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
Wonderful Pair French Gilt Doré Bronze Bow Torchiere Caldwell Two-Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French gilt doré bronze bow torchiere two-light sconces in the manner of Caldwell.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful scrolled backplate from where the...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeously proportioned pair of neoclassical, gilded bronze 2-arm sconces; with acanthus leaf, acorn, swirl, and rosette detailing. Late Belle Époque style, France. Early 1900s. Me...
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Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large Wall Lamp in Lacquered Metal, Bronze and Glass, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wall lamp in lacquered metal, bronze and glass, circa 1950
with its bronze fixing hook.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Fine French Neoclassical Regency Bronze Empire Two Arm Swag Urn Two Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French neoclassical / Regency bronze Empire two arm swag urn two arm sconces,
We are happy to have the sconces wired for you if required.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Taller Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Black Sconces, Maison Lancel, France, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of French torchère sconces in gilded bronze, black painted wood and metal from the 1960s by Maison Lancel.
The electrical system has been renewed and comply with t...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Fit for Royalty Ornate Cast Bronze and Crystal Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of French neoclassical style relief cast bronze and gilt bronze mounted sconces having seven scrolled candelabra arms over circular fluted base and adorned wit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Rare Set 4 Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Three-Arm Bow Nickel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Rare To Have A Set Of 4 Caldwell silvered bronze three-arm sconces, with new wiring and sockets.
Measure: 16" H x 6 1/2" D x 12 1/2" W
Available at $2650. Per pair
2 Pairs Available
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Maison Baguès Attribution, Neoclassical Mirrored Sconces, Bronze, Crystal, 1910s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Maison Baguès mirrored wall lights, sconces. This stunning pair of large and very impressive wall sconces in a dore bronze finish having a...
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Mid-20th Century French 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
3 Big Historistic Wall Lamp, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
3 big historistic wall lamp, circa 1890s
Original glass
Brass polished and stove enameled.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Four 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Set of four gilt bronze and crystal sconces in the manner of Karl Friedrich Schinkel neoclassical fountain form with original crystals and original gilding. Three arm of German or Sw...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Palladio Giltwood and Metal Urn Shape Sconces
By Palladio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of hand-carved and gilded wood and metal sconces. All original with beautiful patina. Made in Italy by Palladio.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Wonderful Pair Doré Bronze Neoclassical Two-Arm Wall Sconces E. F. Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of doré bronze neoclassical
Two arm wall sconces with fruit basket on top
by E. F. Caldwell & Co.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bow Top Elegant Crystal Sunburst Star Bronze Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Caldwell style sconces with bow top and elegant crystal sunburst star oval back and fine bronze neoclassical frame. This pair of ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Maison Lancel Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Black Sconces, France, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous pair of French torchère sconces in gilded bronze, black painted wood and metal from the 1960s by Maison Lancel
The electrical system has been renewed and comply with the US...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Brass Sconces in the style of Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
4 pairs of brass ARBUS brass French sconces featuring a hand holding a torch. Opposite hands, circa 1940s.
1 pair in silver opposite hands (last i...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Caldwell Two Candelabra Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French bronze Empire / neoclassical urn two candelabra light sconces in the manner of E.F. Caldwell.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Gilt Bronze E.F. Caldwell Two-Light Ribbon Tassel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of gilt bronze E.F. Caldwell style two-light ribbon Tassel sconces.
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20th Century American 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.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Jules Leleu Style French Wall Sconces, Wall Lights - Pair, 6 available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of French Neoclassical Sconces, Wall Lights by Jules Leleu from the 1950.
Same sconces in nickel-plated are available Sto...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Sconces by Maison Lunel, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of neoclassical 2 arms sconces in brass and metal gun patina from the 1950s by french Maison Lunel.
The pair is in an excellent condition.
The electric part has bee...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Late 18th Century Set of Four Italian Baroque Silvered Giltwood Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four late 18th century Italian Baroque sconces, circa 1790, with silvered giltwood cartouche bases and two patinated brass and tole ca...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Leaf, Tôle, Brass
Wonderful French Petite Bronze Single Light Torchiere Filigree Oval Back Sconce
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French style, antique patina bronze single candelabra light torchiere form with filigree and oval back plate neoclassical single sconce. UL certified wired and ready to i...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 4-Light Lyre Brass Sconces with Amber Crystals, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century French 4-light lyre brass scones with amber and clear crystals.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large E.F. Caldwell Silvered Metal 3-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and finest quality E.F. Caldwell silvered metal 3-light sconces.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Sconces by Pauly & Co.
By Pauly & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian porcelain and gilt bronze sconces by Pauly & Co
Italian, early 20th century
Measures: Height 77cm, width 40cm, depth 13cm
This fine pair of sconces is by the Venetian firm Pauly & Co. Each sconce features a gilt bronze frame, composed of a ribbon-tied crown, a central foliate wreath, a trailing acanthus leave lower section, and twin scrolled candleholder...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu, 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
Two Historistic Wall Lamps, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Two historistic wall lamps, circa 1890s
Polished and stove enameled
Original cut glasses.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Style Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of wall sconces made of solid brass newly rewire with two 60/watt light each. Ready to use.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Maison Sabino and Cristallerie de Sevres Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional French pair of sconces designed by Maison Sabino and original "Cristallerie de Sevres" frozen glass shades in perfect condition.
3 arms, 3 bulbs/ shades.
Measures: Back...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Unique Neoclassical French Revolution Style Double Sconces, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Unique pair of Neoclassical French Revolution style two arm sconces from the mid-1950s in bronze, brass and matte black lacquered metal, with the symbols of the French nobility with ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Large French Bronze 2 Lights Sconce, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Large French bronze 2 lights sconce, circa 1950s
40 watts max bulb,
Nice warm bronze patina.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Crystal Sconces with Mirror, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and crystal sconces with mirror. France, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Grand Tour Neoclassic 4-Candle Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
European Grand Tour 19th century neoclassic bronze 25" inch 4-candle sconces, a pair acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Note: they have a special spacer on the lower back portion to ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Wonderful Neoclassical Nickel-Plated Three-Arm Sconces Attributed E.F. Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant pair of neoclassical nickel-plated sconces are attributed to Caldwell. Very neoclassical in design with the linier detail through the centre and on the bobeches, the fla...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Exceptional Pair of French Doré Bronze Fine Neoclassical Flame Top Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional pair of French doré bronze fine neoclassical flame top sconces.
Measures: 16" H x 12" W x 5" D.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Neoclassical Side corner Floor Torch Lamp Pompeian S Ceiling Light LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very rare Italian 19th century bronze Pompeian style torch floor lamp. Light up your room with this beautiful torch floor lamp. The charm and the perfect amount of lighting to bright...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Late 18th Century Set of Four Italian Baroque Silvered Giltwood and Tole Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A Set of four late 18th century Italian Baroque sconces, circa 1790, with silvered giltwood cartouche bases and three patinated brass and tole candle arms. The Baroque tole arms where made to left off the sconces to be carried to other rooms. The sconces have recently been cleaned and rewired with new porcelain sockets. The Italian silver gilt has some gold gilt tones through out the finish.
Additionally, there are four matching sconces...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Leaf, Tôle, Brass
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
available an other pair with red decoration.
Measurements: cm 48 x 22.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Brass Palm Tree in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of sconces is made of brass and bronze palm tree. These wall lights are very decorative and the quality is really good. This is a French work in the style of famous French ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, 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
Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic 18th century gilt wall sconces with 10 (3-tier) scroll form arms with acanthus leaf carving emanating from a carved wall bracket.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Handsome Pair of Shield Back Mirror Two-Arm Sconces by Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressive shield back mirror two-arm sconces by Maitland Smith having neoclassical bronze figural medallion top.
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These beautiful giltwood wall lights are designed in the style of decorative art produced in the Louis XVI period (1774-1793). This period saw the emergence of the neoclassical style...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt Figural Six-Light Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exquisite pair of giltwood six-light wall sconces. The light is supported by the figure of a winged seraphim whose draped lower half melds into a molded bracket and acanthus penda...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
O.C. White Co. Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass Candelabra Sconces
By O.C. White
Located in New York, NY
O.C. White Company American neoclassical style pair of gilt brass candelabra wall sconces, dating from the 1920s and cast in ribbons, rose...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Sconces, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of one-arm French neoclassical style sconces, 1950s. In gilt bronze and metal gun patina, Lucite glass and new black cotton lampshades.
In a very good general conditi...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Carved and Painted Wood Sconces in Classical Style, circa 1950
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pair of large two light sconces in iron and wood carved with classical motifs such as the ostrich plume finial, gilded and painted in pastel tones.
Made in France, circa ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Doré Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A massive pair of 19th century bronze doré sconces from France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair Caldwell Two-Arm Brass Bronze Wreath Neoclassical Regency Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Handsome Pair Of Stamped E.F. Caldwell Two-Arm Brass / Bronze Wreath Urn Top Neoclassical, Regency Wall Sconces, Rewired With Up To 60 Watt Edison Bulb...
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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Antique Gilt Tole Applique 3-Arm Hard Wired Sconces, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Matched pair of antique gilded applique tole 3-arm sconces. Beautiful curving acanthus-leaf forms and soft gold with patina. These were electrified at one point, wires are still in p...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Maison Sabino & Cristallerie De Sevres Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional French pair of sconces designed by Maison Sabino and original "Cristallerie de Sevres" frozen glass shades in perfect condition.
Three arms, three bulbs/ shades.
Measures...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilded Neoclassical Cast Bronze Sconces, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
AIS1009
A pair of finely chased and strongly proportioned three-light sconces in bronze with faint traces of the original gilding, circa 1890.
Dimensions:
Overall: 25" h. x 17" w. ...
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Late 19th Century 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.
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