Brutalist Wall Light by Sven Aage Holm Sorensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Hanover, MA
Torch cut brass brutalist wall sconce by Sven Aage Holm Sorensen of Denmark. See separate BG
Brutalist Wall Light by Sven Aage Holm Sorensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Hanover, MA
Torch cut brass brutalist wall sconce by Sven Aage Holm Sorensen of Denmark. See separate BG
2 Pairs, French Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Sconces, Marc Du Plantier Style
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Hand-Made wrought iron torch wall lights / sconces
Wrought Iron
$18,000 / set
Italian Renaissance Style Bronze Doré Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style 19th century bronze doré torch design wall sconces with lion head
Bronze
Unavailable|$5,000 / set
Pair of Cast Brass Torch Wall Sconce
Located in Austin, TX
Pair Incredible Hollywood Regency Style, Cast Brass Torch Wall Sconce with Lantern type top
Brass
Unavailable|$1,174 / set
Two Pair of Rare Large Swedish Art Deco Torch Wall Sconces Totally Four Pieces
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Two pair of rare large Swedish art deco torch wall sconces totally four pieces, Beautiful wall
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,400 / set
Jean Perzel Pair of Torch bronze and Glass Wall Sconce
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of simple but elegant bronze and glass torch style wall sconces by Jean Perzel. Professionally
Bronze
Unavailable|$7,312 / set
Extraordinary Wall Sconces French Whit Cherub Putti Carrying Torch, Bronze, Pair
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
wall sconces Pair of Empire style bronze wall sconces with Putti holding a torch Cherub carrying
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,890 / set
Pair of Italian Wall Torches
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Pair of Italian Wall Torches. Frosted glass within blue and gilt flame-shaped encasements. Red and
Brass
Unavailable|$3,200 / set
Pair of Silver-Leaf "Torch" Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of silver-leaf "torch" sconces. A playfully dramatic, whimsical form; a "ribbon
Metal
Unavailable|$3,307 / set
Pair of Stunning Torch Sconces, France, 1950s
Located in Bern, CH
Brass sconces with flecked glass shades who give unique shadowgraphs, rewired, bayonet lamp socket.
Brass
Unavailable|$360
Pair of Electrified Torch-Shaped Wall Lights
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of electrified torch-shaped wall lights. In forged metal, aged tones of dark green and gold
Metal
Unavailable|$2,400 / set
French Bronze and Brass Hands Holding Torches Sconces
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Pair of early 20th C French sconces with new wiring and original finish. The measurements don't
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable|$16,118 / set
Maison Baguès Rare Documented Set of Four Neoclassic Gold Bronze Torch Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, ile de france
Maison Baguès rare documented set of four neoclassic gold bronze torch sconces (documentation on
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,956 / item
Tycho Torch Small Sconce in Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Glass Flutes
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
hospitality projects. This small version of the Tycho torch wall is ideal for intimate spaces. Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Unavailable|$34,766
A Large Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Wall Lights/Torches
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
A large pair of 20th century wall lights, wonderful scale and verdigris patina Needs professional
Bronze
Unavailable|$4,590 / item
Waterfall Torch Wall Lamp in Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Glass
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
Combined with the best of contemporary and modern design, made with the best brass, crystal glass and the ability of the craftsman, it’s perfectly fitting on your hospitality project...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Unavailable|$10,825 / set
17Th Century Torch Holders
Located in Milan, IT
Carved and gilded wood torch holders,with original iron mounting fixtures. 17Th century.
Giltwood
Unavailable|$10,825 / set
18Th Century Torch Holders
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of wood torch holders covered by silver coated hand embossed sheet scrap. 18th century
Unavailable|$2,450 / item
Gala Torch Wall Light in Gold Plated Brass with Crystal Glass Flutes
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
The torch version of our Gala family is a symbol of modern age and luxury, giving an elegant and
Brass, Gold Plate
Unavailable|$3,368 / set
A Pair of Italian Torches
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Pair of 20th.Century elecric Italian torches. Arms are natural coloured, with brown and golden
Wood
Unavailable|$28,869 / set
Rare Huge 18Th Century Torch Holders
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of huge carved and gilded wood wall torch holders. 18th century
Giltwood
Unavailable|$4,200 / set
Pair of Fabulous Brutalist Wall Sconces in the Manner of Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Unusual pair of half cylindrical mixed torch cut metal wall sconces in the manner of Silas Seandel
Pair of Torch Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plaster of Paris Torch Wall Sconces
Sold|$3,750
Pair of Italian Torches/ Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces in the Neo-Baroque Manner
Sold|$1,209 / set
Pair of Masca Torch Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic pair of wall lights - made in the 1980s by Masca in Italy. Both lights carry
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair Antique Brass Hand Torch Wall Sconce Lamps
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of opposing hand wall sconce lamps circa 1970's. Brass finish with white glass "torch
Sold|$3,300 / set
Danish Brass Torch Wall Sconces, Denmark Ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
is a wall-mounted lighting fixture, traditionally used to hold candles or torches. This pair of
Brass
Pair of Maison Baguès Parrot and Torch Wall Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
An iconic design from Maison Baguès with parrots and torches - these beautiful wall lights were
Crystal, Metal
Pair Large Antique Beaux Arts Brass Torch Wall Sconces, French Circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large pair of Beaux Arts period solid brass torch style wall sconces with original frosted and
Brass
Pair of French Mid-Century Brass and Milk Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Large Elegant Pair of French Torch Wall Sconces Uniting the Purity of Modernism with Neo-Classicist
Sold|$1,022 / item
13th Century Italian Iron Torches: Tuscan Medieval Wall Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
13th-century iron wall sconces cannot be overstated. While later examples of decorative torch holders
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,495
Pair Torch Brass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of solid brass two arm wall sconces. Newly rewired, complete with all mounting hardware.
Brass
Sold|$2,100 / set
French Devoluy Hand Torch Brass Wall Sconces
By John Devoluy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair French 1950's brass wall sconces of hands holding a torch with alabaster shade, attributed to
Alabaster, Brass
Iron Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930s French forged iron double torch sconces with original patina. 24" height, 18
Large Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Sold|$3,600
Flaming Bronze Torch Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
nice large sconces with frosted glass flame shades atop angled, hung torches with acanthus leaf
Bronze
Sold|$1,800
Pair French Torch Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-847 Pair brass sconces with red bakelite holder.
Brass
Sold|$3,368 / set
Two 1970s Torch-Like Sconces
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Two 1970s torch-shaped sconces in metal and varnished aluminum.
Aluminum, Metal
Sold|$6,200 / set
Pair of Venetian Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Venetian tole and gilt bronze torch sconces. Measurements: Height: 25
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$3,750 / set
Pair of Alabaster Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
mounts and wall plates. Measure: The sconces protrude 13" from the wall.
Alabaster
Sold|$5,500 / set
Pair of French, 1940s Brass Two Torch Form Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French, 1940s brass two torch form arm wall sconces with original brown upholstered conical
Sold|$1,599 / set
A pair of 1960s Holm Sorensen torch cut brass wall sconces
By Holm Sørensen
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s Holm Sorensen torch cut brass artichoke shaped wall sconces, with white enamel back
Brass
Sold|$3,900 / item
French Art Moderne Style "Coronet" Ebonized Iron Torch Form Wall Sconces
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Queens, NY
Eight French Art Moderne style "Coronet" ebonized iron torch form wall sconces with gilt finial
Iron
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of 1960s Brutalist Torch-Cut Steel and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern (likely Scandinavian) cylindrical torch-cut steel and brass wall sconces in the
Brass, Cut Steel
Vintage Wall Sconces Gilt Bronze Tassels & Torch Twin Branch Wall Lamps, Set 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage paired wall sconces with 2 light sources, made of bronze with decoration of laurel branches
Bronze
Sold|$3,950
Pair of Alabaster "Torch" Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical bronze armature support stylized flame shells, each holding one 40-60 watt bulb
Sold|$1,475
Pair Converted 19th century Torcher Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-329 A pair of brass torcher sconce having a frosted glass shade.
Brass
Pair of Forged Iron Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of torch shaped sconces forged iron sconces with scrolling leaf motif on body. 21" height, 18
Sold|$1,787 / set
A pair of Danish 1960s Holm Sorensen torch cut brass wall sconces
By Holm Sørensen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Danish 1960s torch cut brass, brutalist wall sconces by Holm Sorensen. Each with a single
Brass
Pair of Holm Sorensen Torch Cut Brutalist Wall Sconces with Three Lights
By Holm Sørensen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Holm Sorensen torch cut brass brutalist wall sconces with three lights behind the five
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Set of Three Diminutive Torch Sconces
Located in Seattle, WA
Simple yet bold, these three cast brass sconces are perfectly proportioned and ready to install
Brass
A Pair French Brass & Wood Torch Sconces Wall Lamps from the 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Very beautiful and elegante pair of French single arm wall lamps in torchiere form. Made of wood
Opal, Brass
Pair of Holm Sorensen Torch Cut Brass Brutalist Wall Sconces with Two Fittings
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Holm Sorensen torch cut brass Brutalist wall sconces with two fittings. Re wired with new
Brass
Set of Four Large Ornate Three-Light Torch and Ribbon Form Wall Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four large and impressive Louis XVI style ornate three-light torch and ribbon form wall
Bronze
Sold|$688
Early 20thC Brass Wall Torch Light
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Brass Wall Light the Sconce in the form of a Flaming Torch and Pressed Brass Plate
Brass
Sold|$690
c.1930 Pair of French Torch Sconces
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of vintage French torch sconces made from painted metal and frosted glass. There charming
Metal
Sold|$4,750 / set
1860s Large French Gilt Bronze Torch Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1860s French gilt bronze torch sconces. High quality. I don’t think the glass shades are original
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.
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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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