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Set of Six (6) Mid-Century Venetian Italian Carved Giltwood Monkey Form Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of six (6) large Italian hand-carved, gilt wooden and metal sconces of Venetian monkey form
Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Neo-Classical Carved Grand Tour Style Gilt Tole Wall Sconces By Palladio - Pair
By Palladio
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian neo-classical style carved giltwood and tole wall sconces by Palladio
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Giltwood Carved Eagle 2 Light Sconces with Tassle Detail, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Giltwood Carved Eagle 2 Light Sconces with Tassle Detail, 20th Century
Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Ebonized Lyre Ribbon Gilt Wood Three Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian flanking ebonized musical lyre with ribbon gilt wood and gesso three arm foliage
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood

Pair of Federal Eagle Carved Gilt Wall Sconces, Two Lights, 19th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of two-light wall sconce. Each ribbon form in the Federal taste having gilt tassels and
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Ebonized Eagle and Ribbon Gilt Wood Two Arm Wall Sconces, C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French flanking ebonized eagle and ribbon gilt carved wood and gesso two arm torchere
Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wire

Set of 4 Mid-Century Hand-Carved Gilt Wood Wall Lamps 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 Mid-century hand-carved gilt wood wall lamps 1960s Each has 2 slots for e14 lamps. Intact
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century French Carved and Painted Two-Light Lyre Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
sconces. Crafted in France circa 1970, each two-light sconce draws inspiration from the classical lyre, a
Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Patinated, Silvered and Gilt Carved Wood Wall Lights Featuring a Mirror
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of patinated, silvered and gilt wall lights is made of carved wood
Category

Vintage 1940s French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Midcentury Pine Wood and Fabric Wall Sconces, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand-carved pine wood wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden in the 1960s. Clean
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Pine, Fabric

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Wooden Sconces with Basket of Flowers and Bow
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Sconces with Basket of Flowers and Bow
Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Wall Sconce Trophy Carved Gilded 19C Fleur-de-Lys Shield Quivers Herald 17.5"h
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
attractive gilded and carved wall sconce. Surmounted by three acanthus leaves above a basket of quivers and a
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of large gilt wood foliage decorative wall sconces. French c.1920’s
Located in London, GB
A really spectacular pair of large gilt wood carved sconces wall lights, appliqués. Striking and
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Magnificent Giltwood Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of opulent and extraordinary Regence style hand carved gilded wood sconces with five
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Vintage 1920s French Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Antique French Giltwood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique circa 1920s French carved and giltwood neoclassic style sconces. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Wood Wall Shelf, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hand-carved wood wall shelf made in India. Both have a lot of great design work (see
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Blue Anglo Indian Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Anglo-Indian single arm sconces with light blue etched hurricanes, with Greek Key design
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Single Victorian Style Wall Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Single Victorian Style Wall Sconce. Nice patinated finish. New electrical and ready for use
Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Wooden Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare pair of 18th century Italian arm sconces with shield shade. Striking addition to a powder room
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Giltwood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930s French neoclassic style, giltwood sconces with painted details
Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Italian Hand Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian carved and gilt wood sconces with arm holding light. Measurements
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Nickel Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960s Italian moderne style nickel plated sconces with wood backplate. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Large Rose Tarlow 3 Arm Candle Sconce
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A gorgeous, massive, three-arm candle sconce, designed by Rose Tarlow. Traditional neoclassical
Category

Late 20th Century North American Candle Sconces

Materials

Wood

Suite of Italian, Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fou, vivid, circa 1930, Sicilian, electrified, chinoiserie sconces. Each featuring a central, color
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1950's Anglo Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and clear
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950’s Anglo-Indian single light sconces with hand-carved wood backplate and deep
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Gilded, Mirrored, Period Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of period, hand carved, gessoed, and 22-karat gold gilded, Second Empire, French sconces
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Antique 1860s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1960’s Baroque Italian pair of Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
1960’s Baroque Italian pair of Sconces.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Stunning Pair of Very Large Vintage Chinese Church Candles with Carved Wood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ornately carved traditional rosewood based A very good looking and well made pair, the candles are old
Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950's Anglo Indian silver-plated single-light sconces with carved wood
Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Set of Sconces with Green Glass Hurricanes, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950s Anglo-Indian single light sconces with hand carved wood backplate and
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Parcel Gilt and Paint Heavily Distressed Neoclassical Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Continental Neoclassical Parcel Gilt and Paint Heavily Distressed Wall Sconce
Category

Early 2000s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Italian Style 2 Light Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Style 2 Light Wall Sconces. Wood carved and gilt that has a lovely, distressed
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Double Light Anglo-Indian Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Anglo-Indian double light sconces with wooden backplate and patinated bronze
Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Provincial Bronze Wall Sconces with Leaf Ornaments
Located in Middleburg, VA
A graceful pair of 19th-century French Provincial wall sconces, made in Paris circa 1860
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Set of 4 Anglo Indian Opaline Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 1950's Anglo-Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and opaline glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Three Piece Sconce Set with Seashell and Cat Tails
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual grotto type Italian wall sconce trio with a center sconce having a carved wood
Category

20th Century Italian Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Rare pair of sconces “aux Chinois”, Paris, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of late 19th century sconces, each consisting of a carved wood and papier-mâché panel
Category

Antique 1880s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
elegance to any room! Carved from solid wood by master sculptors, each features the classic asymmetrical
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of large Italian neoclassical style 22-karat gold leafed carved wood two-light sconces with
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair (2) of 20th-Century Impressive Louis XVI Wall Sconces, Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) of 20th-Century Impressive Louis XVI Wall Sconces, Gold Solid wood, hand-carved and
Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
these lustrous sconces features beautiful hand-carved shell motifs at the pediment, scrolling motifs
Category

20th Century French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Venetian Wall Sconce
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fabulous giltwood seven-arm Italian wall sconce. Great as a wall decoration, above a bed or in any
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Set of English Gilt Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four English circa 1960s gilt wood sconces with mirror backplates. Sold per pair
Category

Vintage 1960s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique Wall Sconces Gold French Cherub Wooden Bust Lights
Located in Buxton, GB
originating from France. The heads are carved wood that has been Polychromed with two tier lights These Gilt
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Palladio Style Cream and Gilt Sconces
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated pair of hand-carved cream-painted and parcel-gilt sconces in the style of
Category

20th Century Italian Palladian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Asian Chinese wall sconce, painted birds, China, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Lantern-shaped wall sconce. Wooden structure carved with dragons. Glasses painted with birds and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
carved wood polychrome sconces from Tuscany. These fabulous candle sconces have never been but could be
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Parcel Painted Wooden Chateau Sconce, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
and 21 inches deep. Hand-carved circa 1800, the sconce has a beautiful parcel paint finish consisting
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Workstead Lodge Sconce in Natural Oak and Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LODGE SCONCE features a singular wooden column mounted on a circular metal backplate. The
Category

2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes. The backplates can be fitted
Category

2010s American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt, Two-Light Sconces
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Louis XV style gilt, two-light sconces, hand carved and electrified. Sold as a Pair Price
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved and Gilded Regency Wall Lights
Located in Reepham, GB
A pair of carved and gilded wall lights, each defined most elegantly as a single curving branch
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mother — Teak and Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Sconce by Evam
Located in Udaipur, IN
The Mother sconce is an ode to light and nurture. Crafted from reclaimed teak and inlaid with
Category

2010s Indian International Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Teak

Set of Neoclassic Style Giltwood Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian circa 1900 neoclassic style two-arm carved and giltwood sconces with foliage
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of David Duncan Two-Light Large Coquille Sconce
Located in New York, NY
60. Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes. The backplates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic 19th-20th Century Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th-20th century) beige and peach painted & carved wood barometer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Carved Wood Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of carved wood sconces is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and giltwood, all carved wood sconces available were constructed with great care. There are 412 antique and vintage carved wood sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved wood 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. Carved wood sconces made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made carved wood sconces over the years, but those made by Amorph Inc., Palladio and Franco Buzzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Carved Wood Sconces?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,761, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $46,809 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Carved Wood Sconces
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.