Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
MEDIEVAL STYLE
The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.
Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.
Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.
By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.
Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.
Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Medieval
19th Century French Forged Iron Two-Light Wall Torchere Sconces, Set of 3
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway or entryway with this set of antique wall torcheres. Crafted in France, circa 1890, the fixtures are built of forged and hammered iron with scroll decor and furthe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Painted Wrought Iron Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or man's study with this elegant pair of wall sconces. Forged in France circa 1860, each fixture with twisted arm features three lights newly wired and dressed with...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gothic Wrought Iron & Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gothic wall sconces with two arms each in a wrought iron and bronze construction. Each sconce requires two candelabra light bulbs. Good rewired condition. Priced as a pair. C...
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Very Rare Set of Twenty Large, 1940s Church Indoor or Outdoor Sconces (
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare set of twenty of large 1940 church sconces, the glass can be easily change, to a different color of glass, the price is for the pair
they c...
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1940s American Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armorial Fruitwood and Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage carved and giltwood and metal sconces in the Gothic style featuring intricately carved backplates in the form of a column pierced with fleur-de-lis and Doric capital,...
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20th Century French Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
19th Century Gothic Aged Brass English Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Character rich large pair of antique Gothic brass wall sconces that look like they came from a castle! Two arms in each with open cages around the sockets and handsome masculine des...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Neo-Gothic Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of late 19th century wrought iron wall lights/ torchiere's. This stunning pair of hand crafted Dragons are attributed to the Italian Master Ironworker Alessandro M...
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19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing one light each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Standing winged dragons with lots of det...
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1890s French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Single Wrought Iron Medieval Style Wall Sconce
Located in Dallas, TX
Resembling a Medieval-style castle torch, this single wrought iron wall sconce blends functionality with a unique aesthetic appeal. An expansive saucer bobeche encompassed within a b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Set of Six Wrought Iron Wall Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of six wall lights is all made of wrought iron. This is a French heavy work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set Of Eight Mediaeval Bronze Sconces, Great For A Wine Cellar. Priced per sconc
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set Of Eight Mediaeval Bronze Sconces, Great For A Wine Cellar. Priced per sconce. Original wirring.
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20th Century Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light
A very handsome Large Heavy French wall light, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance ...
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Early 1900s Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Candleholders, Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Double Swing Arm Candleholders, Wall Sconces, Gothic Fleurs De Lis, Circa 19th Century
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1950s French Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Late 19th century Caldwell Gothic St. Michael Motif Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century gothic style Caldwell bronze sconces with St Michael motif
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Late 19th Century American Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Oscar Bach Gothic style Brown Patinated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Oscar Bach bronze double light sconces, brown patinated finish
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1910s American Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Custom Bronze Exterior Sconces, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Custom bronze large exterior sconces. New, Solid bronze, recast from a cast iron piece c. 1910. Excellent durability, bronze can hold up to year...
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2010s American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large wall lamp with sword, 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A large wall lamp with a metal sword in wrought iron is a unique and original choice for a home. This lamp has a beautiful design that creates a medieval atmosphere. The sword is ma...
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1950s French Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 12 Neo-Gothic Medieval Style Iron Wall Sconces with Parchment Shades
By Ferro Art
Located in Madrid, ES
This matched set of 12 Neo-Gothic style wrought iron wall sconces provides for some truly unique decorating opportunities. Medieval-themed game (of Thrones) room or elegant Spanish v...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair Original Verdigris Bronze Exterior Gothic Sconces NYC
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Gothic bronze wall sconces with original verdigris green color. Cleaned and restored. Minor losses. Cracked glass panel will be replaced upon purchase. One missing...
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of 5 Dragons Wall Sconces, Italy, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 5 wrought iron wall sconces, representing a winged dragon holding a torchiere / a torch.
Good quality of manufacture: well-made subjects, beautiful patina of the met...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Brass Sconces with Cast Leaf Patterned Arms
Located in Canton, MA
Heavy square foliate backplate. Upwardly curved square arm, decorated with grape leaves and tendrils. Beautiful Casting, early electric sconces, possibly made by EF Caldwell, from a building with marked EF Caldwell Lighting...
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Wrought Iron Sconces, French, circa 1950, Can Also Be Sold Per Unit
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 3 wrought iron wall sconces is French, circa 1950. These wall lights can also be sold individually.
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1950s French Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Two Arm Shield Back Sconce
Located in Canton, MA
Two arm sconce, cast bronze. Shield form.
Material: Broze
Style: Gothic, Traditional
Place of Origin: United States
Period made: Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 8 × 4 × 10 in
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gothic Cast Iron Wall Sconces with Flame Shades
Located in New York, NY
Antique pair of Gothic cast iron wall mount sconces with frosted glass flame shades. The sconce's arms are attached to a cross mount and are highly detailed. Cleaned and rewired. Sma...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Large Neo Gothic Style Cast Iron Two Arms Wall Sconce
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Neo Gothic large size wall scone. The wall sconce has two large arms, each arm ending in a candelabra light with a custom made French style shade. The iron cast sconce...
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Late 20th Century Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Spanish Hand Forged Iron and Wood Medieval Inspired Torch Wall Sconce
Located in Barcelona, ES
Medieval style three-light torch wall sconce in iron and wood, Spain, 1940s
This wall sconce features a wooden backplate holding three hand forged iron branches with naturalistic de...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Twisted Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large hand-forged twisted wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and Stark appearance, exclusively designed for the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century French Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces, Set of 2
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th-century French gilt wrought iron two-light sconces, set of two.
A beautiful pair of Medieval style sconces, France, from the late 19th century.
These wrought iron wall lamp...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920s Gothic Amber Glass Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful collection of Gothic amber hammered glass sconces. The glass has a brass stained glass style frame with the original patina. ...
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp
This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the Stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 4 feet and takes a 2” diameter wa...
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Early 20th Century Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
19th Century Pair of Wooden Wall Chandeliers
Located in Esbeek, NL
Wall chandeliers in Gothic style.
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19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Spanish Medieval Style Wall Sconces in Gilt Hand Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Medieval style hand forged uplighter torch wall sconces, 1930s.
Rare hand forged iron gothic inspired cylinder wall lights with terrific aged patina showing the original gold leaf gilding.
This pair of medieval iron...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Maison Baguès Red Signed Crystal Flowers Sconces, Wrought Iron, circa 1900
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 2 lights each, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron in construction. Adorning 3 ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large, hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and stark appearance, exclusively designed for the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Medieval Style Iron Wall Candelabra
Located in Redding, CT
Medieval style iron wall torchiere. The perfect romantic touch for your home. Fill with candles above a bath tub or use on a porch or outside barn wall....
Category
1930s Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
From France, this antique forged iron torchere style sconce has a large single fleur-de-lis at the top and a thick scroll at the bottom of it. The sconce’s stem is at an angle, held to the backplate by a twisted iron bar. There is a flame style glass...
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Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Large Torch Wall Sconce Lamp Gold Leaf Wrought Iron 5 Bulbs, Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Torch row wall light, golden wrought iron. Brutalist style
Comes from the lighting of a Catholic church
Brutalism is an architectural style that emerged from the Modern Movement and had its peak between the 1930s and 1950s. In its beginnings it was inspired by the work of Swiss architect Le Corbusier
Inspiration European medieval torches...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Large Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative single large wall light is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century Forged Polished Iron Wall Torchere Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early 20th century forged polished iron wall Torc decorate a powder room or an entry way with this pair of antiques wall torcheres lights. Craft...
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Gothic Form Steel Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Gothic form steel wall lights, 17 available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Neo-Gothic Iron Sconces, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large and unusual set of four Gothic inspired sconces displaying striking ironwork. Each sconce has three arms. Can be wired.
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Italian Medieval Style One-Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of carved, painted and gilded sconces in the Medieval style. 19th century Italian.
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19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Wall Sconces Torch Form Wrought Iron & Gold Leaf With Glove Opaline Glass, Pair
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of Torch Form Wall Sconces Wrought Iron & Gold Leaf With Glove Opaline Glass,
Pair of iron gloden wall lamps or sconces torch form with gl...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
A Tall Hand Wrought Iron Torch Style Wall Sconce
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall and elegant wrought iron wall sconce is reminiscent of a torch that might have been hung on a castle wall centuries ago. The long and thick twisted shaft has a leaf cup and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
Pair Gothic Style Gold Color Plaster 2 Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century pair of two light gold Gothic style sconces made out of plaster. Takes two standard Edison base sockets. Cleaned and restored. The area around the sockets has mino...
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
1940s Pair of Gothic Double Arm Sconces Done in a Gold Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gothic double arm sconces with original green and gold bronze finish. From the 1940s. These will be cleaned and rewired before shipping. Priced as a pair. This can be seen at...
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1940s American Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
2000s Gold Gilt Over Wrought Iron Gothic Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
2000s gold leaf finish wrought iron Gothic style two arm sconce. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton. PA.
Category
Early 2000s Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gothic Cast Iron Castle Sconce 5 Torch Lights Quantity Available
Located in New York, NY
1880s majestic electrified Gothic gas sconce.. Cast iron and steel featuring five lights with new white glass shades. Cleaned and rewired. Small quantity available at time of posting...
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1880s American Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Steel
Pair of Gothic Style Wrought Iron Sconces, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Gothic style wall sconces is made of wrought iron. These wall lights have 3-light. These are very decorative and the quality is really good. The sconces can be used with...
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Medieval wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval 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, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States 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., 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 $200 and tops out at $19,200 while the average work can sell for $1,911.
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