Victorian Elkington silver plated wall sconce
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Victorian Elkington silver plated wall sconce Shield shaped back decorated with an anchor and
Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver
Silver Plate
Victorian Elkington silver plated wall sconce
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Victorian Elkington silver plated wall sconce Shield shaped back decorated with an anchor and
Silver Plate
Sold|$1,650 / set
Pair of Venetian Glass and Etched Mirrored Candle Sconces, 1920s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Opulent hand blown Venetian glass sconces with opaline frames and gold fleck flowers. The mirrored
Blown Glass, Mirror
Early 20th Century Italian Gilt and Ebonized 3-Light Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century pair of 3-light wall sconces - gilt & ebonized carved wood. Italian. Shield wall
Wood
Sold|$1,382
Kalmar Glass Shield Sconces
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist ice glass shield sconces mounted on chromed metal backs. Each sconce utilizes 1
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Shield Sconce, Italian Modernist
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern shield sconce, Italian modernist. Made in Italy circa
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Shield Sconce after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern brass shield sconce after Gio Ponti. Made in Italy
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Pair, Brutalist Shield Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Striking pair of Brutalist style shield shaped sconces. Wiring is good.
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Single Graniglia Shield Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular
Gold Plate
Sold|$2,400
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
Gold Plate
Sold|$1,920
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
Metal
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass shade hand blown with granular texture using Graniglia technique with glass bow, mounted on gold metal frame / made in Italy in t...
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,200
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
Gold Plate
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Antique Tin Shield Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of French handmade wall sconces with influences from the Empire or Regency style with
Tin
7 Graniglia Shield Sconces for Diana, to Van Nuys
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular
Gold Plate
1 Graniglia Shield Sconce for Diana, to New York
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular
Gold Plate
Arredoluce Inspired Milk Glass Shield Sconce with Floral Brass Hardware
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous satin milk glass shield shaped shade with delicate patinated floral brass hardware
Brass
Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular
Murano Glass
Pair of Spanish Silver Shield Triple Candelabra Sconces (3 pairs available)
Located in San Francisco, CA
We have six of these gorgeous, shiny, shield sconces with fine acanthus leaf details. Created in
Copper
Sold|$3,200
Large Pair Murano Shield -Shaped Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of large shimmery opaque white shield shaped sconces with a decorative overlay-ed center leaf
Murano Glass
Solid Brass Nautical Sconce w/ Copper Shield
Located in New York, NY
Solid brass 90 degree nautical sconce. Comes with a removable cooper rain shield cover and a glass
Copper, Brass
Pair of Single Light Shield Form Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1103 pair brass sconces with urntop backplate, see 2-1027 for two-light sconces
Brass
Vintage Solid Brass Medieval Shield Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: a pair of vintage wall sconces constructed with solid brass body in the
Brass
Pair of Brass Gothic Revival Wall Sconces Knight, Dragons & Shield
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of brass Gothic Revival two candelabra socket wall sconces. Original finish with aged brass
Brass
Pair of Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Sconces, Crown and Shield, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique Art Deco slip shade sconces feature bi-colored metal frame housing frosted shade
Metal
Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Shield Wall Sconces with Urns and Flame Finial
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of neoclassical wall sconces offer gilt bronze construction with shield form plates
Bronze
Sold|$4,800
Carl Fagerlund/Orrefors Crystal Sconces
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern stylized shield crystal sconces with a raised pattern. Crystal sits in
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Heraldic Shield Shaped Girandole Wall Mirrors
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of wrought iron heraldic shield shaped girandole wall mirrors A superb pair of heraldic
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Carved Parcel-Gilt Electrified Sconces
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This impressive pair of blue painted and giltwood Italian shield form wall sconces has a prominent
Wood
Pair Green Tole Sconces with Hand Painted Landscapes
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This hand painted neoclassical style tole sconces have shield shaped backs, and removable shades
Tôle
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrored Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Italian shield shaped neoclassical sconces. Mirrored back and carved foliate design in
Giltwood, Wood
Antique Pair of French Massive Bronze Louis XVI Wall Sconces
Located in Rijssen, NL
cast bronze. With hand printed wall sconce clip-on shield shade with blue gold Fortuny fabric. In
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Wall Appliques or Sconces Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of French bronze wall appliques or sconces Empire style. Bronze chased sconces. Spine
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Amethyst Colored Glass Hurricane Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Anglo Grape glass hand blown wall sconces. brass Georgian shield back arm mounts. can be
Brass
Brass Wall Sconces, Baroque Form, With Denmark's Coat Of Arms
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative & charming wall sconcer (shield) with candle holder for two candles. Hammered in brass
Brass
Pair of Italian Rococo Style Giltwood and Copper Mirrored Candle Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Italian Rococo style wall sconces feature scroll shield form giltwood frame with acanthus
Copper
Pair of Gilded and White Opaline Wall Lights Sconces in the style of Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Roma, IT
points of these mid century modern sconces are shielded by white opaline glass spheres, supported by 2
Metal
Sold|$1,540
France Heraldic Metal Sconce Shield
Located in Miami, FL
Italian heraldic metal shield This shield was used like a sconce.
Metal
1970s Chandelier in the style of Hans Kögl with Gilded Leaves and White Opaline
By Hans Kögl
Located in Roma, IT
century modern sconces are shielded by white opaline glass spheres, supported by 3 arms that emerge from
Metal
Glass Shield Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Wall Sconces in the Manner of Fontana Arte. Curved Glass Shields and Circular Frosted Decoration
"1411" Limited Edition Sconces by Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in New York, NY
shielding two light sources. *Each sconce can be made with unique glass or stone elements.
Fontana Arte Mirror with Sconces.
Located in New York, NY
Double Panel Wall Mirror w/ Peach Glass and Silvered Mirror. Lower Shelf and Attached Sconces w
Mirror
Sold|$2,500
Pair of Shield Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great pair of metal shield sconces, newly wired. Two pairs are available and the price listed is
Metal
Sold|$3,250 / set
20th Century Set of Four Steel and Wood Large Shield Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century set of four steel and wood large shield sconces.
Steel
Sold|$4,500
Brass Shield Sconces, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of brass two arm sconces, shield form back, the backing silvered brass, the two short arms
Brass
Sold|$4,500
Brass Shield Sconces, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of brass two arm sconces, shield form back, the backing silvered brass, the two short arms
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Perforated Mirror Shield Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of perforated metal two arm wall sconces, the border surrounding mirrored glass, in a shield
Metal
Sold|$3,900
#3925 Murano Glass Shield Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of shimmering gold sconces shaped like a shield. Holds a single edison base bulb up
Glass
Sold|$4,500
Pair of Brass Shield Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of brass two-arm sconces, shield form back, the backing silvered brass, the two short arms
Brass
Sold|$3,200
A pair of metal shield sconces
Located in New York, NY
A sexy pair of rusty metal sconces with a hole in the center of each shield. Newly rewired, brown
Metal
Sold|$3,200
A Pair of Shield Form Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of solid brass double-light sconces in with shield-form backplates in a nickel finish
Sold|$700
Pair Of Single Sconces With Shields
Located in Pasadena, CA
Cast bronze sconces from the 1920's with original polychrome detailing.
Bronze
Sold|$750
Pair Of Double Sconces With Shields
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced for pair. Circa 1920's American.
C. 1930 Bronze and Shield Mirror Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of C. 1930 bronze and shield mirror sconces. They are wired for two lights.
Bronze
Pair of 1920s Sconces with Shield Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of 1920s sconces with shield and tassels. Would fit nicely in a Tudor, Gothic or Spanish home.
Sold|$395 / set
1960s Brass Shield Candlestick Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a pair of 1960s, polished brass shield/crest shaped candlestick wall sconces. Heavy
Brass
Sold|$1,300
A shield back, two-arm silver sconce
Located in New York, NY
AIS2556 A single silverplate, shield-backed double light sconce. Backplate: 7
Sold|$1,400
Ornate 1920's Bronze Sconces w/Shields
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large, stately pair of ornate bronze sconces.
Bronze
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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