Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Italian Carved Two-light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of painted and parcel giltwood, each diamond-shaped backplate outcarved with stylized fleur-de-lis, surmounted by palmette flanked by festooning, two iron C-scroll c...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Barovier & Toso Pair of Pulegoso Glass Leaf Sconces 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Murano pulegoso glass sconces with gold leaf inclusions and patinated brass body by Barovier & Toso. Italy, 1950's.
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Panache 16” Neoclassical Giltwood 2 Light Wall Light Sconce
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Panache 16” Neoclassical Giltwood 2 Light Wall Light Sconce. Priced each. Two available.
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1990s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Egyptian Revival Part Ormolu D'appliques Wall Lights, c 1830
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French neoclassical pair of ormolu bronze d'appliques wall lights in an Egyptian revival style. These have been part gilt to enhance the detailed figures, each w...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Maison Jansen two Patina Retractable Sconces 3 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen retractable sconces,
US rewired and in working condition
Measures:
Back plate 2.3/8" diameter
Projection max 15", mini 9"
15" W max, 6" W mini.
3 pairs a...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 2-Arm Brass Hurricane Sconces with Spiral Back Plate
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of neoclassical style, extended double arm, brass sconces with heavy, blown glass chimney shades and rosette detail. American, 1980s. Recently restored and rewired.
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Set of Six Giltwood Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This set of six, antique French sconces are full of period detail referencing Neoclassical themes - they will add instant panache to any room, or rooms! They are a beautiful scale to...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wire
Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Bronze Urn Bow Tassel Filigree 2-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French neoclassical style bronze urn, bow, tassel and filigree 2-arm sconces
Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Jansen Bronze Hand Sconces, 3 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Superbe pair of bronze sconces figuring A feminine hand holding a cornucopia, rare model from 1940.
Refinished and US rewired, 60 watts max bulb. New opaline globe.
Back plate dime...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
2 Antique French Neoclassical Brass 5 Arm Torchiere Wall Sconces Rose Shades 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional pair of French Neoclassical / Louis XVI wall sconces. Made of bronze featuring Neoclassical styling with torchiere column topped with ribbon and bow design and frosted g...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Wreath Swag Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell manner neoclassical style bronze wreath swag two rewired candelabra arm sconces.
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi.
Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen.
Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm.
Customizable in...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces.
Original White opaline glass shades
Backplate is 3.5 diameter.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Pair of French Empire Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural pair of bronze/brass wall lights sconces.
France, 1900s-1930s
Lamp sockets: 1.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Pair of Wall Brackets for Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
Early 19th century Neoclassical carved and gilded wall brackets realized with a white ivory color majolica demi vase of the Italian manufacture Gi...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Maiolica, Giltwood, Canvas
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality pair of Caldwell bronze sconces feature hand painted floral motifs, and gilt rosettes.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A large 19th century pair of single arm bronze doré single arm sconces from France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Pair of Brass Adjustable Wall Lights by Maison Charles - France 1960.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant pair of two-tones adjustable wall light (gold brass and gun finish).
By Maison Charles-France 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI & VERONESE, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown Murano glass of rare finesse, unique pieces by Flavio Poli, Veronese edition, Murano,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
Pendolo Flush Mount is a versatile flush-mount fixture, capable of serving as a down-light or directional wall washer. Available in either Natural Burlap o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Venetian Bronze & Decorative Etched Mirrored Wall Sconces, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian two-arm bronze mirrored wall sconces with etched decorative floral, bird, and butterfly motif. Sconces retain the origina...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Andre Arbus Bronze Sconces Black Finish Hand Holding Light, Wall Lamp 1950 Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces in bronze, black finished Hand holding one light, very heavy and well done.
The Pair comes with Custom made Black & Gold Paper Shade.
US re...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pillaret Drop Sconce by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pillaret Rise Sconce by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
1920’s Caldwell Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze and mirrored backplate Caldwell sconces. Small size.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Sunburst Crown Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant neoclassical style sunburst crown flush mount from the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950s.
This ceiling fixture features a gilt iron sunburst crown shaped structure with a pressed glass shade with a gilt iron finial.
It has a highly decorative leafed design surrounding the central pressed fluted glass shade.
It will be a nice addition to a Mid-Century Modern, Classical or Contemporary ambiance. Place it in a main room, corridor, bathroom or foyer.
Newly wired.
Measures: 32.5 cm diameter x 12 cm height // 12,79 in diameter x 4,72 in height
Leafed Light Fixture // Sunburst Light Fixture // Crown Light...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Metal
Pair of Huges French Torchères, 4 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of 8 French torchères, 4 pairs, iron and glass flame. Perfect for an impressive decor.
Sold by pair
From a French Chateau in Lorraine.
1 light, 60 watt max bulb.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of 20th Century French sconces exemplifies timeless elegance and classic French design. Crafted from gilt metal, these wall lights are adorned with intricate flora...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconce
Located in Lomita, CA
The Louis XV style gilt cast bronze figural wall sconce is from the late 19th Century. The two-light sconce featuring a nude male figure against a shaped back, issuing a pair of ta...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four American Classical Brass and Halophane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These wonderful set of four sconces feature a reverse domed ribbed halothane glass shade with a polished brass arm with classical detailing. They have been newly rewired and are in e...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of early 19th century patinated and gilt bronze and crystal wall lights, having flower head finial over a series of branches with drops and two tiers of swag draped arms, h...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Set of 4 FOUR 19thc. French Neoclassical style Bronze Ribbon Swag Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Matched Set of 4 French Neoclassical style Bronze Wall Sconces Mid 19th. c. Bronze draped ribbon swag form with great detail with tassel detail. Original unelectrified state. Can eas...
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1860s Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
André Arbus French Bronze Neoclassical Hand Wall Lights/Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres, topped with their ORIGINAL frosted glass diffusers.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops.
Seven scrolled finely chiseled arms on two levels.
Available three pairs.
Provenance from a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, 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 French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of supremely elegant neoclassical style wall sconces having central gilt lion medallion set against nickel plated discs, with arrow decoration and two arms in each. Gorgeous cas...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Pair of French Arbus Style Brass Sconces , 3 Pairs Available,
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces, 2 patinas,
1 light, 25 watts max bulb.
U S rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Back plate 3" diameter.Have a look on our the larges...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Maison Bagues Style Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical sconces.
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical arrow sconces. These stunning French Empire s...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Superb Pair of Maison Baguès Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 2 lights sconces figuring a Numbien Warrior.
2 light, 25 watts bulb max.
US rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Head: 5" H,3" W
Optional back pla...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Tole Pineapple Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian vintage tole or painted metal wall sconces having pineapples over four graceful arms with floral bobeches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
19th C. Neoclassical Side corner Torch Floor Lamp Pompeian Mood Light LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Neoclassical Side corner Torch Floor Lamp Pompeian Mood Light LA CA . Very rare Italian Late 1800’s and mounted later, bronze Pompeian style torch floor lamp. Light up your ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces, 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical bronze armature support stylized flame shells, each holding one 40-60 watt bulb.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Neoclassical Quiver Motif 3-Light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian carved giltwood neoclassical Quiver motif 3-light sconces
Italy, circa 1950s
Each one of good size, well carved giltwood quiver motif backplates, fitted with thr...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of American Cast Brass Neoclassical Style 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1925
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each sconce nicely cast and having torchere style bodies complete with flame shaped finials atop circular backplates, the backplates issuing curved arms with large bobeches, retainin...
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1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th C. French Regence Style Carved Giltwood & Mirrored Wall Candle sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-century French Regence-style Carved Giltwood and Mirrored Wall Candle Sconces, France, 19th Century
A stunning pair of 19th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25” H x 14.25” W x 7.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 8.75” H x ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch.
Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam.
4" diameter back plate.
75W/bul...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Giltwood Two-Light Mirror Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of Italian giltwood wall sconces, each with a shield shaped mirror and two arms with singular candle caps. The two arms of light reflect in the mirrors for an opulent l...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Albano Poli Pair of Mazzega Murano Deco Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano glass Art Deco style sconces in rare bicolor peach and frost glass by Albano Poli for Mazzega Murano. Italy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
1920s Gilt Bronze and Crystals Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sunburst sconces with crystals. Available in silver plate
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with reverse painted mirrored backplate
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French dolphins sconces.
80w each.
US wired and in working condition.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Pair of Sconces Designed by Maison Sabino & Cristallerie de Sevres
Located in Miami, FL
Rare French pair of sconces designed by Maison Petitot and original "Cristallerie de Sevres" frozen glass shades in perfect condition.
Five bulbs or shades.
back plate :4" W, 7" H
Wi...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Large French Neoclassical Style Bronze Three-Light Wall Light, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Impressive neoclassical or Louis XVI style wall light, decorated with ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Serge Roche Inspired White Tole Metal Wall Sconces, Three Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Serge Roche inspired white tole metal wall sconce. They are electrified and in working order. They are not terribly old. There are three available.
Category
2010s Unknown Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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, mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical 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., Workstead, Maison Lancel, 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 $279 and tops out at $80,522 while the average work can sell for $3,650.