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Rare Pair Artistic Design Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Dragon Wall Sconce Light
Located in Lisse, NL
: Each sconce holds two candle-style sockets with-drip sleeves, enhancing the historic aesthetic. Heavy
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Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Dutch Cast Patinated Bronze Twin Branch Wall Sconce
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, each topped by a turned drip-pan and a reed-decorated candle socket. The sconce would need to be
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Early 20th Century European Dutch Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Florentine Wall Sconce or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
feet across, with individual leaves and groups of hanging crystals around each candle light. The sconce
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Crystal Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
mirrored backs. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified, Late 19th Century.
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical W 1013 Sconces from Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Hamburg, DE
four neoclassical-style wall sconces. The design imitates classic wall candlesticks. Instead of candles
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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Edwardian Carved and Gilded Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
metalwork which is also gessoed and gilded. These are still candle sconces and have never been wired but it
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th Century Dutch Flemish Pair of Triple Wall Sconces Circa 1730–1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
drip pans—blending both functionality and artistry. These sconces are designed to hold candles and
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Antique 18th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
. Late 18th Century The set of four sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired.
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Four Italian Giltwood and Gilt Metal Sconces with Colored Crystals
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
candle sconces that can easily be wired for electricity. Foliate design with various colors of crystals
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Vintage 1920s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Five-Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) French empire style wall light sconces with five electrified
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four French Gilt Bronze Three Arm Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four French gilt bronze scrolled three-arm sconces with floral motif. Originally candle
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Wall Sconces In Classic Style Double Arm in Bronze Vintage Set 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
products without lampshades, with lamp stands in the form of candles. Many sconces in a classic style are
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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Crystal Sconces w/ Waterfall Tops and Scrolling Metal Armature
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian crystal five-light sconces from the mid-20th century. This pair of Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Vintage Sconces Mirrored Wall Lamps Set 2 Crystal Gilt Metal Italy, 50s
Located in Bastogne, BE
with three light points on each. Vintage candle-shaped wall sconces and lamps are a serious design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
By Maison Baguès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Pair Ormolu Two Light Wall Electric Sconces Appliques Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Candle Sconces Lights, of very generous proportions and outstanding quality. Made by the famous Paris
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Two Filicudara Sconces by Steve Lombardi für Artemide Italy 1980s
By Artemide, Steven Lombardi
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two amazing Post-Modern sconces or candle holders 'Filicudara'. Designed by Steven Lombardi
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mirrored and Giltwood Two Light Bullseye Sconces NYC, circa 1910
Located in Lambertville, NJ
mirrors with rope style metal arms supporting two candle lights. The sconces with custom silk shantung
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Vintage 1910s American Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Bronze Central Urn Dolphin Two Arm Mirrored Wall Sconces C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
, Early 19th Century Sconces are currently candle powered and can be electrified at no additional cost if
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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair Italian Rococo Gilt Gesso and Parcel Green Painted 2-Light Mirrored Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
Sconces. Not electrical. For candle only. Measures 9.5" in width, 6" in depth and 30.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood, Paint

French 19th Century Period First Empire Patinated Bronze and Bronze Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
light sconces with bronze candle cups of acanthus leaves, adorned with feathers, bronze fleurettes on
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Gilt Metal And Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
other arms with their central reserves and crown shaped candle cups. Each sconces displays wonderful
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Single Wall Sconce French Gilt Metal Crystal Wall Light, MAISON Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Bastogne, BE
leaves with decorative urn shapes at the bottom. Vintage candle-shaped wall sconces and lamps are a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Foliage Ribbon Wall Sconces. C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
terminating with intertwined lower tassels. Early 19th Century Pair of sconces were originally candle powered
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Wire

Pair of Fine Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Four-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
sconces are now fitted with candle-form electric lights, each with a flame-shaped bulb to simulate wax
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

2 Sheaf Of Wheat Sconces Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal by Hans Kögl, Italy 1960
By Hans Kögl
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Mid-century Hollywood Regency gilt metal sheaf of wheat wall sconces with each two candle arms
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Monumental Early 1900s Era French Dore Gilt Bronze Sconces with Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of monumental French gilt bronze sconces from the early 1900s captures the
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Foliage Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
. Sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired at no additional cost.
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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Gilt Tole Applique 3-Arm Hard Wired Sconces, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
used as candle sconces as-is. No labels--these are quite old but in beautiful condition.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pr. Early Electric Arts and Crafts Gothic Sconces by Lion Electric Mfg. Co.
By Lion Products
Located in New York, NY
Electric Mfg.Co. c.1920/1930's. Each cast brass sconce features two candle light fixtures, each accepts a
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Spanish Colonial Hand Forged Iron Wall Sconces att. Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Miami, FL
bobêche (drip pan) and electrified candle mount. These French iron wall sconces attributed to Gilbert
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Early 20th Century French Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Neoclassical 3-Arm Wall Sconces in Patinated and 24k Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
sculptural presence and elegance. Each sconce features three candle-style lights with ornate bobeches and
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of American Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
foilate medallions. Sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired, Late 19th century.
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Antique 1870s American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Gilt Hollywood Regency Potted Flowers Wall Sconces
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
leaf is accented with textured glass. Under each ruffled metal cup of these double candle sconces is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Carved Wood Sconces with Wheat and Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
decorative ribbon detailing. Each sconce features three candle-style lights: two elegantly curved arms at
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Decorative Gilded Wall Sconces with Cut Glass Drops and Drip Pans
Located in Reepham, GB
A pair of carved and gilded wood wall sconces; cast brass candle holders set in decorative cut
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of French Bronze and Porcelain Sevres Foliage Ribbon Wall Sconces, C. 1820
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French figural bronze and porcelain Sevres two arm foliage with ribbon wall sconces. Pair
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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Brass and Crystal Sconces by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
XVI, each with three arms. Each sconce has with a wood candle that lights. Additional lights are
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Amethyst Crystal and Bronze Sphere Finial Wall Sconces, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Amethyst crystal and bronze two arm sphere finial wall sconces. Pair were originally
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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Oval Acid Etched Gilt Bronze Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French floral acid etched oval mirrored wall sconces with two flanking gilt bronze scrolled
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Alfred Bucknell. A rare pair of Arts Crafts museum quality steel wall sconces.
By Alfred Bucknell
Located in London, GB
fittings, latches, candle sconces, firedogs, floor and table lamps, ceiling and wall lights and
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Rococo Gilt Bronze Foliage Acanthus Three Arm Wall Sconces, 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Rococo gilt bronze three arm foliage acanthus wall sconces. Sconces are candle
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Antique 1810s French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A Pair Great Black Forest Wall Sconces with Deer Horns, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Forest sconces for candles. Each made of original deer horns which are mounted on a turned wooden base
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Antler, Wood

True Pair of French 19th C. Neoclassical St. Biscuit De Sèvres Porcelain Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
elegantly scrolled arms display a fluted design leading to fluted candle cups. Each sconce displays an
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Large Rococo Louis XV French Gilt Bronze Five Arms Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of large Rococo Louis XV French gilt bronze five arms with white candle sockets wall
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Edwardian Cold Painted Bronze 4-Light Flora Wall Sconces or Candelabra
By Edward F. Caldwell Co., Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Unwired and never drilled - true sconces for candles. Simply a great pair of Edwardian wall sconces
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Sconces Louis XV Style Three-armed Wall Candelabra
Located in Milano, MI
bulbous candle sconces, original and beautiful bronze casting and superb quality fire brilliant gilding
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Brass, Pewter Sconces Elis Bergh for C G Hallberg
By Carl Gustav Hallberg
Located in New York, NY
pewter details. The sconces each have a single candle with candelabra socket, a pewter detail frames the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Two Arm Crystal Wall Sconces, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Painted and gilt bronze two arm crystal wall sconces. Originally candle powered and
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Acanthus Foliage Three Arm Wall Sconces. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze acanthus foliage serpentine scrolled three arm wall sconces. Pair were
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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Winged Two Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired at no additional cost.
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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of Eight English Brass and Crystal Two-Arm Floral Wall Sconces, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
motif. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified. Mid-19th century.
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Antique 1840s English William IV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of 1920s Metal and Crystal Two-Arm Wall Sconces with Beads and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of metal and crystal wall sconces from the early 20th century, with two arms, rosettes and
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Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Set of Six English Bronze Coat of Arms and Floral Motif Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
gargoyle, Early to Mid-19th century. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified.
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Antique 1830s English William IV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Doré Wall Sconces Attributed to “Sue et Mare”
By Sue et Mare
Located in Long Island City, NY
”. Each sconce elongated ovoid fluted with a floral mount to center emanating two arms bearing candle
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Maison Baguès Foliage Crystal Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1890
By Maison Baguès
Located in Charleston, SC
medallions, bead work, leaf foliage and crystal cup bobeches. Sconces were originally candle powered and have
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Antique 1890s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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Sconces with Candles For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of sconces with candles for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct sconces with candles — often made from metal, brass and bronze — can elevate any home. There are 2178 antique and vintage sconces with candles for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 53 modern editions to choose from as well. Sconces with candles have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Sconces with candles made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Sconces with candles have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Candle, Milan, Tommi Parzinger and Sergio Asti are consistently popular.

How Much are Sconces with Candles?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,395, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $323,159 highest priced.

Finding the Right Wall Lights And Sconces 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 Sconces with Candles
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A candle sconce is a wall fixture for candles that is used as a decorative element nowadays. On 1stDibs, shop from a range of antique and vintage candle sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No chandeliers do not have candles but the chandelier evolved from the candelabra, which used candles as their light source. Some chandeliers have light fixtures that are designed to look very much like candles while others have moved in a modern direction and look nothing like their candelabra predecessor. Shop a collection of chandeliers and candelabras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Pillar candles are tall and quite thick, making them slow-burning. They can come in any color though don't really vary in shape.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pricket candle is a sharply pointed candlestick used as a candle stand. On its sharp metal point, a candle is stuck to hold it in place. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pricket candle options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hurricane lamps are designed to work in high winds because a glass chimney protects the flame. Hurricane candles use liquid paraffin rather than wax and can burn longer and with less odor and smoke. Shop a range of antique and modern hurricane lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A candle shade is a fixture or cover that is positioned over a candle's flame to protect it. It enhances the light from a candle while minimizing the glare. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary candle shades from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To burn a Fornasetti candle, first trim the wick to remove any soot. Then, light the candle and allow it to burn for up to three hours. Use a snuffer to extinguish the candle, as blowing out the flame can disturb the wax. Find a collection of Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Christian Dior has a scented candle line called La Collection Privée Christian Dior. This collection doesn’t just include candles; you can find complimentary fragrances and gift boxes. Find Dior candles from the La Collection Privee Christian Dior collection from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A church candle is also called a prayer candle or votive candle. They are usually white or pale yellow and are intended to be burnt as an offering in Christian prayer ceremonies. Find a collection of antique and vintage candles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior candles are made from a variety of materials, depending on the style and fragrance of the candle you choose. Some variations are made with wax, and others are made with paraffin. The gorgeous glass jars are decorated with ornate patterns and are designed to be just as pretty as the candle smells. Find a selection of Dior candles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Candle snuffers are sometimes called "extinguishers," “dousing cones" and "doubters." However, you will normally see them referred to simply as candle snuffers. You can find a selection of antique and vintage candle snuffers from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a candle snuffer is to extinguish candles more carefully. Using one to put out a flame is less likely to cause wax splatters and damage to the candle than blowing out the wick. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique candle snuffers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A sconce fixture is a wall bracket used to hold a lamp that typically projects light upwards.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Sconces, which project soft light, are typically found hanging in hallways and bathrooms but can serve a function in any room of the house.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    For hanging wall sconces, you should measure between 60”-70” from the floor. If you plan on installing multiple sconces traditionally they are spaced 6’ apart.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Plug-in sconce is a light fixture that is attached to a wall but has an external cord that must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. It has a switch at the fixture. It is much easier and less expensive to install than hard-wired sconces, but the trade-off is that the cord hangs down and is visible. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and modern plug-in sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    A light that hangs on a wall is called a sconce due to its linguistic history. The term originated from the Old French term esconce, which means "lantern" or "hiding place." In turn, the word sconce has its roots in the Latin root word for "to hide," abscondere. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.