Pair of French Bronze and Porcelain Sevres Foliage Ribbon Wall Sconces, C. 1820
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French figural bronze and porcelain Sevres two arm foliage with ribbon wall sconces. Pair are candle powered but can be electrified if desired.
Bronze
Antique Pair Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Portraits Wall Lights 19th Century
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in London, GB
However, soft-paste Sevres Porcelain was more easily broken. Therefore, early pieces of Sevres Porcelain that remain intact have become rare indeed.
Ormolu
$3,770 / set
Pair Louis XVI, Sevres Style Gilded Candelabra
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of Louis XVI style candelabra, each with bold turquoise ground arrow sheaths with jewelled and gilded decoration, three branch sconces with foliate detail. Raised on triform bas...
Ormolu
Pair of Sèvres Style Oval Porcelain Dishes Mounted as Appliques
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Sèvres Style Oval Porcelain Dishes Mounted as Appliques. The reverse with spurious Chateau des Tuileries marks and S.37 stamp in blue Sèvres 1844'. Each oval porcel...
Porcelain
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze & Sevres Porcelain Painted Wall Sconces Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French gold bronze and Sevres porcelain exquisitely painted wall sconces, circa 1890-1900.
Bronze
$1,848Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair c1880s French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze&Sevres style Porcelain Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of Stunning French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze with Sevres style Porcelain Wall Sconces. The gilt bronze is marked a few times.
Bronze
True Pair of French 19th C. Neoclassical St. Biscuit De Sèvres Porcelain Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Biscuit de Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by fine bottom elong...
Ormolu
Baccarat style. Hollywood Regency cut crystals sconces, France, 1960s
By Swarovski, Cristalleries De Sevres, Maison Honoré, Baccarat, Maison Jansen
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Cut crystals sconces in the style of Baccarat, France, 1960s. Each wall light is composed of a gold chrome metal palm-shaped structure with six stylized gilt leaves with cut crystals.
Crystal, Metal, Chrome, Brass
Pair of Antique Sevres Cabinet Plates Mounted as Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
A pair of antique two-light gilt bronze wall sconces each mounting a Sevres cabinet plate, one painted with Louis XVI , the other with Marie Antoinette, both within broad bleu Celest...
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Sconces, 1940s French Design by Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare pair ofbronze sconces by Sevres, circa 1940. A 12 branches matching chandelier is also available.
Bronze
Maison Sabino / Cristallerie De Sévres, Pair of Sconces
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Superb gold plated pair of three arms sconces by Maison Sabino and Cristallerie de Sèvres.
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Ceiling Light or Chandelier in the Style of Baccarat Tiffany Sèvres
Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT
Preciously appearing ceiling lamp in the shape of a turbine wheel. The metal sheath is of nickel plated aluminium and has three bulbs within. The fluted glass disc is made of one sin...
Aluminum
Pair of Art Deco Sevres Sconces
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain sconces, with a bronze frame and glass accents, circa 1940s.
Brass
Three French Gilt Bronze and Sevres Sconces
Located in Antwerp, BE
Imposing set of three gilt bronze and original "Cristallerie de Sevres" two-light sconces, 20th century.
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Maison SABINOT & Cristallerie de SEVRES Sconces
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional French Pair of sconces designed by Maison SABINOTand original "Cristallerie de SEVRES " frozen glass shades in perfect condition. 3 arms, 3 bulbs/ shades.
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Sevres Wall Sconces, pair
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bronx, NY
This stunning pair of vintage Sevres porcelain wall sconces date from the early 19th century & feature fine hand painted porcelain scenes with sharp vivid details.
Bronze
1900 Sevres Style Hand-Painted Floral Bronze Bows Sconces
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each. Rewired and ready to hang. Detailed bronze with perfect patina. Big bows on top. Center has a big hand-painted floral and bow motif porcelain plaque. Free pr...
Bronze
pair of Antique French bronze sconces with porcelaine de sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Bronze
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H 31 in W 14.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Classical Gilt Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Candle Sconces
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of antique French wall sconces each offer a cast and gilt bronze tassel form frame housing a central hand painted and gilt Sevres porcelain plaque and having four scroll and f...
Bronze
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H 24 in W 16.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique French Sevres Portrait Porcelain Ormolu Wall Sconces Candle Lights
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large pair of antique French Sevres porcelain ormolu mounted candle wall sconce lights, mounted with portrait miniatures, circa 1880.
Bronze, Ormolu
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H 16.34 in W 11.62 in D 5.32 in
Pair of Wall Sconces in Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon Period.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall sconces in gilt bronze and Sèvres porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bronze
Pair Sevres Porcelain Sconces (two pair available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2604ab A pair of green porcelain sconces made by Sevres.Custom silk shades. Priced per pair
Brass
Spectacular Pair of Large French "Sevres" Style Sconces (2 of 4)
Located in Highwood, IL
Well, ooh-la-la, is an appropriate exclamation with this stunning pair of large vintage French "Sevres" style 4 light (2 over 2) sconces. These sconces are marked with a makers mark ...
Brass
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H 23 in W 17.5 in D 11 in
Exceptional Pair of Sconces Designed by Maison Sabinot & Cristallerie de Sevres
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Miami, FL
RareFrench pair of sconces designed by Maison Petitot and original "Cristallerie de Sevres" frozen glass shades in perfect condition.
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
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H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Twin Branch Wall Light Sconces 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Antique Sevres porcelain and ormolu wall light, Circa 1850 in date.
Ormolu
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H 12.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.88 in
Antique Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Sevres School Porcelain Wall Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French pair of wall sconces offer foliate form gilt bronze frames having central hand painted floral porcelain plaques with flanking foliate scroll form arms terminating i...
Bronze
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H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Pair of Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Two Branch Wall Lights Sconces
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Antique pair of Sevres porcelain and ormolu wall lights, circa 1870 in date.
Ormolu
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H 17.7 in W 14.1 in D 5.9 in
French Victorian Figural Wall sconces Blue White Buddha Figure Giltwood pair
By Dresden Porcelain, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Meissen Porcelain, Delft, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair French Victorian blue and white wall candelabra giltwood console Rococo with porcelain buddha figure and flowers Design: In the manner of Meissen, Sevres porcelain, Dresden, M...
Brass
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H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Pair of French Ormolu and Sevres Bleu Celeste Porcelain Lamps
Located in London, GB
The decorative lamps feature urn form candle sconces above Sèvres porcelain columns decorated with floral reserves on a "bleu celeste" ground with gilt highlights, on triform foliate...
Ormolu
Pair of Sevres Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of Sevres glass and gilt metal wall sconces, with six candlearms, ribbed frosted glass shades above, circa 1949.
Metal
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Porcelain Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of gilt bronze and Sèvres porcelain sconces, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Porcelain Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of gilt bronze and Sèvres porcelain sconces, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Bronze
Set of 3 French Sevres Porcelain Flowers Dore Sconces, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare set of 3. Housing two-light each, Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA, appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Heavy bronze with grea...
Bronze
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H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Antique Pair Ormolu Sevres Porcelain 2 Branch Wall Lights Sconces 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique pair of Sevres Porcelain and ormolu wall lights, circa 1870 in date.
Ormolu
French Brass and Glass Sconces, circa 1950
By Cristalleries De Sevres, Genet & Michon
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of Genet & Michon attributed wall lights from the 1940-1950s. The hardware is made of brass patinated in two tones: dark with a slight purple tint for the backplate and a c...
Brass
A pair of 1930 Sevres porcelain wall sconce lamps from France.
By Georges Jouve
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A pair of 1930 Sevres porcelain wall sconce lamps from France, featuring green enameled ceramic on brass bases.
Brass
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H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 5.71 in
Antique Pair Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Two Branch Wall Lights Sconces 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Antique pair of Sevres porcelain and ormolu wall lights, Circa 1870 in date. They feature hand painted oval plaques depicting cherubs in clouds surrounded by flo...
Ormolu
Pair of Gilded Bronze Sevres Sconces
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
The ceramic convex insert signed by the French maker Sevres on the reverse. Overall: 14" h. x 10-3/8" w. x 5-1/2" d.
Ormolu
Mounmental Pair of Morning Glory Sconces by Cristal de Sevres
Located in Southfield, MI
Huge pair of wall sconces by noted glass house Cristal de Sevres. Made in the 1940's, each four light sconce has camphor glass satin shades with gold fired detailing depicting mornin...
Brass
Sevres Style Wall Sconce Handpainted With Gilt Bronze Signed
Located in Redding, CA
Exceptionally well executed workmanship come together with a strong decorative look to make this piece hard to resist. The coloration in the painting is wonderful. Thank your for ...
Ormolu
$32,528 / set
H 94.49 in W 122.05 in D 27.56 in
Set Mid 20th century Baroque Venetian Bedroom by Permanente Mobili Cantu
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set Mid 20th century Baroque Venetian Bedroom . Furnitures in carved, lacquered, gilded gold leaf and hand painted wood with very pleasant floral decorations. Wavy and rounded furnit...
Maple
Pair of Japanese Satsuma 'Moriage' Porcelain Gilt Vases
By Satsuma
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This handsome pair of 20th century glazed and gilded Japanese Satsuma vases, with their vivid, jewel-like colours and elegant baluster-shaped forms, feature the traditional Japanese ...
Porcelain
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.5 in W 72 in D 29 in
Wicker and Bamboo Adult Tricycle, Hand-Crafted Modern Design, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
This wicker and bamboo adult tricycle is sure to garner attention. Made in the 1980s, the steel frame is artfully wrapped with wicker and bamboo and comes with a small wicker basket ...
Metal
$3,400
H 39.25 in W 20.5 in D 22.25 in
Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare Louis XV style late 19th century to very early 20th century Chaise Percee or commode cover cane and wood chair. This is a historical piece and below is the proper ...
Hardwood
$20,197 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 9.06 in
Set of 12 Sèvres Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Pastoral Scenes
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Sèvres porcelain plates with hand-painted pastoral scenes French, c. 1864 Plates: Height 3cm, diameter 23cm Case: Height 10cm, width 76cm, depth 52cm Originating from the...
Porcelain
$5,576
H 15.36 in W 14.57 in D 9.85 in
A Sèvres Style Porcelain Covered Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Sèvres style porcelain covered bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Sèvres style porcelain covered bowl decorated with a gallant scene, gilt bronze mounting, 19th century, N...
Bronze
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.5 in W 12.25 in D 5.375 in
19th Century, German Porcelain Horse Drawn Sedan Chair & Riders by Samson & Cie
By Samson & Cie
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 19th-century porcelain figurine group, created by Samson & Cie of Paris, captures the elegance and whimsy of 18th-century European decorative arts. The scene features a...
Porcelain
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.
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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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