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Fine Pair of Silvered, Crystal and Rock Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine pair of silvered, crystal and rock crystal wall sconces.
France, circa 1940. 3 lights
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Fine Pair of Silvered, Crystal and Rock Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of silvered, crystal and rock crystal wall sconces,
France, circa 1940. 3 lights
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
“Flame” contemporary wall sconce Sabrina' Silvered art Glass, brass, crystal
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Silver Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silver plated single light sconces with crystal body. Two interior lights, could be wired
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Antique French Silver Gilt Bronze & Crystals Lighted Wall Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique French silver gilt bronze and crystals single arm light sconces. These
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Pair Mirror Panel Back Silver Leafed Rock Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Antiqued Mirror Panel Back In A Silver Leafed Housing With Rock Crystal
Category
20th Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Pair of Bakalowits Wall Sconces Facetted Crystals & Silver Plated, Austria 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sconces with faceted crystals on 4 tiers mounted on silver-plated wall frame. High quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
“Flame” Contemporary Wall Sconce Jade Silvered art Glass, Brass, crystal drop
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
“Flame” contemporary wall sconce black Silvered art Glass, brass, crystal drop
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
“Flame” contemporary wall sconce white Silvered art Glass, brass, crystal drop
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
“Flame” Contemporary Wall Sconce Sun Silvered art Glass, Brass, Crystal Drop
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
“Flame” Contemporary Wall Sconce, Rose Silvered art Glass, Brass, crystal drop
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Pair of English Georgian Silver Plate and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Georgian style (19/20th Cent) silver plate and crystal 3 scroll arm wall sconces
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
1940s Art Deco Hollywood Cut Crystal Silvered Etched & Beaded Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Hollywood cut crystal wall sconce was realized in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal and Silver Leaf Foliate Motif Sconce
By Maison Baguès
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single brass sconce with crystal and reverse silver leafed floral motif and rock crystal details in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Leaf
Pair of Baroque Style Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Wall Sconce Attrib Caldwell
By Maison Baguès
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking pair of high-quality Baroque style sculptural silvered bronze one-light wall
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
H 17.5 in W 6 in D 10 in
Pair c1790 Russian Imperial Silverplate Silver Plated w/ Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Pair of c1790-1800 Russian Imperial Silver Plated Bronze Wall Sconces. Crystal adorned
Category
Antique 1790s Russian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
H 17.5 in W 5.5 in D 9.5 in
1930s French Silvered Metal and Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silvered metal one light sconces with glass leaves and body
Category
Vintage 1930s European French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
Pair of Silvered 2-Light Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian silvered crystal beaded two light sconces. The sconces are newly rewired with drip
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair of French Crystal two-Light Wall Sconces with Silvered Bronze Frame
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large pair of Art Deco faceted and cut crystal wall sconces with silvered bronze frame, all
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
1950s French Hollywood Regency Silvered Steel/ Crystal Wall Sconce Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950s Hollywood Regency Silvered Steel with Crystal "Sun" Wall Sconce. This is a large statement
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 20.5 in W 4 in D 10.25 in
Pair 19thc French Silvered Bronze Louis XV Crystal Fruit Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 Pair French Antique Napoleon III Silvered Bronze Lyre Back Crystal Fruit Wall Sconces. These
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Rock Crystals
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s silvered leafed metal sconces with rock crystal hangings
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal
Silvered Ephorus Sconces with Rock Crystal by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom single-light Ephorus sconces with a silver plate finish and three rock crystal
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass, Silver
Set of Silver Sconces with Turquoise Crystals, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French 1950's silver plated sconces with turquoise color flowers. Sold per pair
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Set of Silver Plated Sconces With Blue Crystals, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French circa 1940's silver-plated sconces with blue crystal and rock crystal flowers
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Bronze, Silver Plate
set of three Maison Bagues Gilt, Silvered Leaf, and Crystal sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Silvered Leaf, and Crystal sconces attributed to Maison Bagues. Each two arm sconce displays a beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
1930's French Bagues Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues crystal bird and silver plated metal sconces with 2 lights. Available
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Pair of “Silver leafed” Rock Crystal Vase Shaped Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
Great pair of silvered rock crystal vase and flower form sconces. Recently rewired.
Category
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Set of Vintage Silver Plated Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight circa 1960s French cascade crystal sconces. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
“Flame” contemporary small wall sconce Sabrina' Silvered art Glass, brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 18.9 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
“Flame” Mini Contemporary Wall Sconce Aquamarine Silvered art Glass, brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 18.9 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
“Flame” contemporary small wall sconce White Silvered art Glass, brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
“Flame” Mini Contemporary Wall Sconce Black Silvered art Glass, brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
“Flame” Mini Contemporary Wall Sconce Rose Silvered art Glass, brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
“Flame” Mini Contemporary Wall Sconce Jade Silvered art Glass, brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
“Flame” Mini Contemporary Wall Sconce Sun Silvered art Glass, brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Pair Antique Cut Crystal Georgian Silvered Bronze Palm Floral Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of antique cut crystal Georgian style silvered bronze two light sconces with three
Category
20th Century Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 18 in W 12 in D 6 in
Pair of French Maison Bagues Crystal Rock and Silver Leaf Sconces.
By Maison Baguès
Located in Montreal, QC
Gorgeous vintage pair of French Maison Bagues crystal rock and with silver plated copper foil
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal
Elegant Pair of Antique Cut Crystal Georgian Silvered Bronze Floral Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant pair of Georgian style English sconces with beautiful cut crystal and faceted arms and
Category
Antique 1890s English Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Bagues Silvered Metal 5 Lights Sconces with Crystals
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A pair circa 1930's French Bagues silvered metal 5 lights sconces with glass leaves design
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Pair of French Bagues Crystal and Silver Leaf Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous vintage pair of French Bagues crystal and silver leaf sconces. Featuring an urn with
Category
Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair Vintage Silvered Bronze and Crystal 9-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of vintage mid-century wall appliques crafted from bronze with silvered finish in
Category
Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large French Silver Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1960's French sconce with silver leaf sconce with crystal sconce.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Leaf
Wonderful Pair Large Silver Gilt Rock Crystal Beaded Modern Transitional Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of large silver gilt rock crystal and beaded modern transitional Baguès style
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal
H 25 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in
Ralph Lauren Home Silvered Crystal Sconces with Glass Beading, 2 Pairs Available
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Ralph Lauren Home Silvered Crystal Sconces with Glass Beading, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of
Category
Late 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 29 in W 15.75 in D 10 in
“Flame” contemporary small wall sconce Cerulean Blue Silvered art Glass, brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 18.9 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
“Flame” Contemporary Wall Lamp Blue Silvered art Glass, Brass, Crystal Drop
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
“Flame” Contemporary Wall Lamp Aqua Silvered art Glass, Brass, Crystal Drop
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings.
The perfect proposal as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Maison Bagues Gilt Crystal Silver Wall Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of wall lights by Maison Bagues, the wheatsheaf form in silver gilt, with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Iron
21st Century 1185 Silver and Crystals Wall Lamp by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A crystal web envelopes the structure in a sensual embrace. A richly suggestive and aware world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 14.97 in
A Large Grand Scale Banci Firenze Silver Gilt Wall Sconce
By Banci Firenze
Located in London, GB
treasure - the exquisite Banci Firenze Silver Gilt Wall Sconce. A piece embodying grandeur, it spans just
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Butterfly Contemporary Wall Sculpture, Art Silvered Glass, Crystal Color
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
wide range of silvered glass colors:
jade, sun, crystal, smoky grey, aquamarine, rose
Our "Butterfly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Chinoiserie Style Silvered Metal Two-Light Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silvered metal two-light sconces with backplate in the form of a Chinese vase in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Large Pair of Venetian Crystal Sconces, Seven Candles, Silver Metal Backs
Located in Houston, TX
Venetian glass sconces with silver metal back, with seven arms, and a single spire at the center
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of American Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bronze and crystal scrolled two arm mirrored wall sconces with flanking gilt
Category
Antique 1870s American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Bronze
Contemporary Italian Crystal Clear Glass Oval Silver Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Italian oval wall light or flush mounts, true work of art sculpture, entirely handcrafted like a
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 16.5 in W 9.25 in D 6.25 in
Contemporary Italian Crystal Clear Glass Oval Silver Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Italian oval wall light or flush mounts, true work of art sculpture, entirely handcrafted like a
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 16.5 in W 9.25 in D 6.25 in
Pair 1920s French Art Deco Bronze w/ Crystal Wall Sconces attr. Atelier Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair French Art Deco Silvered Bronze with Frosted Crystal Shade Wall Sconces. Attributed to Atelier
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
H 10 in W 14 in D 9 in
A Pair of Silvered Metal and Rock Crystal Two-Light Sconces Style Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Pair of Silvered Metal and Rock Crystal Two-Light Sconces in the Style of Maison Baguès. Priced
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
H 24 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
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Silver Crystal Wall Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of silver crystal wall sconces available for sale. Each of these unique silver crystal wall sconces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and crystal. Find 180 antique and vintage silver crystal wall sconces at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 35 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Silver crystal wall sconces have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Silver crystal wall sconces bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made silver crystal wall sconces over the years, but those made by Sabrina Landini, Maison Baguès and Bakalowits & Söhne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Silver Crystal Wall Sconces?
Prices for silver crystal wall sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, silver crystal wall sconces begin at $285 and can go as high as $20,498, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.
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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