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
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
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
Iron
$973
H 11.82 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
Murano Graniglia Glass Double-Leaf Brass Wall Sconce, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier, Mazzega
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Elegant mid-century Italian double wall sconce crafted in Murano glass during the late 1960s to
Brass
18th C. Italian Pair Acanthus-Carved Wood Pricket Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
candle sconces from Italy have been carved with flower scalloped backplate at wall, which projects
Iron
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
Gold Leaf
$408Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
19thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mirrored Wall Sconce Cherub Detail
Located in Opa Locka, FL
closely at pictures as there is alot of detail to this candle holding Sconce.
Bronze
$7,548 / set
H 36.23 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
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
Giltwood
$1,780 / set
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
A Pair of Art Nouveau Gilded Iron and Cristal Sicilian Wall Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This pair of Art Nouveau Sicilian wall sconces features a graceful design crafted from gilded iron
Crystal, Iron
$5,225
H 12 in W 15 in D 10 in
c1800 British George III Ormolu/ Cut Glass/ Pink Etched Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare c1800 British George III Ormolu/ Cut Glass and Pink Etched Crystal Wall Sconce. 3 candle
Cut Glass
Pair Of Empire Style Niermann Weeks Crystal Wall Sconces
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, three electrified lights with beeswax candle covers. The sconces with drapes of faceted crystal beads
Brass
$1,250 / set
H 17.5 in W 12.25 in D 9 in
Pair, Modern Hart Associates Glass Beaded & Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces
By Hart Associates 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
the traditional “candle sconce” profile even as the overall composition remains firmly late 20th/early
Brass
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
Crystal
$4,117 / set
H 14.18 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in
Wall Sconce Tin Recreation Longfellows Wayside Inn Sudbury MA
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
plausible antiqued patina. Single candle tin wall sconce with circular cresting to enhance light
Tin
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
Bronze
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gothic Silvered Finish Candelabra Wall Sconces 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
, including twisted arms and floral motifs. Each sconce holds multiple candle-style lights. X
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical Sconces, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
two neoclassical-style wall sconces. The design imitates classic wall candlesticks. Instead of candles
Metal
Pair of Nickelplated Brass Fleur-De-Lis Wall Sconces
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Originally candle sconces these two-arm sconces have been electrified. They have a scrolling fleur
Nickel
$4,200 / set
H 18.5 in W 9.13 in D 4.25 in
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Electrified Two Arm Light Wall Sconces #1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French Louis XVI style gilded bronze sconces with two arms and with the crowns decorated
Bronze, Other
$763Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.1 in W 15.7 in D 8.7 in
Antique Triple Wall Sconces, Cast Brass, Flemish Design, 1730-1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
drip pans—blending both functionality and artistry. These sconces are designed to hold candles and
Brass
$16,200 / set
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finest French decorative arts. These grand five-light sconces showcase beautifully sculpted candle arms
Bronze
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
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
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
Metal
Pair of French Bronze Two Arm Sconces. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
motif. Sconces were original candle and have been electrified. Mid-19th Century.
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautifully, adding warmth and depth to any space. Each sconce features two gracefully curved candle arms
Wrought Iron
Pair of English Regency Style Arrow Sconces, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
scrolled floral arms, and arrow motif. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified
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
$25,500 / set
H 55.75 in W 15 in D 8.25 in
pair of French Turn of the Century Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze sconces. This stunning pair of sconces display nine electrified wax candles spread over three
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Floral Gilt Urn Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
, floral swags, and resting on fluted plinth. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been
Pair of Diamond Form Smoky Brown Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Each sconce has two sockets with candle light bulbs max of 120W. Custom
Rock Crystal
Antique Italian Three Piece Sconce Set with Seashell and Cat Tails
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and paint decorated seashell and two carved cat tail sconces, all with shell like candle cups and
Wood
$1,750 / item
H 13.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
Diamond Detailed Classic Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Interior Wall Sconce
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
edited detailing. Available as a double sconce as well. Ivory candle sleeve included. Max Wattage: 60
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Sconces, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Pembroke, MA
decorate the bottom leaf section. The sconces also include opaline glass candle sleeves, and will be re
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$4,748 / set
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 8.27 in
Monumental Renaissance Wall Sconces, Cast Bronze, Italy, 1930-1940
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
bronze with original patinated finish Lighting: Each sconce features four candle-style light holders
Bronze
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Maison Jansen showcases the
Metal
$4,250 / set
H 24.2 in W 13.1 in D 8.5 in
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 20th-century French sconces captures the timeless elegance and
Metal
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 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This captivating pair of 20th-century French sconces, inspired by the timeless elegance of Coco
Metal
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French sconces, inspired by Coco Chanel, exudes timeless
Metal
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 20th-century French sconces, inspired by the timeless elegance of Coco
Metal
Pair of Diamond Form Smoky Brown Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Each sconce has two sockets with candle light bulbs max of 120W. Custom
Rock Crystal
$1,185 / set
H 24.02 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Exceptional Pair of Hollywood Regency Wall Sconces by S. Salvadori, Italy, 1960s
By S. Salvadori
Located in Hannover, DE
finished in gold leaf, enhancing the luxurious appearance of the sconces. The candle sleeves have been
Metal, Gold Leaf
$3,200 / set
H 19 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
1950s French Brutalist Wall Sconces in Wrought Iron, Anchor Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
from a chain, hooks as shown are included. Each sconce holds a single candle socket. Price includes
Wrought Iron
$3,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25 in W 24.5 in D 8.75 in
Pair of French 19th Century Era Normandy Walnut Panel Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
authenticity of these decorative lighting pieces. The sconces feature dual candle-form lights with brass arms
Crystal
$925
H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Large 1950s Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Triple Wall Sconce in Neoclassical Style
Located in COLMAR, FR
This large Italian gilt wrought iron wall sconce from the 1950s features an ornate neoclassical
Metal
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
Bronze
$2,744 / set
H 11.03 in W 2.96 in D 1.97 in
Wall sconces Tin Pair Recreation Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, S. Sudbury
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
plausible antiqued patina. SIngle candle tin wall sconce with circular cresting to enhance light
Iron
$630Sale Price|30% Off
H 14.25 in W 12 in D 7 in
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
Faience, Walnut
$3,082 / set
H 41.34 in W 26.38 in D 15.36 in
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
Wrought Iron
$1,060Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 5 in D 12 in
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
Bronze
$1,600 / set
H 44 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1920, this impressive pair of tall wall sconces embodies the symmetry and
Giltwood
$1,090
H 18 in W 15.5 in D 6 in
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces, Pair, 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
depth and dimension. Each sconce supports three candle-form light sockets rising from curved arms
Bronze
$925Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8 in W 6.75 in D 7 in
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
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,445 / set
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sconce features a richly ornamented candle cup adorned with anthemion and palmette motifs, flanked by
Bronze
$3,561 / set
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
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
Cut Glass, Glass
$771
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
Hans Kogl Wisteria / Pioggia D’ora Wall light Sconce Hollywood Regency 70s
Located in Cork, IE
mount sconce was designed for E14 candle light bulbs and is currently wired for European voltage
Metal
$7,900 / set
H 21 in W 5.5 in D 7.5 in
A pair of Hurricane Sconces with Etched Greek Key Shades by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brass candle sconces with lotus-design backplates and down-swept arms. Each arm
Brass
$2,018 / set
H 10 in W 3 in D 7.5 in
Pair Gothic Revival, Arts and Crafts era Hand-Crafted Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
. A striking pair of Gothic Revival wall lights or candle sconces, executed in hand-forged iron and
Wrought Iron
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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.
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