American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Inspired from a lantern from an old adobe, this lantern was created in homage to the old lantern and the history of the craft. Simple lines and the high pitched lid design make this ...

American Federal style gilt wood wall sconce with two arms terminating in cut glass drip pan candlestick form lights, surmounted by a carved eagle holding in its beak two gilt metal ...

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patinated bronze sconces with two lights

A pair of circa 1930's Italian silver plated sconces with scrolled arms

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 3 lights sconces

Brass E.F. Caldwell sconces with etched glass shades - set of four. Round backplates with upcurled arms, bobeche and cup shaped shade holder. Original dark patina has been cleaned an...

Surviving pieces of vernacular lighting are extremely rare and it is hard to source convincing re-creations. A recreation of an historic sconce from Rockingham House, George Washington's Headquarter's Rockingham NJ. with a plausible antiqued patina. Tapering single candle, tin wall sconce with shaped cresting and antiqued patina. Electrified with Girard Sudron candle lamps. Height - 37cm., 14 1/2" Width - 11.5cm., 4 1/4" Depth - 6.5cm Rockingham is believed to be the second oldest house in the Millstone River Valley, its original rooms built about 1710. The house was originally a two-story, two-room frame house with a one and one-half story lean-to at its back, situated high on a rocky hillside above the river. The house and about 100 acres were purchased by 1735 by John Berrien, who later served as Somerset County Judge, Trustee for the College of New Jersey (present day Princeton University), New Jersey Supreme Court Justice and Colony Assemblyman. He greatly enlarged the house for his growing family in the 1760s and added land gradually to total over 360 acres, making it a substantial farm appropriate for a prosperous, well-established man. In June of 1783, a small number of Pennsylvania troops of the Continental Army, not having received their back pay for almost a year, went into revolt and marched upon Philadelphia. Congress removed themselves to Princeton, New Jersey, after being assured of New Jersey's protection. Elias Boudinot, President of the Continental Congress, called upon General George Washington to send a loyal detachment of troops to Philadelphia which Washington did. In late July, Congress requested the General's presence in Princeton. Washington was in Newburgh, New York, near West Point with the remains of the standing army. Until he received the message and was able to reply, it was August. When accommodations were sought for Washington and his retinue at that time, there was little still available for a short-term stay. The only suitable home sat four miles away and belonged to the widow of John Berrien. Mrs. Margaret Berrien (who was living in a townhome in Princeton and had Rockingham up for sale) agreed to rent Rockingham and furnishings to the General and his entourage on a monthly basis. On August 23rd of 1783, General Washington, accompanied by his wife, three aides-de-camp, a small guard of two to three dozen soldiers including dragoons (the equivalent of military police today), and "domestics" (servants and slaves), took up residence. The General would ultimately stay there over two and one-half months from late August to early November. It must have been a pleasant stay with Rockingham's varied orchards and spacious grounds, although Mrs. Washington was ill at times and, due to winter approaching, returned to Mount Vernon in early October. Washington entertained frequently including Congressmen such as James Madison and Elias Boudinot, military personnel such as General Benjamin Lincoln, Revolutionaries Robert Morris ("Financier of the Revolution") and Thomas Paine...

Surviving pieces of vernacular lighting are extremely rare and it is hard to source convincing re-creations. These are copies of a period sconce from The Card Room, Red Lion, Inn, Ph...

This solid brass wall sconce is a replica of a late 19th century model. It is handmade in the US. It is an exterior sconce that can be used inside as well. Price is for one light. ...

Surviving pieces of vernacular lighting are extremely rare and it is hard to source convincing re-creations. These are copies of a period sconce from Longfellows Wayside Inn S Sudbur...

Surviving pieces of vernacular lighting are extremely rare and it is hard to source convincing re-creations. These are copies of a period sconce from Longfellows Wayside Inn S Sudbur...

A very nice set of four 1920's brass sconces, the patina is much nicer in person.

American Colonial style solid brass wall sconce with 3-tier candleholders converted into electric. Available-7.

Pair of colonial brass 3 light wall sconces. Classic 18th c design sand cast in beautifully patinated brass. They have never been wired.

This lantern references both old and new with Classic features including a stove pipe top and oversized hoop, juxtaposed with modern lines and open glass panels. Hand-forged in heavy...

Built over 220 years ago, the historic Santa Barbara Mission displays the unpretentious adobe style of American Colonial architecture. Emulating its timele...

Elegantly appointed exterior wall sconce capturing the essence of a true colonial lantern. Flush wall mount lantern with clear glass and a premiu...

These captivating sconces pay homage to the enduring legacy of Early American colonial design. Inspired by the simplicity and functionality of primitive candle sconces from that era,...

A pair of two arm sconces. Teapot shaped backplate with a crest and delicate arms. Finely cast brass. Switch on backplate. Made by E.F. Caldwell. Original marked insulator has been l...