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Style: American Empire
Pair of American Wrought Iron and Spelter Finial Mounted Wall Lanterns, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron, paneled glass, and spelter finial decorative wall lanterns mounted on the original scrolled iron brackets. Originally gas and have been electrified wit...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Spelter, Wrought Iron, Brass
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns, Rochester, NY. C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nickel silver over copper & brass coach lanterns with urn finials, floral swag motif, and terminate on a turned bulbous ringed re...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel
Collection of Large and Dramatic Stained Glass Theater Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a decorative and very impressive collection of large custom-made theater sconces. They are almost 30 inches tall so you can imagine the impact these make in a room. They are ...
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Mid-20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stained Glass
Pair of American Gilt Bronze & Beveled Mirror Figural Mask Wall Sconces, C 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American gilt bronze and beveled mirror two foliage arm figural mask filigree wall sconces, Late 19th Century. Sconces are stamped on bac...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Circular Glass C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nickel silver, copper, and brass coach lanterns with the original flanking circular beveled glass mounted on iron brackets. Lante...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Iron, Copper, Brass
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell sconces with one light
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1910s American Vintage American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Two-Tiered Polished Steel and Brass Coach Lanterns, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American two-tiered polished steel and brass coach lanterns with fluted vents and beveled glass, Early 19th century.
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1820s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brac...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of American Brass and Bell Glass Hurricane Mounted Wall Sconces, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and bell glass hurricane mounted wall sconces, Late 19th century. Pair are candle powered but can be electrified if desired.
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1880s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nickel silver and brass enameled iron coach lanterns with the original circular and side lamp beveled glass. Lanterns are candle powered but can be converted to elec...
Category
1840s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Iron, Brass, Silver
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns, Rochester, NY. C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nickel silver over copper & brass coach lanterns with urn finials, floral swag motif, and resting on a turned bulbous tapered rin...
Category
1830s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Iron, Copper, Brass
1920's Caldwell American Empire Sconces with Bronze Eagles
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell Empire style silver plated sconces with bronze eagles on body, very unusual design
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1910s American Vintage American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Empire figural gilt bronze three-light sconces. Originally candle powered and have been electrified, Early 19th century.
Category
1830s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900's Large Caldwell Empire Sconces with 4 lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large unusual size Empire Caldwell sconces with lions head and four lights
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Early 1900s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Gilt Bronze & Star Mirrored Wall Sconces, Caldwell & Co. C 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American six arm foliage gilt bronze and star mirrored crystal wall sconces with flanking tassels. Signed J. E. Caldwell & Compan...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brac...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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 foilate medallions. Sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired, Late 1...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Bronze
Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nautical gimbaled nickel silver over brass mounted wall sconces with bulbous flared amber glass shades. Gimbals kept candles straight in rough seas. Pair are candle ...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of American Bronze & Painted Lyre Back Wall Sconces, Sterling Bronze Co. NY
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bronze and painted three arm lyre back wall sconces with decorative foliage crest, circular floral medallions, scrolled arms with fluted bobeches, and stamped by the...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Wire
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Located in Charleston, SC
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H 33 in W 9 in D 10 in
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H 21 in W 5.75 in D 12 in
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Pair of American Nickel Silver, Brass, and Copper Coach Lanterns, CT, Circa 1860
By English and Mersick Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nickel silver, brass, and copper coach lanterns with circular bulbous vented finials, original bowed beveled glass, and terminating on turned ringed bulbous reservoi...
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H 30.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of American Federal Brass Eagle Coach Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1880s American brass Federal style eagle motif coach lanterns. Newly rewired. Each light takes one candelabra bulb. Most recently used as wall sc...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
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Toleware Sconces, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AIS3012
A pair of aged brass Empire wall sconces with toleware shades in their original hand-painted finish. Signed by the New York maker Sterling Bronze Co.
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1920s American Vintage American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
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Pair of American Nickel Silver and Copper Coach Lanterns, Phil, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
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American Empire wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Empire wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, folk art, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., James Cunningham and Son Ny, Bradley & Hubbard, and J.E. Caldwell & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $900 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $6,900.