Antique Tin Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Tin Candle Sconces with Feather Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style tin candle sconces from the 19th century, with three arms and
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 22.25 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
Pair of French Napoleonic Tin Wall Mounted Candle Sconces Ca. 1820s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of 19th century French Napoleonic tinned steel wall mounted candle sconces in the Empire
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1820s French Empire Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Sconce Wall Freestanding Portable Tin Mirror Cresting
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Extremely rare survival of a vernacular tin wall sconce
Unusually incorporating mirror plate which
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18th Century English Folk Art Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Dark Tinned Copper "Palm" Floral Embossed Sconces, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light each. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States or appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. These were made for churches ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century giltwood mirrored sconces. Circa 1750-1789. Hand-carved and gilded. Early
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Gold, Iron, Tin
19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 20 in W 30 in D 11 in
Large Pair of Empire Sconces, circa 1860, with Heavy Egyptian Influences
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gorgeous pair of 19th century Empire sconces are made of bronze and tole, and feature
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Tin
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces with Roman Soldier Bust
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 19th century Italian Neoclassical carved giltwood and tole sconces of busts of
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 19 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of French Tole Gilt Stenciled Figural Wall Sconces with Shades, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Tole gilt stenciled single arm figural wall sconces with the original shades and
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Tin
H 18.5 in W 5 in D 8 in
Pair of French Empire Period Gilt & Green Tôle Peinte Wall Appliques à Quinquet
Located in London, GB
A Pair of French Empire
Appliques à Quinquet
The body constructed from forest green tôle peinte with gilt metal, modelled as classical herms with busts of Diana, the tapering backpl...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 16.5 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Impressive Pair Of Regency Style Scarlet Japanned Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
lanterns. With mercury mirror glass back plates and a gilt bronze acanthus single arm sconce. Beautifully
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Early 1900s English Regency Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Brass, Tin, Bronze
Two Christopher Dresser for Perry & Son Aesthetic Movement Candleholders
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
Two Aesthetic Movement candleholders, one with a rare retaining of the original porcelain bobeche. Losses to original clay red paint. Signed with the Perry mark on the bottom. The ot...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Brass, Tin
18th Century Gustavian Sconce Mirror with Center Cameo, Sweden, Circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
. Beautifully simple, elegant furniture combined with crystal + tin chandeliers and mirrored sconces lit by
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
H 27.96 in W 12.41 in D 1.19 in
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Pair of 19th Century Tin Candle Sconces
Located in Woodbury, CT
Pair of 19th century tin candle sconces with crimped tombstone shaped top and crimped drip pan
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Antique American Theater Gilded Tin Wall Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American theater gilded tin wall sconces. Newly rewired.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of Painted Tole Sconces
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of late 19th-early 20th century wall sconces wired for electricity. Shades removable. The
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Shield back, glass and tole sconces, cobalt and mirror back. Single-arm. Sconces are candle powered
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Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 13 in W 7 in D 5 in
Wrought Iron Candle Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Decorative Wrought Iron Candle Sconce
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Iron, Tin
Colonial Revival Pair of Single Light Tin Sconces
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1920's Colonial Revival Pair of Single Light Tin Sconces
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Circa 1920's Colonial Revival Pair of Tin Sconces
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1920's Colonial Revival Pair of Tin Sconces
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of Wall Sconces in Silver Painted Tin
Located in New Orleans, LA
These elegant tin sconces would complement any design style. There are two pairs available that are
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Late 19th Century European Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood and Tin Floral Sconces, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian four-arm gilt carved wood and tin sconces with decorative scroll work, medallions
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1860s Italian Neoclassical Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Early American Tin Mirrored Wall Sconce
Located in Essex, MA
A striking, early American mirrored wall sconce, the ebonized wood frame, with gilded interior
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Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Early American Country Tin Mirrored Wall Sconce
Located in Essex, MA
An early American Folk Art country wall sconce in tin with mirrored back, the arched top with
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Colonial Revival Tin and Mirror Candle Wall Sconce
Located in Essex, MA
A colonial revival painted tin and mirror glass circular, double candle wall sconce.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
19th Century American Tin Two-Arm Candle Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic 19th century American two arm tin candle sconce with crimped oval backplate and candle cups
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of Mirrored Tin Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of mirrored tin wall sconces. These are incredible sconces, with etched dot shell motif
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19th Century French Antique Tin Sconces
Early Colonial Williamsburg Pressed Tin Mirrored Double Candle Wall Sconce
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early Colonial Williamsburg mirrored wall sconce offers pressed tin frame with diamond pattern
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconce Farmhouse Candle Holder Tulip
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique tin wall sconce with candle holder and drip pan. Neatly designed with a tulip shaped back
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 14.5 in W 5.5 in D 12 in
Collection of Mirrored Wheeler Tin Shade Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
. The sconce has an antiqued brass articulated arm. The shade has an 8" diameter. We have a number of
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tin Sconces
Collection of Mirrored Wheeler Tin Shade Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
. The sconce has an antiqued brass articulated arm. The shade has an 8" diameter. We have a number of
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tin Sconces
2 Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconces Farmhouse Candle Holders Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique tin wall sconces with candle holder and drip pan. Each is neatly designed with a
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 7 in
Mirrored Tin Shade Sconce - 2 matching lamps in stock
By I.P. Frink
Located in Peekskill, NY
mirrors That fill the inside to reflect light. The black finish os beautiful and the sconce has an
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tin Sconces
Pair of French 1930s Tin and Clear and Stained Glass Sconces with 1 Single Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of French 1930s tin and clear and stained glass sconces with 1 single light each.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 18 in W 11 in D 5 in
French Dark Tinned Copper "Palm" Floral Embossed Sconces, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light each. Rewired and ready to hang. These were made for churches in Europe. Dark patina. Free priority UPS shipping from Italy, no custom fees.
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Early 1900s French Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Copper
Copper and Tin Exterior Wall Lantern
By Guichard Et Cie.
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual French wall lantern, wired for electricity, in green painted tin and copper, with glass
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19th Century French Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Copper, Tin
Pair Of Tole Lantern Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
A charming pair of tole lantern wall sconces in tin and iron with old surface. Newly re-wired.
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Early 20th Century Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin, Iron
Pair of Mirrored Federal Sconces with Starburst
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning pair of Federal sconces with mirrored tin centers and starburst detail, arms are hollow so
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1820s Unknown Federal Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Tin
Pair of French Neo-Classic Tole Sconces
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of 2 candle tole wall sconces in the Louis XVI style, with leaf, flower, and garland
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19th Century French Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Art Nouveau Gas Light Screen as Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Nouveau screens in an oil rubbed bronze finish newly wired as sconces. UL listing available
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19th Century English Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin, Brass
Pair of Lanterns made into Wall Sconces
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Brick colored Oil Lanterns made into Sconces
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
20th C Italian Pair of Tole Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of Italian tole sconces with unusual fringe. These sconces have been recently rewired.
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Articulated Sconce with Antique Industrial Green Shade, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
AIS2937
An articulated sconce having an industrial tin shade in its original worn painted finish
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1910s American Industrial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Tin
Very Rare Pair Gilded Toleware Wall Lanterns, Candle Sconces
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Very Rare Pair Gilded toleware wall lanterns, candle sconces
These are a very beautiful pair
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of 19th Century Three-Arm Italian Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century newly-wired three-arm sconces with acanthus decoration, painted wooden
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tin
Pair of Early 20th Century Barcelona Tole Leaf Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
This pair of sconces was created in the early 20th century, circa 1920s. This pair features leaf
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Early 20th Century Spanish Organic Modern Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf, Tin
Pair Mirrored Candle Sconces
Located in Seattle, WA
nice small pair tin and mirror candle sconces
Category
19th Century Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Empire Red Tole and Gilt Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Period French Empire one arm tole and gilt wall sconces.
Red tole with neoclassical trophies
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Early 19th Century French Two-Arm Tôle Silver Gilt Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century sconce, tôle gilded in silver with two acanthus leaf arms, scallop edge candle
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Early 19th Century French Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Iron, Tin
Early 19th Century Pair of Italian Tole and Cattail Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century pair of Italian tole and cattail sconces with beautiful patina finish
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of Early 19th C Genoese Crystal and Wood Gilt Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
This pair of Genoese sconces were made Genoa, in Southern Italy, in the early-19th century. They
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tin
Pair of Early 20th C Spanish Organic Free Form Gilt Tole Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of tall gilt tole sconces made in Spain in the early-20th century, circa 1920, featuring two
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Early 20th Century Spanish Organic Modern Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin, Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian Late 18th Century Painted Toile Floral Sconces with Two Lights
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of Italian late 18th century painted toile floral sconces with two lights.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 17 in W 15 in D 6 in
A pair of antique tole sconces
Located in New York, NY
AIS2689
A pair of antique blackened tin single light sconces with a pie-crust edge.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Sconces
Pair of French Tole Gilt Bronze Figural Wall Sconces with Shades, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Tole gilt bronze single arm figural wall sconces with the original shades and
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu, Tin
H 18.5 in W 5.25 in D 9.25 in
Pair of English Queen Anne Style Painted Tole and Brass 1-arm Sconces, ca. 1925
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having shield-form backplates with the top curved slightly forward, the backplates painted black with gold accents, the brass arms curved and extending slightly from the bottoms, rec...
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1920s English Queen Anne Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 17 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Pair of French Art Deco Pink Glass and Toleware Gilded Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
pair of wall lights, they each have 2 toleware sconces and curled gilt leaves which are decorated with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This striking winged reflector lamp is as scarce as they come. Because of it's unique design collectors consider this to be one of the first industrial use lamps. This example comes...
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19th Century American Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin, Iron
Pair of Ebonized Tole and Glass Wall-Mounted Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of ebonized brass, tole and glass wall-mounted lanterns circa 1890-1919. Single-light and unwired. Sold together and priced $5,400 for the pair.
Note: Original/early finish on ...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Brass, Tin, Iron
Pair of Verdigris Green Iron Wall Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of verdigris-green iron wall-lanterns circa 1870-1909. Painted iron wall-mounted lanterns with glass paneled front and sides. Tapered rectangular shape and finial decoration on ...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
Faience Hanging Brackets, Polychrome, 19th C. Ginori
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Charming Pair of 19th Century Italian Faience maiolica tin glaze hanging shelves wall sconces
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19th Century Italian Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Pewter Neoclassical Candlesticks Pair by Pehr Henrik Lundén, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
, elegant furniture combined with candle lit crystal + tin chandeliers, mirrored sconces and pewter
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Pewter
H 8.51 in Dm 5.24 in
Pair of Early American Tin and Brass Sconces
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of antique Early American tin sconces with brass reflecting plate. Three candlesticks for
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Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Brass, Tin
Pair of Sconces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of scallop shaped, mirrored sconces, newly wired with new candle covers. Worn painted finish
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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Iron, Tin
French Multi Sconce Toleware Gilded Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French multi sconce toleware gilded lamp
This is a large piece, it originates from a French
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Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of 1920s Convex Mirrored Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These captivating sconces pay homage to the enduring legacy of Early American colonial design
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1920s American American Colonial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of Early American Reflective Candle Sconces
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Early American Reflective candle sconces. Composed of early leaded glass and tin with
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Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin, Metal
French Wall Lantern / Sconce, Origin France, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
French wall lantern / sconce, origin: France, circa 1860, black tole
Can be electrified. We also
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19th Century French Empire Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of Patinated Bronze and Tole Floral Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of gilt and silvered bronze two light sconces have painted tole leaves and flowers.
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Tin
Pair of 19th Century Tole Floral Sconces with Multicolored Porcelain Flowers
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of 20th century French painted tole 2 arm floral sconces with multicolored porcelain flowers
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Early 19th Century French Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
Late 18th Century French Tole Floral Sconces with White Porcelain Flowers, Pair
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of late 18th century French tole floral sconces with white porcelain flowers. The paint
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1790s French Louis XV Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 10 in W 16 in D 6 in
Unusual Pair of French Tole and Iron Sconces with White Porcelain Flowers
Located in valatie, NY
Unusual pair of 2 light, 19th century French tole and iron wall sconces with white porcelain
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin, Iron
Pair of English Gilt Tole Decorative Foliage Two Arm Shaded Wall Sconces, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Gilt Tole decorative foliage flanking two arm shaded wall sconces, Early 19th
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1830s English William IV Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 9.75 in W 11.5 in D 6 in
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By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Brass, Silver, Gold, Steel
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Iron
Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Sconce Wall Pair Tin Shaped Cresting Washington's Headquarter's Rockingham
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Surviving pieces of vernacular lighting are extremely rare and it is hard to source convincing re-creations. A recreation of an historic sconce from Rockingham House, George Washingt...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 14.57 in W 4.34 in D 2.56 in
Wall sconces Tin Pair Recreation Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, S. Sudbury
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Surviving pieces of vernacular lighting are extremely rare and it is hard to source convincing re-creations. These are copies of a period sconce from Longfellows Wayside Inn S Sudbur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Iron
Wall Sconce Tin Circular Single Arm Illustrated Furnituretreasury Wallacenutting
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Surviving pieces of vernacular lighting are extremely rare and it is hard to source convincing re-creations. These are copies of a period sconce illustrated in Furniture Treasury by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Antique Tin Sconces
Materials
Tin
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Antique Tin Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tin sconces available for sale. The range of distinct antique tin sconces — often made from metal, tin and glass — can elevate any home. Antique tin sconces have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique tin sconces made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique tin sconces are appealing in their simplicity, but Christopher Dresser and Tom Hill produced popular antique tin sconces that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Tin Sconces?
Antique tin sconces can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $415 and the highest can go for as much as $11,557.
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.
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