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Place of Origin: French
Scarce Auguste Fix sconce
By Maria Pergay
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare applique de Auguste Fix vers 1975.
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1970s Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

4 Fine French Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - Four fine French Art Deco sconces with a brass support and a frosted fluted glass shade. Price is per sconce.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful wall sconces by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
elegant maison bagues sconces from france. an exclusive addition for every home.
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Silvered Bronze Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French silvered bronze arm sconces with winged head Angel motif. They are newly wired.
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19th Century Antique French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Sconces by Maison Delisle
By Maison Delisle
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of extreme high quality neoclassical bronze sconces by les Frères Delisle ( Maison Delisle) US rewired and in working condition. Signed LFD ( l...
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1940s Neoclassical Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Large Artist's Polished Brass Sconce, One of a Kind, France
By Elie Hirsch
Located in Paris, FR
One large sconce, in polished brass, artist creation, France, Weigh: 8kg About the artist: Graduate in ceramic design and metal sculpture (2001,2003), he worked during two years with the sculptor Hervé Wahlen...
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2010s Other French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury French Sconces in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of French wall sconces. Measurements with shades: 13" H, 13" L, 5" projection to the wall.   Measurements without shades: 9" H, 10" L, 3.5" projection to the wall. Max...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Modern spotlight with lacquered metal and patinated brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
spotlight or modern French sconce. Structure in solid patinated brass and perforated shade in beige lacquered metal. Excellent condition, quantity on request.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair, Jacques Biny Style Sconces Brass & Steel French Mid-Century Modern, 1955
By Jacques Biny
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Biny style sconces, black and white rectangle tole and pull string. French Mid-Century Modern sconces from the mid-1950s. US wiring and each sconce takes 1 light, 2...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass

Louis Sognot French Bamboo & Rattan Sconces - Newly rewired for US with plug
By Louis Sognot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Sognot French bamboo & rattan sconces France, circa 1960s Handcrafted artisanal pieces Beautifully sculpted bamboo creates an ascending arm of light and is attached to a cylin...
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1960s Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

Maison Baguès Dove Wall Sconces Appliques, France, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
Metal, gold and silver-colored, patinated, glass. Sitting doves on profiled vase motif, accompanied by tendrils of flowers and leaves. Measures: 40 H x...
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Floral Wall Sconces, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming pair of early 20th century wall sconces exemplifies French Art Deco lighting with sculptural form and a soft, delicate appearance. The sconces have flat, frosted glass ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Industrial Metal Lamp by Jean-Louis Domecq for Jielde Factory
By Jielde
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage original Jielde factory industrial metal lamp made in Lyon France. Wall-mounted articulating industrial lamps by Jean-Louis Domecq...
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1950s Industrial Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small-White'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley wall lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED AC 110-240V (included) Dimmable by request Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Pair of Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920s French Empire style mirrored back sconces with single light. Measurements: Height 12" Width 4" Depth 6".
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Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Caduceus Wall Appliques, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of late 19th century Empire gilt bronze ormolu wall appliques of arms holding Caduceus staffs, France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal, cord, ormolu Technique: cast,...
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu

Maison Lancel Pair of Sconces, 3 pairs available, Priced by Pair
By Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic pair of Maison Lancel sconces, figuring a nickel plated hand holding a opaline globe. US rewired, one bulb, 60 watt max, working condition. Three pairs available. Priced by...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

R. Lalique "Flandre" Wall Sconce
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
R. Lalique single wall sconce, model "Flandre", design created 1935. In clear and frosted molded glass.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This pair of luxury lamps from the 1920s to 1930s is truly one-of-a-kind. The back plate was lovingly cast in the shape of a shell, and the golden bronze was hand-polished to reflect...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mathieu Matégot Sconces Brass, Mirror & White Metal Mesh Shades Wall Lamps, Pair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of superb French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot sconces, wall lamps from the 1960. Metal mesh shades in white finish and Brass Detail ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 2 Mid-Century Wall Sconces in Chrome with Glass Rods, France 1960s
Located in Ulm, DE
This striking pair of mid-century wall sconces, crafted in the 1960s, embodies the timeless elegance of Art Deco design, reimagined for the modern era. The sconces feature sleek, elo...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in good condition. Marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE. Frames with matching clear frosted glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Lampe de Marseille by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lampe de Marseille by Le Corbusier. Current production designed and manufactured in France by Nemo Lighting. Wired for U.S. standard...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze three-light wall sconces Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 25 1/4 in x 13 1/4 in x 10 3/4 inches.
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Maison Baguès Foliage Crystal Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1890
By Maison Baguès
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Maison Baguès three-arm crystal wall sconces with upper and central floral medallions, bead work, leaf foliage and crystal cup bobeches. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified, Late 19th Century. Since its establishment in 1860, the Maison Baguès has been an emblem of French sophistication in luxury lighting design. Each piece the firm makes is hand assembled using traditional techniques, in order to emphasize the elegance and excellence of their detailed artisanal work. Still the epitome of savoir-faire, Maison Baguès’ luxurious pieces are prized for their craftsmanship, beauty and harmony. The master metal smith Noël Baguès founded the company as specialists in liturgical bronzes, but by 1880 the company had expanded into the production of bronze light fixtures in response to the development of electrical lighting. Carried on by Noël’s son Eugène and grandsons Victor and Robert, Maison Baguès continued to progress, adding intricately detailed iron lighting collections in the 1920s as well as stair banisters...
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1890s Art Deco Antique French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of circa 1850 Régence Style Silvered Bronze Mirrored Sconces from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Period Napoleon III furnishings are typically very versatile items, due to the fact that they incorporate elements from preceding styles, allowing these “Second Empire” pieces to be ...
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1850s Napoleon III Antique French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Pierre Guariche Style Flush Mount
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of flush mount in the style of Pierre Guariche. Two-light per flush mount, 60 watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Extra Large Olivia Cognet Round Ceramic Wall Sconces
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Extra large Curved ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet, which are one of the most popular designed by Olivia scaled up. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and designer Olivia Cognet has focused on ceramics as the fertile medium through which she expresses her boundless creativity. With the freedom this material affords to explore every type of shape and size, she creates monumental bas-reliefs and giant to- tems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the artist in her studio, all share the same high aesthetic, abstract and graphic standards. She draws inspiration from the lights and shadows of the landscapes of California...
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2010s Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1950s Sconces in the Style of Jean Boris Lacroix French Design Guariche
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of 1950s swivel wall lights in the style of the French designer Jean Boris Lacroix. Solid brass structure and red lacquered perforated metal shade, original paint.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Demilune Frosted Glass Sconces, Deco Inspired Chrome and Brass Details
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of demilune frosted glass sconces, deco inspired polished chrome and brass details (4 bulbs in each).
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Beautiful Pair of French Sconces Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French 1940's Sconces, the patina is so much nicer.
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1940s Louis XV Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel French Crystal Sconce from Louis XVI Suite
Located in New York, NY
20th Century bronze five-arm sconce adorned with French Pendaloque crystals from the Louis XVI conference room suite of the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Park Ave. Waldorf Astoria aut...
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20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Unique Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern Wall Lamp, Historicism
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique wrought iron hanging lantern wall lamp, Historicism Ornate wrought iron hanging lamp. Suitable for both outdoor and indoor use. Fully electrified. Extremely decorative and hi...
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20th Century Neoclassical Revival French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Bronze Sconces in the Leleu Style, 2 Pairs Available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French bronze sconces in the Leleu style, circa 1950. 2-light, 40 watts max bulb. US rewired.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Lamps Made From Reclaimed Wood
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of 19th Century French lamps made from reclaimed wood. Rewired and PAT tested to UK standards.
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19th Century Antique French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

G1 Wall Light by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
G1 wall light by Pierre Guariche. Current production by Sammode Studio designed and manufactured in France. Brass, enameled metal. Wired for U.S. standar...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Crystal and Silver Leaf Foliate Motif Sconce
By Maison Baguès
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single brass sconce with crystal and reverse silver leafed floral motif and rock crystal details in the style of Bagues.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Leaf

Pair of French 1920s Iron Three-Light Lanterns with Scrolling Motifs and Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French iron lanterns from the early 20th century, with three lights and scrolling motifs. Created in France during the second quarter of the 20th century, each of this pair...
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Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and rare pair of Maison Arlus sconces, three lights. US rewired and in working condition. Three bulb 60 watts max. "LES ARTS MENAGERS" Issue March, 1961. US rewired and in wo...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
$4,830 Sale Price / set
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Big Sconce, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, Design: Sabino, France
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce Marius Ernest Sabino Style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Wall light in Material: Silvered bronze and glass Chic and Elegant To take care of your property and the lives of our customers...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of two lights Maison Arlus sconces, perpex shades Two lights, 65 watts max per light US rewired and in working condition Backpla...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Late 19th Century Wall Candles - Brass with Glass Fruit Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of two old wall candlesticks, made of brass, decorated with crystal icicles and crystal fruit shapes. These lamps are not electric, they are candlesticks for candles....
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1880s Belle Époque Antique French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Franck Evennou, Cactus, Contemporary Bronze and Alabaster Sconce, France, 2020
By Franck Evennou
Located in New York, NY
French artist Franck Evennou imbues his natural subject, in this case the cactus, with a subversively playful quality all his own. Each sconce is cast in bronze and possesses shades ...
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2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Set of Four French Brass Sconces Attributed to Leleu
By Jules Leleu, Maison Leleu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four Mid-Century Modern French sconces, attributed to Jules Leleu but not marked. Each sconce has been rewired and takes a US candelabra base bulb. New, solid brass, shaped ...
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20th Century Art Deco French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gun Metal Steel and Gilt Wall Lights with Champagne Murano Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of wall lights is made of gun metal steel and gilt bronze and brass. These wall sconces have very nice champagne Murano glass reflectors. They are probably a comb...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Beautiful Pair R. Lalique Manner Single Coquille Opalescent Frosted Deco Sconces
By Lalique
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Lalique style frosted single coquille two-light molded opalescent Art Deco glass wall sconces Measures: 5" D x 11 5/8" L x 5 5/8" W.
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1970s Art Deco Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

A RADICAL Minimal POST-MODERN FLOOR LAMP by VERRE LUMIERE, France 1980
By Verre Lumière
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant, minimal and radical floor lamp, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Memphis, square black lacquered metal base, double angled vertical axis of square section, ended ...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1970's French Industrial Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Two single French sconces fabricated in the 1970's. Each sconce has a unique painted interior. One in yellow; the other in creme. Wired to US standards.
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20th Century Industrial French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Antique Bronze Sconce With White Glass Lampshade, France 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Elegant and stylized Art Nouveau wall light in bronze with white glass lampshade in the shape of a flower. This antique wall lamp made circa 19...
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1930s Baroque Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pair of Sconces by Verdun
By Verdun
Located in Miami, FL
A rare pair of French Art Deco sconces of the period made out of frosted glass shades and polished nickel-plated metal frames by VERDUN, France Made in France. ...
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20th Century Art Deco French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions Unique Piece. Dimensions: Lampshade: Ø 32 x H 26 cm. Base: H 35 cm. Materials: Jute and ceramic. Weight: 3,2 k...
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2010s Post-Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Jute

Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style sconces.
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1950 Mid Modern Century Pair Wall Sconces By Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of 1950s wall sconces, Maison Arlus, France. These sconces are made of gilded brass with red plexiglass tips. They consist of a rounded central area from which the stem that h...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Serge Mouille - Pair of Rotating Sconces with 1 Arm in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The 1 (straight) arm rotating sconce is placed above a desk, an armchair, or a bed. Its rotation from wall to wall allows a range of lighting that will be appreciated, especially as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Large Decorative Wrought Iron Wall Sconces, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large and decorative pair of wall sconces is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Antique Wall Sconces Gilt Brass Wall Lighting, Set 2, France, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Magnificent Single-Arm brass wall lamps from France imitate classic candleholder.

 Circa 1930s. The design of the lighting fixture contains elements of the Baroque style. 

Decora...
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1920s Baroque Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Brass Sconces
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of French Louis XV style brass wall sconces. This delightful set features two-arm sconces, each adorned with candle holders resembling blooming flowers. Inspired by...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

House of Jansen Att, Pair of Light Sconces In Gilded & Blue Toned Metal &opaline
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
Elegant and timeless, this pair of two-light sconces by the iconic French design house Maison Jansen exemplifies the refined glamour of 1980s interior decor. Crafted in a combination...
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1980s Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sylva Bernt - Paire Exceptionnelle d'Appliques en Bronze Patiné (circa 1950)
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sylva Bernt - Paire Exceptionnelle d'Appliques en Bronze Patiné (circa 1950) Type : Paire d’appliques en bronze patiné Date de création : Vers 1950 Dimensions : H : 39 cm L : 36 cm Décor : Colombes en vol Marque du fondeur : "Bisceglia" Cette paire exceptionnelle d’appliques en bronze patiné, réalisée vers 1950, est décorée de colombes en vol, motif cher à Sylva Bernt, une artiste reconnue pour son inspiration antique et son travail sur les formes épurées et symboliques. Biographie de Sylva Bernt (1910-1995) Sylva Bernt est une sculptrice et designer italienne, née en 1910 à Gorizia, près de Trieste, et décédée en 1995. Artiste rare et reconnue, elle se distingue par ses créations et commandes publiques en Italie et en France, où elle s’installe vers 1950. En 1952, après avoir rencontré André Arbus chez le peintre Guido Cadorin à Venise, elle reçoit ses premières commandes françaises. À l’invitation du décorateur, elle participe à la construction du paquebot Bretagne, créant un grand autel en pierre pour la chapelle du navire. Cette collaboration marque le début d’une relation artistique étroite avec Arbus. Installée Avenue du Maine à Paris, elle devient praticienne d’Arbus, réalisant des éléments décoratifs intégrés à son mobilier. Ensemble, ils répondent à des commandes prestigieuses, tant publiques que privées : Décoration des paquebots transatlantiques Vietnam (1952) et Pasteur (1961) Décoration de la villa de Jean-Marie Terrin à Aix-en-Provence (1955), où elle réalise des panneaux monumentaux en pierre de Chassagne rose, inspirés de la mythologie antique, dans un style néo-assyrien. Son inspiration antique lui permet de livrer certaines des plus belles interprétations modernes des mythes gréco-romains. Sa parfaite connaissance de la statuaire antique se traduit dans des créations en marbre, calcaire, plomb, plâtre, terre et bronze. Parmi ses œuvres notables, on retrouve Le Centaure (1961), une étude en encre démontrant fluidité et spontanéité du trait. En 1955, elle conçoit une longue frise historique sur l’épopée viking, destinée au Grand Salon du Palais des Consuls de la Chambre de Commerce de Rouen. ------------ Sylva Bernt - Exceptional Pair of Patinated Bronze Sconces (circa 1950) Type: Pair of patinated bronze sconces Creation Date: Circa 1950 Dimensions: H: 39 cm W: 36 cm Decoration: Flying doves Founder’s Stamp: "Bisceglia" This exceptional pair of patinated bronze sconces, created around 1950, features flying doves, a motif emblematic of Sylva Bernt, an artist known for her antique inspiration and her mastery of simplified and symbolic forms. Biography of Sylva Bernt (1910-1995) Sylva Bernt was an Italian sculptor and designer, born in 1910 in Gorizia, near Trieste, and passed away in 1995. A rare yet recognized artist, she was renowned for her public commissions in Italy and France, where she settled around 1950. In 1952, after meeting André Arbus at painter Guido Cadorin’s studio in Venice, she received her first French commissions. At Arbus’ invitation, she contributed to the construction of the Bretagne ocean liner, creating a large stone altar for the ship’s chapel. This collaboration marked the beginning of a close artistic relationship with Arbus. Settling in Avenue du Maine, Paris, she became Arbus’ practitioner, creating decorative elements that he incorporated into his furniture designs. Together, they worked on prestigious projects, both public and private: Decoration of the ocean liners Vietnam (1952) and Pasteur (1961) Creation of monumental panels for Jean-Marie Terrin’s villa in Aix-en-Provence (1955), carved in pink Chassagne stone, inspired by ancient mythology in a neo-Assyrian style. Her classical inspiration led her to produce some of the most refined modern interpretations of Greco-Roman myths. With extensive knowledge of antique statuary, she mastered materials such as marble, limestone, lead, plaster, terracotta, and bronze. Among her key works, Le Centaure (1961) stands out, showcasing her fluid and spontaneous linework. In 1955, she designed a long historical frieze depicting the Viking epic...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Polychrome Enameled Bronze and Porcelain Flower Lyre Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These neoclassical lyre back sconces are in the Louis XVI style, and feature hand painted porcelain flowers. They are made of enameled bronze with gilt highlights, and are hung with ...
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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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