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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 Louis XVI Carved Giltwood 3-Arm Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large and impressive carved and gilt wood 3- arm wall sconces in the Louis XVI style. Urn and flame for top with tassels hanging from each arm. These sconces are currently NOT wired ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair 1930's French Louis XVI Sconces with Ram Head
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with Ram's head
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Dennis & Leen French Louis XIV Style Iron & Crystal Beaded Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Dennis & Leen French Louis XIV Styled Large Iron & Crystal Beaded 3 Light Wall Sconces - Pair Striking pair of vintage Dennis & Leen French Louis XVI Styled Iron & Crystal ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal

1900s French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Twisted Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's French gilt bronze sconces with twisted arms
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920's Large Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Three Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful large gilt bronze sconces with acanthus leaves design
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 19200 French gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights, beautiful details.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Rare Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces, Henri Vian
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined set of four French Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall lamps. Made in France in the late 19th century by Henri Vian. Very high quality. Each fitted with two lights held by a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1930's French Silver Plate Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silver plated double light sconces.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

A pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. rock crystal sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable and most decorative pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. rock crystal and silvered metal sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a striking rock cr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal, Metal

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with ribbon atop. Original finish and patina
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze Caldwell sconces.
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Hunting Horn Gilt Metal 2-Lt Sconces, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage French Louis XVI style gilt metal two-light wall sconces, 20th c. These sconce feature wall plate modeled as a quiver of arrows, each issuing two hunting horns, ending in fau...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style French Ormolu Bronze Wall Appliques, Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of Louis XVI style French ormolu bronze five-light wall appliques, sconces, Paris, circa 1870. Attributed to Henry Dasson, after the model by Thomire. Very h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce Set by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant two-light Louis XVI style wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi shows many high-quality hand chiselled details. At the top, there is a tassel, a typical element of Louis...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Jasperware and Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These exquisite wall lights were created in the late 19th century by the famous bronzier, Henri Vian (French, 1860-1905). These wall lights are stamped ‘HV 955’ for Henri Vian, along with ‘BY’ for the prestigious Beurdeley furniture-making workshop (French, founded 1818). Vian purchased several bronze models that were created by Beurdeley when the company closed in 1895. These lights were most likely cast from a Beurdeley model. Typical of both Beurdeley’s and Vian’s work, these lights are designed in an 18th century Louis XVI (Neoclassical) style. The wall lights feature gilt bronze (ormolu) backplates which are designed to look like ribbons, tied in bows and ending in tassels. These ribbons support gilt bronze oval frames...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Sconces, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very nice pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall lights, 3 lights Good condition, electricity to be tested (or change depending on where you are!) Late 19th century Height 48 cm...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Gilded Bronze and Marble Wall-Lights attr. to H. Dasson, France, c 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pair of Louis XVI style wall-lights in chiseled and gilded bronze and marble. They are each composed of a barrel made of acanthus leaves supporting a truncated vase in Bleu Turq...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of 19th century, Louis XVI style wall sconces, in chiselled and gilded bronze, in a very striking neoclassical design. The reeded backplate is in torch form, with a swagged urn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Two-Arm Ribbon, Knot and Tassel Sconces, ca. 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Louis XVI style two-arm ribbon, knot, and tassel sconces, ca. 1910. An elegant and large set of two Louis XVI or Neoclassical style bronze double-arm sconces from earl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

A large scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. The sconces after a model by Pierre Gouthière display five scrolled arms showcasing reeded de...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Metal Mounted Mirrored Giltwood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique mirrored giltwood wall lights with three electrified metal candle arms and extensive beaded crystals and faceted drops. With faux wax candle covers and wiring, ready ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood and crystal chandelier. The sixteen arm chandelier is centered by a stunning fitted cut crystal dome with ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Antique Classic French Two Arm Bronze D'ore and Baccarat Crystal Sconces 'Pair'
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully crafted antique bronze d'ore and crystal sconces. The bronze d'ore arms are antique as are the Baccarat crystals. The antique parts have been affixed to newly carved and ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Three Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three arm sconces. Each sconce displays a hanging back ribbon which is tied and hanging from a top circular knob. At the mid sectio...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Set of Three Italian Crystal Beaded Flower Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 3 Italian painted and parcel-gilt iron sconces with crystal flowers. Each sconce consists of an iron frame with a black finish and gilt-metal foliage. Flowers ma...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Iron

Pair of Sconces Early 20th in Bronze Louis XVI Style
Located in NANTES, FR
Bronze sconces around 1900 in the Louis XVI style. Opalescent glass tulips. Walls originally in gas and confertis in electricity. In very good condition and electrified. One of t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Two Light Silvered Bronze Scones
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Two Light Silvered Bronze Scones.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt Louis XVI Directoire Style Ebonized Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: H: 25in W: 15.5in D: 10in This pair of gilt Louis XVI Directoire style ebonized wall sconces are done beautifully and made of the finest quality. This Pair of sconces wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Beaded Diminutive Wall Sconce
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style bronze and crystal beaded diminutive wall sconce. This finely case pair of beaded wall sconce are certain to make a statement in any room in the home or offic...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Large Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of late 19th century French ormolu four branch wall lights, each with classical scenes depicted in the plaques, scrolling foliate, and ribbon decoration.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sconces After a Model by Gouthière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very unique pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. enameled bronze and ormolu sconces after a model by Pierre Gouthière. Each two arm sconce is centered by a beauti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Gilded Bronze Wall Lights of Louis XVI Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Gilded Bronze Wall Lights of Louis XVI Style" Pair of 19th century sconces in gilded bronze (original gilding) with two lights, will be electrified for the customer at ou...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Series 6 Wall Lights in Gilt Bronze Style of Lxvi Maison Bagués Label, 1970/80
Located in Paris, FR
Series of 6 wall lights in gilded bronze, Louis 16 style, 2 E 14 screw bulbs per wall light, Maison Baguès label on the back Height:39cm Width: 36cm ...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of American 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sconces Signed Caldwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable and extremely decorative pair of American 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Wedgwood sconces signed Caldwell. Each two arm sconce is centered by a charming tassel an...
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19th Century American Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of Classical 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century gilded Ormolu three branch wall lights, each with classical two handled urns and scrolling foliate swags, in the Louis XVI style. Measures: 6...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

19th Century Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Gilt D'appliques, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French fine set of four ormolu bronze d'appliques wall lights. The tops of each light adorned with a twin handled lidded urn, each with twin handles decorated wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Silver and Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine quality French Louis XVI style silver and gilt bronze Sconces.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Patinated and Beaded Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-century French Louis XVI style patinated metal sconces take the form of upside down hot air balloons and are detailed with beading and multi-faceted strings of glass...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Polychrome and Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. polychrome and giltwood sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a circular backplate with lovely palmette designs and a f...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very Large French circa 1900 Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze sconces.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt- Bronze Four-Lights After Gouthiere, 1890-1900
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis 16 and 4 arms gilt bronze sconces Condition of use and oxydations E14 flame bulbs Measures: 144 X 32 X 20.5 cm Pierre Gouthière (1732-1813) son of a saddle maker, r...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

True Pair of French 20th Century Sconces Attributed to Maison Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. gilt metal and etched glass sconces attributed to Maison Bagues. Each three arm sconce is centered by a most elegant ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian Bronze 2 Arm Sconce Bacchus Face Grapes Panther Flame Torch Gilt Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Italian polished Dore bronze two flame torch arm sconce with Bacchus masks in the center, Panther and Grapes all around. The Wine God Bacchus Theme all over. This Wall Light comes with the original gilt clip on Shades...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Wall-Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style gilt and patinated bronze four-light wall-appliques By Emmanuel-Alfred (dit Alfred II) Beurdeley, Paris. Each modelled with a bare-breaded classical robed figure flanked by two pairs of scrolling branches. The figure standing on a bracket against vine-wrapped thyrsus with foliate trails below. Stamped to the reverse ‘BY’ France, Circa 1880. Provenance: Collection Pierre...
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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. Sconces Attrib.To Maison Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful true pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. gilt metal, silvered leaf, and crystal sconces attributed to Maison Bagues. Each two arm sconce displays a beautiful...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf

Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Three Lights Wall Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of large Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall sconces, come from a house decorated at 50s in Madrid, the wall sconces have all the usual decorative motifs in this Louis XVI style,...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Exquisite Vintage Bronze Wall Sconces with Candles, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
An amazing pair of gilded bronze sconces in the form of intertwined ribbons holding two candle horns. These amazing sets end with tassels draped over buttons embellished with rose...
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1970s Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
This pair of antique gilt bronze appliqués are finely detailed, and feature neoclassical motifs including bowknots and acanthus leaves. They are electric powered...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Gilt Wood Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of gilt wood wall sconces, probably France 19th century. The Louis XVI style wall appliqués have a pretty hand-carved decor and two original...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XVI style twin branch gilt bronze wall sconces, depicting urns and swags.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Antique Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A captivating duo of brass wall lights, each adorned with three graceful arms and an exquisite ribbon crown detail. These splendid reproductions exude the timeless elegance of the Lo...
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1980s Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Pair of Sconces Gilt Bronze 3 Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely cast pair of louis XVI style gilt bronze and blue steel three lights. Although apparently unmarked. The quality of the bronze casting is of the highest Parisian standards...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Sconces in Ormolu
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Louis XVI style neoclassical wall sconces in ormolu and gilt bronze France, 20th century Measures: 41 cm H x 30 cm W x 21 cm D // 16,14 in H x 11,81 in W x 8,26 in D Each o...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Sconces with Baccarat Crystal Bobeches
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu sconces with Baccarat Crystal Bobeches.  
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze 5-Light Wall Sconces, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI gold bronze 5-light wall sconces, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Crystal Beaded Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite, pair of Italian vintage crystal beaded sconces. Each sconce consists of a gilded-iron frame decorated with clear and amethyst glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

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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