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Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

LOUIS XVI STYLE

Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.

Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.

Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.

The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XVI
Antique Classic French Two Arm Bronze D ore and Baccarat Crystal Sconces Pair
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully crafted antique bronze d'ore and crystal sconces. The bronze d'ore arms are antique as are the Baccarat crystals. The antique parts have been affixed to newly carved and ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair 1930 s French Louis XVI Sconces with Ram Head
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with Ram's head
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920 s Large Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Three Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful large gilt bronze sconces with acanthus leaves design
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Florentine Craftsmanship Applique Gilded Iron Colored Crystal Drops and Faceted
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rich ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair 1920s French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Signed By Atelier Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Signed by Atelier Petitot. These are very high quality sconces.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Louis the 16th Bronze and White Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th wall sconces is made of bronze and white painted bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920 s Gilt Bronze French Sconces Louis XVI
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French gilt bronze two lights sconces
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of early 20th century giltwood wall sconces in the Napoleon III style. H: 77cm, W: 24cm, D: 13cm
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair 1930 s French Large Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces with three lights, from Waldorf Hotel NYC.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marked Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Neoclassical style Bronze Marked Wall Sconces. Original Unelectrified State. Highly detailed and numbere mark on back. Very nice quality.
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1880s European Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

French Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial pair of heavy gilt bronze wall sconces, Louis XVI style, hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. Each of these lustrous sconces feature Neoclassical symbols of the French Empire...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French 18th Century Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French 18th century sconces.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1900s French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Twisted Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's French gilt bronze sconces with twisted arms
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair 1900 s French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's French gilt bronze sconces with ribbon atop
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 19200 French gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights, beautiful details.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1930 s French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces with cherub atop.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Louis the 16th Century Style Bronze Wall Sconces, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th century style wall sconces is made of chiseled bronze. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Maison Charles Gilt Bronze Wall Lights / Jean Haure / 3 Available
Located in Munich, DE
Three Maison Charles Louis XVI style gilt bronze, two-branch wall lights, each with a backplate the upper part of which is in the form of a patinated putto playing pipes (a double aulos), the candle arms scrolled, with foliate decoration and nozzles shaped like foliage. The wall lights are marked "Charles" on the back and where bought in the 1970s at the famous Munich interior house Bernheimer. The design for this fine appliques or wall lights, is based on the important 18th century model sculpted by the maitre-fondeur ‘Jean Haure...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1940s Set 3 French Rococo Louis XVI style Gilt Bronzew/ Cut Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 3 1940's French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Cut Crystal. Single bulb on each sconce.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pairr c1913 E.F. Caldwell Louis XVI style Bronze Drape with Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1913 Pair E.F. Caldwell Louis XVI style Bronze Drape with Mirror Center Panel Wall Sconces. Very high quality. I purchased several Caldwell pieces f...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair 19thc British Louis XVI style Cut Crystal&Bronze Gas Converted Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc British Louis XVI style Rococo Gas Converted to Electric Wall Sconces. Bronze floral, notched crystal, full crystal form. Gas keys present, th...
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1850s English Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th century) bronze doré 2 scroll arm wall sconces with torch and drape design and bow knot top and fluted bob...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style Crystal and Brass Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite pair of French 19th Century crystal and brass sconces. Each sconce is draped with beautiful large scale crystals suspended from the antique brass frame. The backs are i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Dennis Leen French Louis XIV Style Iron Crystal Beaded Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Dennis & Leen French Louis XIV Styled Large Iron & Crystal Beaded 3 Light Wall Sconces - Pair Striking pair of vintage Dennis & Leen French Louis XVI Styled Iron & Crystal ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal

Louis XVI Style Pair of French Wall Sconces in Brass and Crystals
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Grac...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Doré Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Doré Sconces, Pair of French Louis XVI Sconces, Elegant Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Sconces, Two Armed This exquisite pa...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Hunting Horns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style bronze two-light sconces from the 19th century with tied ribbons, foliage motifs and hunting horn arms. This pair of French bronze sconces features a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Fine Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Revival Gilt-Bronze Two-Light Wall Lights (Sconces). The elongated ormolu sconces with a back plate in the form of a torc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

20th century Pair of French Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of bronze doré wall sconces featuring incredible detailed ormolu including festooned floral garlands, ribbons and tiny bow embellishments. Triple candle holders...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19/20th Century) bronze dore wall sconces with three arms on two tiers and a floral design. (priced as pair).     
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Louis The 16th Style Bronze Wall Sconces with Quiver and Ribbons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wall sconces is made of bronze. These sconces are in the style of Louis the 16th with quiver and ribbons. This is a French work, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Monumental Pair French Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces Maison Bagues Attributed
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Pair French Louis XVI Style bronze sconces Maison Bagues Attributed. Magnificent heavy pair of French Louis XVI brass sconces. This p...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style 19th-20th century bronze dore 2-tier 3-arm wall sconces with floral design.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Oval Shaped Bronze And Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Oval Shaped Bronze And Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style sconces in gilded bronze with fire pots and draperies decoration. French work CIRCA 1950 Very good condition, re-electrified by our workshop (EU norms, US n...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Sconces Bronze Louis XVI wall lights with two lights
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Wonderful pair of 19th century gilt bronze wall sconces in the “Louis XVI” style, richly chased, all decorated with palm trees, acanthus and scrolls.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Rare Set of 4 Dore Bronze Louis XVI Double Light Cupid Sconces, E. F. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Rare Set of Four Louis XVI Doré Bronze Double Light Figural Cupid Wall Lights/Sconces by E. F. Caldwell, New York The set consists of four matching doré bronze wall sconces, each ce...
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1890s Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Metal Mounted Mirrored Giltwood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique mirrored giltwood wall lights with three electrified metal candle arms and extensive beaded crystals and faceted drops. With faux wax candle covers and wiring, ready ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Patinated Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Wall Sconces, Circa 1890. Figural Cherubs or Putti
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of crystal wall sconces with interior electric light and 3 candle arms, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Pair of Crystal Wall Sconces
Pair of Crystal Wall Sconces
$1,200 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Wall Lamps / Sconces, Pierre Gouthière , c 1780
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze wall appliques, attributed to Pierre Gouthière after a design by Jean-Louis Prieur, circa 1780. A Louis XVI period pair of delicately chiselled gilt ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Mirrored Back Bronze and Amethyst Crystal Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of four sconces, having mirrored pendalogue backplates issuing gilt bronze arms and bobesches feature pale amethyst and clear cut crystal drops.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Silver and Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine quality French Louis XVI style silver and gilt bronze Sconces.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

An Impressive Pair of Ormolu Wall Lights in the Louis XVI Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An impressive pair of ormolu wall lights in the Louis XVI style, 19th century. A pair of 19th century gilt bronze wall lights in the Louis XVI style, Napoleon III period, 5 lights. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze 5 Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Louis XVI style wall sconces featuring figural putti, acanthus leaves, urns, and floral motifs. Both sconces are made of bronze with an aged patina finish. Each sconce r...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Blue Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large, antique (late 19th to early 20th century) blue enameled and gilt bronze sconces (wall lights) in the French Louis XVI style with three electrified candles, with m...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

2 vintage italian wall sconces metal tole and glass, Louis XVI-style, Banci
Located in Zemst, BE
2 wall sconces in metal tole and cut glass Italy 1970's No maker or manufacterer mark but in the style of Banci Firenze Hand painted: cold painted in silver Good condition, some p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Two-Light Gilt Bronze and Brass Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of French early 20th century Louis XVI or neoclassical style gilt bronze and brass sconces. Wall lights have been electrified later. Ric...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Two-Light Sconces Bronze from the 20th Century Italy Tuscany
Located in Buggiano, IT
Two-light bronze wall light from the 19th century in Louis XVI style. Given the weight and size, it will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, packed in bubble wrap. I...
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1880s Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style, Doré Bronze, Monumental Wall Sconces, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Doré Bronze, Monumental Wall Lights or Sconces, France, Late 19th/Early 20th century Pair of Louis XVI style doré bronze wall sconces. This stunning pair of monumen...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Three-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room, dining room or bedroom with this elegant and large pair of decorative sconces; crafted in France circa 1980, each light fixture has three metal arms decorated with floral and acanthus leaf motifs. The sconces feature the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall lights, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Pair of 19th century Louis XVI style wall lights, Napoleon III period, in gilt bronze. H: 49cm, W...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Of Gilt And Painted E.F. Caldwell Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality pair of E.F. Caldwell (marked on back , letter "C" inside diamond) gilt and enameled Louis XVI style wall sconces. Twin arm sconces with top quality bronze chasing mount...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Crystal Patinated Metal Sconces, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Cut Crystal Patinated Metal Two-Light Wall Sconces, with mirrored urn form back plate and cut crystal drop prisms and flowers. 15.5" H x 8.25" W x 4.75" D. Pr...
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20th Century Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal

Louis XVI Style Antique Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A captivating duo of brass wall lights, each adorned with three graceful arms and an exquisite ribbon crown detail. These splendid reproductions exude the timeless elegance of the Lo...
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1980s Vintage Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Antique Wall Lights
Louis XVI Style Antique Wall Lights
$1,719 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Wall-Light Scones Louis XVI Style French Gilt Bronze
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and beautiful pair of French bronze gilded 19th century Louis XVI style wall light appliqués with five arms. Drilled for (previous) electrification.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair of 3-arm, continental candle sconces with early electrification. Sconces feature foliate sleeved arm with beaded bobesche rim and a tapered fixture body. Since body is surmounte...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) bronze dore wall sconces with five arms, festoon design, and finial tops with ram heads (PRICED AS Pair) Some of the faux candle sle...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fruit Basket Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XVI style French carved giltwood fruit basket two-light sconces. Large sculptural baskets overflowing with persimmons, pomegranates, clusters of grapes, leaves, figs ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Of French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood 3-Arm Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large and impressive carved and gilt wood 3- arm wall sconces in the Louis XVI style. Urn and flame for top with tassels hanging from each arm. These sconces are currently NOT wired ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Louis Xvi wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI 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, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy 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., Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Henri Vian, and Maison Baguès. 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 $212 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $5,700.

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