall Sconce with Dual Light Leaf Hand Cut Crystal Drops
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome wall sconce. 21st century made. Hand cut glass crystal drops hanging from the palm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Wall Sconce with Murano Crystal Prism Glass Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall light, decorated with crystal prism shaped cones. Made in Italy, around 1960-1970. The fixture is made of metal with a brass polished finish. When ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tole Sconces with Glass Drops Gilded Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole leaf sconces with glass drops, each fixture requires
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Glitzy Brass and Chrome Wall Sconces with Lucite Drops
Located in Hopewell, NJ
tiers of Lucite bar shaped drops. Each takes three bulbs, recommend 25 watt each. Note: May be able
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gilded Iron and Mirror Sconces with Glass Drops, 1950-1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilded iron and mirror sconces with glass drops, 1950-1960. Large pair of sconces by
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Gilded sconces with peachy pink opaline cups, crystal beaded and Murano drops
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of romantic wall lights made during the Mid-20th Century but inspired by the French style of the 18th century. The thin and elegant structure is made of gilded iron arabesques...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Decorative Gilded Wall Sconces with Cut Glass Drops and Drip Pans
Located in Reepham, GB
A pair of carved and gilded wood wall sconces; cast brass candle holders set in decorative cut
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of Italian Glass Drops Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 Italian 1950's sconces with oversized glass drops, 3 edison interior lights and original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brutalist Brass and Chrome Sconces with Murano Glass Drops by BD Lumica
By BD Lumica
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Brutalist sconces with Murano clear glass drops adorning a mixed meetak brass anad chrome
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

French Gilt Wood Crystal Amethyst Murano Drops 3 Tier with Spear Sconces c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
amethyst Murano drops in two sizes. Great patina throughout. One of a kind pair. Free priority shipping UPS
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Antique Early 1900s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Set of Six Italian Style Tole and Carved Wood Two-Arm Sconces with Wood Drops
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of six Italian style tole and carved wood two-arm sconces with wood drops. Lovely worn patina
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sconces Two Wall Lights Gold Bronze Crystal Drops Beads, France, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
lovely pair of gold tone bronze and crystal drops sconces with bobeches dating back to the 20th century
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Vintage 1940s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wall lights, gilted metal with green glass drops, Italien mid-1900s Regency
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful pair of Hollywood Regency style wall sconces in gilt metal and dark green drop shaped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Large Gilt Sconces with Beads
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920 Italian sconces with beaded body and crystal drops. Monumental bodies with a
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Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Set of Four Large Gilt Sconces with Beads
Set of Four Large Gilt Sconces with Beads
H 38.5 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
1920's Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Hanging Crystals
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with crystal drops.
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Vintage 1910s American Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Brass Three Arm Candle Sconces with Crystals
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of brass three arm candle sconces with crystal bobeches, swags and drops, and mirror
Category

Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt metal, double light sconces with amber colored glass drops. Measures: 14" tall, 8
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Gilt Metal Sconces
Gilt Metal Sconces
H 14 in W 8 in D 5 in
Pair Of Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Irish cut crystal sconces with two lights, crystal drops and swags and a central crystal
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Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair Of Sconces
Pair Of Sconces
H 28 in W 16 in D 12 in
Large Pair of Bagues Style Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconces with Rock Crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Large Pair of Bagues Style Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconces with Rock Crystal These
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

French Victorian Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian (19th-20th century) iron 4-light sconce with crystal drops and scrolling
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

French Victorian Iron Wall Sconces
French Victorian Iron Wall Sconces
H 23 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Moderne Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s Italian nickel-plated sconces with crystal drops and two interior lights
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Moderne Crystal Sconces
Pair of Moderne Crystal Sconces
H 6.5 in W 16 in D 6 in
Pair of Large Gilt Metal Floral Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian gilt metal and white flower sconces with crystal drops. Measurements: Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Clear Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1920s Italian clear three-light sconces with gilt details and blown drops on arms
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Clear Murano Glass Sconces
Set of Clear Murano Glass Sconces
H 24 in W 18 in D 13 in
Pair of Vintage Beaded Crystal Three Arm Sconces
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of French three arm sconces with beaded crystal swags, drops and attached crystal
Category

Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

English Victorian Gilt Metal and Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style 20th century gilt metal and crystal 3 scroll arm wall sconce with crystal
Category

20th Century English Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

English Victorian Gilt Metal and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style 20th century gilt metal and crystal 3 scroll arm wall sconce with crystal
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Gilt Wood and Glass Beads Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Italian gilt wood and metal 3-light sconces with glass beads and crystal drops
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Set of Gilt Bronze Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four American circa 1920s gilt bronze sconces with crystal spears and drops. Sold per pair
Category

Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Tole Metal Palm Frond Three Arm Sconces
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of tole metal tall palm frond sconces with three lights and crystal drops. Each light max
Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Italian Crystal Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight gilt metal three-arm sconces with crystal drops and pendants, with original patina
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Set of Neoclassic Style Bronze Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1920's American neoclassic style three-arm gilt bronze sconces with crystal
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass, Crystal and Lucite Sconces
By Palwa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of opposing three arm sconces in brass with crystal drops and Lucite accents in the style of
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20th Century European Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Pair Beaded Pink Drop Italian Crystal Scroll Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful pair of fine beaded Italian two-light crystal sconces with pink colored crystal drops
Category

20th Century Italian Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Beads

Set of Large French Silver Plated Sconces, Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four large French circa 1920's French bronze sconces with crystal drops and nine lights
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Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Pair French Gold Rock Crystal Basket Bouquet Maison Baguès Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French Gold Gilt sconces with crystal & rock crystal drops in a basket bouquet
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20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Vintage Pair of Beaded Peach Drop Jansen Italian Bagues Crystal Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of fine beaded Italian two light crystal sconces with peach colored crystal drops
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Set of French Molded Glass and Blue Drop Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French gilt metal sconces with blue glass drops and molded glass bodies. Sold in pairs
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Gilt-Metal and Crystal Leaf Sconces by Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of very elegant French gilded metal and tole sconces with glass leaves and drops by Maison
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Tôle, Iron

Large Bronze Mirror Sconce Two Candleholders
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Victorian brass mirrored two candleholders sconce with 16 crystal drops.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Mirror Sconce Two Candleholders Jewels Decorated
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Victorian brass mirrored two candleholders sconce with 16 crystal drops and 4 jewels.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Glass Wall Sconces with Rough Decoration and Amber Drops
Located in Valencia, Spain
Wall sconce with brass structure composed by pieces of rough handmade glass and placed as a curtain
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Caldwell Sconces with Rock Crystal
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely pair of Caldwell sconces gilt bronze with rock crystal drops. Four pair available. Priced
Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Caldwell Sconces with Rock Crystal
Caldwell Sconces with Rock Crystal
H 19.5 in W 14 in D 8 in
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps with Glass Sphere and Tear Drops, circa 1960
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Pair of beautiful solid brass wall lights with a glass globe with drops (in the glass) from the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rock Crystal Sconces Bagues
Located in Stamford, CT
Bagues sconces with rock crystal drops unusual shape. Set of six available, priced per pair, circa
Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Rock Crystal Sconces Bagues
Rock Crystal Sconces Bagues
H 19 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Pair Two Light Iron Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful sconces with clear and amethyst drops
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Pair of Beaded Crystal Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of double arm sconces with beaded detailing and crystal drops, newly wired
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Beaded Crystal Sconces
Pair of Beaded Crystal Sconces
H 17 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair Vintage Opaline Rose Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of crystal opaline beaded sconces with white opaline drops and pink and white
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of French Gilt and Crystal Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
A lovely pair of Baguès style French crystal sconces with rock crystal drops.
Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Crystal Beaded Sconces with Drops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of crystal beaded Italian style sconces with crystal drops.
Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Gilt Sconces with Crystal Drops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century French 3 light bronze sconces with crystal drops. Backplate with shield and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Gilt Sconces with Crystal Drops
Gilt Sconces with Crystal Drops
H 16 in W 10 in D 6 in
Glass Sconces with Amethyst Crystal Drops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s French molded glass sconces with crystal drops. 8" wide, 6 " deep, 10" tall
Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Sconces with Crystal Drops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930's French 2 lights sconces with gilt finish and crystal drops. Available at our
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Sconce With Drops For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sconce with drops available for sale. Each of these unique sconce with drops was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and glass. Find 748 antique and vintage sconce with drops at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 61 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of sconce with drops available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Sconce with drops are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many sconce with drops are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Baguès, William Brand and VG-VGnewtrend produced popular sconce with drops that are worth a look.

How Much are Sconce With Drops?

Sconce with drops can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,630, while the lowest priced sells for $207 and the highest can go for as much as $309,746.

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.

Questions About Sconce With Drops
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop earrings on 1stDibs.
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    A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.

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    The Yves portion of Yves Saint Laurent was dropped in 2012, when Hedi Slimane took over as creative director of the fashion house. Slimane wanted to transition the brand into a more youthful image, and rebranded it as Saint Laurent Paris. Shop an array of vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent Paris apparel and accessories from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
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    A drop necklace is sometimes called a lavaliere. This style of necklace features a second chain that hangs down from its center. On some pieces, the hanging chain holds a pendant or features decorative embellishments like beads. Shop a variety of lavaliere necklaces on 1stDibs.
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    A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A drop-waist top is a garment worn on the top half of the body. It features a waist seam positioned below the natural waist area and creates the illusion that the wearer has a longer torso. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and designer tops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
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    A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A candle sconce is a wall fixture for candles that is used as a decorative element nowadays. On 1stDibs, shop from a range of antique and vintage candle sconces.
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    A sconce fixture is a wall bracket used to hold a lamp that typically projects light upwards.

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    Sconces, which project soft light, are typically found hanging in hallways and bathrooms but can serve a function in any room of the house.

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    For hanging wall sconces, you should measure between 60”-70” from the floor. If you plan on installing multiple sconces traditionally they are spaced 6’ apart.
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    Plug-in sconce is a light fixture that is attached to a wall but has an external cord that must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. It has a switch at the fixture. It is much easier and less expensive to install than hard-wired sconces, but the trade-off is that the cord hangs down and is visible. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and modern plug-in sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    A light that hangs on a wall is called a sconce due to its linguistic history. The term originated from the Old French term esconce, which means "lantern" or "hiding place." In turn, the word sconce has its roots in the Latin root word for "to hide," abscondere. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sconces.
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    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
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    Long drop earrings are sometimes called shoulder dusters. To earn the name, earrings must be long enough to brush against the collarbone or shoulder. Dangle earrings may also be referred to as shoulder dusters. The difference between the two is that dangle shoulder dusters swing as you move, while drop shoulder dusters remain stationary due to their designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of drop earrings.
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    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
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    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.

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