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Pair of Large French Sconces with Vicomte Crowns
Located in Hanover, MA
A large pair of unusual sconces topped by Viscount crowns.
Each of the six arms is
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Unusual Moulded Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual moulded glass sconces.
The dome shaped glass element is richly textured, with a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Unusual Brass Single Arm Sconces
Located in London, GB
A set of six French single arm sconces of unusual design. with fret-work back plates and drip pans
Category
Vintage 1910s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of Gilt Metal and Crystal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of gilded iron, draped with crystals, including some green accents, each having
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Unusual Designer Wall Sconces by Massive, Belgium Set 2 Vintage Wall Sconces
By Massive Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Designer set of 2 wall sconces of classical style from the famous Belgian manufactory Massive
Category
20th Century Belgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Unusual Rope Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
With white opaline.
Measures: Height / 17.8 inches.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rope, Opaline Glass
Unusual Pair of Napoleon III Sconces - France, Circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare pair of sconces, made out of antique bayonets that have been bent into scrolled arms
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces
Very Unusual Maison Baguès Wall Sconces Gilded Metal and Crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
Very unusual Maison Baguès wall scones gilded metal and crystal. With original shades.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Unusual Vintage Black And White Sconces By Ilum ca' 1950's
By Ilum
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual vintage 1950's sconces by Ilum, Italy, manufactured in Argentina. The shades pivot allowing
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Unusual Pair of 19th Century Egyptian Revival Bronze Figural Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Empire style sconces, of bronze ormolu, each depicting a winged female figure with raised
Category
Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 17.25 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Highly Unusual Pair of Steel and Gilt Bronze Mixed-Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous pair of sconces features a mixture of traditional and gothic styles, culminating in a
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu, Steel
Unusual Pair of Italian Carved Wood "Duke of Windsor" Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, painted and parcel-gilt, each painted backplate, with natural wear, carved as a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unusual Pair of Bronze and Brass Sconces by E F Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces in the Belle Epoque form, each having a blown glass chimney on a horn-shaped arm of
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Vienna Pair of Unusual Brass Glass Sconces, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
charming sconces, the lampshades are made of solid textured glass they have a nice striped backplate and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Arts & Crafts Sconces w/Unusual Glass Shades, All Original, ca.1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This nice pair of arts and crafts sconces are clean simple and elegant. The metal work is nicely
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
An Unusual French Painted Tole Wall Light
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1900
A French painted tole wall light, the metal cut and embossed to depict a flower bouquet with central red rose, tulips and gilded leaves all tied with a blue ribbo...
Category
20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Unusual Hand Wrought Aluminum Tray, Florida Tropics Theme
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual hand made folk art tray from the 1950's in aluminum with etched and incised tropical theme
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Bergboms unusual pair of Brass wall lamps Sweden 1960
By Bergboms
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of Brass wall lamps/ sconces made in Sweden around 1960 by Bergboms.
Unusal model , can be
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amazing Pair of Unusual Maison Bagues Wall Scones
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
Gilded metal and colored glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Unusual Henrik Horst Brutalist Metal Candleholder, Denmark, Ca. 1970s.
By Henrik Horst
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful Metal (acid treated) Candleholder, created by Henrik Horst Denmark, ca. 1970s. Not much found.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Candle Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 16.93 in W 18.9 in D 3.55 in
Very Unusual Maison Baguès Wall Scones Gilded Metal and Crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
Very unusual Maison Baguès wall scones gilded metal and crystal. With original shades.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Vintage Sconce Reeds Large Green Sconce Reeds Vintage Lighting, Belgium
By Classic
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage sconce reeds large green sconce reeds vintage lighting in reeds form massive sconce in
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light Very quirky and unusual
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light
Very quirky and unusual a bunch of green grapes, this
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual wall sconces; six lights each, newly wired.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces
By Barovier, Venini, Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces.
This stunning pair of midcentury Murano glass sconces are comprised
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Unusual Pair of Mid-Victorian Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Lights
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of mid-Victorian five-light cut-glass silver mounted wall-lights (original for gas
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme An unusual piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme
An unusual piece, the bell is rung by
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Original French Sconces
Located in Beirut, LB
Unusual and decorative pair of modern design sconces, featuring hammered plaque (clover shape) and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques.
France, Circa 1870
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
H 24.02 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Large 1950s Spanish Gilt Sconce
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual 1950s Spanish gilt metal three-arm sconce wired for candelabra bulbs. This large Spanish
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Unusual Vintage Ceiling or Wall Chandelier by Sische Murano Glass and Brass
By Sische
Located in Bastogne, BE
Brass ceiling lamp with Murano glass flowers by Simon & Schelle for Sische, 1970s
Elegant vintage ceiling lamp with brass base.
The ceiling lamp has one light point in the mid...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with waves design and unusual arms, two
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century French Empire gilt bronze small sconces. Unusual design with woman
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1930’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces, original finish and patina, unusual
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Scandinavian Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual wall light with chrome-plated perimeter of spiral steel and center shade in pressed glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very unusual Mid-Century Modern mirrored glass and gilt metal sconces.
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Whimsical 1940s Beaded Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unusual, whimsical 1940s beaded sconces.
Category
20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1970s Sconces Deco Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy pair of 1970s sconces with a deco style, I believed they were custom made, the brownish
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Jardinière Wall Sconce
By Arredoluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual Italian wall-mounted lamp from the 1950s with bent brass tubing and four colorful enameled
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Gilt Metal Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unusual and striking gilt metal wall sconces with a crossing branches or wings
Category
20th Century Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Pair of Large Scale Sconces
Located in New York, NY
chipped resin which diffuses the light beautifully. These sconces are truly unusual in design and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Midcentury Wall Sconces by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An unusual pair of large mid-century brass sconces or wall lights by Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Vintage Industrial Articulated Wall Light Sconce
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Vintage Industrial Articulated Wall Light Sconce
This is a very unusual extendable factory
Category
Vintage 1950s Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
French Vintage Industrial Articulated Wall Light Sconce
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Vintage Industrial Articulated Wall Light Sconce
This is a very unusual extendable factory
Category
Vintage 1950s Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
1900’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate
Category
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair Vintage Italian Tole Iron Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely pair of sconces, handcrafted in the early part of the '20s show great movement and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Cherubs Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and unusual scrolled arms
Category
Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Victorian Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Lights Attributed to F&C Osler, Pair
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of mid-Victorian five-light cut-glass silver mounted wall-lights (original for gas
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
H 26.97 in W 31.89 in D 17.92 in
1940s Large Gilt wood and Mirrors Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s Italian gilt wood sconces with mirror panels Inset, unusual large size with
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Important Pair of Victorian Wall Lights of Unusual Size Attributed to Perry & Co
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An important pair of English mid-Victorian five light cut-glass and silvered mounted wall lights the silvered ring surmounted by flower rosettes, five thumb cut candle arms with this...
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in
1900's English Baroco Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English baroque style silver plated sconces with a two woman and flowers. Unique and
Category
Early 20th Century British Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate
Category
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual Italian sconces. Can easily be electrified. Overall excellent condition, but there are
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Sconces
Materials
Iron, Metallic Thread
Set of Three Large Ceramic "Hand" Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sconces in white ceramic with glass globe, circa 1970s.
Unusual size.
Category
Late 20th Century French Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Gilt Bronze Sconces with Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very unusual pair of gilt bronze sconces with lanterns.
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Venetian Flowers Glass Sconces, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Unusual and a rare pair of wall sconces. Each sconce contains dozen of colored Venetian glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of foliate 3-arm glass tendril sconces
By Barovier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of unusual 3-arm Murano glass sconces with foliate tendril motif.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Pair of Post Modern Murano Glass Sconces
By Pietro Chiesa, Vistosi, Vetri, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Post Modern Murano Glass Sconces. This Monumental Pair Of Post Modern Murano Sconces By
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Fontana Arte Inspired Glass Sconces
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Quattro Zero Edited By Fontana Arte
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Fontana Arte inspired glass sconces. Stunning unusual pair of Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Large Bronze Wall Sconces Made in Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Monumental and unusual pair of finely decorated Renaissance wall sconces produced circa 1930-1940
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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Unusual Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of unusual sconces is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique unusual sconces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are all kinds of unusual sconces available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Unusual sconces bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Maison Baguès, F. & C. Osler and RZB Leuchten each produced beautiful unusual sconces that are worth considering.
How Much are Unusual Sconces?
Unusual sconces can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,850, while the lowest priced sells for $700 and the highest can go for as much as $45,354.
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. It’s no longer merely practical — carefully selected wall lights and sconces 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 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 as well 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 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 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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