1940s French Bronze Sconces, Pair
$3,024 / set
1940s French Bronze Sconces, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly wired golden sconces with plastic, wax candles.
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
$3,024 / set
1940s French Bronze Sconces, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly wired golden sconces with plastic, wax candles.
Bronze
$1,595 / set
Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair of 3-arm, continental candle sconces with early electrification. Sconces feature foliate sleeved arm with beaded bobesche rim and a tapered fixture body.
Bronze
$2,650 / set
Pair of Large Antique Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large antique giltwood sconces. Stunning pair of giltwood and gilt iron two-light candle sconces, circa 1920.
Iron
Italian modern three-armed decorated brass wall light with wooden candles, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern three-armed decorated brass wall light with wooden candles, 1970s Three-armed brass wall light. The round base rests on the wall, from here the three arms branch out a...
Brass
Large Neoclassical Gilt Wooden Eagle Sconce
By Palladio
Located in Redding, CT
Large Neoclassical Gilt Wooden Eagle Sconce. This is a two candled wall sconce and is not electrified.
Metal
Electrified French Bronze Wall Sconces with Rock Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant pair of Louis XVI-style gilt bronze and rock crystal wall sconces, featuring five candle-style lights arranged on graceful scrolling arms.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
The scrolling ironwork features a fleur-de-lis motif at the center, a timeless symbol of French heritage, lending a regal and sophisticated touch to the design. Each sconce is fitte...
Wrought Iron
$1,100 / set
Italian Hand Carved Sconces, Gold Finish
Located in Toledo, OH
Italian hand carved wood sconces, gilt. Marked Made in Italy, 2 candle sockets per sconce, urn style detail with flowers, gold distressed paint, gold swag of leaves, leaf and scroll ...
Wood
$740Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Art Nouveau Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Liberty style wall sconces in brass with double candle holders on each sconce.
Brass
$2,175 / set
Pair Of Painted Tole Floral Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Wired for electricity; accommodates two candle-style bulbs per sconce.
Brass, Bronze
$2,100 / set
Pair of 19th Century Iron Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century rewired iron sconces with four candle arms on each sconce.
Iron
$2,175Sale Price|25% Off
Pair of Silver Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair classical style silver gilt two-arm wall sconces with leaf motif. Height includes candle shaft.
Silver Leaf
Set of Four Impressive Starburst Gustavian Crystal Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
Also featuring having decorative raised starbursts and three candle holders per sconce with crystal bobeches.
Crystal
$3,975 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
These fabulous candle sconces have never been but could be electrified if desired.
Wood
$2,950 / set
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal Pineapple Sconces
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Currently candle sconces but could easily be electrified if desired.
Metal, Tôle
$2,800 / set
Pair of French Deco Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco style brass and glass sconces with white glass faux candles. Matching chandelier available.
Brass
Candle House, Wall Luminaire in Zinc, for Outside or Inside by Atelier Boucquet
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
A wall fixture in zinc, glass in front, no backplate. So you can see the wall straight through. With a e14 candle lamp. Also available in bigger version with 2 lamps. This one only...
Zinc
$2,875 / set
Pair Vintage Italian Tole Iron Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
Though made to resemble 18th-century style pieces these are capable of being used as candle sconce or can be wired through the arm to be electric.
Wrought Iron
Antique Brass Rococo Revival Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dekalb, IL
Each sconce supports three candle-style arms with drip pan bobeches and faux wax sleeves, branching outward in a balanced candelabra arrangement.
Metal
Pair of Superb Venetian Polychrome Bronze Electrified Sconces
Located in Kent, CT
Two pairs of Venetian polychrome bronze sconces with flora, candle arms, painted candle sticks and wired for use.
Bronze
Monumental Pair Of Antique French Patinated Metal Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Pair Of Antique French Patinated Metal Sconces. This amazing pair of French country patinated metal sconces, possibly bronze can be used as candle sconces or easily wired ...
Bronze, Iron
Vintage Gold Gilt Rope Twist & Tassle Three Branch Wall Light with Candle Mounts
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1960's Rope Twist & Tassel, three branch wall light which has been fully rewired and serviced A good looking well mad...
Metal
A Pair of Sconces with Amber Etched Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brass candle sconces with brass patinated backplates and down-swept arms.
Brass
Vintage French Gilt Bronze Sconces, Pair, 1960s, E14 Socket
Located in Bastogne, BE
Designed to emulate the look of classic candle sconces, these lights use standard E14 bulbs (not included).
Bronze
Pair of Early 20thC Gilt Metal Cherub Wall Sconces
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Vintage Gilt Metal Cherub Wall Sconces the putti holding candle torcheres on cartouche plates - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with...
Ormolu
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Renaissance Revival Parcel-Gilt Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pair of Renaissance Revival candle style electric sconces with black oval shades, parcel-gilt carved wood back plates, and brass tubes to conceal electrical cord when wired...
Brass
Pair of Italian Ball and Hoop Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Orange enameled metal "cup" and "hoop ring" with free-floating white glass ball shade tethered by wire. Each sconce takes a single candle bulb up to 60 watts.
$2,950 / set
Pair of 20th Century Italian Sconces Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted from tôle (painted sheet metal), these wall-mounted fixtures feature a gracefully scrolling structure adorned with finely detailed leaves and vibrant hand-painted flowers in ...
Metal
Pair of 18th c. Dutch Sconces Depicting Sunflowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally intended to hold candles, the sconces feature arched backplates and elegant arms, adding a rustic yet refined presence to any wall.
Metal
1900 Art Nouveau Iron and Wood Italian Chandelier Wall Sconce
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The sconce combines iron and wood, with the iron providing a sturdy frame and wood details for the candle holders.
Iron
Pair of Monumental Italian Wall Sconces in Neoclassical Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Outstanding pair of carved and painted torch form sconces with permanent pillar candle bases to hold chandelier base bulb.
Metal
Set of Neoclassical French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in COLMAR, FR
Each sconce features twin candle arms with graceful symmetry, acanthus leaf detailing, and a rich gilt bronze finish that enhances their timeless appeal.
Bronze
$8,500 / set
Pair Arrow Motif Sconces in French Empire Style
Located in New York, NY
Our French Empire style sconces have three arrow-form candle arms ending with candleholders with star motifs, and emanate from lion mask back plates with palmette crests that are mou...
Bronze
$1,078 / set
Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Brass Sconces
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of French Louis XV style brass wall sconces. This delightful set features two-arm sconces, each adorned with candle holders resembling blooming flowers.
Brass
Large Pair of 18th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of 18th century Venetian silver gilt sconces. Monumental pair of Italian or Venetian silver Baroque gilt or silver leaf candle sconces from the 18th century.
Wood
Monumental Pair of 18th Century Venetian Silver Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental pair of 18th century Venetian silver giltwood sconces. Large pair of Italian or Venetian silver gilt wood candle sconces from the 18th century (can easily be wired if desi...
Silver Leaf
Pair of Antique French Cherub Wall Sconces with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Worcester, GB
Pair of Antique French Cherub Wall Sconces with Porcelain Flowers A decorative and elegant pair of antique French style wall sconces, modelled as classical cherubs emerging from fo...
Metal
$60,640 / set
Four Antique Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Each backplate supports ten leafy, scrolling arms which terminate in wide foliate drip-pans, capitals and sconces, topped by white candle-tubes.
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair Of Vintage Duchess Sconces In Hollywood Regency Style- #1
By Boyd Lighting
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish and very well made Pair of electrified wall sconces with single candle, tasseled hardback shade, mounted on a solid brass bronze finished beaded backplate, and ending in a ...
Brass
French Brass Two Arm Floral Sconce, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass two arm sconce with ribbon, floral, and tassel motif. Sconce is candle powered and can be electrified if desired.
18th Century Rococo Giltwood Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in GB
Each is carved with feathers, tassels and ribbons, there are three arms on each sconce, holding three candle lights upon a holder nestled into carved feathers.
Wood
$11,178 / set
Pair of Maison Baguès Red Wall Sconces Circa 1910
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning and exceptionally rare pair of large Maison Baguès 'Rouge' wall sconces, originally created by Maison Baguès circa 1900 - 1910 as candle sconces, these have been historica...
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Style Sconces, Set of 3
Located in Hamburg, DE
Instead of candles, the sconces are equipped with E14 sockets and electrified.
Metal
A Pair Of Electrified Carved Gilt Wood Gothic Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
The sconces would have been originally candle-lit but later adapted with electrical fittings for modern practicality.
Giltwood
Pair of 1900s French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sconces are fitted with two candle-style arms, round drip pans, and faux candle sleeves.
Bronze
Pair of 20th Century French Gilt Tôle Floral Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally designed for candles, these sconces retain their period-appropriate faux candle sleeves, displaying an aged, timeworn look that enhances their vintage charm.
Sheet Metal
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mirrored Sconces, Probably, Italian
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful pair of gilt bronze mirrored six candle sconces with crystals, probably European in origin.
Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Wall Sconces Appliques Lights
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Giltwood Wall Candle Sconces, 1960's Italy. Elegant wall sconces with beautiful detail throughout, including bows and ribbons as well as leaves and tassels.
Giltwood
Vintage Brass Wall Sconce with Mirror, Regency Style, Germany, 1980
Located in Hannover, DE
Wall Sconce with Mirror and Candle Holder. Vintage Design in Gilded Brass.
Brass
Pair Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Tole Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gold Gilt Pair Tole Metal Wall Floral Candle Sconces, Italy. Elegant wall candle sconces with beautiful floral detail throughout.
Metal
18th C. Italian Pair Acanthus-Carved Wood Pricket Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Italian pair of carved-wood pricket sconces from the 18th century. This antique pair of candle sconces from Italy have been carved with flower scalloped backplate at wall, wh...
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Wall Sconces, Spanish Style, Handcrafted Design
Located in Marbella, ES
The pieces feature a symmetrical composition of hand-crafted scrolls and curves, crowned with stylized plant motifs and a decorative central rosette that adds depth and a sculptural ...
Iron
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Electrified Two Light Wall Sconces #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The standard with crossed flags bearing coats of arms to support the two arms decorated laurel leaves on the right and oak leaves with acorns on the left. The sconces with wax covere...
Bronze, Other
Early 19th Century Regency Carved Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces
Located in GB
A very fine pair of Early 19th Century Regency hand carved giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces. Original designed to hold candles, they have sympathetically modified for electricity.
Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Iron and Crystal Fruit Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This whimsical pair of iron and crystal candle sconces were made in France, late 19th century, newly-electrified for the modern interior.
Iron
Pair Of Empire Style Niermann Weeks Crystal Wall Sconces
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair of wall sconces in the Empire style with embossed gilt metal having a floral-like design, three electrified lights with beeswax candle covers.
Brass
19th Century Hand-Crafted Gilded Wood Wall Sconces, Empire Style
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful pair of wall sconces for candles, made of carved and gilded wood, with decorative motifs typical of the Empire period, such as flames, acanthus leaves, and wings.
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
Pair of Jansen Style Bronze Sconces with Crystal Prisms
By Maison Jansen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of Jansen style two arm bronze sconces with hanging crystal prisms. Each sconce holds two taper candles and lights with two hidden candelabra bulbs.
Crystal
Wall Sconce Tin Recreation Longfellows Wayside Inn Sudbury MA
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Single candle tin wall sconce with circular cresting to enhance light reflection and antiqued patina.
Tin
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