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 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
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1930's French Large Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces with three lights, from Waldorf Hotel NYC.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Pair of two-light gilded wood wall sconces in the Louis XVI style, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Magnificent and impressive pair of two-light gilded wood wall sconces in the Louis XVI style, 19th century.
Lushly carved decor on a musical theme, with numerous instruments: violin...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
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Wood
Pair 1920s French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Signed By Atelier Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Signed by Atelier Petitot. These are very high quality sconces.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Pair 1900's French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's French gilt bronze sconces with ribbon atop
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Elegant Louis XVI Style Sconces in Gilt Bronze
Located in Warsaw, PL
hese magnificent Louis XVI-style sconces are a true testament to the timeless elegance and refined artistry of the period. Expertly crafted from chiseled brass and lavishly gilded in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
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
Pair of antique, French, Louis XVI style, bronze sconces. Circa early 1900s
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Sourced in the heart of the Mayenne department, within the Pays de la Loire region of France, these quintessentially French, solid bronze, 3 position, antique wall sconces show wonde...
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Early 20th Century French 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
Materials
Metal
Pair of Louis the 16th Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of louis the 16th style wall lights is made of bronze with noddles and ribbons. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large Louis XVI-Style Wall Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XVI-style wall sconces crafted entirely of gilded bronze, with three-light decorated with acanthus leaves. The fluted stem highlighted with birds on a fruit basket, is ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Louis XVI Style Bronze Wall Sconces, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of Louis XVI style wall sconces are made of chiseled bonze. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Pair French Bronze Louis XVI 19th Century Henry Dasson Vian Thomire
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of gilt and patinated bronze sconces beautifully designed in Louis XVI style. These monumental size and opulent sconces, have 2 candelabra lights each with composed tw...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Wall Lamps In Louis XVI Style
Located in Warsaw, PL
The wall sconce is made of intricately chiseled brass and plated with 24-carat gold, featuring natural elements such as olive branches and the face of King Louis XVI on a shield to c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Exceptionally Fine Pair of late 1800s Louis XVI style French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptionally fine Pair of late 1800’s Louis XVI style French Gilt Bronze large two-light Sconces.
The French refer to this gilding process as “bronze doré ” and of course we say “do...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces are an exquisite example of the metalsmith's art! Cast in solid bronze, each has achie...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
1920's Gilt Bronze French Sconces Louis XVI
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French gilt bronze two lights sconces
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Bronze large 5-Light wall Mount Lamp with Crystal Decoration
Located in Verviers, BE
Bronze sconce (electroliers) in the Louis XVI style, with 5 candle-fittings for electric lamps.
Decorated with ribbons and drapery with tassels and each having 5 arms with rococo sc...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 18th Century Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French 18th century sconces.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Two Light Wall Sconces Candelabra
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FRENCH GILT-BRONZE WALL SCONCES
Circa late 19th/early 20th century
ref. 502JIP14L
23 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W x 7" D
This striking pair of two-arm gilt-bronze wall sconces draw...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Corbeille Chandelier In Gilt Bronze Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Style Corbeille Chandelier In Gilt Bronze Circa 1880
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Ore Wall Sconces, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI bronze d'ore wall sconces, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces with cherub atop.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze wall appliques, Pierre Gouthière. , circa 1780
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze wall appliques, attributed to Pierre Gouthière after a design by Jean-Louis Prieur, circa 1780.
A Louis XVI period pair of delicately chiselled gilt ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Five Lights Wall Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of large Louis XVI style wall sconces, they come from a house decorated in the 50s in Madrid, the sconces have all the usual decorative motifs in this Louis XVI style, the sco...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Floral Sconces, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze single-arm four-candle cup sconces with decorative floral and scrolled motif. Candle powered and can be electrified, Early 19th Century.
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1810s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
1920's Large Caldwell Bronze 3 Lights Sconces Luise XVI style
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Large Caldwell three light sconces Luise XVI style, original finish
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces with beaded crystal body and rock crystal hanging
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair 1920's Caldwell Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's large gilt bronze 3 lights sconces with Acanthus leaves design.
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tall French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces, C. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This large pair of wall sconces is made of gilt bronze and dates to the late 19th century. The design of the sconces is in the Louis XVI taste, as evidenced by the lyre-form body, t...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Pair French Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces Maison Bagues Attributed
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Pair French Louis XVI Style bronze sconces Maison Bagues Attributed.
Magnificent heavy pair of French Louis XVI brass sconces. This p...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Jasper Porcelain Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) French Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces (wall lights) with oval shaped white and forest green jasperware porcelain plaques depicting putti and a dan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze, Two Light Wall Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1910s Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Two Light Wall Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co, New York
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Bronze Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XVI style bronze wall sconces.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
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 French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, 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
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Louis XVI Style, Doré Bronze, Monumental Wall Sconces, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Doré Bronze, Monumental Wall Lights or Sconces, France, Late 19th/Early 20th century
Pair of Louis XVI style doré bronze wall sconces. This stunning pair of monumen...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Figural Art Glass Backed Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of 19thc French Antique Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Male Figural Wall Sconces. Featuring Purple hued Art Glass centers. These give off amazing color and hue when on. Ribbon top, circu...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Two Light Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co. N.Y
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of sconces by The Sterling Bronze Co. have there original finish and prisms and are newly wired.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Sconces, France c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Gilt-Bronze wall sconces, with three candle-arms emanating from a Neo-classical design back-plate. The pair crafted after Louis XVI period designs, and dating from the thir...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style 19th century bronze doré scroll 2-arm wall sconce with cupid head and urn top.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Cupid Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore wall sconce with two scroll arms, cupid head ornament, and urn-shaped top.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wall Lights 19th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
This remarkable pair of neoclassical wall sconces embodies the elegance and grandeur of classical design, masterfully crafted from finely chiseled brass and richly plated with 24-...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wall Sconces Louis XVI With Two Lights Brass, Mid 20th Century France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*The price is for one piece
They are sold separately, but I prefer them to be sold together
Pair of brass wall sconces
They are in excellent condition, like new.
French brass wall...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Very Large French Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Our finely sculpted and cast and very large sconces in the French Louis XV / XVI style, 36 1/2 inches tall, have three large tree branch form candle arms tied with ribbon at the base...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Figural Jasper Ware Two Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze floral ribbon two arm wall sconces with decorative figural and graduated bell flower oval jasperware, Late 18th Century. Pair are candle powered and can be...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Caldwell Silver Plated Two Light Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of sconces feature oval repousse Classical style reserves, and drapery, bow, and bellflower motifs. The twin arms are hung with clear and pale amethyst crystal drops.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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.