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Brass Federal Sconce

Pair Federal Cast Brass Sconces with Eagles and Hurricane Glass Shades, ca 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2912 A pair of single light federal Revival period sconces with clear glass hurricane shades and
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Early 20th Century Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large American Federal Style Eagle Wood Carved Two-Light Sconce
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This wood carved and gold gilded antique sconce features a majestic eagle with spread wings beneath
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Two Arm Shield Back Sconces in Silver Plate by Bradley & Hubbard, Circa 1910s
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in New York, NY
AIS2736 A pair of double light sconces in silverplate over brass having shield form backplates
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

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Pair of English Brass Two-Arm Sconces 19th Century Lighting
Located in Woodbridge, CT
English, brass pair of cast back two-arm sconces with peg in arms back plate, original bobeches
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Antique 19th Century English Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Formal 2 Candle Sconce by Bradley & Hubbard
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These bronze/brass sconces circa 1900s are by Bradley & Hubbard, a company known for their quality
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

American Federal Style Brass Wall Sconces, Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality and fashionable set of four brass American Federal style wall sconces. Each sconce
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Vintage 1970s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Federal Two-Light Brass Sconces with Lampshades
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of matching electrified wall sconces with two lights.
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Vintage 1960s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Style Double Arm Brass Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1970s timeless pair of Federal style cast brass wall sconces with two candelabras arms each. The
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Vintage 1970s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Federal Brass Double Candle Light Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of electric wall sconces offer cast brass frames with tied bow form crest over
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20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Federal Style Sheild Back Brass Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of hand wrought brass Federal style shield back wall sconces with tall glass hurricane shades
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Early 20th Century North American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Federal Figural Brass and Cut Crystal Lyre Candle Light Wall Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of figural wall sconces offer cast brass construction in lyre form with central
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20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Federal Mirror Sconces
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of brass convex mirror sconces in the Federal style
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Federal Style Shield Back, Two-Light Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of brass Federal style shield back 2 light holder wall sconces with tall glass hurricane
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Federal Style Enameled and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
two arm wall sconces with enameled figural scenes
Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Federal Style Shield Back Brassm Two-Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of brass Federal style shield back 2 candle holder wall sconces with tall glass hurricane
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass & Mirrored Wall Sconces with Stars
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique brass federal style two light wall sconces with convex mirrors and star bursts at
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Federal Design Coach Lights circa 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Federal Design Coach Lights, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

1970's Georgian Art Lighting Wall Lanterns or Sconces, a Pair
By Georgian Art Lighting
Located in Plainview, NY
an Eagle design on the top and round handcrafted brass inside the lantern / sconce. Naturally aged
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

E. F. Caldwell Co. Gold and Blue Enamel Sconces, Circa 1920
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
AIS2925. A pair of double-light sconces having backplates with vignettes depicting figures in a
Category

Vintage 1920s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Gilt and Painted Carved Wood Sconces with Eagles and Tassel Finials, c. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2780 A pair of double light sconces in carved wood retaining their original painted and gilded
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Vintage 1950s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Federal Federalist Two- Light Brass Sconces
Located in West Hartford, CT
Great pair of simple but elegant brass wall sconces. Wired for USA and in perfect working order.
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Vintage 1960s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Federal Style Brass Lyre Form 2-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of Federal style electric wall sconces feature brass lyre form frames each with two
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20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early 20th Century Pair of Silver Over Brass Federal Style Two-Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Classic Federal style two arm sconces made of silvered brass. Fluted urn style center with narrow
Category

Early 20th Century North American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

American Bronze Wall Sconces by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A spectacular pair of Art Deco wall sconces manufactured by Lightolier, circa 1920. The sconces are
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Vintage 1920s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

American Bronze Wall Sconces by Lightolier
American Bronze Wall Sconces by Lightolier
H 9.5 in W 9.25 in D 5.25 in
Cast Brass Federal Sconce with Signed Quezal Threaded Shade
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Finely cast sconce with floral details, fluted cup, and sunburst pattern. Includes original signed
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Vintage 1910s Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Cast Brass Two Candle Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Two-candle cast brass Federal sconce with original patina. The oval back plate has an elegant
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Vintage 1920s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Cast Brass Two Candle Sconce
Federal Style Cast Brass Two Candle Sconce
H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Cast Brass Federal Style Exterior Sconce Pair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Oversized six-sided exterior sconce pair in cast brass. Each sconce features lattice and ribbing
Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Federal Cast Brass Exterior Sconce Pair, circa 1930
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This large, six-sided exterior sconce is heavily cast in brass and has scroll, lattice and ribbing
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Vintage 1930s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Federal Style Silver Plated Brass Sconce with Hanging Crystals
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These sconces are made of handsome silver plated brass and feature five delicately hanging crystals
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Vintage 1920s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Federal style sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Federal style sconces, American, circa 1920.
Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Federal style sconces
Federal style sconces
H 14.25 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Large Mission Federal Style Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The curved Greek Key arm gives a Neoclassical style to this Mission-style sconce. A large square
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Early 20th Century American Mission Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Mission Federal Style Sconce
Large Mission Federal Style Sconce
H 9 in W 5.125 in D 10.5 in
1920s Federal Sterling Bronze Single Candle Sconce Suite
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This suite, made circa 1925, includes four sconces signed Sterling Bronze Company, New York. Each
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Vintage 1920s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Federal Style Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Brass Federal Style Wall sconce with Antiqued Convex Oval Mirrors, 5 point Stars and
Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Two-Arm Cast Brass Bradley & Hubbard Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Classic, elegant fixtures, like these Bradley & Hubbard sconces, never go out style. The heavy cast
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Vintage 1910s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Brass Argand Sconces with Beautiful Cut Glass Shades - a pair
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century brass sconces with cut glass shades. In the shape of an argand lamp, but was
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Two Pair of Eagle Sconces
Located in Alexandria, VA
These incredible hand-carved sconces are inspired by Regency sconces from around 1800. They have
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Vintage 1940s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bradley & Hubbard Single Candle Sconce
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These timeless cast brass sconces are stamped "B & H," for Bradley & Hubbard, esteemed manufacturer
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Vintage 1910s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bradley & Hubbard Single Candle Sconce
Bradley & Hubbard Single Candle Sconce
H 8.25 in W 3.75 in D 5 in
Pair Two Arm Federal Style Wall Lights with Convex Mirror
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Two Arm Federal Style Wall Lights with Convex Mirror
Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass Two-Arm Early Federal Sconces
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Federal fluted two-arm sconce of cast brass with leafy decoration on bobeche and tassel accent
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Vintage 1920s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of circa 1900 American Federal Brass and Iron Carriage/Coach Wall Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of late 19th-early 20th century circa 1900 American Federal style brass and iron carriage
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Antique Early 1900s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

S373 Late 20th Century Cast Brass Two Arm Sconces, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Solid cast brass sconces with an oval detailed backplate. Two arms. Ready to install. UL listed. 40
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Late 20th Century Spanish Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
H 13 in W 7 in D 8 in
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Brass Federal Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass federal sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every brass federal sconce was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass federal sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A brass federal sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass federal sconce over the years, but those crafted by Bradley & Hubbard, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Georgian Art Lighting are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brass Federal Sconce?

Prices for a brass federal sconce start at $365 and top out at $6,200 with the average selling for $1,200.

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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