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Contemporary Anodised Aluminum Shield Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Contemporary Anodised Aluminum Shield Wall Light by Henry Wilson

Contemporary Anodised Aluminum Shield Wall Light by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Anodised Shield Wall Light by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 18 x D 6.3 x H 18.5 cm Materials: Anodised

Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

A Pair of Brass Wall Shields, With Two Candleholders. Decorated
A Pair of Brass Wall Shields, With Two Candleholders. Decorated

A Pair of Brass Wall Shields, With Two Candleholders. Decorated

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of charming wall applique in brass, baroque form, 19th century Denmark. 6 angular shield. With

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Shield Golden Nickel Plated Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Contemporary Shield Golden Nickel Plated Wall Light by Henry Wilson

Contemporary Shield Golden Nickel Plated Wall Light by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Shield Nickel Plated Wall Light by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 6,3 x D 18 x H 18,5 cm Materials

Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Contemporary Shield Brushed Silver Aluminum Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Contemporary Shield Brushed Silver Aluminum Wall Light by Henry Wilson

Contemporary Shield Brushed Silver Aluminum Wall Light by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Shield Brushed Aluminum Wall Light by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 6,3 x D 18 x H 18,5 cm Materials

Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Set of four 1940s brass and mirror sconces
Set of four 1940s brass and mirror sconces

Set of four 1940s brass and mirror sconces

Located in Hellerup, DK

Fabulous set of four vintage brass and mirror wall lamps. Each of the 1940s shield shaped sconces

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Diamond Shield II Wall Lamp by Omar Chakil in Alabaster
Diamond Shield II Wall Lamp by Omar Chakil in Alabaster

Diamond Shield II Wall Lamp by Omar Chakil in Alabaster

By Omar Chakil

Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece

Of Egyptian/Lebanese roots, Omar Chakil developed the series, volutes, made of unvarnished, untreated, raw Egyptian alabaster which he calls Pharaonic alabaster to differentiate it f...

Category

2010s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Diamond Shield I Wall Lamp by Omar Chakil in Alabaster
Diamond Shield I Wall Lamp by Omar Chakil in Alabaster

Diamond Shield I Wall Lamp by Omar Chakil in Alabaster

By Omar Chakil

Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece

Of Egyptian/Lebanese roots, Omar Chakil developed the series, Volutes, made of unvarnished, untreated, raw Egyptian alabaster which he calls Pharaonic alabaster to differentiate it f...

Category

2010s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sconces, 4 Pairs Available
Pair of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sconces, 4 Pairs Available

Pair of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sconces, 4 Pairs Available

By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors

Located in New York, NY

Pair of shield form crystal sconces with a stylized embossed crocodile pattern on satin brass

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights in Alabaster Decor, Shield Shape Wall Lights
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights in Alabaster Decor, Shield Shape Wall Lights

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights in Alabaster Decor, Shield Shape Wall Lights

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This very elegant pair of murano glass sconces is really unusual. They are made of 1 layer of bent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s "Metro 1800" Spun Aluminum Wall Sconce by Donovan Lighting, 2 Available
1980s "Metro 1800" Spun Aluminum Wall Sconce by Donovan Lighting, 2 Available

1980s "Metro 1800" Spun Aluminum Wall Sconce by Donovan Lighting, 2 Available

By Art Donovan

Located in Van Nuys, CA

features a dome or shield-type semi-spherical wall sconce with a pattern of tinted perforations that

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of French Bronze Wall Appliqués or Sconces Empire Style
Pair of French Bronze Wall Appliqués or Sconces Empire Style

Pair of French Bronze Wall Appliqués or Sconces Empire Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of French bronze wall appliqués or sconces Empire style. Bronze chased sconces. Spine

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Glass Wall Sconce, circa 1960
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Glass Wall Sconce, circa 1960

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Glass Wall Sconce, circa 1960

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

Wall sconces with clear shield-shaped glass, with a single brass candelabra light holder, supported

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of French 1930's Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of French 1930's Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of French 1930's Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Mid-Century Hollywood Regency style mirrored wall sconces in a shield shape with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Holly

Pair 30" English Carved Mahogany & Gilt Wood Mirrored 2-Light Wall Sconces c1840
Pair 30" English Carved Mahogany & Gilt Wood Mirrored 2-Light Wall Sconces c1840

Pair 30" English Carved Mahogany & Gilt Wood Mirrored 2-Light Wall Sconces c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

. Each sconce presents a shield shaped, beveled mirror with finely etched designs of a royal crown and a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Polychrome and Mecca Lacquered Wooden Wall Sconces
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Polychrome and Mecca Lacquered Wooden Wall Sconces

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Polychrome and Mecca Lacquered Wooden Wall Sconces

Located in Firenze, IT

the superior woodworking skills of Venetian artisans. The shield-like shape of each sconce is adorned

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Set of Gilt Bronze Sconces with Clear Glass Shades, Sold Per Pair
Set of Gilt Bronze Sconces with Clear Glass Shades, Sold Per Pair

Set of Gilt Bronze Sconces with Clear Glass Shades, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1960's Italian gilt metal sconces with clear shield glass bent shades. Sold per

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Shield Form Wall Sconce Bases
Pair of Shield Form Wall Sconce Bases

Pair of Shield Form Wall Sconce Bases

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Shield Form Wall Sconce Bases. Nice large round decorative design. Originally had sconce

Category

Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Klaylife Wall Sconce, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Klaylife Wall Sconce, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light

Klaylife Wall Sconce, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light

Located in Brighton, Victoria

Due to popular demand - klaylife now available in wall sconces! The beaded shield design

Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Late 20th Century Pair of Italian Hammered Brass & Cast Brass Shield Sconces
Late 20th Century Pair of Italian Hammered Brass & Cast Brass Shield Sconces

Late 20th Century Pair of Italian Hammered Brass & Cast Brass Shield Sconces

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

Three E14 light bulbs each. This pair of sculptural sconces has to be fixed on the wall with

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of c 1910French Carved Wood and Gilt Mirror Shield Sconces and Quiver Motif
Pair of c 1910French Carved Wood and Gilt Mirror Shield Sconces and Quiver Motif

Pair of c 1910French Carved Wood and Gilt Mirror Shield Sconces and Quiver Motif

Located in New Orleans, LA

Handsome pair of French three-arm giltwood carved sconces with shield shaped mirrored back and

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Pair of shield back mirror sconces
Pair of shield back mirror sconces

Pair of shield back mirror sconces

Located in New York, NY

Etched, reverse painted, cut crystal with three lights each, these sconces have it all.

Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

One of Four Sconces with Shield Motif
One of Four Sconces with Shield Motif

One of Four Sconces with Shield Motif

Located in Pasadena, CA

Priced and sold individually, circa 1920s double sconce with shield motif.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Single-Light Polychrome Sconces with Mica Shield
Single-Light Polychrome Sconces with Mica Shield

Single-Light Polychrome Sconces with Mica Shield

Located in Pasadena, CA

Original Spanish Revival single sconce with original polychrome finish, circa 1920s. Mica shield.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of 2 Arm Sconces with Cast Shield Backplate

Pair of 2 Arm Sconces with Cast Shield Backplate

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of sconces with ornamental shield backplate with cast scrolls. 2 cast arms with small

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Lovely Pair of 1970s Milk Glass Sconces in Shield Form
Lovely Pair of 1970s Milk Glass Sconces in Shield Form

Lovely Pair of 1970s Milk Glass Sconces in Shield Form

Located in Frisco, TX

Pair of 1970s milk glass sconces in shield form. From 1970s, Germany. A warm pretty lighting effect

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Three-Light Cast Brass Shield Back Wall Sconces
Pair of Three-Light Cast Brass Shield Back Wall Sconces

Pair of Three-Light Cast Brass Shield Back Wall Sconces

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Mobile, AL

Pair of three-light English cast brass wall sconces with shield back, Edwardian style, circa 1920s

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Silverplate Shield Back Sconces with Rococo Shell Details, Circa 1910
French Silverplate Shield Back Sconces with Rococo Shell Details, Circa 1910

French Silverplate Shield Back Sconces with Rococo Shell Details, Circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

AIS1838 A pair of large double light sconces in a silverplate over bronze finish. The shield-form

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Sconce Pair shield in Brass and Aluminium Norway Scandinavia Late 1940s
Sconce Pair shield in Brass and Aluminium Norway Scandinavia Late 1940s

Sconce Pair shield in Brass and Aluminium Norway Scandinavia Late 1940s

By Høvik Lys

Located in Oslo, NO

Large wall sconces in brass Scandinavia 1950s. Massive brass wall lamps with fittings in

Category

Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund Shield Crystal Wall Sconces, circa 1960s
Pair of Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund Shield Crystal Wall Sconces, circa 1960s

Pair of Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund Shield Crystal Wall Sconces, circa 1960s

By Carl Fagerlund

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These wonderfully unique shield shaped crystal and brass wall sconces by Orrefors Sweden were

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1916 2 Arm Cast Brass Sconces with Shield Back '18 Matching'
1916 2 Arm Cast Brass Sconces with Shield Back '18 Matching'

1916 2 Arm Cast Brass Sconces with Shield Back '18 Matching'

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Minneapolis, MN

AA# 49928 Circa: 1916 Condition: Age Consistent, Well Made Material: Cast Brass Body Finish: Polished Brass Country of origin: USA Illumination: 2 edison medium or candelabra ...

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage French Bronze Renaissance Louis XIV Style Shield Back Sconces
Pair of Vintage French Bronze Renaissance Louis XIV Style Shield Back Sconces

Pair of Vintage French Bronze Renaissance Louis XIV Style Shield Back Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

This pair of exceptionally grand scale vintage French Renaissance Louis XIV style bronze sconces

Category

Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840
American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840

American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Shield back, glass and tole sconces, cobalt and mirror back. Single-arm. Sconces are candle powered

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin

Two Arm Shield Back Sconces in Silver Plate by Bradley & Hubbard, Circa 1910s
Two Arm Shield Back Sconces in Silver Plate by Bradley & Hubbard, Circa 1910s

Two Arm Shield Back Sconces in Silver Plate by Bradley & Hubbard, Circa 1910s

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in New York, NY

AIS2736 A pair of double light sconces in silverplate over brass having shield form backplates

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Slip Shade Sconces w/ Crown & Shield 4 pr available priced per pr vintage lights
Slip Shade Sconces w/ Crown & Shield 4 pr available priced per pr vintage lights

Slip Shade Sconces w/ Crown & Shield 4 pr available priced per pr vintage lights

Located in Prescott, US

Priced per pair with four pair available, singles at 1/2 pair price. Meticulously restored sconces

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Brass Sconce
Pair Brass Sconce

Pair Brass Sconce

Unavailable|$3,500 / set

Pair Brass Sconce

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair large Swedish elaborately embossed 3 branch Brass Wall Sconce. Design has shield with mask in

Category

20th Century Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces
Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces

Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces

Unavailable|$3,850 / set

Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces

Located in Stamford, CT

A set of 12 gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with bronze shield backplate, circa 1920s. Priced per pair.

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Caldwell Silverplated Sconces
Pair of Caldwell Silverplated Sconces

Pair of Caldwell Silverplated Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

C.1910 silverplated Caldwell sconces with lions shield backplate. 5 sets available please inquire.

Category

American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Caldwell Sconces, circa 1920s
Pair of Caldwell Sconces, circa 1920s

Pair of Caldwell Sconces, circa 1920s

Unavailable|$5,100 / item

Pair of Caldwell Sconces, circa 1920s

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of circa 1920s Caldwell sconces, with shields atop. Eight available.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

PaIr Of Early Twentieth Century Brass Sconces
PaIr Of Early Twentieth Century Brass Sconces

PaIr Of Early Twentieth Century Brass Sconces

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic 1920's sconces with shield motif backplate and acanthus detailing.

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Castle Wooden Shield Shaped Wall Lights.
Large Pair of Castle Wooden Shield Shaped Wall Lights.

Large Pair of Castle Wooden Shield Shaped Wall Lights.

Located in Milan, IT

Early 20th century, Italian large pair of three arms, black lacquered wooden appliques, with electrified candles.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wood Sconces
Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wood Sconces

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wood Sconces

Located in Boston, MA

Pair of 18th century French carved wood sconces with custom shield shades.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Crystal Sconces with Raised Pattern by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
Crystal Sconces with Raised Pattern by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden

Crystal Sconces with Raised Pattern by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden

By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund

Located in Malmo, SE

An elegant pair of Scandinavian shield crystal sconces with raised pattern. The crystal is mounted

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Pair of Large Scale  Tudor Spanish Revival Regal 3 Light 1920s Sconces
Antique Pair of Large Scale  Tudor Spanish Revival Regal 3 Light 1920s Sconces

Antique Pair of Large Scale Tudor Spanish Revival Regal 3 Light 1920s Sconces

Located in Pasadena, CA

Outstanding pair of iron sconces with shield motif, circa 1920s. Fantastic craftsmanship. Fits in

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Tudor Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of wallsconces
Pair of wallsconces

Pair of wallsconces

Unavailable|$2,200 / set

Pair of wallsconces

By Dagmar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Tuscan wall sconces with shield shades

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood, Parchment Paper

Large English Regency Faux Bronze Plaster Figure, circa 1810
Large English Regency Faux Bronze Plaster Figure, circa 1810

Large English Regency Faux Bronze Plaster Figure, circa 1810

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a large and striking English Regency faux bronze plaster statue holding a shield and candle

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Botanical Shield Sconces
Botanical Shield Sconces

Botanical Shield Sconces

Sold|$1,600 / item

Botanical Shield Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

5 Unique late 1940s Botanical Shield sconces. Partially restored with 2 E12 candelabra based

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Barovier Gold Glass Shield Sconces
Barovier Gold Glass Shield Sconces

Barovier Gold Glass Shield Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Barovier e Toso Gold Glass Shield Sconces

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Single Barovier Floral Shield Sconce
Single Barovier Floral Shield Sconce

Single Barovier Floral Shield Sconce

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single floral shield sconce. Consisting of clear petals with aquamarine centers. Interior has one

Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Botanical Shield Sconces II
Botanical Shield Sconces II

Botanical Shield Sconces II

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique pair of late 1940s Italian Botanical Shield Sconces II. Partially restored with 2 E12

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Single 1950s Glass Shield Sconce
Single 1950s Glass Shield Sconce

Single 1950s Glass Shield Sconce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely 1950s brass and glass shield sconce from Mid-Century Modern, Italy. Partially restored

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Monumental Set of 4 Barovier and Toso "Shield" Sconces
Monumental Set of 4 Barovier and Toso "Shield" Sconces

Monumental Set of 4 Barovier and Toso "Shield" Sconces

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental set of 4 Barovier and Toso "Shield" sconces. 6 lights each.

Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Regal Italian Shield Sconces in Brass and Glass by Gio Ponti Italy 1950s -a Pair
Regal Italian Shield Sconces in Brass and Glass by Gio Ponti Italy 1950s -a Pair

Regal Italian Shield Sconces in Brass and Glass by Gio Ponti Italy 1950s -a Pair

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: Set of two wall sconces, 1950s stylish round Italian shield sconces in

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Shield Sconces
Pair of Italian Shield Sconces

Pair of Italian Shield Sconces

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sconces

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces
Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces

Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Graniglia Shield Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Graniglia Shield Sconce by Fabio Ltd

Graniglia Shield Sconce by Fabio Ltd

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Gold Plate

Circa 1920's Pair Iron and  Brass  Shield Sconces
Circa 1920's Pair Iron and  Brass  Shield Sconces

Circa 1920's Pair Iron and Brass Shield Sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-648 A pair of double lite hammered iron backplate with brass shield and candlecups.

Category

Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Brass

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Shield Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shield sconce for your home. A shield sconce — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 67 options for an antique or vintage shield sconce now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the shield sconce you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A shield sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shield sconce over the years, but those crafted by Barovier&Toso, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Giovanni Minelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shield Sconce?

Prices for a shield sconce start at $340 and top out at $87,500 with the average selling for $2,188.

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.