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Pair of "Coco" wall Sconces by Brand Van Egmond
By Brand van Egmond 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of whimsical sconces by Brand Van Egmond.
Strings of white glass beads are wrapped around the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Piano Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of whimsical sconces, crafted from the keys of a Belgian piano, offers a visually
Category
Antique 1880s Belgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sconces Made from Piano Keys from 19th Century, Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of whimsical sconces, crafted from the keys of a Belgian piano, offers a visually
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand Cast Murano Glass 'Leaf' Sconces with Frosted Finish Brass Plating
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
A pair of whimsical sconces with hand cast Murano Glass 'leaf' shades with a frosted finish and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,820 / set
H 13.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Pair of 20th Century French Tole Flowers and Leaves Five-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
whimsical sconces on either side of a mirror in a powder room, or in an entry.
Measures: 20.5" W x 14" D x
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tôle
$1,300 / set
H 12 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces with Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
original rubbed patinated gold leaf finish. Versatile, these whimsical sconces could be placed on either
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
$2,800 / set
H 23 in W 16 in D 12 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved and Iron Silver Leaf and Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
silver leaf and gold leaf finish. Place these whimsical sconces on either side of a mirror in a powder
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Candle Sconces
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
$1,800 / set
H 23.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
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
Whimsical Pair of Italian 3 Arm Sconces Encrusted with Crystal Flowers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Whimsical pair of crystal flower decorated sconces by Italian designer Pilutti Luigi. 3 arms on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$1,650 / set
H 14 in W 22 in D 5 in
Small Whimsical Pair of Murano Sconces in the Style of Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A really cute small pair of Murano sconces, they might be Vistosi, but I don't have the prof
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of whimsical painted cast iron sconces.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of French 1930s Lantern Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1930s French lantern sconces. Whimsical black painted metal sconces.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass Badari Heritage Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
, lending a whimsical charm that allows these sconces to effortlessly complement a variety of interior
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Wall Sconces
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of sconces created for candlelight. Always intrigued by the good life; in southern
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Jacaranda
Italian Gilt Metal and Glass Globe Sconces
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful pair of sconces featuring whimsical gilt metal structure with floral motif and unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
James de Wulf Illuminated Forget-Me-Not Sconce
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
Rocky's innovative painting technique, James enlisted his art for the whimsically shaped floral sconces
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
and the effect of the light on the textured glass give these sconces whimsical impact. Like sculptures
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Terra Cotta Spring and Autumn Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable whimsical vintage Italian wall sconces handcrafted in terra cotta in the form
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Terracotta
Pair French Vintage Painted Metal + Crystal Sconces--Gorgeous Patina!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of whimsical metal and crystal sconces. These French vintage sconces have five lights each
Category
20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$3,370 / set
H 26 in W 16 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Brass Cobra Snake Sconce
Located in New York, NY
whimsical and sophisticated, this sconce is as versatile as it is aesthetically compelling. It would be a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Mirrored Birds on Green Tole Vine Wall Sconce, France 1940s
Located in South Salem, NY
A whimsical French six-light sconce from the 1940s featuring four mirrored bird silhouettes perched
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A fine pair of Lete 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze parrot sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze sconces. Whimsical design with parrots
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$14,500
H 27 in W 13 in D 7 in
White Iron Candlestick Wall Scones Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Whimsical oversized candle sconces, a pair featuring curlicues, leaves & twisted iron. Scalloped
Category
20th Century Rustic Candle Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Mirrors with Candle Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
foliage accents adorn the sides. At the base, a winged cherub face adds a whimsical, classical touch. Each
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
$1,500
H 15.5 in W 9.75 in D 5.25 in
Pair Metal Corn Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding Craftsmanship in these Whimsical Double Light Corn Sconces
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black and Gold Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a whimsical pair of candle sconces with golden wheat accents at the top and a bow at the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maitland Smith Silver/Stone Whimsical Monkey Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
These whimsical sconces of a monkey reading a book have great delight to them...These particular
Category
20th Century Philippine Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone, Silver
Brass Parzinger Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Polished brass whimsical sconces in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Elegant in style with 5 arms and
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Matched Art Deco Sconces ca. 1930s
Located in Petaluma, CA
These very colorful and whimsical sconces are a prime example of the joy of the Art Deco period in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved and Iron Silver Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
. Place these whimsical sconces on either side of a mirror in a powder room, or in an entry.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
$2,800 / set
H 24.5 in W 17.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved and Iron Silver Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
. Place these whimsical sconces on either side of a mirror in a powder room, or in an entry.
17.5"W x 24.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
$2,800 / set
H 24.5 in W 17.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces with Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
whimsical sconces could be placed on either side of a mirror in a powder room, or dining room, or on both
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
$2,900 / set
H 35.5 in W 14.5 in D 6.5 in
Whimsical Insect Form Sconce
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Iron and amber glass wall sconce in the form of an insect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Whimsical Handmade Mask Sconce
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking handmade brass mask sconce with the feel of African art.
Measures: Mask is 16.25 H but
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Whimsical Sunflower Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of whimsical, hand made wrought iron sunflower-form sconces.
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Whimsical Metal Sconces
Located in Carmel, CA
Airy and whimsical metal sconces with five candle holders. Rustic painted finish. Their large size
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces
A pair whimsical painted pineapple sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair whimsical painted pineapple sconces
Category
20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of whimsical 50's French sconces
Located in New York, NY
Quite unusual and playful pair of sconces. An elongated brass arm connects the white glass shades
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Whimsical Pair Of Vistosi Murano Glass Sconces
By Gino Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
immediately great appreciation. it was mostly made in various shadows of blue and amber. The sconces presented
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Whimsical pair of Italian glass wall sconces
Located in New York, NY
Five glass elements matt white and spongy light amber color hang from a nickel structure and hide a single lighting bulb.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair Whimsical Tole and Crystal Two- Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair whimsical Tole and Crystal Two-Arm Sconces
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
A Whimsical pair of Brass Two Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical pair of Brass Two Light Sconces
Category
20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
A pair whimsical bronze French 40's sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair whimsical bronze French 40's sconces
Category
20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Whimsical Pair Fleur de Lis Wall Brackets/Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical Pair Wall Brackets/Sconces with hand-painted fleur de lis decoration
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Single whimsical Murano glass octopus sconce by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Single frosted glass Murano octopus sconce with colorful applied glass shards by Seguso.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Whimsical Art Deco Theater Sconces Matching
Located in Peekskill, NY
These amazing sconces are a bit Dr. Seuss and a lot Art Deco. They are also very theatrical. Each
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
A Whimsical Pair Of Painted Iron And Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical pair of painted iron and brass sconces
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Large, Whimsical Salmon Color Murano Glass Sconces
By AVMazzega, Zero Quattro
Located in New York, NY
Very rare and possibly unique pair of Murano glass sconces made in the 60's by 04, a company based
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Italian mid-century whimsical, adjustable wall sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two arms wall ending in colorful painted aluminum shades. The fixture can be used in many different ways as the arms can be adjusted to an infinite numver of positions throug...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Elegant and Whimsical Set of Four 1920s Brass and Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and whimsical set of four 1920 brass sconces, the price is for the set of four, but we
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,500 / set
H 14 in W 4.05 in D 6 in
Whimsical Pair of Painted Wrought Iron, Porcelain and Rock Crystal Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Dallas, TX
Whimsical pair of painted wrought iron two-arm wall lights depicting a pot of flowers, with
Category
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
$4,850
H 16 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Pair Of Italian Mid-century Whimsical, Adjustable Two Arms Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two arms wall sconces ending in colorful painted aluminum shades. The fixture can be used
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
$3,500
H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 13 in
Whimsical Pair of Daisy and Foliage Adorned Iron and Tole Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish white, green and yellow retro Italian iron and tole candle sconces that bring spring to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
$1,850 / set
H 25 in W 18.5 in D 10 in
Whimsical Art Deco Pair of Double-Flower Leaded Sconces in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in New York, NY
quality and the condition of these wall lights excellent.
Five sconces are available.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Lead, Brass
$3,600
H 25 in W 23 in D 5.5 in
A pair Whimsical Hand-painted Wall Appliques
Located in New York, NY
A pair whimsical hand-painted wall appliques, featuring fleur de lis decoration, can also be wired
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Whimsical French Fifties Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A great large pair of ceramic and glass French 1950's sconces. They are is the shape of a fried egg
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage whimsical pair of Venetian wall lights with leaves
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Italian pair of Venetian wall lights with 6 blown clear Murano glass leaves, individually handcrafted and mounted on a hand-made bronze support, attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Monkey Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Whimsical wicker monkey sconces with beautiful brass face, ears, feet and hands holding
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Whimsical Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the whimsical sconce you’re looking for. Each whimsical sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a whimsical sconce — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right whimsical sconce, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made whimsical sconce over the years, but those crafted by AVMazzega, Gino Vistosi and Zero Quattro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Whimsical Sconce?
Prices for a whimsical sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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.
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