Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
GOTHIC STYLE
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic
Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Hand Forged Wall Hanging Lantern / Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron
Sculptural gilt iron wall sconce / lantern with amber blown glass cylinder lampshade, Spain, 1940s
This spanish hanging...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Standing winged dragons with lots of det...
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1890s French Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Neo Gothic Style Cast Iron Two Arms Wall Sconce
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Neo Gothic large size wall scone. The wall sconce has two large arms, each arm ending in a candelabra light with a custom made French style shade. The iron cast sconce...
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Late 20th Century Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze Verdigris Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Gothic style lantern sconces made of verdigris bronze and opaque textured glass. One pane is missing and will be replaced when purchased. The lights are cleaned and r...
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19th Century American Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wrought Iron Sconces, French Work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 3 wrought iron wall sconces is French, circa 1950. These wall lights can also be sold individually.
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Two-Light Lanterns Sconces, Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
For a unique lighting feature, look no further than these four elegant antique sconces. Crafted in France circa 1880, the outdoor wall lights feature a dome shaped top and dressed wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair Original Verdigris Bronze Exterior Gothic Sconces NYC
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Gothic bronze wall sconces with original verdigris green color. Cleaned and restored. Minor losses. Cracked glass panel will be replaced upon purchase. One missing...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wrought Iron wall lanterns Patinated in a Green Color and Gilded
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique pair of wall lanterns is made of wrought iron patinated in a green color and gilded. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large pair of wrought iron wall lights with 5 Arms comprising coat of arms
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large pair of wall lights with 5 Arms is made of wrought iron. The wall sconces show a coat of arms on their center. This is a French work in the Gothic Style. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large, hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and stark appearance, exclusively designed for the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
1920's Oscar Bach Gothic style Brown Patinated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Oscar Bach bronze double light sconces, brown patinated finish
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1910s American Vintage Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Forged Polished Iron Wall Torchere Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or an entry way with this elegant pair of antiques wall torcheres lights. Crafted in France, circa 1920, each narrow fixture made...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
19th Century Gothic Aged Brass English Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Character rich large pair of antique Gothic brass wall sconces that look like they came from a castle! Two arms in each with open cages around the sockets and handsome masculine des...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair 1920's Sculpted Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Here is an original pair of artistically sculpted iron wall sconces.
Circa 1920's. Not signed or marked, they look to be completely hand crafted.
Requires 2 candle base bulbs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Forged Iron Two-Light Wall Torchere Sconces, Set of 3
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway or entryway with this set of antique wall torcheres. Crafted in France, circa 1890, the fixtures are built of forged and hammered iron with scroll decor and further embellished with a Fleur-de-Lis motif at the top and bottom. Each light with two arms has new wiring and dressed with decorative candle cover sleeve over the round bobeches. The Gothic style sconces...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Late 19th century Caldwell Gothic St. Michael Motif Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century gothic style Caldwell bronze sconces with St Michael motif
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gothic Wrought Iron & Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gothic wall sconces with two arms each in a wrought iron and bronze construction. Each sconce requires two candelabra light bulbs. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
A very handsome French iron wall light with a glass flame shade, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance...
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1930s Vintage Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Early 19th C Pair of French Brass and Enamel 5 Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th C Pair of French Brass and Enamel 5 Candle Wall Sconces
Stunning pieces very heavy and beautifully crafted, originally they were powered by 5 candles each and they have ...
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1850s Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light
A very handsome Large Heavy French wall light, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance ...
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Early 1900s Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Painted Wrought Iron Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or man's study with this elegant pair of wall sconces. Forged in France circa 1860, each fixture with twisted arm features three lights newly wired and dressed with decorative candle sleeve covers. Both lights are decorated with eagle motifs and embellished with a hand painted crest in the middle. The tall Gothic style sconces...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Pair of Wooden Wall Chandeliers
Located in Esbeek, NL
Wall chandeliers in Gothic style.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
18th century 5 Branch Wall Sconce Candelabra
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
18th century 5 Branch Wall Sconce Candelabra
This is a very large antique wall candle sconce, the sconce is highly decorated in the gothic style, there are 5 heavy arms to this ver...
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Late 18th Century Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Neo-Gothic Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of late 19th century wrought iron wall lights/ torchiere's. This stunning pair of hand crafted Dragons are attributed to the Italian Master Ironworker Alessandro Mazzucotelli. These would have originally been holding candles but have been cleverly adapted to become the most unique pair of wall lights. Each Dragon grapsing two torchieres housing a single e114 (small screw in lamp holder) on each.
They have been fully rewired and PAT tested. Wear and Patina commensurate with age
42cm Height, 30.5cm Width, 27.5cm Depth
Mazzucotelli was born in Lodi to Giovanni Valente, an Iron Merchant originally from Locatello di valle Imagna, and Rosa Caprara. At the age of 18 he moved to Milan as an apprentice with his brother Carlo in the blacksmith store of Defendente Oriani, which he later took over in 1891. From 1902 to 1908 the company running the shop was called Mazzucotelli-Engelmann; later he worked alone, first in via Ponchielli and then in 1909 at Biocca
Mazzucotelli collaborated with architects such as Giuseppe Sommaruga,Gaetano Moretti, Ernesto Pirovano, Franco Oliva, Ulisse...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative single large wall light is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Gothic stye gilt bronze 2-tier 5 arm wall sconces featuring floral and foliage motifs
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare Set of Twenty Large, 1940s Church Indoor or Outdoor Sconces (
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare set of twenty of large 1940 church sconces, the glass can be easily change, to a different color of glass, the price is for the pair
they c...
Category
1940s American Vintage Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Candleholders, Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Double Swing Arm Candleholders, Wall Sconces, Gothic Fleurs De Lis, Circa 19th Century
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gothic Form Steel Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Gothic form steel wall lights, 17 available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Neo-Gothic Iron Sconces, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large and unusual set of four Gothic inspired sconces displaying striking ironwork. Each sconce has three arms. Can be wired.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp
This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the Stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 4 feet and takes a 2” diameter wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Gothic wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic 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 and Edward F. 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 $200 and tops out at $19,200 while the average work can sell for $1,911.