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Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

LOUIS XVI STYLE

Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.

Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.

Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.

The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XVI
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a striking reeded backplate with most charming i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

True Pair of French Turn of the Century Louis XVI St. Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning large scale true pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. crystal, rock crystal and silvered metal sconces attributed to Maison Bagues. Each three arm sconce is ce...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by wonderful tied foliate designs, lovel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Five-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI St. ormolu five-arm sconces. Modeled after a pair by the bronzier Claude Galle which he created in 1809, for the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

18th Century Cage Wall Lamp with 2 Lights in Nickel Bronze and Crystal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This wall lamp is a variation of the fashion of the half-lights of the XVIIIth century. Between the chandelier and the arm of light, these atypical lights were very appreciated by Ma...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold, Bronze

Pair of Italian Turn of the Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very unique pair of Italian turn of the century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal sconces. Each two arm sconce displays a striking pierced backplate with a beautifu...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Bronze Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of nicely crafted three- light French sconces with the pretty bow element at the top.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Napoleon III Period Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III period ormolu sconces. Each unique three arm sconce is centered by a charming finely detailed bo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Henri Vian
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall sconces by Henri Vian. Exquisite Ribbon Detail and Trellis work. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: CW4947.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Turn of the Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Glass Platfonniers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very unique pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. ormolu and etched frosted crystal plafonniers. Each plafonnier is centered by an exceptional and most dec...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu and patinated bronze sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a beautiful bottom acorn finial amidst large acanthus lea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Light Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and grand scale set of four French mid-19th century Louis XVI style three light ormolu Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce is centered by a tapered, fluted and highly ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each magnificent sconce has a ribbon style bow backplate accented with a rosette at the top and a cornucopi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI st. giltwood three-arm mirrored sconces. Each sconce is centered by a fine bottom acorn inverted finial below large acanthus leaves. The three S-scrolled arms display finely carved berried...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Five-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal five arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by beautiful and richly chased berried and ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. This fine set of wall sconces is crafted entirely of gilded bronze and decorated with elements typica...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Sconces, Circa 1840-1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI style gold bronze sconces, Circa 1840-1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
These handsome wall fixtures have three lights and a lovely swag crossing the arms.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Set of Six French, 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare set of six stunning French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce has a handsome backplate with ram heads and ring, inverted finial and cut corner ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'ore Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French Louis XVI bronze D'ore wall sconces.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Revolutionary Illumination: Symbolism and Craftsmanship in 19th C. Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This suite of five wall sconces, crafted in the 19th century, showcases an exquisite blend of molded, carved, and gilded wood, each boasting two arms of light. Notably, their design ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Pair of Caldwell Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Spencertown, NY
The two-arm wall lights with urns and swags above a rosette and ending with fluted tapering columns. The branches with fluted candleholders and conforming swags. Edward F. Caldwell &...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis Wall Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
On this Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis Wall Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi it's possible to appreciate the handcrafted work of gilt bronze decorations such as branch's ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Large Wall Light Sconce Gold Bronze Louis XVI Style with Ribbons, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice sconce with 2 light sources, made of bronze with decoration of laurel branches, knot and tassels. The fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Crystal and Bronze Dore Five-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or living room with this elegant pair of antique gilt sconces. Crafted in France, circa 1960, each fixture features the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow at the...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

19th century large pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the style of Louis XVI
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A beautiful and very impressive large pair of French two-light wall appliques, Louis XVI style. Each with backplate in the form of tasselled drapery swags mounted with entwined oak b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of French, three branch Louis XVI style wall lights, with gilt brass back plates and arms, hung throughout with cut glass rosettes and plaques.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Tall French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Electrified Wall Sconces, Late 19th C
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegante pair of tall Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall sconces, France, late 19th century. Two light-arm richly decorated with scrollwork foliage, bottom ending in Tassel & Ri...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Gilt Metal And Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most charming pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Gilt Metal and Giltwood sconces. Each decorative four arm four light sconce is centered by a gilded sphere wh...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. Each beautiful five arm sconce is centered by a richly chased and wonderfully detailed grotesque...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wall Lamps In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large pair of Louis XVI style wall lights in chiseled and gilded bronze, decorated with a firepot and garland and presenting five arms of lights. Work from the Napoleon III period, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this elegant pair of antique carved gilt sconces. Crafted in France, circa 1870, each sconce is embellished with a hand carved assorted fruit and nut basket at t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Ormolu Two Arms Wall Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of French Louis XVI style wall sconces from the mid-19th century. Ormolu sconces with all original gold. Each wall light consists of a well-chiseled central column decorated wit...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Wall Lights 19th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
Mirror sconce made of chiseled brass plated with 24 carats gold. Flowers garlands, ram heads. 2 lights.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Of Italian 18th c. Louis XVI St. Wrought Iron & Patinated Wood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and most decorative pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron and patinated wood Bras de Lumiere sconces. Each single light 'S' scrolled sconce is wonderf...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu, Amethyst, and Crystal sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderfully decorated pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu, Amethyst, and Rock Crystal sconces. Each stunning three arm sconce is centered by a bottom mottled Ormolu fin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Sconces in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
These two unique wall scones showcase well-preserved gilding with elegant ornamentation reminiscent of the Louis XVI style. The electrical wiring has been redone completely, and the ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces, stamped Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces, stamped E.F. Caldwell & Co. Each exquisite three arm sconce is centered by a lovely bottom folia...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 94cm, width 49cm, depth 33cm This pair of wall lights are superbly wrought in bronze, and fea...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

1920's Gilt Bronze French Sconces Louis XVI
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French gilt bronze two lights sconces
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Double Arm Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Locust Valley, NY
These Louis XVI style gilt bronze double arm sconces, exude timeless elegance and opulence. Crafted with attention to detail, these sconces epitomize the grandeur and refinement of t...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

XX Century Pair of Polychrome Wood & Bronze from Flanders light Sconces
Located in Lisboa, PT
This elaborate sconce proves the excellence in artistry of crafting in wood a magnifecent sconce. The polychrome wood is gilded to dislclose the most exquisite patterns, such as the...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Lamps in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
This pair of wall lamps in gilt bronze features five lights each. They are adorned with motifs of swans and palmettes, epitomising the opulent style of Louis XVI. The quality of the ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fantastic quality pair of signed Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces are by the renown marker Edward F. Caldwell. They feature Neo-Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, bo...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair French Polychrome and Porcelain Flower Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This beautiful pair of French three arm sconces feature naturalistic foliate branches with hand painted porcelain flowers.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

True Pair Of French 20th c. Louis XVI St. Rock Crystal And Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative true pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Rock Crystal and Gilt Metal sconces, attributed to Maison Baguès. Each single arm sconce display...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Two Light Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co. N.Y
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of sconces by The Sterling Bronze Co. have there original finish and prisms and are newly wired.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Sconces In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair of Louis XVI Style Sconces in Gilt Bronze with two arms of light. Beautiful classic decor including a fire pot and garlands. Work from the end of the 19th century. Very good ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French gilt bronze wall sconces with two lights, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
The gilding on this pair is a beautiful soft gilt gold hue, The bronze casting is defined and sharp making this Pair especially desirable. Each sconce has two lights Which is already...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Bronze Louis XVI Style Single Sconce
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI style two bulb single sconce. This classically designed bronze sconce depicts a bow twisted around two fluted column forms ending with a laurel leaf pendant. Profe...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Set of Four Fine French Louis XVI Period Gold Doré Bronze Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An extremely elegant and high quality set of four Louis XVI period candle wall sconces of doré bronze (fire-gilded bronze), wonderfully elaborate in fine and precise detail, decorate...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce in centered by berried acanthus leaves leading up to additional scrolling movements below a ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Pair of French Wall Sconces in Gilded and Chiseled Bronze
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Parti...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Exceptionally Fine Pair of late 1800s Louis XVI style French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptionally fine Pair of late 1800’s Louis XVI style French Gilt Bronze large two-light Sconces. The French refer to this gilding process as “bronze doré ” and of course we say “do...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold

Two Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilded Bronze Italian Medusa Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two Italian wall sconces made in early 20th century, gilded bronze is in perfect conditions, they need regular e14 bulbs and work 110-240 volts, electric wire is external. They are d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Wall Sconces With Two Lights Brass Gold Louis XVI Style, Mid 20th Century France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of elegant golden brass wall lamps in Louis XVI style They are elegant and suitable for any space. You can add a panatLla to them if you like. Its condition is almost perfect, a...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Louis XVI Claude Galle Style Hunting Sconces, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt metal three-light wall sconces or appliques, each in the hunting style or "a la chasse" with ribbon-tied acorn laden oak leaves and deer-hoof pendant fin...
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20th Century Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

19th Century Pair of Baccarat Wall Sconces in Gilt Bronze and Crystal
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A truly gorgeous pair of glittering three-armed sconces, made by renowned crystal manufacturer Baccarat in the 19th century. These fabulous wall lights are crafted from gilt bronze, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis Xvi wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Henri Vian, and Maison Baguès. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $212 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $5,700.

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