Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
MEDIEVAL STYLE
The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.
Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.
Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.
By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.
Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.
Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Medieval
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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Tuscan Medici Coat of Arms Metal Florentine Sconces c 1900 Fleur Di Lis
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for every other country. and ready to hang. These Medici coat of arms sc...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early 1900s French Medieval Style Wrought Iron Torch Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
This pair of wrought iron torch sconces are in the style of the Medieval period. Dating to the early 1900s, the sconces have a painted black finish th...
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
13th Century Italian Iron Torches: Tuscan Medieval Wall Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
An extraordinary trio of 13th-century Tuscan iron torches, exquisite examples of medieval wall lighting that stand as a testament to early Italian craftsmanship. These hand-forged sconces, also known as torchères or wall-mounted candleholders, offer a unique glimpse into the artistry of High Medieval Tuscany. They are sold individually and price is per item.
Crafted by skilled blacksmiths in the 1200s, these iron wall lights are a Tuscan salvage showcasing an unexpected delicacy in metalwork.
The antique...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Gilt Iron Medieval Revival Style Two-Arm Candle Wall Sconce, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A striking Spanish wall-mounted candle sconce in medieval revival style, dating to circa the 1950s. Crafted from gilt iron, this sculptural piece features two candle arms and express...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Set of Three Wrought Iron Dragon Sconces
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This set of three dragon-shaped sconces captures the essence of artisanal wrought iron design from the turn of the century. Each sconce, with its elegant curvature and stylized wings...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$955 / set
Neo Gothic Medieval Style Carved Wood Wall Candle Holder or Torchere
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Neo Gothic Medieval Style Carved Wood Wall Candle Holder or Torchere. This imposing wooden candle holder seamlessly combines natural beauty with functionality, featuring a sturdy des...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Medieval Style Iron Wall Candelabra
Located in Redding, CT
Medieval style iron wall torchiere. The perfect romantic touch for your home. Fill with candles above a bath tub or use on a porch or outside barn wall....
Category
1930s Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$207 Sale Price
58% Off
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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large wall lamp with sword, 1950
s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A large wall lamp with a metal sword in wrought iron is a unique and original choice for a home. This lamp has a beautiful design that creates a medieval atmosphere. The sword is ma...
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1950s French Vintage Medieval 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$1,250 Sale Price
28% Off
Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light
This wonderful piece is made in iron, it was originally powered by gas, it has now been converted to electricity
We have added a large...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Atelier Ciani Florence Italy prod. years 80
medieval stylish wall lamp bronze
Located in Biella, IT
Atelier Ciani Florence Italy design production years 80' medieval stylish sconce in brass & bronze wrought
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Italian Medieval Style One-Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of carved, painted and gilded sconces in the Medieval style. 19th century Italian.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
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...
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1940s American Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Twisted Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large hand-forged twisted wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and Stark appearance, exclusively designed for the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local arti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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 by the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; sm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$14,500 / set
Vintage Boho Georgian Art Lighting Sconces - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a powerful design statement with this exceptional pair of vintage architectural sconces. Each fixture boasts a dramatic, oversized lantern form, featuring a distinctive pagoda-s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
1930s Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Incredible Pair of Antique French Heavy Bronze Gothic Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational gutsy pair of heavy antique French 3 arm sconces having gothic inspired details. Newly rewired.
(Joyce)
Category
1920s French Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Atelier Ciani Florence Italy design prod. years 80
medieval stylish wall lamp
Located in Biella, IT
atelier Ciani design Florence Italy production years 80' medieval stylish wall lamp in brass & wrought iron
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
19th Century Pair of Wooden Wall Chandeliers
Located in Esbeek, NL
Wall chandeliers in Gothic style.
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
$3,285 / set
Rare Pair Artistic Design Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Dragon Wall Sconce Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Monumental pair of hand-forged wrought iron dragon wall sconces .. masterpiece craftsmanship.
Why We Love It: Because drama meets craftsmanship in...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron Sconces with Gilt Fleur-de-Lys Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of Gothic elegance to your interior with this refined pair of antique French wall sconces. Crafted circa 1880, each hand-forged iron fixture features graceful scrollwork ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
A set of 4 French large Gothic style iron wall sconces, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking set of four sconces. Each sconce features a pair of scrolling arms, each supporting a single electrified candle, flanking a central vertical support accented with brass de...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Spanish Hand Forged Iron and Wood Medieval Inspired Torch Wall Sconce, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Medieval style three-light torch wall sconce in iron and wood, Spain, 1940s
This wall sconce features a wooden backplate holding three hand forged iron branches with naturalistic de...
Category
20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Spanish Medieval Style Wall Sconces in Gilt Hand Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Medieval style hand forged uplighter torch wall sconces, 1930s.
Rare hand forged iron gothic inspired cylinder wall lights with terrific aged patina showing the original gold leaf gilding.
This pair of medieval iron...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
$4,300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 M...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Maison Baguès Red Signed Crystal Flowers Sconces, Wrought Iron, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron in construction. Adorning 3 ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces, Set of 2
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th-century French gilt wrought iron two-light sconces, set of two.
A beautiful pair of Medieval style sconces, France, from the late 19th century.
These wrought iron wall lamp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gothic Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage Gothic style two arm wall sconces having black and weathered gold back plates 4 w x 5.5 h.
Newly rewired.
Category
1950s American Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$650 / set
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
Category
1910s American Vintage Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light
Located in Godshill, 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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,500 / set
Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
From France, this antique forged iron torchere style sconce has a large single fleur-de-lis at the top and a thick scroll at the bottom of it. The sconce’s stem is at an angle, held to the backplate by a twisted iron bar. There is a flame style glass...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Godshill, 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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair Large French Wall Sconces Gilbert Poillerat Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair Large French Wall Sconces Gilbert Poillerat Style
This elegant matching pair of wall sconces are styled in a gothic manner.
The main stem is in twisted wrought iron and each...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Wrought 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th century 5 Branch Wall Sconce Candelabra
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 Medieval 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 Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$2,800 / item
Set Of Eight Mediaeval Bronze Sconces, Great For A Wine Cellar. Priced per sconc
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set Of Eight Mediaeval Bronze Sconces, Great For A Wine Cellar. Priced per sconce. Original wirring.
Category
20th Century Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Medieval wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval 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 Medieval wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States 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., 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 $200 and tops out at $19,200 while the average work can sell for $1,911.
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