Large Pair of Venetian Crystal Sconces, Seven Candles, Silver Metal Backs
Located in Houston, TX
Venetian glass sconces with silver metal back, with seven arms, and a single spire at the center top. The notched crystal in the center arched position is unique . Seven glass arms ...
Crystal
Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces Originally Candles. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian gilt bronze and crystal two arm sconces with tear drop prisms and decorative floral motif. Originally candle powered and can be electrified. Mid 19th century
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Venetian Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of oversized carved giltwood two candle Venetian wall sconces, not electrified.
Giltwood
Antique Venetian Engraved Glass Mirrored Candle Wall Sconce, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Venetian wall sconce offers shaped mirror with foliate accents and two scroll form arms terminating in candle lights, mirror with etched urn and flower decoration, c1920 ...
Glass
Vintage Pair of Venetian Style Mirrored Wall Sconces by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century wall sconces featuring blue and white porcelain plaques inside mirrored frames with etched sunburst designs and two light brass arms and candle cups. Sig...
Brass
Pair Venetian Italian Etched Mirrored Candle Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Venetian etched mirrored sconces or wall lights with classical figures and applied glass decoration.
Glass, Wood, Mirror
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H 15.5 in W 9 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Venetian Style Mirrored Giltwood Candle Wall Sconces, 20th Century, Pair
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of vintage Venetian wall sconces offer giltwood frames in shield form with carved foliate cresta surmounting shaped mirror with two C-scroll foliate arms terminating in candle...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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H 13.75 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Venetian Italian Etched Mirrored Candle Wall Lights or Sconces, a Pair, Two-Arm
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Venetian Italian etched mirrored candle wall lights or sconces, two-arm, circa 1920s.
Mirror
c.1900 Pair of Venetian Hand-Etched Mirrored Candle Sconces
Located in Highwood, IL
Phenomenal pair of turn of the century hand-etched Venetian mirrored candle sconces. In original condition, these mirrored sconces are still in their non-electrified, candle burning ...
Mirror
Pair of Venetian Glass and Etched Mirrored Candle Sconces, 1920s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Opulent hand blown Venetian glass sconces with opaline frames and gold fleck flowers. The mirrored backs with an etched design with an arm in hand blown glass with a candle cup. The ...
Blown Glass, Mirror
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H 20.5 in W 16.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Pair of Venetian Murano Glass Mirror Sconces for Candles Candlestick
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Italian Rococo Revival mirror wall sconces hand blown in clear Murano glass with decorative details, antiqued patina on mirror, mounted on wood back frame. 2 candles each sco...
Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass
Lovely 1920s Venetian Wall Mirror and Candle Light Sconce
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely eye catching vintage Venetian mirror, circa 1920s. Adorable small glass flowers and rosettes along the frame, and an elegant creation with several glass decorations in beautif...
Glass
Pair of Venetian Candle Sconces
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Captivating Venetian candle sconces depicting two different characters from the Commedia dell'Arte theatrical troupe.
Wood, Gesso, Paint
Pair of Silvered Venetian Candle Sconces
Located in Woodbury, CT
This elegant pair of hand-painted wrought iron candle sconces feature carved, painted and silver-leafed candle bobeches, rosettes, and acanthus leaf bow-ties. Their prior owner had ...
Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
Pair Venetian 2-Lite Candle Sconces (GMD#2055)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Venetian Baroque Style Carved, Painted & Giltwood 2-Lite Mirrored Candle Sconces (not-electrified, for candle use)
Pair Of Gilt Bronze And Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze and crystal two arm wall sconces. High quality with a stylish classical feel.
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XV Style French Crystal and Brass Sconces, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XV style French Art Deco Period cast brass three light crystal sconces a variety of large cut crystal prisms and pendalogues with rosettes. Good quality heavy casting...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze and crystal five arm sconces. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th Century.
Pair of French Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconces, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze and crystal two-arm wall sconces with decorative bead work, cascading prisms, and original crystal bobaches. Originally candle powered and has been electrified,...
$1,025 / set
H 15 in W 10 in D 5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Rococo Revival Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Enhance the elegance of any room with this exquisite pair of 19th-century French Rococo Revival sconces. Crafted from finely cast bronze, these sconces feature ornate detailing, incl...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,395 / set
H 25 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Three-Light Wall Sconces, ci
Located in Perkasie, PA
Title Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Three-Light Wall Sconces, circa 1890–1900 Description A refined and highly decorative pair of late 19th century French gilt...
Bronze
$4,060 / set
H 30 in W 14 in D 8 in
Large Pair of Maria Theresa Style Crystal 7-Light Wall Sconces, Italy Circa 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Maria Theresa Style Crystal 7-Light Wall Sconces, Italy, Circa 1950s An impressive pair of Italian Maria Theresa-style crystal wall sconces, circa 1950s, notable for t...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze and crystal seven arm sconces with matching lions head, scrolled decorative work, and floral motif. Dealers please call for trade price.
Pair of French Bronze and Crystal Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze and crystal five arm sconces. Sconces are candle powered and can be electrified if desired. Early 19th century.
Pair Of Gilt Bronze And Crystal Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
By Delisle Freres
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine pair of French gilt bronze and crystal Neoclassical style wall sconces with Louis XVI influence. Crystal and bronze draped garland between three arms.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Cut Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French cut crystal sconces with crystals. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 9.5" Depth: 8"
$17,500 / set
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and French Crystal Five-Light Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine Quality Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and French Crystal Five Light Sconces Multi-faceted and shaped crystal, foliate-scrolled arms and backplate, centered by a cornu...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$4,500 / set
H 12 in W 13 in D 6 in
Pair of French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French two arms gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces with decorative scrolled work and mirrored backs. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified, Late ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$1,670 / set
H 23 in W 13 in D 6 in
Pair of Italian Regency Style Crystal and Gilt Metal Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Morristown, NJ
Elegant and highly decorative pair of mid-century Italian Regency style wall sconces, crafted in gilt metal and lavishly adorned with cascading faceted crystal drops. Each sconce fea...
Crystal, Metal
Pair Early 20th Century Italian Crystal Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Sparkling cut-glass decoration gives this pair of antique wall sconces an elegant and romantic presence. Crafted in Italy circa 1920, each fixture features a shaped mirrored backplat...
Crystal, Brass
$1,600
H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in L 18.5 in
Pair of silver gilt metal sconces with rock crystal prisms
Located in Houston, TX
The fine rock crystal makes these sconces special, they each have two lights And the wiring is very good. They are ready for installation.
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$2,967 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research whic...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,650 / set
H 20.5 in W 30.5 in D 32 in
Distressed French Bergere Chairs with Custom Floral Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and solid French Bergeres custom upholstered in rose, green, gold and tan floral and foliate fabric. The chairs with carved and scrolled frames, intricately ca...
Fabric, Hardwood
$5,990
H 28 in W 90 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis Slip Covered Sofa Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper. The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
$2,374
H 84.65 in W 47.05 in D 16.74 in
Antique English 19th Century Early Victorian Mahogany Two Door Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome and unusual early Victorian mahogany two door bookcase / cabinet dating to c.1850. The top section with rectangular moulded cornice above two arched glazed doors and a lo...
Brass
$527
H 14.18 in Dm 6.3 in
Midcentury Bubble Glass and Brass Table Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This midcentury table lamp were designed by Helena Tynell and manufactured by Limburg in the 1960s. It features a brass base and a clear bubble glass lampshade. The light has bee...
Brass
$4,000
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.54 in
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Directoire-style dining chairs illustrate the minimally adorned style that became favorable after the French Revolution. Neoclassical carved wood dining chair set of 4 circa 19th Cen...
Fabric, Wood
$3,490 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
$16,500 / set
H 26.25 in W 22 in D 23 in
Restored Antique Baltic Biedermeier Armchairs, Mahogany, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of Baltic Biedermeier armchairs made of hand crafted polished Mahogany, in good condition. The particularized veneered carved side chairs have a w...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
$6,108
H 59.85 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in London, GB
Dating from around 1850, this is a wonderful antique French Rococo Revival Secretaire a Abattant featuring ormolu mounted mahogany, gonzalo alves and marquetry. A Secretaire a abatt...
Marble, Ormolu
$17,500 / set
H 38 in W 20 in D 13.5 in
Large and Elaborate Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large and elaborate pair of early 20th century gilt bronze five-light sconces Each backplate shaped as a lyre, centered with a mask of Apollo, the top with a bow knotted ribbon,...
Bronze
$87,858Sale Price|20% Off
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror will make a timeless style statement in any room! The generously sized frame is completely carved all around with acanthus fo...
Mirror, Giltwood
$52,500 / set
H 35.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandeliers
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Marie Antoinette chandeliers. Each six arm six light chandelier is centered by a st...
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Cabinet, Circa 1830-1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier two-part cabinet with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany, in good condition. The bottom ...
Metal, Brass
$1,838 / item
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
"Ca'Berny" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Specchio in vetro di Murano in Stile Veneziano, specchio realizzato su disegno dei Fratelli Tosi Murano, interamente lavorato a mano secondo le tecniche degli antichi "Specieri" Vene...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
$3,262Sale Price|25% Off
H 43 in W 78 in D 2 in
Vintage English Made Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Chairback King Size Headboard
By Arthur Brett
Located in North Salem, NY
An Arthur Brett Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Four Chairback King Size Headboard, a breathtaking centerpiece that effortlessly merges classic elegance with timeless craftsmanshi...
Mahogany
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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