Antique Pair Italian Two Branch Cherub Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large, impressive pair of antique Italian Cherub ormolu gilt wall-light sconces, circa 1880 in date.
Ormolu
Pair of Early 20thC Gilt Metal Cherub Wall Sconces
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Vintage Gilt Metal Cherub Wall Sconces the putti holding candle torcheres on cartouche plates - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with...
Ormolu
Antique Set Four Italian Two Branch Cherub Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large, impressive set of four antique Italian Cherub ormolu gilt wall-light sconces, circa 1880 in date.
Ormolu
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Cherub Putti – Napoleon III
Located in Coimbra, PT
.An impressive and heavy pair of French Empire wall sconces in the neoclassical style. Each sconce features a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub seated gracefully on the central...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Louis XVI Style Cherub Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality large pair of French 19th century bronze, ormolu and rouge marble candelabra. Each having a cherub holding a four branch candelabra with foliate decoration, raised on ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Fine Pair of 19th Century Cherub Candelabra on Porphyry Bases
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century bronze and gilded ormolu three branch candelabra, one modeled as a bacchanalian satyr, the other a putto, out stretched arms holding three br...
Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu
Pretty French Ormolu Cherub Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pretty French ormolu cherub wall light This is a pretty piece, it is made in ormolu and age darkened brass, and has a pretty opaline glass flower lamp shade, the cherub or putti...
Brass
Pair Antique Cherub Candelabras French Ormolu, 1885
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of French ormolu cherub candelabras Stand on the classic marble pedestal base We date this pair to circa 1885 and we bought them from a dealer at Les Puces antiques ...
Ormolu
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H 22 in W 6 in L 22 in
Pair of French Napolean III Empire Gilt Bronze Cherub Torch Putti Wall Sconces
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous and heavy neoclassical impressive pair of French Empire wall light sconces. Patinated cast bronze cherubs and gilt bronze with frosted glass torch / bronze doré. Measures: ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Quality Two-Arm French Ormolu Cherub Wall Lights
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Composition: Brass Finish: Ormolu (gilded brass) Arms: Two Age: Early 20th century Measures: Height 28 cm / 11 in Width 28 cm / 11 in Light fitting SES Condition very good co...
Ormolu
Pair of Bronze Cherub Torchères/Wall Sconces, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of bronze cherub torchères/wall sconces, 20th century. Each cherub holds a cup decorated in petals, with a crossed torchère and arrow sheath. Perfect for home decoration.
Ormolu
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.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
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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