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1900's Caldwell Acanthus Leaves Sconces
1900's Caldwell Acanthus Leaves Sconces

1900's Caldwell Acanthus Leaves Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with Acanthus leaves design.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Seguso Murano Glass Acanthus Leaf Sconces
Seguso Murano Glass Acanthus Leaf Sconces

Seguso Murano Glass Acanthus Leaf Sconces

By Seguso

Located in New York, NY

and brass sconces embody timeless elegance, infused with the same attention to detail and skill that

Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Cast Brass Acanthus Leaves 2-Light Sconce
Cast Brass Acanthus Leaves 2-Light Sconce

Cast Brass Acanthus Leaves 2-Light Sconce

Located in San Francisco, CA

An antique, solid brass organic-shaped sconce with a rich, dark patina. The cast wall mount sprouts

Category

Vintage 1940s Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1920's Gilt Bronze Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
1920's Gilt Bronze Sconces with Acanthus Leaves

1920's Gilt Bronze Sconces with Acanthus Leaves

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920's gilt bronze two lights sconces with acanthus leaves design

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Poillerat Style Double Sconces with Acanthus Gilt Detail
Poillerat Style Double Sconces with Acanthus Gilt Detail

Poillerat Style Double Sconces with Acanthus Gilt Detail

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of Gilbert Poillerat style black painted brass double arm wall sconces with acanthus and

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Palazzo Scale Italian Tole Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
Palazzo Scale Italian Tole Sconces with Acanthus Leaves

Palazzo Scale Italian Tole Sconces with Acanthus Leaves

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Hanover, MA

iron with tole acanthus leaves finished in gilt bronze patination. Original off white enameled aluminum

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

18th C. Italian Pair Acanthus-Carved Wood Pricket Sconces
18th C. Italian Pair Acanthus-Carved Wood Pricket Sconces

18th C. Italian Pair Acanthus-Carved Wood Pricket Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Italian pair of carved-wood pricket sconces from the 18th century. This antique pair of

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Trio of Custom Acanthus Leaf Sconces by Tommi Parzinger
Trio of Custom Acanthus Leaf Sconces by Tommi Parzinger

Trio of Custom Acanthus Leaf Sconces by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Lovely and elegant group of brass candelabra sconces featuring an acanthus leaf motif were designed

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Acanthus Leaves

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Acanthus Leaves

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights

Category

Vintage 1910s American Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Acanthus Leaves 2 Lights
1920's Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Acanthus Leaves 2 Lights

1920's Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Acanthus Leaves 2 Lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces in style of Louis XVI with Acanthus leaves, 2 lights

Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920's Large Caldwell 5 Lights Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
1920's Large Caldwell 5 Lights Sconces with Acanthus Leaves

1920's Large Caldwell 5 Lights Sconces with Acanthus Leaves

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's large Caldwell 5 lights bronze sconces with acanthus leaves

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair Florentine Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Acanthus Leaves Sconces Italy 1960s
Pair Florentine Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Acanthus Leaves Sconces Italy 1960s

Pair Florentine Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Acanthus Leaves Sconces Italy 1960s

By Herman Koegel

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Elevate your space with this striking pair of Florentine Hollywood Regency gilt metal wall sconces

Category

Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Blue Painted Wood Candle Wall Sconces, Wheat and Acanthus
Pair of French Blue Painted Wood Candle Wall Sconces, Wheat and Acanthus

Pair of French Blue Painted Wood Candle Wall Sconces, Wheat and Acanthus

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming pair of wall candle sconces with beautiful detail throughout including acanthus leaves and

Category

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze Gilt Sconce with Four Candle Arms, Acanthus Leaves, Rosettes
19th Century Bronze Gilt Sconce with Four Candle Arms, Acanthus Leaves, Rosettes

19th Century Bronze Gilt Sconce with Four Candle Arms, Acanthus Leaves, Rosettes

Located in Lomita, CA

and an elongated base with acanthus decoration. It is unmarked Dimensions: the four light sconce

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Patinated Wrought Iron & Wood Wall Sconces with Gilded Acanthus Leaves
Pair of Patinated Wrought Iron & Wood Wall Sconces with Gilded Acanthus Leaves

Pair of Patinated Wrought Iron & Wood Wall Sconces with Gilded Acanthus Leaves

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice pair of wall sconces is made of red patinated wrought iron and wood with gilded

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Patinated Wrought Iron Wall Sconces with Gilded Acanthus Leaves and Crys
Pair of Patinated Wrought Iron Wall Sconces with Gilded Acanthus Leaves and Crys

Pair of Patinated Wrought Iron Wall Sconces with Gilded Acanthus Leaves and Crys

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice and decorative pair of wall sconces is made of patinated wrought iron with gilded

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

French Brass Acanthus Leaf Double Arm Single Arm Pair 3 Piece Sconce Set
French Brass Acanthus Leaf Double Arm Single Arm Pair 3 Piece Sconce Set

French Brass Acanthus Leaf Double Arm Single Arm Pair 3 Piece Sconce Set

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

of single arm sconces and a single double arm sconce. The back plate has an acanthus leaf design and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Wall Light  Sconce Bronze Louis XV Style Acanthus Leaf, France
Set of Three Wall Light  Sconce Bronze Louis XV Style Acanthus Leaf, France

Set of Three Wall Light Sconce Bronze Louis XV Style Acanthus Leaf, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A nice set of three sconces with 2 light sources, made of bronze with decoration of acanthus leaves

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Acanthus Architectural Wall Lights, France circa 1900
Pair of Large Acanthus Architectural Wall Lights, France circa 1900

Pair of Large Acanthus Architectural Wall Lights, France circa 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sculptural acanthus ornaments in traditional fibre-reinforced plaster, France circa 1900. Easily

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Luxury Set of Golden Hollywood Regency Acanthus Leaf Wall Lights
Luxury Set of Golden Hollywood Regency Acanthus Leaf Wall Lights

Luxury Set of Golden Hollywood Regency Acanthus Leaf Wall Lights

Located in Hannover, DE

, shaped like sterilized acanthus leaves, are uniquely beautiful and exude timeless elegance and luxurious

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Nierman Weeks Faux Wood Acanthus Leaf Scones for Luminaire. 2 Pairs Available
Nierman Weeks Faux Wood Acanthus Leaf Scones for Luminaire. 2 Pairs Available

Nierman Weeks Faux Wood Acanthus Leaf Scones for Luminaire. 2 Pairs Available

By Luminaire, Niermann Weeks

Located in Miami, FL

are 2 pairs of faux wood French antique style wall sconces by Nierman Weeks. The sconces have acanthus

Category

Late 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Composition, Metal

1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces

1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze one light sconces with acanthus leaves design

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Sconces, 3 Arm, 18th Century
Pair of Sconces, 3 Arm, 18th Century

Pair of Sconces, 3 Arm, 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Iron and tole sconces; acanthus leaves are painted a sophisticated shade of ochre. 1 Large bobeche

Category

Antique 18th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Large Leaf Sconce  , Bronze
Mid Century Modern Large Leaf Sconce  , Bronze

Mid Century Modern Large Leaf Sconce , Bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Custom designed large Acanthus Leaf sconce . Custom made for a Designer in Los Angeles California

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian 3 Arm Sconces
Pair of 18th Century Italian 3 Arm Sconces

Pair of 18th Century Italian 3 Arm Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

Iron and tole sconces; acanthus leaves are painted a sophisticated shade of ochre. We have

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconces

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconces

Located in Pembroke, MA

Elegant pair of French gilt bronze two-arm sconces with ribbon, acanthus leaves, berries, rosettes

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces 'Pair'
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces 'Pair'

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces 'Pair'

Located in San Francisco, CA

A gorgeously proportioned pair of neoclassical, gilded bronze 2-arm sconces; with acanthus leaf

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rock Crystal and Ormolu Sconces, 19th Century
Pair of Rock Crystal and Ormolu Sconces, 19th Century

Pair of Rock Crystal and Ormolu Sconces, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

sconces with acanthus motif throughout. Meticulous attention has been given to every detail. Measures: H

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces
Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces

Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces

Located in Pembroke, MA

brazier finial decorating the top, swags draping the central portion of the sconces, acanthus leaf details

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920's Large Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Three Lights
1920's Large Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Three Lights

1920's Large Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Three Lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of beautiful large gilt bronze sconces with acanthus leaves design

Category

Vintage 1910s American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair 1920's Caldwell Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Pair 1920's Caldwell Large Sconces with 3 Lights

Pair 1920's Caldwell Large Sconces with 3 Lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's large gilt bronze 3 lights sconces with Acanthus leaves design.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Adam Style Two Lights Wall Sconces Mirrors
Pair of Adam Style Two Lights Wall Sconces Mirrors

Pair of Adam Style Two Lights Wall Sconces Mirrors

Located in Guaynabo, PR

repousse of flowers baskets. Also bows, ribbons and acanthus leaves decorate the sconces. In the back

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of Eight Italian Gilt Metal Double Branch Sconces
Set of Eight Italian Gilt Metal Double Branch Sconces

Set of Eight Italian Gilt Metal Double Branch Sconces

Located in Hanover, MA

An outstanding set of 8 stately Italian gilt metal and wrought iron sconces with acanthus leaves

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Gilt Bronze Double Arm Louis XVI Style Sconces
Pair of Gilt Bronze Double Arm Louis XVI Style Sconces

Pair of Gilt Bronze Double Arm Louis XVI Style Sconces

Located in Locust Valley, NY

French aesthetic. Each sconce features acanthus leaf accents, characteristic of the neoclassical design

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Iron & Crystal Wall Sconces in the Louis XV taste.
Pair of Iron & Crystal Wall Sconces in the Louis XV taste.

Pair of Iron & Crystal Wall Sconces in the Louis XV taste.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Fine Pair of Iron Wall Sconces, featuring gilt acanthus leaves & bobeches. Crystal pendalogues

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Set of Three Gilt Bronze Sconces in the Baroque Style
Set of Three Gilt Bronze Sconces in the Baroque Style

Set of Three Gilt Bronze Sconces in the Baroque Style

Located in London, GB

style. Each sconce features an acanthus leaf moulded backplate, which supports the springing of five

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in Chicago, IL

acanthus plant, a motif frequently used in classical architecture and design. These dramatic sconces

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Signed Fine French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces
Pair Of Signed Fine French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces

Pair Of Signed Fine French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces

Located in Bridgeport, CT

detailed and depicts a bearded new-classical figure wearing an acanthus leaf crown. The sconces are stamped

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Three-Light Sconces
Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Three-Light Sconces

Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Three-Light Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

acanthus leaf motifs. The sconces feature the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow at the top and acanthus leaf

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Caldwell Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Light Sconces
Pair of Caldwell Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Light Sconces

Pair of Caldwell Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Light Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional pair of Caldwell gilt bronze three light sconces, featuring an acanthus leaf design

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

decorated with floral and acanthus leaf motifs. The sconces feature the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow at

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

An Italian Vintage Single Arm Torch Shaped Sconce with Gilt Accents
An Italian Vintage Single Arm Torch Shaped Sconce with Gilt Accents

An Italian Vintage Single Arm Torch Shaped Sconce with Gilt Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian vintage single arm forged iron sconce. This Italian mid-20th century iron sconce is made

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair Antique French Sevres Portrait Porcelain Ormolu Wall Sconces Candle Lights
Pair Antique French Sevres Portrait Porcelain Ormolu Wall Sconces Candle Lights

Pair Antique French Sevres Portrait Porcelain Ormolu Wall Sconces Candle Lights

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Portland, OR

candle sconces with acanthus leaf decoration, these sconces can be easily fitted for electricty. Both the

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

adorned with acanthus leaves and floral motifs. Sconce is finished with shades with gild embroidery edge.

Category

2010s Italian Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV style ormolu sconces from the Napoleon III period
Pair of Louis XV style ormolu sconces from the Napoleon III period

Pair of Louis XV style ormolu sconces from the Napoleon III period

Located in NICE, FR

Elegant Louis XV-style ormolu sconces with two arms and acanthus leaf decoration. These sconces

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite French Mid-19th Century Empire Bronze and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Exquisite French Mid-19th Century Empire Bronze and Patinated Bronze Sconces

Exquisite French Mid-19th Century Empire Bronze and Patinated Bronze Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

bronze orb in front of acanthus leaf backplate. The sconces are adorned with bronze drippers, bronze

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of E.F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
Pair Of E.F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Wall Sconces

Pair Of E.F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Wall Sconces

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of E.F. Caldwell gilt bronze Louis XV style wall sconces with acanthus leaves intertwined with

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
19th Century Pair of French Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

19th Century Pair of French Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

an acorn finial. The two arms have foliate bases and the sconces have acanthus leaf decoration and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV or Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce
French Louis XV or Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce

French Louis XV or Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce

Located in Barntrup, DE

Large Louis XV French Rococo style three–arm sconce. Curvy asymmetrical acanthus leaf-like gilt

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Very Large Pair French Louis XV 5 Light Electrified Bronze Figural Sconces
Very Large Pair French Louis XV 5 Light Electrified Bronze Figural Sconces

Very Large Pair French Louis XV 5 Light Electrified Bronze Figural Sconces

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

sconce features scrolling acanthus arms, seashell-shaped bobeches, and elaborate figural motifs

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Pair of Large Italian Mid-Century Electric Wall Sconces or Tole Lamp
Beautiful Pair of Large Italian Mid-Century Electric Wall Sconces or Tole Lamp

Beautiful Pair of Large Italian Mid-Century Electric Wall Sconces or Tole Lamp

Located in Casteren, NL

bobeches with an acanthus motif. The sconces have a deep red base color and the acanthus motif is silvered

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Silver Leaf

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Acanthus Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal acanthus sconce for your home. A acanthus sconce — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a acanthus sconce — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right acanthus sconce, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made acanthus sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barovier&Toso, Tommi Parzinger and Paavo Tynell are consistently popular.

How Much is a Acanthus Sconce?

The average selling price for a acanthus sconce at 1stDibs is $2,067, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.

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.