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Cast Iron Outdoor Wall Sconce

1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce,
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
H 13 in W 7 in D 13 in
Single 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and great quality 1920's cast iron sconce,
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Gray Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall lamp Sconce made of cast iron with clear striped glass suitable for outdoor use Weight 7.0 kg
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Mid-Century Spider Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian mid-century spider wall lamps in copper, cast iron and art-glass from 1960’s. This oddity
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

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Pair of Large Outdoor Iron Sconces with Opal Global Shades, New York US, 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare pair of large heavy industrial black cast iron wall-mounted lamps or sconces for
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Set of Six Cast Iron Outdoor Wall Sconces
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice clean set of original outdoor sconces made of cast iron with 8-inch simple white milk shade
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Antique Early 1900s Canadian Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Cast Iron Outdoor Sconce
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy circa 1920
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Cast Iron Outdoor Sconce
Cast Iron Outdoor Sconce
H 35 in W 10 in D 24 in
1910 Single Cast Iron Outdoor Sconce
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice single cast iron fixtures with original frosted glass and detailed wall mount fitting
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good quality pair of 1920s cast iron sconces, they are in great condition.  
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

1920 Art Deco Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice set of four outdoor sconces refurbished and rewired with CSA approval. Found in NYC.
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Antique Pair of Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of outdoor sconces made of solid cast iron, it is harder to find outdoor sconces
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Antique cast iron outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of outdoor cast iron sconces, the patina is much nicer in person
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Antique Pair Of Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and elegant pair of 1920 cast iron outdoor sconces, in the back of one sconce they is
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Antique cast iron outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of heavy cast iron sconces, we have another smaller version of these sconces, in a
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Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Turn of the century cast iron outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of Art and Craft cast iron sconces, the patina is much nicer in person
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Turn of the century cast iron outdoor sconces
Turn of the century cast iron outdoor sconces
H 10.05 in W 5.025 in D 8.05 in
Elegant Pair of 1920s Solid Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design Pair of solid cast iron 1920s outdoor sconces, these are getting rare to find.  
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of 1920 Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design. A very nice pair of 1920 cast iron outdoor sconces, the patina is much nicer in person, at night
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

pair of 1900's cast iron outdoor/indoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of solid cast iron outdoor/indoor sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Outdoor Edwardian Cast Iron Sconces ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are constantly being asked for antique cast outdoor sconce. Very hard indeed to locate. Here we
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Large Antique Pair of Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of heavy cast iron sconces, the price include rewire and the glass, we are
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Very Rare Large Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We also have our own line of wrought iron reproduction sconces and chandeliers, or we could do your
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Very Rare and Large 1920's Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare and imposing , they are made of solid cast iron, they are 40 pounds each.
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Elegant and Rare Large Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of 1920s outdoor sconces, that size is quite rare.  
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

1910 Large Cast Iron Set of Four Exterior Outdoor Sconce Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
We have salvaged a set of four large detailed exterior wall sconce lights that once graced a church
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Vintage 1910s American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Large Pair of 1920 Cast Iron and Metal Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
our own line of wrought iron reproduction sconces and chandeliers, or we could do your own design. A
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Rare Set of seven Cast Iron, 1920s Outdoor Sconces ( five are sold )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice set of seven1920 outdoor cast iron sconces, the glass can be change if you like, we can
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

1920 Exterior Cast Iron Sconce Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice set of outdoor lights, rewired and CSA tested. Featuring cast iron details, glass
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Large Antique Pair of Cast Iron/Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
it in our store, also we have our line of wrought iron reproduction sconces or chandeliers, or we can
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron, Wrought Iron

English Polished Cast Iron Outdoor Cage Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English polished cast iron outdoor cage lamp, circa 1920. Fantastic worn patina with striking mount
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Vintage 1920s English Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

English Polished Cast Iron Outdoor Cage Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English polished cast iron outdoor cage lamp, circa 1920. Fantastic worn patina with striking
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Vintage 1920s English Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Very Nice Small Pair of 1920 Wrought Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
our own line of wrought iron reproduction sconces and chandeliers, or we could do your own design. A
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Iron Outdoor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The lamp has a thick iron arm with cast iron beginning and end. The enamel green shade is white at
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Early 2000s Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Iron Outdoor Lamp
Iron Outdoor Lamp
H 13.39 in W 11.42 in D 15.75 in
Iron Outdoor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The lamp has a thick iron arm with cast iron beginning and end. The enamel blue shade is white at
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Early 2000s French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Iron Outdoor Lamp
Iron Outdoor Lamp
H 13.39 in W 11.42 in D 23.63 in
Reclaimed MOD Cast Iron & Prismatic Glass Bulkhead Wall Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
from cast iron bodies and trademark Holophane prismatic glass, the glass is smooth on the outside with
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Vintage 1920s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Turn of the Century Industrial Outdoor Sconces
By O.C. White
Located in New York, NY
Pair of period Industrial wall mount sconces, cast iron wall mount plate, bent steel arm, with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron, Steel

Cast Iron and Copper Hanging Garden Lanterns
Located in Culver City, CA
Cast iron hanging lantern with copper detail, from an outdoor garden. 2-available, priced
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Early 20th Century Belgian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Outdoor, Cast Iron Light Sconces
Located in Surrey, BC
Two moulded sconces with existing milk glass shades. These heavy gauge fixtures are in excellent
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Elegant Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice pair of 1920s cast iron outdoor sconces, made of great quality cast iron.  
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Rare Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of outdoor 1920s cast iron sconces, they are quit heavy, they are all original now, but
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Elegant Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920s outdoor sconces, solid cast iron.   
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Elegant Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of outdoor sconces, the design is unusual, the patina is nicer in person.   
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Elegant Pair of 1920 Solid Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design A very nice and rare pair of 1920 outdoor sconces, it is made of heavy qualities cast iron
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Antique White Globe Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century pair of exterior building sconces. Made with a cast iron body and brass shade
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron

Pair of 1920's Cast Iron Outdoor/Indoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1920's outdoor sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person, the glass is not
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Set of 4 Salvaged Art Deco Heavy Cast Iron Architectural Outdoor Wall Sconces
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four salvaged Art Deco cast iron architectural wall sconces have no maker's or foundry
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Elegant Pair of Cast Iron Arts and Crafts Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and solid pair of cast iron outdoor sconces.
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair Art & Crafts Cast Iron Stained Glass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Art & Crafts cast iron and stained glass outdoor wall sconces beautifully blend
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Candle Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of Victorian indoor or outdoor candle sconces are made of cast iron sections that are
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Candle Sconces
Pair of Cast Iron Candle Sconces
H 10 in W 11.25 in D 11 in
Set of 4 French 20th Century Cast Iron Leaf Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
These large cast iron sconces have beautiful leaf detailing that cast a unique, ambient light
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Early 20th Century French Other Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Pair of 1920's outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice pair of 1920's outdoor , the patina is much nicer in person, these 1920's are getting harder
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of 1920's outdoor sconces
Pair of 1920's outdoor sconces
H 13 in W 7 in D 10 in
Pair of Cast Iron Garden / Entry Exterior Gothic Light
Located in Surrey, BC
decorative outdoor lighting. cast iron details.
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Antique Pair of Craftman/Art and craft Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
do your own design A very nice pair of outdoor crafman sconces, made of solid cast iron ALL
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Green Yellow Sconce by Kalmar, 1960, Vienna
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
. The sconce was made of cast iron and metal, which is green and yellow lacquered. Also the sconce shows
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Japanese Old Hand Cast Owl Wall Sconce Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
rare hard to find wall sconce. Japan, an attractive and sturdy iron wall lantern with an "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Hand Cast Owl Wall Sconce Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
rare hard to find wall sconce. Japan, an attractive and sturdy iron wall lantern with an "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Pair Hand Cast Owl Wall Sconce Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
rare pair (2) of these hard to find wall sconces. Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique pair of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Pair Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
rare pair (2) of this hard to find wall sconce. Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique pair of iron
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

GRAND CAST IRON SCONCES
Located in New York, NY
GRAND CAST IRON SCONCES with fabulous detail by Smyser-Royer Company, a prominent Pennsylvania
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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

GRAND CAST IRON SCONCES
GRAND CAST IRON SCONCES
H 31 in W 16 in D 21 in
Pair Cast Iron Craftsman Era Sconces
Located in Seattle, WA
Charming pair of sconces originally for outdoor use, these have pearlescent milky white glass panes
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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Located in Prescott, AZ
Vintage cast iron sconces with period shades. The fixtures were stripped back to bare metal
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
Pair Cast Iron Outdoor Sconces
H 11 in W 6 in D 8 in
Brutalist Pair of Vintage Iron Wall Lamp by Karl B. Bilgrei, 1970s, Norway
By Karl Bruno Bilgrei
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bruno Bilgrei. Robust cast iron wall lamps appropriate both for indoor and outdoor use. Center circles
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
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1920s Gothic Amber Glass Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful Gothic amber hammered glass sconce. The glass has a brass stained glass style frame with the original patina. They give off a warm rich glow. One left in stock.
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

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French Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Holophane Glass Sconce Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Pair of 1920's copper outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1920's copper outdoor sconces, the patina is much nicer in person, ONE OF THE PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACE, YOU DON'T SEE IT BECAUSE IT IS IN THE BACK
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mini Spot Sconce
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in
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By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
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By Industrial Design
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By Lumfardo Luminaires
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Cast Iron Outdoor Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cast iron outdoor wall sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each cast iron outdoor wall sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a cast iron outdoor wall sconce — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right cast iron outdoor wall sconce, those designed in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Industrial styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Cast Iron Outdoor Wall Sconce?

Prices for a cast iron outdoor wall sconce start at $399 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $2,275.

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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