Pair of Italian Giltwood and Ebonized Louis XVI Style Lyre Form Sconces, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of the Neoclassical style of Louis XVI is this pair of Italian lyre-form sconces from the 1950s. The hand-carved giltwood lyres are complete with three metal str...
Metal
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 ...
Crystal, Bronze
$4,800 / set
Lyre Form Adam Style Tole Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of Adam style three light tole wall sconces crafted in metal with a lyre form. Made by the Sterling Bronze co.
Metal
$3,200 / set
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality pair of Caldwell bronze sconces feature hand painted floral motifs, and gilt rosettes.
Bronze
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Four-Light Sconces
Located in Woodbury, CT
PAIR OF LYRE FORM SCONCES SURMOUNTED WITH EAGLE HEADS. CENTRAL DOME SURMOUNTED BY AN ACORN FINIAL.
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 21.5 in W 12 in D 7 in
Edward F. Caldwell Silverplate Sconces with Lyre Form Backplates, circa 1900s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
AIS3019 A pair of two arm lyre-back sconces in a worn silver plate finish. Square-section arms spring from openwork back plates detailed with foliate patterns crowned with a lion's h...
Silver Plate
Pair of Antique Neo Classical Gilt Bronze Lyre Form Scones
By Gauthier
Located in Woodbury, CT
Dating from the early part of the 19th century, they have been regilded. Best quality of casting, carving and chasing. Excellent regilding by a New York company. Five candle arms, wi...
Bronze
Set of 4 Antique Italian Carved Giltwood Sconces, Ca.1850's
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 Antique Italian carved giltwood musical lyre form double light wall sconces decorated with eagle heads,Ca. 1850's.
Giltwood
Pair of English Sheffield Plated, Three-Light Candelabras
Located in LAGNES France,, Other
Pair of English Sheffield Plated, 3 light Candelabras Regency period circa 1830 Of lyre form, oval base and sconces No Makers Mark
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Lyre Form Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of elegant french gilt-bronze and crystal sconces with three lights, in lyre form, with custom back-plates.
Crystal, Ormolu, Wire
PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL BRONZE SCONCES
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Bronze Lyre Form Sconces in NeoClassical Style. Four arms each, patinated bronze.
Bronze
Sold
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in
Pair of Vintage Brass Lyre Form Two-Candle Electrified Wall Sconces 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of vintage wall sconces feature foliate decorated lyre form with crest having crystal flower form highlights and surmounting two candle lights on S-scroll arms with lower centra...
Brass
Pair of Gustavian Carved White Lyre Shaped Swedish Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Gustavian white painted lyre form candle sconces, late 20th century, carved composition with painted and gilt finish, applied metal arms, three light form, the lyre ends term...
Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 8.75 in
Pair of Figural Neoclassical Lyre Ebonized Bronze and Brass Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of antique figural Neoclassical sconces offer lyre form bronze and brass frames with female mask, flanking dog heads in profile, tassel and scroll elements at crest, inverted ...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Electrified Sconces
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This romantic pair of lyre-form Italian electrified gilt metal sconces is softened by the application of glass flower-heads and glass prisms, 20th century.
Metal
Four Polychrome Lyre form Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co. N.Y.
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large scale set of four Neo-Classical bronze sconces are signed by the Sterling Bronze Company New York, and retain their original hand painting.The lyre form backs are painted ...
Bronze
Pair of Carved Mahogany Lyre Form Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Neo classic pair of wall sconces crafted in mahogany carved in a lyre form with acanthus leaves over a cornucopia basket with a zinc lined pocket.
Zinc
Marc du Plantier Important Pair of Lyre Form Wall Sconces
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of gilt iron appliques in the form of a lyre created by Marc du Plantier for a private apartment in Madrid, 1940s.
Iron
Vintage Pair of Federal Style Brass Lyre Form 2-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of Federal style electric wall sconces feature brass lyre form frames each with two candle lights having gilt drips, crests with crystal floral elements, professionall...
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 16 in D 6 in
Pair of Bronze Cast Lyre and Swan Form Dual Light Crystal Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Gilt bronze dual light candelabra wall sconces feature lyre form with spread wing swan beneath, each having two candles with foliate from bobeches and hanging crystals, circa 1930 ...
Brass
Pair of English, Gilded Lyre Form Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English, Gilded Lyre Form Sconces
Wood, Mirror
A pair of lyre form mirrorback sconces
Located in New York, NY
AIS1931 A pair of two-arm gilt mirrorback lyre form sconces. Backplate: 7" h. x 4-1/2" w.
Ormolu
Pair Lyre Form Candle Sconces (GMD#2288)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Italian Lyre Form Carved, Painted, Giltwood & Metal 1-Lite Candle Sconces.
A pair of lyre-form, mirror-backed brass sconces
Located in New York, NY
AIS2366 A pair of double-light sconces with mirrored, lyre-form backplates. The backplates are detailed with delicately engraved foliate arabesques.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Red Tole Lyre Form Two-Arm Sconces with Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century red Tole Lyre form two-arm sconces with shades New wiring.
Tôle
Sold
H 9.75 in W 11.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Tole Lyre Form Two-Arm Sconces with Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of late 19th century French tole lyre form two-arm sconces with shades New wiring.
Tôle
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze & Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Sensational Antique French Louis XVI gilt bronze & cut crystal multi light lyre form wall sconces embellished with exquisite cut crystal chains, prisms & further adorned with...
Crystal, Ormolu
$2,350
H 15 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Bronze
$5,400 / set
H 13 in W 9.25 in D 4.25 in
Set of Neoclassic Bronze Sconces with Painted Finish, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of six French circa 1920s neoclassic style painted bronze sconces with original finish. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 13.5" Width: 9.25" Depth: 4.25"
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 94cm, width 49cm, depth 33cm This pair of wall lights are superbly wrought in bronze, and fea...
Ormolu
$1,881 / set
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
Pair of French Bronze Wall Appliqués or Sconces Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of French bronze wall appliqués or sconces Empire style. Bronze chased sconces. Spine shield starting from 2 designed as fully plastic snake’s lighthouses. (F-Hud-24).
Brass
Large Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of late 19th century French ormolu four branch wall lights, each with classical scenes depicted in the plaques, scrolling foliate, and ribbon decoration.
Ormolu
$3,770 / set
H 39 in W 15 in D 7 in
Pair of Monumental Louis XVI Style Carved and Giltwood Wall Sconces, 20th C.
By Maison Baguès
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Monumental Louis XVI Style Carved and Giltwood Wall Sconces, 20th Century A striking pair of French large-scale Louis XVI style wall sconces, richly carved in giltwood and g...
Iron
Pair of Empire or Regency Style Sconces or Wall Lights
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of Empire or Regency style two-arm wall lights (or sconces) of brass with painted accents of green enamel. U.S.-wired - Ready for display. Priced as a pair: $2450 t...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Set of 10 Neoclassic Single Arm Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12, circa 1940's Italian gilt bronze Neoclassic style sconces with gilt finish. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 9.5" Width: 3.5" Depth: 5"
Brass
Pair of French 1850s Rococo Revival Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Rococo Revival two-light giltwood sconces from the mid-19th century. This pair of French giltwood sconces was born in the years following the arrival of the Second E...
Giltwood
$630Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Italian Floral Sconces, 1960s Pair, Gilt Metal & Porcelain Flowers
Located in Bastogne, BE
Adorn your home with the timeless elegance of this stunning pair of vintage Italian sconces. Dating back to the 1960s, these exquisite wall lights capture the romantic charm of Ital...
Metal
$1,917 / set
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Giltwood Baroque Style Sconces
Located in Sofia, BG
This antique French Louis XVI style hand carved and giltwood sconces is adjusted and wired for two bulbs each one. Authentic condition with no restorations ever made. France, circa ...
Giltwood
$3,250 / set
H 10 in W 9 in D 8.38 in
Pair of Edwardian Cold Painted Bronze 4-Light Flora Wall Sconces or Candelabra
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Edwardian bronze wall sconces. Each with 4 lights. Each arm in the form of a stems topped with flower-form candlecups. With polychrome cold-painted decorat...
Bronze
$2,836 / set
H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
1980s Pair of three-light Italian Polychrome Iron Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Marbella, ES
A spectacular pair of Italian wall sconces crafted from wrought iron and richly hand-painted in polychrome, featuring an exuberant floral design of exceptional sculptural quality. Ea...
Iron
$2,250 / set
H 10 in W 9 in D 4 in
Wonderful Pair French Dore Bronze Bow Top Wall Sconces E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French dore bronze bow top wall sconces in the manner of E.F. Caldwell.
Bronze
$2,970
H 17 in W 10.25 in D 6.25 in
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...
Brass
$2,055 / set
H 26 in W 10 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Polychromed Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Special pair of hand carved wood and painted 19th century polychromed candle wall scinces, Italian. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear, worn to perfection. Priced and ...
Metal
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
Beech
$254Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 3.15 in
Set of Five Glasses in Murano Glass and Pure Gold from the 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 5 multicolored Murano glass glasses and gold gilding, made in the 1980s. The gilding has recently been revamped. Ø 8 cm h 19 cm Murano glass is a type of artistic glass prod...
Gold
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with scalloped backplate
Silver Plate, Bronze
$907 / item
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 12.6 in
Sistema Solare Wall Sconce. Calacatta oro Marble. Silvio Piattelli design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This beautiful sconce adds to the Sistema collection the wall fixture. I made several times this for specific customer requests and realised it needed to become part of the collectio...
Marble, Brass
$2,666 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Vintage Bronze Bowl with Generous Rounded Silhouette and Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage bronze bowl captivates with its verdigris patina and elegantly generous lines. The bowl features a smaller circular mouth that gracefully contrasts with the fuller, roun...
Bronze
Vintage Aluminum Gueridon Table with Faux Horn Legs, Unique Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage aluminum gueridon with faux horn legs. Will make a unique addition to any setting. Perfect drinks table.
Aluminum
$7,800
H 11.6 in W 12.2 in D 3.9 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of an Archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924), France.
Located in New York, NY
Green patinated bronze sculpture of an archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924). This petite Art Deco sculpture beautifully captures the elegant formal language of the period. Crafted in ...
Bronze
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,666 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Venetian Chandelier 5 Arms Dark Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Classic chandelier, 5 arms olive green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
Blown Glass
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted glass top included (no image). Measures: 20" deep,...
Wood
$22,500 / set
H 31 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
Spectacular Pair of Vintage Maison Baguès Style Rock Crystal Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Pembroke, MA
A large and highly-impressive pair of French gilt-metal, glass and rock crystal two-arm wall sconces, after Maison Baguès (circa 1950), richly decorated with glass leaves, a variety ...
Rock Crystal, Metal
$3,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 28 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of Italian Terracotta Eagles After a 1 st Century AD Roman Marble Original
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A life-Size pair of finely cast 19th century Italian terracotta eagles standing on an oval terracotta base, each facing the other with their wings partially upswept after a 1st Centu...
Terracotta
$10,211Sale Price|51% Off
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Swedish Gilded Wall Clock with Dolphins, Signed Ericsson Stockholm
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Fine and decorative Swedish Cartel clock. Very elaborately carved wooden case flanked by two sculptural dolphins. The dial signed P. Ericsson Stockholm (Peter Ericsson, recorded with...
Giltwood
$5,525
H 70.25 in W 103.5 in D 1 in
Six-Panel Japanese Folding Screen with Scholar’s Objects and Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
This six-panel Japanese folding screen presents a richly detailed composition of scholar’s objects, rendered in vibrant mineral pigments on paper. Each panel depicts vertical stacks ...
Wood, Paper
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
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For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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