Antique Gold Sconces
1920s American American Classical Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Gold Sconces
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Sconces
Tôle
19th Century Antique Gold Sconces
Giltwood
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Gold Sconces
Gold, Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Gold Sconces
Metal
Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Gold Sconces
Metal
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1920s American American Classical Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Sconces
Iron, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Gold Sconces
Brass
19th Century European Baroque Antique Gold Sconces
Iron
19th Century Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Gold Sconces
Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sconces
Wood
1920s French Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1920s French Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Gold Sconces
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gold Sconces
Gold, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Gold Sconces
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Gold Sconces
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Sconces
Metal
1920s French French Provincial Antique Gold Sconces
Crystal, Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Sconces
Crystal, Bronze
1880s European Antique Gold Sconces
Crystal, Bronze
1920s French French Provincial Antique Gold Sconces
Crystal, Metal
1920s French Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1890s French Antique Gold Sconces
Rock Crystal, Bronze
1920s Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1920s English Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Gold Sconces
Crystal
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1920s American Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1920s Dutch Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1920s American Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1920s American Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
19th Century French Other Antique Gold Sconces
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s French Louis XIV Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
19th Century American Victorian Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
1920s French Antique Gold Sconces
Gold Leaf
1860s Swedish Gustavian Antique Gold Sconces
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Gold Sconces
Rock Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
1910s American American Classical Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gold Sconces
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Federal Antique Gold Sconces
Wood, Giltwood
Early 1900s French Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Gold Sconces
Mirror, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Gold Sconces
Bronze
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Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
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.
- Is antique gold real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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