Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
BEAUX ARTS STYLE
Beaux Arts furniture included chairs replicating models from the Renaissance and sofas inspired by Louis XIV. These pieces filled high-ceilinged rooms that featured tapestries fit for a medieval castle and were illuminated by crystal chandeliers reminiscent of those in European palaces. Leon Marcotte Company created furnishings for the White House mimicking the style of Louis XVI, while in France, cabinetmaker Louis Majorelle reproduced 18th-century pieces that would influence his later Art Nouveau style.
Students at the École des Beaux-Arts in 19th-century Paris meticulously sketched Roman and Greek art and architecture as part of a curriculum that elevated the classical world. This reverence for history informed the architecture and design being constructed in the French capital and beyond, where columns and pediments were joined with elements referencing the Renaissance and Baroque eras, culminating in grand civic buildings such as the Palais Garnier opera house constructed under Napoleon III.
Beaux Arts style, also known as Classical Eclecticism for its flamboyant mixing of influences, made its way to the United States in the late 19th century through American architects who studied in Paris, like Richard Morris Hunt and Charles Follen McKim. They designed monumental turn-of-the-century buildings like train stations, libraries, museums and mansions that featured soaring entry halls and grand stairways with nearly every surface embellished, from mosaic floors to stained-glass ceilings. The luxurious interiors of these Beaux Arts buildings, which weren’t crowded with objects as in the Victorian era, matched this spirit of opulence and embraced the past.
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Style: Beaux Arts
White Oval Metal Floral Mirror Sconce
Located in Malibu, CA
Italian Oval mirrored sconce with 4 lights. Refreshed in hand painted white finish.
Iron flowers & leaves. Newly rewired with clear cord & in line s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Early 1900s Bronze Beaux Arts Candelabra Sconces
Located in Mississauga, CA
Make a statement with this incredible pair of cast bronze beaux arts candelabra wall sconces. Dating from the early 1900s these were high end sconces in their day and would have orig...
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Early 1900s American Antique Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Antique French Beau Arts Gilded Bronze Two Arm Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning pair of electrified, antique French gilt bronze, two arm sconces from the Beau Arts period, having shell and cabochon decoration, scrolling arms with leaf decoration and b...
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1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Antique Beaux Arts Brass Torch Wall Sconces, French Circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large pair of Beaux Arts period solid brass torch style wall sconces with original frosted and cranberry color flame glass shades.
France, circa 1900, early 20th century.
Recently ...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Big Floral Florentine Gilded Wall Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our exquisite Florentine Wall Sconce, a true embodiment of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. This electrified sconce features f...
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1890s French Antique Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Ceramic Sconce by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce by Denis Castaing.
Sold without electrical system.
2022.
It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Beaux Art Three Light Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Early Electric Beaux Arts Sconces. Early Electric, Turn of the 20th Century. Cast Brass. Price listed is per sconce. New Glass, priced separately.
Dimensions:
Height: 23
Width ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wall Ceramic Sconce with White Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing.
Sold without electrical system.
2022.
It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Plaster Shell Sculpted Sconce
Located in Ballard, CA
The shell decorative sconce is sculpted and then cast in plaster. The graceful design is a reference to the 1940s years and a reverence to Serge Roche, in the design world. Electrica...
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2010s American Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Wall Ceramic Sconce with White Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing.
Sold without electrical system.
2022.
It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
French Wrought Iron Verdigris Sconces Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French wrought iron two-light sconces with verdigris painted patina. Scroll form with gilt tole acanthus leaves. Original candle covers. Rewired with new sockets. Two pairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wall Ceramic Sconce with White Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing.
Sold without electrical system.
2022.
It's possible to order a pair or few pieces.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century French Carved and Gilt Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of mid-19th century French candle sconces with carved floral-potted urn backplates, and gilt metal and wood arms. Sconces could be electrified for an additional fee.
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ceramic Wall Sconce by Barbara Delfosse to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce by Barbara Delfosse to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970.
NO SIGNED.
SOLD WITHOUT ELECTRICA...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Italian Brass & Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Italian brass & crystal wall sconces will make a delightful addition to your lighting scheme! Artistically sculpted brass depicts a floral bouquet gathered together at a central...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Beaux Arts Bronze Three Light Sconces – A Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Early Electric, Exceptional Cast Brass Sconces. Greek revival styling. square backplate with fans of acanthus leaf castings pointing up and down. tapered round arms with classical co...
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Pair 19th Century Silver and Beveled Mirror Five Arm Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of large scale silvered bronze sconces feature Neo-classical motifs including laurel wreaths, acanthus leaves, and acorn finials.
Originally gas powered, and now ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Pair Antique Nickel and Crystal Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Pair Antique silver and crystal sconces. Delicate sconces, with 4.5? x 2.5? backplates. Completely restored and ready to install. New candle...
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Murano Aplliques, Italy, XX th
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of Murano wall lignhts Baguettes in clear and smoked glass curved ad each end (8) steel structure , with 4 E 14 bulbs, the glass rods can be removed for transport.
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20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
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Abalone, Murano Glass
Wall Sconce Ceramic Attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A wall sconce ceramic attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold without electrical system,
circa 1970.
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20th Century European Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful Pair of Beaded Italian Amethyst Crystal Tole Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of beaded Italian amethyst crystal tole sconces.
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20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
Vintage Murano Crystal Mirrored Sconces, Divisible
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Interesting collection of vintage Murano crystal mirrored wall sconces, model "Maria Teresa", different sizes.
O/7076 - First couple on the top - cm 22,5x depth 16 x h. 35 -
O/4930 - central - cm. 40x 22 depth x h.50 -
O/4929 - couple down - cm. 22,5 x depth 12 x h. 44 -
On request, it is possible to enrich with other vintage colored glass pendants...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Signed E. F. Caldwell Slivered Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed pair of Caldwell sconces feature classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags, and rosettes.
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Silver Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of early Georgian style silver plated bronze twin arm wall sconces by Edward F. Caldwell.
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20th Century American Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wall Sconce Ceramic Attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A wall sconce ceramic attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold without electrical system,
circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Neoclassical Beaux-Arts Wall Sconces, circa 1910
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Beaux-Arts period solid bronze wall sconces of exceptional design having pronounced anthemions either end of gently bowed back-plates with egg-and-dart borders.
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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Beaux Arts wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America 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 Denis Castaing, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., and Hélène Aumont. 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 $385 and tops out at $8,500 while the average work can sell for $2,112.
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