Pair of Nickelplated Brass Fleur-De-Lis Wall Sconces
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Originally candle sconces these two-arm sconces have been electrified.
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Nickel
Pair of Nickelplated Brass Fleur-De-Lis Wall Sconces
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Originally candle sconces these two-arm sconces have been electrified.
Nickel
A Pair of Art Nouveau Gilded Iron and Cristal Sicilian Wall Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The sconces have two candle-style light fixtures with cream-colored faux candle sleeves, topped by flame-shaped frosted bulbs for an authentic, timeless look.
Crystal, Iron
Pair of French Bronze and Crystal Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze and crystal five arm sconces. Sconces are candle powered and can be electrified if desired.
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Floral Sconces, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze single-arm four-candle cup sconces with decorative floral and scrolled motif.
Gothic Bronze Wall Sconce Candelabra, 5 Branch, Antique, 18th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th century 5 Branch Wall Sconce Candelabra This is a very large antique wall candle sconce, the sconce is highly decorated in the gothic style, there are 5 heavy arms to this ver...
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Two Arm Sconces. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Sconces were original candle and have been electrified.
19th Century Regency Pair of Triple Branch Wall Sconces
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency pair of triple branch gilt metal wall sconces featuring elaborately scrolled candle holder light fittings with acanthus leaf and animal head detailing.
Metal
Pair of English Regency Style Arrow Sconces, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified, Mid-19th Century.
19thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mirrored Wall Sconce Cherub Detail
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Loui XVI style Bronze and Mirrored Wall Sconce featuring Cherubs. Please look closely at pictures as there is alot of detail to this candle holding Sconce.
Bronze
$15,000 / set
Pair of Italian Floral Gilt Urn Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified.
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical Sconces, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Instead of candles, the sconces feature E14 sockets and are electrified.
Metal
Pair of Diamond Form Smoky Brown Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Each sconce has two sockets with candle light bulbs max of 120W.
Rock Crystal
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Gothic Silvered Finish Candelabra Wall Sconces 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Each sconce holds multiple candle-style lights. X
Metal
Antique Triple Wall Sconces, Cast Brass, Flemish Design, 1730-1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
These sconces are designed to hold candles and have never been drilled or altered for electricity, remaining in completely original condition.
Brass
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
The warm, golden patina enhances the intricate detailing, creating a luminous effect that reflects light beautifully, adding warmth and depth to any space. Each sconce features two ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Sconces, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Pembroke, MA
Crystal beads decorate the bottom leaf section. The sconces also include opaline glass candle sleeves, and will be re-wired for U.S.
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Large Wall Sconce Gilt Louis XV Style Nine Lights Electrical
Located in Austin, TX
At its centre it swells out, allowing for greater dimension and interest. Sconce has 9 candles that provide substantial amount of light.
Plastic
Monumental Renaissance Wall Sconces, Cast Bronze, Italy, 1930-1940
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Details & Highlights Origin: Italy Period: Early 20th Century, circa 1930–1940 Materials: Solid cast bronze with original patinated finish Lighting: Each sconce features four can...
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century French Rock Crystal Wall Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Early 20th Century Rock Crystal Wall Sconces. Each with five candle arms in gilded iron.
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair, Modern Hart Associates Glass Beaded & Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces
By Hart Associates 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the lower portion of the plate, two scrolling candle arms extend outward in symmetrical balance, their curves tightened by wrapped detailing at the junctions and finished with b...
Brass
Pair of Diamond Form Smoky Brown Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Each sconce has two sockets with candle light bulbs max of 120W.
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Wall Sconces with Floral Carving
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) giltwood floral carved narrow wall sconce with 3 candle holders (PRICED AS PAIR)
Giltwood
Pair of Vintage Mirror Back Sconces with Brass Acorn Motif
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Mirror Back Candle Sconces with Brass Acorn Motif. These can easily be electrified.
Brass
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These grand five-light sconces showcase beautifully sculpted candle arms with elaborate leaf and berry ornamentation, culminating in elegantly shaped bobeches and candle cups.
Bronze
c1800 British George III Ormolu/ Cut Glass/ Pink Etched Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
The bobesche and the candle cups are etched with floral detail. This Sconce is one of a kind.
Cut Glass
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each sconce holds two candle-style lights, providing a warm and inviting glow that enhances the ambiance of any space.
Metal
Diamond Detailed Classic Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Interior Wall Sconce
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Available as a double sconce as well. Ivory candle sleeve included. Max Wattage: 60, One Candelabra Socket Lantern shown in SBLC Old World Finish Hand-forged in heavy gauge wroug...
Wrought Iron
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each sconce is designed with two candle-style lights, offering a warm and ambient glow that enhances the atmosphere of any room.
Metal
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
The warm, golden finish enhances the naturalistic detailing of the wheat motif, exuding sophistication and charm. Each sconce accommodates two candle-style lights, set in delicately...
Metal
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
The delicate curves and gilded finish add an air of opulence, reflecting the luxurious aesthetic synonymous with Chanel’s influence. Each sconce is designed with two candle-style li...
Metal
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Electrified Two Arm Light Wall Sconces #1
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
Antique Italian Three Piece Sconce Set with Seashell and Cat Tails
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual grotto type Italian wall sconce trio with a center sconce having a carved wood and paint decorated seashell and two carved cat tail sconces, all with shell like can...
Wood
1950s French Brutalist Wall Sconces in Wrought Iron, Anchor Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
Each sconce holds a single candle socket. Price includes rewiring for US and repainting
Wrought Iron
Pair Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Sconces, France c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Gilt-Bronze wall sconces, with three candle-arms emanating from a Neo-classical design back-plate.
Bronze
Pair 19th Century, Italian Baroque Revival Gilt Wood & Tole Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
The backplates rise in a fan-like arrangement of deeply modeled C-scrolls, curled leaves and central shell-like ribbing, creating the theatrical movement associated with Italian deco...
Metal, Tin
$3,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Era Normandy Walnut Panel Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The rich walnut has developed a warm patina over time, enhancing the visual depth and authenticity of these decorative lighting pieces. The sconces feature dual candle-form lights w...
Crystal
Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Double Leaf, Hollywood Regency, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Mazzega, both renowned for their extensive graniglia lighting lines of this period. Each sconce holds two small-base candle bulbs (E14 or E12).
Brass
Wall sconces Tin Pair Recreation Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, S. Sudbury
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
SIngle candle tin wall sconce with circular cresting to enhance light reflection and antiqued patina.
Iron
pair of French Turn of the Century Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces. This stunning pair of sconces display nine electrified wax candles spread over three levels while suspended from wonderfully detailed draped fabr...
Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Rococo Wall Sconces, Maison Baguès Style, Gold Iron, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Two sets with two pairs in each set of wall sconces in the manner of Maison Baguès. Each sconce has three candle style bulb holders and is decorated with clear and amber colored crys...
Glass, Cut Glass
A Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Lily Flower Wall Sconce
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1900 A late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall sconce, the five candle arms decorated with flowering lillies and foliage.
Bronze
$1,060Sale Price|20% Off
1940's French Regency Gilt & Patinated Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Wall Sconce
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chinoiserie Female Figural Wall Sconce. Tall false candles attached where the bulb rests into the top, stunning!
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze and crystal five arm sconces. Originally candle powered and have been electrified.
Sconce Wall Pair Tin Shaped Cresting Washington's Headquarter's Rockingham
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Tapering single candle, tin wall sconce with shaped cresting and antiqued patina.
Metal
Exceptional Pair of Hollywood Regency Wall Sconces by S. Salvadori, Italy, 1960s
By S. Salvadori
Located in Hannover, DE
These floral accents further highlight the exceptional level of artistry and attention to detail. The candle cups are crafted from wood and finished in gold leaf, enhancing the luxu...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Large 1950s Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Triple Wall Sconce in Neoclassical Style
Located in COLMAR, FR
Finished in a warm, aged gold tone, the piece reflects the craftsmanship and decorative style of mid-century Italian lighting. The sconce is fitted with three candle-style lights ar...
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Five scrolling wrought-iron arms project from each sconce, ending in candle cups with scalloped drip pans.
Giltwood
Pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fitted with faux wax candle sleeves and rewired for candelabra bulbs, these sconces are ready for modern installation.
Bronze
Antique French Carved Walnut And Hand Painted Faience Wall Sconce C 1915
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique, circa 1915 French Black Forest/Arts and Crafts electrified double candle wall sconce with hand carved walnut back plate, hand turned walnut wooden stems and hand-painted ...
Faience, Walnut
Pair of Big Spanish Hand-Forged Iron Wall Sconces, Mid-20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Originally conceived as candle sconces, these pieces function today as striking decorative wall elements or atmospheric lighting accents.
Wrought Iron
Rare matching set of three Venetian mouth-blown glass wall sconces, Italy, c1950
Located in Lisse, NL
Their design is an elegant Venetian interpretation of the traditional two-arm candle sconce. The flowing glass arms and elongated candle cups give them a light and almost weightless ...
Brass
Vintage Single Wall Sconce French Gilt Metal & Crystal Wall Light
By Maison Baguès
Located in Bastogne, BE
Amazing French gilt metal and crystal wall light after Maison Bagues, with glass flowers and leaves with decorative urn shapes at the bottom. Vintage candle-shaped wall sconces and ...
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Style Two-Light Wall Sconces Candelabra
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE WALL SCONCES France, second half of the 19th century Gilt bronze 20" H x 6 1/2" D x 13" W A fine pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bro...
Bronze
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Shell Back Three-Arm Wall Sconces - a Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Each sconce holds three candle arms, delicately curved and finished with scalloped drip trays and bobeches.
Brass
$905Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Pair Ormolu Gilt Bronze Treble Light Wall Electric Sconces Appliques 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Candle Wall Candle Sconces Lights, of generous proportions and exceptional well cast quality, mid to late Nineteenth Century.
Bronze, Ormolu
Pr. Etched Mirrored Silver Plated Antique Sconces att. to Sterling Bronze Co.
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair antique of silver plate, mirror back sconces, medallion style candle arm sconces. The sconces feature an oval mirrored back, having an etched female figure, dressed...
Silver Plate
Pair of English Brass Foliage Two Arm Mirrored Sconces, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair have been electrified and originally candle powered. Sconces retain the original silvered glass.
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Cast Patinated Bronze Twin Branch Wall Sconce
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An early 20th century Dutch cast patinated bronze twin branch wall sconce, topped by a suspension loop above a knopped stem terminating in a filleted ball, issuing a pair of sprigged...
Brass
Pr, French Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze Sconces With Porcelain Flowers, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined pair of French wall-mounted candle sconces is fashioned in gilt bronze and conceived in the Rococo Revival manner popular in the 19th century, with asymmetrical rocaille...
Bronze
Modern Transitional Elegant Pair Vaughan Deco Two-Arm Chrome Nickel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful & Elegant Pair Of Art Deco Style Two-Arm Chrome Nickel Sconces With Crystal / Glass Candle Cups By Vaughan Designs Measures: 9" W x 9" L x 5" D Newly rewired.
Chrome, Nickel
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.
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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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