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1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Hazelnuts
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Hazelnuts

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Hazelnuts

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's silver plated double light Baroque style sconces with unusual hazelnuts design.

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Rope Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Mid-Century Rope Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

Mid-Century Rope Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960.

Category

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

Materials

Rope

Pair of Adorable Gilt Brass Cherub Wall Sconces
Pair of Adorable Gilt Brass Cherub Wall Sconces

Pair of Adorable Gilt Brass Cherub Wall Sconces

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of unusual French wall sconces incorporating two early 19th century gilt metal cherubs on polished steel back plates with half shades.

Category

Antique 1880s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Brass and Mirror Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Brass and Mirror Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Brass and Mirror Sconces

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This pair of unusual American Aesthetic Movement brass sconces has a beveled mirror centered in a square frame with an ornamental cornice at the top and three candle arms emanating f...

Category

Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique pair of French 1920 wrought iron sconces

Antique pair of French 1920 wrought iron sconces

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...

Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron, Copper

Large 2nd Empire Bronze 4-Light Melusina Sconces, Pair
Large 2nd Empire Bronze 4-Light Melusina Sconces, Pair

Large 2nd Empire Bronze 4-Light Melusina Sconces, Pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Richly patinated, highly unusual, large-scale wall sconces in very good antique condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Shield design
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Shield design

1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Shield design

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with unusual design

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1900's Small Caldwell Silver Plated 2 Light Sconces
1900's Small Caldwell Silver Plated 2 Light Sconces

1900's Small Caldwell Silver Plated 2 Light Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900 silver plated Caldwell double light sconces, unusual design. Perfect for hallway or bathroom

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920's Gilt Bronze Lyre Sconces with 4 Lights
1920's Gilt Bronze Lyre Sconces with 4 Lights

1920's Gilt Bronze Lyre Sconces with 4 Lights

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's unusual lyre design gilt bronze sconces with 4 lights

Category

Vintage 1910s American Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1900's Large Caldwell Empire Sconces with 4 lights
1900's Large Caldwell Empire Sconces with 4 lights

1900's Large Caldwell Empire Sconces with 4 lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large unusual size Empire Caldwell sconces with lions head and four lights

Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Pink & Gold, Italy 1990s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Pink & Gold, Italy 1990s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Pink & Gold, Italy 1990s

Located in Dallas, TX

Complimentary European rewiring upon request. The unusual shape sconces create a warm halo of light when lit.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1920’s Caldwell Brown and Gold Three lights Sconces
1920’s Caldwell Brown and Gold Three lights Sconces

1920’s Caldwell Brown and Gold Three lights Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Brown patinated bronze three lights Caldwell sconces, with unusual scrolled arms

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Ship Design
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Ship Design

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Ship Design

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell sconces with unusual design of a ship and lion's heads.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Bagues Style Large 3 Lights Sconces with Crystals
Pair of French Bagues Style Large 3 Lights Sconces with Crystals

Pair of French Bagues Style Large 3 Lights Sconces with Crystals

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of unusual large French Bagues style sconces with large crystal pendants and three lights

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Mid-Century Rope Sconce Sphere Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Mid-Century Rope Sconce Sphere Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

Mid-Century Rope Sconce Sphere Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual rope sconce sphere with white opaline shade Audoux Minet, circa 1960.

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Opaline Glass

French Wrought Iron Caged Wall Light Sconce, circa 1900
French Wrought Iron Caged Wall Light Sconce, circa 1900

French Wrought Iron Caged Wall Light Sconce, circa 1900

Located in Trensacq, FR

Unusual wrought Iron wall light sconce from early 20th century France.

Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Italian Three Piece Sconce Set with Seashell and Cat Tails
Antique Italian Three Piece Sconce Set with Seashell and Cat Tails

Antique Italian Three Piece Sconce Set with Seashell and Cat Tails

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual grotto type Italian wall sconce trio with a center sconce having a carved wood and paint decorated seashell and two carved cat tail sconces, all with shell like can...

Category

20th Century Italian Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

1920's Small French Silver Plated Sconces with 2 Lights
1920's Small French Silver Plated Sconces with 2 Lights

1920's Small French Silver Plated Sconces with 2 Lights

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French silver plated sconces with unusual two arms

Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Dramatic Pair of Bronze Metal Wall Sconces with Bronze Dipped Leaves
Dramatic Pair of Bronze Metal Wall Sconces with Bronze Dipped Leaves

Dramatic Pair of Bronze Metal Wall Sconces with Bronze Dipped Leaves

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of impressive and unusual bronze metal wall sconces with leaf decoration.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Composition, Metal, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Four Light Sconces
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Four Light Sconces

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Four Light Sconces

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of French Louis XV style bronze four light sconces Important antique pair of fire gilded bronze wall sconces.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Italian Wall Sconces by Paolo Venini, Murano Glass & Brass, Circa 1940
Italian Wall Sconces by Paolo Venini, Murano Glass & Brass, Circa 1940

Italian Wall Sconces by Paolo Venini, Murano Glass & Brass, Circa 1940

By Paolo Venini

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare and unusual, these sconces are full of Italian design elements.

Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Brass

c1890 SINGLE French Art Nouveau Polychrome / Bronze Lily Pad "Fleur" Wall Sconce
c1890 SINGLE French Art Nouveau Polychrome / Bronze Lily Pad "Fleur" Wall Sconce

c1890 SINGLE French Art Nouveau Polychrome / Bronze Lily Pad "Fleur" Wall Sconce

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Single c1890 French Art Nouveau Polychromed Bronze Lily Pad Fleur Form Wall Sconce. Unusual and stunning rare form bronze sconce.

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Bespoke Italian Pink Dual Wall Sconce in Old Vine Tree, 1950s
Bespoke Italian Pink Dual Wall Sconce in Old Vine Tree, 1950s

Bespoke Italian Pink Dual Wall Sconce in Old Vine Tree, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual live-edge dual wall sconces fashioned from old vine wood/root.

Category

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

Materials

Fruitwood

beautiful Pair of Murano 1970 Sconces by Carlo Nason for mazzega
beautiful Pair of Murano 1970 Sconces by Carlo Nason for mazzega

beautiful Pair of Murano 1970 Sconces by Carlo Nason for mazzega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very unusual and rare 1970 sconces. The design is quit nice, the picture speak for it self.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Opposing Pair of Wood Sconces Featuring Monkeys, Animals Decorated Wall Lights
Opposing Pair of Wood Sconces Featuring Monkeys, Animals Decorated Wall Lights

Opposing Pair of Wood Sconces Featuring Monkeys, Animals Decorated Wall Lights

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very unusual pair of wood sconces in gilt finish showing monkeys dressed in vest and tricorn hat, standing on a scroll with a palm tree. 2 scrolling gilded iron arms.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron with Nails Design, France 1940
Brutalist Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron with Nails Design, France 1940

Brutalist Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron with Nails Design, France 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unusual wrought iron sunburst wall sconce with gold leaf finish and pointed spikes.

Category

20th Century French Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal

1920's Majestic Art Deco Cut Art Glass Sunburst Wall Sconce w/ Cut Crystal Shade
1920's Majestic Art Deco Cut Art Glass Sunburst Wall Sconce w/ Cut Crystal Shade

1920's Majestic Art Deco Cut Art Glass Sunburst Wall Sconce w/ Cut Crystal Shade

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Majestic 1920's Art Deco Art Glass Sunburst Wall Sconce with Cut Crystal Beaded Bulb Cover. This is a very unusual and beautiful Wall Sconce.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Tall Mid-Century Pair of Sconces in White Glass , Petitot Style Wall Lights
Tall Mid-Century Pair of Sconces in White Glass , Petitot Style Wall Lights

Tall Mid-Century Pair of Sconces in White Glass , Petitot Style Wall Lights

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This pair of sconces is very unusual with its nicely frosted white glass and its nice brass arrow that runs the length of the front.

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Sconce Trophy Carved Gilded 19C Fleur-de-Lys Shield Quivers Herald 17.5"h
Wall Sconce Trophy Carved Gilded 19C Fleur-de-Lys Shield Quivers Herald 17.5"h

Wall Sconce Trophy Carved Gilded 19C Fleur-de-Lys Shield Quivers Herald 17.5"h

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Unusual and highly decorative wall sconce - Fine carving with a lovely patina An unusual and attractive gilded and carved wall sconce.

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Unusual Figural Candle Sconce Earrings
Unusual Figural Candle Sconce Earrings

Unusual Figural Candle Sconce Earrings

Located in Riverdale, NY

Charming and unusual 14K retro earrings in the form of candle sconces set with baguette sapphires and diamond flamed tips.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Unusual 14K Figural Candle Sconce Earrings
Unusual 14K Figural Candle Sconce Earrings

Unusual 14K Figural Candle Sconce Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Charming and unusual 14K retro earrings in the form of candle sconces set with baguette sapphires and diamond flamed tips.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Raising Sun Sunburst Wall Light in Gilt Wrought Iron, France 1940s
Raising Sun Sunburst Wall Light in Gilt Wrought Iron, France 1940s

Raising Sun Sunburst Wall Light in Gilt Wrought Iron, France 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unusual half sunburst shaped wall sconce with nail accents from the late Art Deco period, France, 1940s-1950s.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Lights in Alabaster Decor, Long Wall Lights
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Lights in Alabaster Decor, Long Wall Lights

Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Lights in Alabaster Decor, Long Wall Lights

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This impressive pair of murano glass sconces is really unusual. They are made of 3 layers of bent glass, one fixed on the other thanks to 2 brass studs.

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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 glass, fixed on brass plaque thanks to 2 brass studs.

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Nice Banci Firenze Wall Scones Gilded Metal and Crystal.
Nice Banci Firenze Wall Scones Gilded Metal and Crystal.

Nice Banci Firenze Wall Scones Gilded Metal and Crystal.

By Banci Firenze

Located in Munich, DE

Very unusual wall sconces gilded metal and crystal. With original shades.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Danish Brutalist Wall Lamp in Glazed Stoneware, 1970s
Danish Brutalist Wall Lamp in Glazed Stoneware, 1970s

Danish Brutalist Wall Lamp in Glazed Stoneware, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual vase shaped wall sconce with deconstructed brutalist styling and hares-fur glaze.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stoneware

Linear L Shaped Wall or Ceiling Light by Maison Arlus
Linear L Shaped Wall or Ceiling Light by Maison Arlus

Linear L Shaped Wall or Ceiling Light by Maison Arlus

Located in Hanover, MA

Extremely rare and unusual French 1950's sconce or ceiling fixture by Maison Arlus.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare Bronze Cartel Clock Wall Sconce, Lerolle Freres, Paris A large and impressive French Cartel Clock having four candlestick arms. Rare and certainly useful is this stunning exam...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of Superb Antique French Empire Ormolu Chandelier Sconces
Pair of Superb Antique French Empire Ormolu Chandelier Sconces

Pair of Superb Antique French Empire Ormolu Chandelier Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of superb and unusual French Empire ormolu chandelier sconces. Each sconce is surmounted by a sculptural mount of doves perched on a cascading floral garland, modeled in high ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 3 feet and takes a w...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique Pair of Mid-19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
Antique Pair of Mid-19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

Antique Pair of Mid-19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

A pair of mid-19th Century bronze & ormolu Candlesticks having unusual bullrush leaf sconces & stems, supported on star shaped plinths mounted with well-cast geese raised on similar ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Corner Vitrine ~ Bookcase
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Corner Vitrine ~ Bookcase

19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Corner Vitrine ~ Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Boldly molded crown molding combined with a spindle rail accented with turned urn finials on the corners combine to preside over the upper glazed door, one continuous curved glass pa...

Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Corner Cupboards

Materials

Steel

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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. 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.