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
French Neoclassical Style Gilded Metal Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of French Neoclassical style sconces. The two-arm metal sconces are finely gild decorated and painted in a tortoise shell color tone adding a fashionable and stylish ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Doré Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A massive pair of 19th century bronze doré sconces from France.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Greek Key & Urn Cast Metal Wall Candle Sconces Signed Empire
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking pair of neoclassical style sconces with a streamlined urn shape in the center and Greek Key designs where the arms meet the urn. The sconces were once electri...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1900 Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell neoclassical gilt bronze sconces, newly rewired (UL)
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow shaped brass wall lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow-shaped brass wall lamps
carries two lights per lamp.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Sconces Solid Bronze & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in solid bronze by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in black finish with a blown glass flame shade....
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These pure white sconces sit upon torch like bases, illuminating the room in the fusion of classical and romantic forms, typical of the neoclassical period. Alabaster lighting was the first used electrical lighting in Europe, prized for its ability to softly diffuse light.
As mentioned above, the Neo-Renaissance style was in reality an eclectic blending of past styles, which the architect selected on the whims of his patrons. In the true Renaissance era there was a division of labour between the architect, who designed the exterior highly visible shell, and others—the artisans—who decorated and arranged the interior. The original Italian mannerist house was a place for relaxation and entertaining, convenience and comfort of the interior being a priority; in the later Baroque designs, comfort and interior design were secondary to outward appearance. This was followed by the Neoclassical period, which gave importance to the proportions and dignity of interiors, but still lost the comfort and internal convenience of the mannerist period. It was during the Neo-Renaissance period of the 19th century that the mannerist comforts were re-discovered and taken a step further. Not only did the improved building techniques of the 1850s allow the glazing of formerly open loggias and arches with the newly invented sheets of plate glass, providing the first "picture windows", but also the blending of architectural styles allowed interiors and exteriors to be treated differently. It was at this time that the concept of "furnishing styles" manifested itself, allowing distinctions to be made between interior rooms...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Decorative Brass Wall Lights with Mirror
Located in Roma, IT
Early 20th century pair of Italian decorative brass wall lights with mirror. This is a production of the first decade of the century in Venice, and the design recalls heavily the Ven...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Of 19th C. Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of giltwood sconces, in classical form, each surmounted by carved fluted flower-filled urn draped with swags, shield shaped mirror plate, two candlearms; not electrified.
Stock...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and gilded metal by Maison Baguès.
Imported from France to Argentina by Maison Jansen.
...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Pair French Empire Patinated Dore Bronze Swan Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair French empire patinated dore bronze swan neoclassical sconces.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Jacques Adnet Style Bronze Horse Sconce Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet style neoclassical bronze horse head sconce, wall light, lamp with form fit original shade.
In perfect working condition and takes 2 l...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Brass
1900's Caldwell Etched Mirror 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with two silver plated arms for lights. Available 2 pairs
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Diamond Shape Mirror Small Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920 small Caldwell silver plated diamond shape sconces with mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930's Silver Plated Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's silvered plated sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Two-Light Sconces in the Style of Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, each having a backplate of scrolling gilt metal, adorned with faceted crystal prisms, drops, and pendants; floral rosettes petals pay homage to the styles of Maison ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Charles et Fils Pair of Bronze & Blown Opaline Glass Globe French Sconces 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Charles et Fils bronze two arms holding up a round blown opaline glass shade.
French neoclassical design wall light from the 1950s.
US wired and in working condition.
Mea...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930 Brown Patinated Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Caldwell 1920's bronze sconces with twisted arms
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1940's Silver Plated One Light Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's one light silver sconces with mirrored backplate
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Ormolu Caldwell 3 Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical silvered bronze set of 3 sconces in the manner of Caldwell set on black velvet Backplate with silvered bronze ormolu mounts.
Rewired and rea...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Laudarte S.r.l. Gilt Bronze Marble, Malachite Wall Sconces, Pair Unused
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte S.r.l. Gilt Bronze, Black Marble and Malachite Two-Arm Wall Sconces, PR
Offered for sale is a pair of Italian gilt bronze, black marble and malachite two-arm wall sconces d...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Bronze
André Arbus Bronze & Black Hand Two-Arm Sconce Wall Light Neoclassical, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of André Arbus French bronze neoclassical black hand sconce with two arms, wall light with black & gold paper shades.
Priced by pair.
US rewiring and each takes 2...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Arrow Sconces 2 Lights, Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style arrow sconces, wall lights in bronze with black & gold clip on Paper Shades.
US Rewired and in working condition, each Sconce takes 2 light bulbs wi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst shaped etched mirrored back plate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces with Reed Glass
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell bronze one light sconces with reeded glass shade
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze and Mirror Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large 1900's neoclassic style gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with beveled mirror backplate, 3 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair, Arlus Style Neoclassical Hand Nickel & Round Opaline Glass Sconces France
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical polished Nickel wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe.
Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts.
U...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Pair Large c1810 Russian Baltic 24K with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces Original Cond.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Quite a Rare Pair of Early 19thc c1810 Russian Baltic 24K Gold with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces. In their original unelectrified state. I purchased these while I was in Ireland. They ar...
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1810s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Etched Mirror Single Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with one light. Available 2 pairs
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Niermann Weeks Italian Style Neapolitan Wall sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite pair of Niermann Weeks Italian style Neapolitan sconces. Each sconce features a leaf crown-designed top and embellished with beaded swags and two tiers of crystal prisms...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Copper
Pair of Italian Cold Painted Tin & Iron Figurative Monkey Wall Sconces, 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian cold painted tin and iron figurative dancing monkey wall sconces with flanking decorative palm trees, two scrolled foliage candle a...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Tin
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Jacques Adnet Style French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Brass sconces in the Style of Jacques Adnet .
US rewired and in working condition.
2 lights, 60 watts max bulb.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Striking pair of neoclassical style hand-carved and polished rock crystal silver-leafed three-light sconces.
21st century.
Each silver-leafed sconce is centered with a hand-carved ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Mermaid Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic style (20th century) bronze 2-arm mermaid wall sconces.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Maison Baguès Bronze and Enamel 'Feuillage' 3-Light Wall Sconces France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 3 lights wall sconces in great bronze quality and colorful enamel.
Both came from the same house. Original foil label on the reverse, Baguès, Paris.
Pe...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
1930 Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1920 silver plated one light sconces. Price per set of two sconces
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassic Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Italian wall sconces crafted in wood in classic form decorated with gilt floral designs over an alluring red background with three metal arms having gilt acanthus le...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen Style Sconces Brass & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in brass by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in gold finish with a blown glass flame shade.
US wi...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Tole Red & Gilt Decorative Single Arm Shaded Wall Sconces 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Tole red and gilt decorative foliage single arm shaded wall sconces with tapered back plates, 20th Century
Interior wall mounting back plate 11" Tall / 3.75" Wide
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin, Wire
1920s Caldwell Silver plated bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with two arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces By E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of signed sconces are by the renown firm of Edward F. Caldwell. The twin arms featuring Classical motifs issue from arrow form backplates. These sconces have been ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration.
Note: A slightly different set of sconces is also listed to make a set of 4.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair Beaded Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant pair of beaded and crystal pendant Maria Theresa wall sconces that date to the mid-20th century. These sconces are elegant and in very good original condition-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Scrolled Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930 Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze One light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s gilt bronze sconces neoclassic style with one light
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces France, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles neoclassical pineapple bronze wall sconces. 2 pairs available
Wired for the US and each sconce uses 2 light bulbs max. 40 watts.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930's Pagoda Shape Bronze Black and Gold Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze pagoda style double light sconces with scrolled arms.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Lions Shield
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with lions
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Huge pair of Torchères by Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible Maison Lancel sconces, very rare in that dimension 53 inches High.
US rewired and in working condition
Totally restored and refinished
100w max Bulb
Shade dimensions 14 di...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pr. French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Style Parcel-Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Pair of French, 19th Century Empire-Neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze five-light wall lights (Sconces). The elongated dark patinated two-tone frames, ea...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Small Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell small gilt bronze double light sconces. Original finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Small Silver Plated and Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated and etched mirror backplate sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces silver plated finish
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900's Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique a pair of circa 1910's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with mirrored backplate
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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.