1900's Caldwell Sconces with Italian Motif Medallions
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell double light gold and green color sconces with enameled detail. Italian motif, with ladies medallions.
Bronze
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Wall Sconce With Gilt Detailing
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Dramatic and sculptural Italian wall sconce, , featuring a carved urn base with classical motifs and a multi-arm candelabra form.
Metal
Pair of Italian Hand Carved Louis XVI Giltwood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian hand carved Louis XVI giltwood sconces were sculpted and hand painted to perfection, then highlighted in gold for a touch of opulence.
Giltwood
Italian Renaissance Style Cast Bronze Wall Sconces, Pair, Circa 1940s
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Italian Renaissance style cast bronze wall sconces, each with four scrolled arms.
Bronze
Italian Rococo Giltwood Girandoles, 18th Century, Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Rococo (possibly Venetian,18th Century) giltwood girandoles with carved frames surrounding a shaped mirror with a single wrought iron arm light fixture (PRICED AS PAIR)
Wood
19th Century Italian Tole and Porcelain Roses Polychrome Sconces Vibrant
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. Original beautiful vibrant green color on tole...
Porcelain
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Large Louis XIV Period Baroque Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Sconce
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Louis XIV Baroque Italian carved giltwood wall sconce Large early 18th century Italian hand carved and gilded 6-light wall sconce.
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Polychromed Wood Classical Form Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of carved wood sconces, painted and parcel gilt, each shaped as draped fabric surmounted by a bow, having crossed arrows, two scrolling iron candlearms with wood candle...
Wood
pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood sconces.
Giltwood
Pair of Silver Gilt Wall Sconces or Wall Lights from Italy
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of early 19th century Italian silver gilt wall sconces (or wall lights) with three arms for candles and featuring a design of initials to each wall mount: A S.
Metal, Silver Leaf
A Pair Of Early C20th Italian Giltwood & Toleware Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Italian Giltwood and Toleware Wall Sconces from the Early 20th Century in the Empire Style.
Metal
Set of Four Early 20th Century Italian Gilt Tole Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite set of four early 20th-century Italian three-arm sconces, newly electrified for modern convenience.
Steel
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mirrored Sconces, Probably, Italian
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful pair of gilt bronze mirrored six candle sconces with crystals, probably European in origin.
Antique Venetian Rococo Sconces, Crystal & Glass, Italy, Circa 1800
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of exquisite Venetian sconces formed with cartouche shaped mirrored back, outlined with glass beads, three iron arms lined with glass beads and linked with crystal swags and dro...
Crystal
Italian Gilt Wall Light or Sconce with Vine or Leaf Design
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Italian wall light or sconce from the late 19th century.
Metal
Carlo Bugatti Moorish-Style Wall Sconces, Brass & Bone, Italy, 1888
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This asymetric pair of wall sconces is quintessentially characteristic of Carlo Bugatti’s art, designed by him around 1888.
Brass, Copper
Pair Italian Neoclassical Carved and Painted Sconces Circa 1920's
Located in Rochester, NY
Fabulous pair of Italian Neoclassical carved and painted delicate sconces.
Metal
Italian 18th century Baroque Period patinated metal and wood sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A uniquely designed pair of Italian 18th century Baroque Period patinated metal and wood sconces.
Metal
Pair of Italian 19th Century Mecca Bras De Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian 19th century mecca bras de lumière sconces.
Wood
Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces in Neoclassical Trophy Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian wall sconces in Neoclassical trophy form of gilt softwood now electrified.
Wood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Five-Arm Giltwood Tuscan Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of Italian 19th century five-arm giltwood Tuscan sconces.
Giltwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Mecca Bras Des Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of Italian 18th century Mecca Bras de Lumière sconces.
Wood
19th Century Italian Wall Sconces in Polychrome and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid, wood carved wall sconces with original paint and gilt finish. Each sconce has four metal scrolling arms which support a single candleholder. The carved motif is of a fan of 14...
Wood
Pair of Italian Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of brass and mirror wall lights sconces. Italy, 1920s-1940s Lamp sockets: 2.
Brass, Bronze
Large Pair Venetian Gilt & Polychromed Tole Candle Sconces Italy, circa 1890s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Venetian Gilt & Polychromed Tole Candle Sconces Italy, circa 1890s 26" H x 15" W x 9" D This impressive pair of late 19th-century Venetian wall sconces exemplifies th...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Steel Crossed Arrow Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) steel and gilt trimmed wall sconces with five lights and cross arrow designs.
Steel
Pair of Early 19th Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and monumentally scaled pair of Italian early 19th century Baroque st. polychrome and giltwood sconces.
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Grape Cluster Wrought Iron Candle Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oh, the romance of grape clusters and their attendant coiled tendrils with grape leaves—one of Nature’s great gifts—beautifully crafted from molten wrought iron. Evoking the charm of...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gilt Wood Mirror Sconces Tole Toleware, Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Built in the 1920s, in Italy, these sconces will make a nice addition to any home.
Wood, Mirror
Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational monumental pair of Italian mid-18th century, five light, mirrored giltwood Baroque sconces from Venice.
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Baroque Wall Candelabra 1850s Giltwood Three-armed Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
Set of two gold-leaf gilded friezes suitable for three-light sconces, of Italian origin dating back to mid 19th century.
Iron
Pair of Mid-18th Century Italian Mirrored Giltwood Electrified Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of mid 18th century Italian mirrored giltwood electrified sconces. The pair with all original gilt and mirror plates has a scrolled design with bl...
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Silver Gilt Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful early 20th century Italian silver gilt 2 arm sconces. Great for a traditional look!
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Openwork Iron Wall Sconces Tuscan Polychrome Bracket Lights
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptional pair of 18th Century Italian openwork iron wall sconces, a rare and highly decorative set of authentic Tuscan polychrome grand scale bracket lights.
Wrought Iron
Italian Micro Beaded Yellow Amber & Clear Loaded Crystal Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Matching chandelier on sale as well. Housing one light each. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and appropriate certified sockets for other countrie...
Crystal
$2,000Sale Price / set|28% Off
Pair of Italian Hand-Carved Gilt Sconces with Black Shades
Located in Asheville, NC
These elegant wall sconces were hand-carved in Italy. They have been wired to serve as lamps and feature sumptuously hand painted shades.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Medieval Style One-Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of carved, painted and gilded sconces in the Medieval style. 19th century Italian.
Wood
Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Painted Floral Basket Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of charming hand carved and painted two arm sconces of floral baskets. Recently re-wired and ready to install.
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Carved Palm Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (19/20th Century) carved giltwood wall sconces with four scroll arms and palm designs (PRICED AS Pair)
Gold Leaf, Iron
Pair 19th Century, Italian Baroque Revival Gilt Wood & Tole Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic pair of Italian Baroque Revival gilt tole three-light wall sconces.
Metal, Tin
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic '19th-20th Century' Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th-20th century) beige and peach painted & carved wood barometer-shaped wall sconces with 3 patinated brass arms and mirrored detail (one piece of glas...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Angel Cherub Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These excellently hand-carved wooden 19th Century Italian angel cherub sconces were done in the traditional Renaissance style.
Gold Leaf
Iganzio Gardella for Azucena Brass Glass LP5 Sconces Wall Lights, Italy 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury modern design sconces wall lights, model LP5, designed by Ignazio Gardella and produced by Azucena from 1960s with brass and black painted metal structure and thick printe...
Metal, Brass
1900s Italian Rare Seafoam Green Murano Glass Drops Mirrored Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Extremely rare find! Housing two lights each, sitting in clear bobeches, dripping with rare seafoam green drops. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA ...
Metal
Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Painted Wood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Painted Wood Sconces features a subdued burgundy color accented with gold on the hand-carved acanthus foliates.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian tole sconces with lyre and violin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large three dimensional pair of tole sconces with a musical motif . The paint is all original. The condition is very good… each has two candleholders with acanthus leaves.. The met...
Metal
Italian Hand-Carved Wood Wall Sconce, Rococo Style, 1930s-1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful sconce, with remarkable floral and foliage designs and details. The wooden sconce is hand carved and probably dates from the 1930s-1940s. Recently rewired and in perfect w...
Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1920, this impressive pair of tall wall sconces embodies the symmetry and refinement of the Louis XVI style.
Giltwood
Pair of Antique Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces, Carved Lantern Design
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved painted and giltwood five-panel one-light wall sconces formed as flush mounted half lanterns; recently rewired.
Giltwood, Glass
pair of Italian 18th century Giltwood and patinated Bronze mirrored sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most decorative pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and patinated Bronze mirrored sconces.
Bronze
A Pair of Louis XV Style Italian Gilt Metal Two-Light Sconces
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Pair of Louis XV Style Italian Gilt Metal Two-Light Sconces each of stylized floral form.
Metal
Italian Tuscan Mirror Metal Florentine Sconces c 1900 Amber Blown Murano Glass
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Free priority UPS shipping from Italy, no custom fees.
Metal
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Eagles and Ribbon Bows
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Italian Carved and Giltwood Two-Light Sconces Late 19th to early 20th century Each finely carved sconce surmounted by a ribbon and bow crest above a stylized eagle with outst...
Giltwood
Pair Large Baroque Painted & Parcel Gilt Applique Sconces, Italy, 17th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive pair of Italian Baroque Painted and Parcel Gilt Applique Candle Sconces.
Wood
Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood, Mirror and Glass sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood, Mirror and Glass sconces.
Glass, Giltwood
Rare 3 Sets, 6 Italian 19th Century Tole & Porcelain Roses Polychrome Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Free priority UPS shipping from Italy with no custom fees.
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Giltwood Bras De Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative and large scale pair of Italian early 19th century giltwood Bras de Lumière sconces.
Giltwood
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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