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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 Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D' Ore Wall Sconces, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D' Ore wall sconces, Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

2 Pairs of Louis XVI Style Carved 3-Arm Bow Top Giltwood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
2 pairs of Louis XVI-style giltwood sconces carved with intricate details including bows, birds and tassels, and holding three lights (PRICED PER PAIR).  
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Pair of Italian Sconces Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze, 1880 circa
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Louis XVI style, chiseled and gilt bronze three-armed antique wall sconces, of Italian origin, dating back to the late 19th century. Original and beautiful bronze casting ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Three Branch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze three branch sconces Dimensions: 29 in x 18in.
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Wedgwood Sconces E F Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French Louis XVI style dore bronze & Wedgwood plaque two arm sconces in the manner of E. F. Caldwell. Wiring is available at no additional charge.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French, 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Two-Arm Sconces, 1780
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of French, 18th century Louis XVI ormolu two-arm wall-lights, with a knotted drap above scrolling arms with acanthus leaves and flowers.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal sconces. Each sconce displays a lovely back plate with a striking recessed textured design. The five...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair Scilolari Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1970s Sciolari gilt brass Louis XVI style single light sconces with polished and satin finishes.
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a lovely bottom foliate finial below the beautiful scrolled central supp...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Florentine Craftsmanship Applique Gilded Iron Colored Crystal Drops and Faceted
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. Rich ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Floral Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of small but very fine antique French wall sconces with oval framed mirrors and beautiful floral details, roses. Originally crafted for two candles each, these antique bronze wall lights...
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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 Style Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three arm sconces, after a model by Claude Galle. Each sconce is centered by elegant bottom tassels with ...
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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 St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each large scale five arm sconce is centered by charming tassels at the base below protruding...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Bagues Style Rock Crystal Cockatoo-Form Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of French Mid-Century Modern Louis XVI style and Bagues style cockatoo-form rock crystal and 24k gilt metal wall appliques/sconces. Each of these sconces is modeled a...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal, Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Sconces, circa 1930/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XVI bronze sconces, circa 1930/1950.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Wall Lights
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in London, GB
A suite of four wall appliques In the Louis XVI Style Constructed from gilt and patinated bronze, each applique designed around a central vine-wrapped thyrsus with acorn finial, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Maison Charles Gilt Bronze Wall Lights / Jean Haure / 3 Available
Located in Munich, DE
Three Maison Charles Louis XVI style gilt bronze, two-branch wall lights, each with a backplate the upper part of which is in the form of a patinated putto playing pipes (a double aulos), the candle arms scrolled, with foliate decoration and nozzles shaped like foliage. The wall lights are marked "Charles" on the back and where bought in the 1970s at the famous Munich interior house Bernheimer. The design for this fine appliques or wall lights, is based on the important 18th century model sculpted by the maitre-fondeur ‘Jean Haure...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Bow Knot Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore wall sconce with three scroll arms, bow knot top, and festoon design. (signed: G VIAM).   
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Bronze

Louis XVI Style French Wall Sconce in Gilt Brass and Crystal
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. Prett...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a richly chased and wonderfully detailed backplate with a bottom seashell re...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis the 16th Century Style Bronze Wall Sconces, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th century style wall sconces is made of chiseled bronze. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces with Neoclassical Jasperware Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces with neoclassical jasperware plaques by Wedgwood.
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Very Fine Pair of 19th C French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Wedgewood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze and Wedgewood large 5 light sconces. Large and important pair. Rams head design.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Two Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style two arm ormolu sconces. Each scone is centered by fine tassels below a tied ribbon design and acorn finial. Th...
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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 St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a finely detailed bottom acorn finial below the elegant tapered body. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Classical Louis XVI Style Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A classical pair of gilded ormolu Louis XVI style three branch wall lights, each with ribbons, arrow sheaths and scrolling foliate swags and decoration. Measures: 76cm (30") high.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) bronze dore wall sconces with two scroll arms and a torch design (PRICED AS PAIR).  
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Metal

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces, French 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent large French 19 century pair of Louis XV style ormolu mounted and cut crystal Five light sconces. Meticulous attention has been given to every details, the sconces are b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze, 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 St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by a fine foliate bottom finial below the beautiful ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Appliqué Wall Sconces, Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
These 19th century French bronze wall sconces or appliqués display a variety of the neoclassical elements found in the Louis XVI style. The central vertical of the sconces seems to m...
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19th Century French Antique 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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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Torch Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore wall sconces with three arms with torch designs and arrow tops. (PRICED AS PAIR).  
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Five-Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. five arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by a richly chased berried acorn inverted finial below the exceptional central s...
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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 St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a Fine foliate bottom finial amidst acanthus leaves. The elegantly S scrolle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Crystal and Frosted Crystal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Baccarat crystal and frosted crystal six arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by a lovely mottled elongated back plat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Louis XVI Style Two-Light Ormolu Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of French 19 century Louis XVI Style Two-Light Ormolu Bronze Sconces with Goat head motif
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. three arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by an impressive berried foliate finial below large richly cha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19/20th Century) bronze dore wall sconces with three arms on two tiers and a floral design. (priced as pair).     
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality complete set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each large scale three arm sconce is centered by a lovely foliate bottom finial ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Large Scale Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of 19th century Louis XVI st. large scale ormolu sconces. Each remarkable sconce has five 's' scrolled arms decorated with acanthus leaves. The lyre shaped pierced ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Two-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive pair of French early 19th century Louis XV style ormolu two arm sconces. Each sconce has a French Revolution theme on the tapered back plate. The back plate is rich...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite veneer wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzishows many high quality hand chiselled details, enriched by Malachite veneer. At the top th...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Malachite, Bronze

Wall Sconces Louis XVI Style, 20th Century, Brass or Bronze Dore
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wall sconces Louis XVI style two-light wall sconces bronze or brass. Very beautiful and elegant sconces This model of French wall lamp...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pr French 20th C Dore Bronze Mnt Mirrored & Beaded Crystal 9-Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of antique french 20th century dore bronze mounted mirrored and breaded crystal nine-arm sconces attributed to Baguès. Ea...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Italian Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of Italian late 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood sconces. Each sconce has a reeded tapered base with inverted finial topped by a ram head. The two S-scrol...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Set of Four Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bras de Lumiere Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scale set of four Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood electrified Bras de Lumière sconces. Each unique sconce is centered by an elegant and most decor...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Velvet, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light sconce with urn top and scroll arms. The vegetal decoration on the body and lower pine finial. Available in different finishings, colors and d...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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 French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu sconces. Each five light ...
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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 very high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI St. ormolu sconces, “Aux Tourtereaux”, possibly by Henry Dasson and attributed to Pierre-François Feuchère. Each two arm...
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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 St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by charming and wonderfully executed tied garland tassels b...
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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 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 Louis The 16th Style Bronze Wall Sconces with Quiver and Ribbons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wall sconces is made of bronze. These sconces are in the style of Louis the 16th with quiver and ribbons. This is a French work, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Pair of Bronze Wall Sconces with Quiver, French Work
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wall sconces is made of bronze. These sconces are in the style of Louis XVI with quivers. This is a French work, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Three-Light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of magnificent French 19th century Louis XVI style Baccarat crystal and ormolu three light sconces. Each sconce is centered by a striking acorn finial below richly chased acanthus leaves in a fine satin and burnished finish. Each of the elegant S scrolled arms are adorned with large acanthus leaves, a stunning array of cut Baccarat crystal pendants with foliate and reeded bobeches. Leading up three most decorative rectangular link chains is the impressive top crown with rinceau shaped ormolu sprays with cut Baccarat crystal pendants. Centered are three richly chased ormolu birds...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Ormolu

Monumental Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces after Thomire
Located in Paris, FR
This outstanding pair of gilt and patinated bronze sconces are beautifully designed in Louis XVI style. Of monumental size and opulent design, these stunning 5-light pieces bear Clas...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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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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