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Vintage Wall Sconces
Petite copper sconce

W11-11210: Petite copper sconce with original textured amber glass panels and novel exterior on/off switch, c. 1930s. Mentioning few minor blemishes in copper for accuracy. Wall canopy and fixture are hexagonal. Can be operated at the fixture or by a wall switch. Can be outside but not where it will be rained on. Perfect for porch, patio or garage under roof; entranceway; etc. Measures 7 3/4" high by 5" wide by 5" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$135.00. Click here for a larger image.

Cream-colored porcelain sconce with floral designs

W12-10719: Cream-colored porcelain sconce with floral designs and white glass shade, c. 1940s. External outlet does not work. Can be operated by the pull chain, or place it in the "on" position and operate by a wall switch. Perfect for bathroom, kitchen, pantry, hallway, small bedroom, etc. Measures 5 1/2" high by 5 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" deep. Rewired.

$110.00. Click here for a larger image.

vintage brass candle holders

W9-11963: Awesome pair of vintage brass candle holders (two candles on each) with nice, even patina, c. 1880s-1900. Each has two brass birds in center and decorative brass bow at the top. These have not been electrified. Perfect for diningroom, livingroom, library, family room, etc. Measure 17 1/4" high by 11 1/4" wide by 5 1/2" deep.

$395.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

vintage porcelain sconces with floral design

W11-10626: Beautiful pair of vintage porcelain sconces with floral design, gold accents, and brass turn switches, c. 1940. Can be operated at the sconces or by a wall switch. Perfect for dressing area, bathroom, kitchen, hallway, pantry, bedroom, etc. Measures 7" high by 5" wide by 4" deep. Rewired.

$195.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

brass plated white metal sconces

W4-11282: Great pair of brass plated white metal sconces with exterior switches, c. 1920s. These can be operated by a wall switch or at the sconces themselves if a wall switch is not available. Perfect for hallway, bedroom, bathroom, diningroom, kitchen, entranceway, pantry, etc. Measure 6 1/2" high by 4 1/2" wide by 5" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$235.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

W6-10927:  Elegant pair of brass sconces, originally candle-powered but carefully converted, with hand-blown glass hurricane globes, c. late 1800s. Would be perfect in entranceway, livingroom, diningroom, master bedroom, master bath, etc. Each easures 24" tall x 6" across top of globe x 7" deep. Each globe is 9 1/2" tall plus 1" that fits inside cup. Newly wired with ground wire added.

$695.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

vintage brass sconce

W11-10609: Single petite brass/cast brass sconce, originally gas but converted to electric, with original opal glass ball shade and gas flow pull chain mechanism, c. 1880s. Perfect for hallway, bedroom, bathroom, library, entranceway, kitchen, etc. Measures 9 1/2" high by 4 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" deep. Newly wired with ground wire added.

$245.00. Click here for a larger image.

vintage silver plater sconces

W3-11764: Awesome pair of vintage silver plated sconces with original candle covers, c. 1920s. These would have to be connected directly to the power source and operated by a wall switch. Perfect for livingroom, diningroom, hallway, bedroom, study, bathroom, entranceway, etc. Measures 8 1/2" high by 4 1/4" wide by 6 1/2" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$255.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

pair vintage brass double-armed sconces

W6-10902: Great pair of vintage brass double-armed sconces with rich patina and white glass shades with bows and ribbons etched onto the surface, c. 1920s.  Perfect for diningroom, hallway, bedroom, library, bathroom, etc. Can be operated by a wall switch or by each light's individual turn switches. Measure 8 3/4" high by 10 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$325.00. for the pair.  Click here for a larger image.

brass glass electric sconces

W11-09733: Fabulous pair of brass gas/electric sconces, converted to electric, with vintage zipper glass shades, c. 1900. Independent gas and electric switches. Complementary to sconce #W7-08155 --a single gas/electric sconce. Great for master bath, vanity area, bedroom, library, diningroom, entranceway, etc. Measure 13 1/2" high by 7 1/2" wide by 13" deep. Newly wired with ground wire added to each.

$645.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

Signed pair of petite Bradley & Hubbard sconces

W8-10891:  Signed pair of petite Bradley & Hubbard sconces made of wrought iron with rolled edges on bobeches and wallplates, c. 1920.  They have their original candlecovers. Perfect for hallway, bedroom, library, foyer, office, bathroom, stairwell, etc. Measure 7" high (without the lightbulb) by 4" wide by 7" deep. Rewired with ground wire added to each.

$355.00.  Click here for a larger image.

vintage brass sconce

W3-08888: Single vintage brass sconce, signed "Welsbach System, pat. Mar. 15, 1887" on air valve. Has vintage stencil-etched gas shade with hand blown ruffled edge. Perfect for any room of the house! Measures 8 1/2" high by 9" wide by 13" deep. Carefully converted to electric with ground wire added.

$265.00. Click here for a larger image.

vintage brass sconces

W11-10525: Pair of round, white porcelain sconces that can be operated by their working pull chain switches or by a wall switch, c. 1940s. Perfect for bathroom, kitchen, pantry, hallway, bedroom, or anywhere petite lighting is required. Measure 6" high by 4 3/4" wide by 4" deep.  Rewired.

$195.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

 vintage Procelier porceline sconce

W6-06501:  Signed Porcelier porcelain sconce, c. 1940s, with original paper label on the back. Has an outlet on the bottom front that's in perfect working condition. Great for bathroom, hallway, kitchen, pantry, etc. Measures 8" high by 4" wide by 4" deep. Rewired.

$105.00. Click here for a larger image.

1880s French Vianne sconce

W3-08666:  Beautiful gas sconce, c. 1880, carefully converted to electric, with mouth blown French Vianne reproduction glass shade. Has original pull chains that operated the gas flow. Perfect for entranceway, stairway, bedroom, bathroom, library, den, etc. Measures 12 1/2" high by 6 1/2" wide by 9 1/2" deep. Newly wired with ground wire added.

$225.00. Click here for a larger image.

petite brass sconces

W9-11456: Awesome set of six petite vintage brass sconces with individual turn switches, c. 1920s. Can be operated at each sconce or by a wall switch. Perfect for stairwell, entranceway, hallway, bathroom, bedroom, office, library, diningroom, etc. Bulbs can be changed easily to accept clip-on shades if preferred. Measure 7" high by 3 1/2" wide by 6 1/2" deep. Rewired with ground wire added to each.

$725.00 for the set of six. Click here for a larger image.

cast iron mission-style sconces

W6-11519: Great pair of cast iron mission-style sconces, painted flat black, c. 1925, with vintage lightly camphored glass globes. Can go on a porch but must be protected from the rain. Can also be used indoors. Perfect for stairwell, hallway, entranceway, bedroom, library, office, etc. Measure 12 1/2" long by 4 1/2" across the base by 9" deep. Rewired with ground wire added to each.

$325.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

sigle brass gas sconce

W12-09372:  Beautiful single brass gas sconce, c. 1880s, carefully converted to electric. Has pressed glass shade with slight green tint and wheat pattern. Perfect for diningroom, entranceway, staircase, bedroom, library, over an easy chair, or anywhere extra light is needed. Measures 12 1/2" high by 7 1/2" wide by 12" deep. Newly wired with ground wire added.

$245.00. Click here for a larger image.

vintage brass electric sconce

W7-08155:  Vintage brass gas/electric sconce with zipper glass shades, c. 1900. Gas light has been converted so both lights can be used. Perfect for bathroom, diningroom, kitchen, bedroom, stairwell, or anywhere extra light is needed. Measures 13 1/4" high by 7 1/2" wide by 12" deep. Rewired with ground wire added. Complementary to pair of gas/electric sconces separately listed on this page. Please see item #W11-09733.

$295.00. Click here for a larger image.

vintage brass sconces

W7-07159:  Great pair of vintage brass sconces with vintage bulbs still in working order, c. 1930s, with push-through switches on each. Bulbs can be changed to torpedo style so clip-on shades can be added if preferred. Perfect for small room, bathroom, tight hallway, pantry, kitchen, etc. Very petite, measuring 8" high by 4" wide by 6 1/2" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$195.00. Click here for a larger image.

Welsbach System sconce

W3-08555: Vintage sconce, originally gas, converted to electric w/ground wire. Signed "Welsbach System" and patented March 15, 1887. Gas shade etched with ribbons, torches and flowers. Striker marked "S.G. LIGHTER CO., LYNN, MASS., PAT 11/18/09". Has original Japanning (black and copper) finish in ex. condition. (See complimentary gas floor lamp #W10-07555 on floor lamps page.) Measures 12 1/2" high by 8" wide by 14 1/2" deep.

$365.00. Click here for a larger image.

pair of crystal sconces

W11-08005: Pair of single-armed crystal sconces, signed "Made in Italy", c. 1930-40. These compliment one or more crystal chandeliers on our ceiling page. They measure 13 1/2" high by 4" wide by 9 1/4" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$365.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

W11-10705: Signed "Porcelier" porcelain sconce with glass shade, and working external outlet, c. 1940. Shade has inverted U channel to fit fixture.  Great for over the kitchen sink, over the bathroom mirror, over the bed, in a hallway, or anywhere extra light is needed. Measures 6" high by 8 1/4" wide by 7 1/2" deep. Rewired.

$195.00 . Click here for a larger image.

vintage white porcelain sconce

W10-06501: Vintage white porcelain sconce with original white glass shade in excellent condition, c. 1940s. Shade has rib design from front edge to along top to back side of shade. Pull-chain switch in perfect working order. Perfect for bathroom, pantry, over the kitchen sink, laundry room, etc. Measures 6" high by 4 1/4" wide by 8" deep. Rewired.

$110.00. Click here for a larger image.

heavy hammered brass Art Deco sconces

W7-11559: Great pair of heavy hammered brass Art Deco sconces with unusual handled candle holders, c. 1920s. Each has its own pull chain switch, so it can be operated at the sconce itself or placed in the "on" position and operated by a wall switch. Perfect for small spaces, including hallway, stairwell, pantry, entranceway, bathroom, etc. Measure 7 1/2" high by 5" wide by 5" deep. Rewired with ground wire added to each.

$295.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

four petite brass sconces

W7-11648: Beautiful pair of petite brass sconces with frosted to clear scallopped glass shades, c. 1920s. Each has its own turn switch so it can be operated at the sconce or placed in the "on" position and operated by a wall switch. Perfect for smaller spaces, including narrow hallway, bathroom, pantry, guest room, entranceway, stairwell, etc. Measure 9 1/2" high by 3 3/4" wide by 7" deep. Rewired with ground wire added to each.

$325.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

three-armed brass sconce

W11-10772: Awesome three-armed brass sconce, originally gas but converted to electric, with ribbed tubing on arms, draping bows on candle cups, and original gas cocks, c. 1880s. Perfect for entranceway, hallway, diningroom, master bath, library, office, etc. Measures 21" high by 9" wide by 8" deep. Newly wired with ground wire added.

$315.00. Click here for a larger image.

Signed Bradley & Hubbard single brass sconce

W02-10345: Signed Bradley & Hubbard single brass sconce with white bisque shade, c. 1920. Can be operated by the turn switch on the sconce or by a wall switch. Simple but elegant. Perfect for hallway, bathroom, bedroom, on the wall above the kitchen sink, etc. Measures 10" high by 4 1/2" wide by 7" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$155.00. Click here for a larger image.

W2-06112: Pair of hefty, brass, signed Bradley & Hubbard sconces, converted from gas to electric, c. 1800s. This pair has vintage shades. Approximately 13" high by 18" wide by 13" deep. $2,400.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

Note: Second pair also available to make a set of four. The second pair has replacement shades that match the vintage ones. Price: $4,000 for the set of four if purchased at the same time.

cream-colored porcelier sconces

W6-10903: Great pair of cream-colored, signed "Porcelier" porcelain sconces with pink and blue flowers, c. 1940s. Outlets are in perfect working order. Perfect for bathroom where extra outlets are needed, kitchen, bedroom, hallway, pantry, etc. Measure 8" high by 4 1/2" wide by 5" deep. Rewired.

$195.00 pair. Click here for a larger image.

gas sconce

W11-07303: Elegant pair of signed Bradley & Hubbard sconces (only one is featured), c. 1910, with three original cut glass hurricane globes on each sconce. A couple of the globes have tiny, barely noticeable fleabites on the rim, FYI.  They're in outstanding condition. These sconces will make a statement wherever they're placed -- flanking a fireplace, in a diningroom, in an office, etc. Approximately 17" wide by 25" high by 9 1/2" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$2,195.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

vintage brass single-armed sconces

W01-10963: Pair of cast brass single-armed sconces with original polychrome accents in excellent condition, c. 1920s. Perfect for hallway, bedroom, livingroom, family room, bathroom, pantry, etc. Measure 9 1/2" high by 4 1/4" wide by 6 1/2" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$245.00. Click here for a larger image.

W2-06133: Shabby chic two-armed sconce with crystal bobeches and amber crystals, c. 1950. Approximately 11 1/2" high x 13" wide x 8" deep. Great for any place extra light is needed. Rewired.

$125.00. Click here for a larger image.

 

cast brass single-armed sconces

W8-08765:  Pair of cast brass single-armed sconces, signed "Made in Spain", c. 1930s. Beautiful floral design with nice patina. Complementary to any of the cast brass chandeliers or other cast brass sconces on our website. Perfect for hallway, library, bedroom, bathroom, diningroom, library, foyer, stairwell, etc. Measure 12 1/2" high by 5" wide by 8" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$355.00. Click for a larger image.

cast brass double-armed sconces

W12-08629: Pair of cast brass double-armed sconces, signed "Made in Italy", c. 1930s. Beautiful floral design with nice patina. Complementary to any of the cast brass chandeliers or other cast brass sconces on our website. Perfect for hallway, library, bedroom, bathroom, diningroom, library, foyer, stairwell, etc. Measure 12" high by 11" wide by 4 1/2" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$395.00. Click for a larger image.

cast brass triple-armed sconces

W11-09408: Great single three-armed cast brass sconce, signed "Made in Spain", c. 1930s. Beautiful floral design with nice patina. Complementary to any of the cast brass chandeliers or other cast brass sconces on our website. Perfect for hallway, library, bedroom, bathroom, diningroom, library, foyer, stairwell, etc. Measures 11" high x 10 1/2" wide by 7" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$225.00. Click for a larger image.

W2-06132: Beautiful pair of solid brass sconces, patented November 26, 1907. Stripped, buffed and lacquered. Vintage bisque-type shades. Approximately 11" high by 5" wide by 13" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$225.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

gold gilded sconces

W12-08123: Terrific pair of Art Deco sconces signed "M.L.P. Inc." with original finish, c. 1925-30. Note that one has pink accents and the other has blue; otherwise identical. Ideal for a hallway, especially outside a girl's and boy's bedrooms, or in a Jack and Jill bathroom, kitchen, pantry, library, etc. They measure 10 1/2" high by 4 3/4" wide by 4 1/2" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$175.00/pair. Click here for a larger image.

W2-06155: This magnificent three-arm sconce is originally from the Strand Theater in New Britain, CT and was purchased by the owner of the New Britain Herald (newspaper) after the theater was demolished, and later from her estate. The amber glass center is in excellent condition and houses a fourth bulb. The shades are original to the piece. c. 1920. Approximately 23" high by 15" wide by 13" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$445.00. Click here for a larger image.

gas sconce

W4-08003: Simple gas sconce, carefully converted to electric, with vintage satin and cut glass shade and original rectangular gas cock, c. 1890. Perfect for bedroom, livingroom, diningroom, entranceway, hallway, bathroom, kitchen, etc. Measures 9 1/2" high by 7 1/2" wide by 12" deep. Newly wired with ground wire added.

$195.00 Click here for a larger image.

W8-07003: Cast brass 5-light sconce, signed "Made in Portugal", with original candle covers and prisms, c. 1930s. Perfect for an entranceway, foyer, dining room, bedroom, living room, family room, etc. Measures approximately 15 1/2" high by 11 1/2" wide by 12 1/2" deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

$245.00. Click here for a larger image.

W10-06702: Pair of brass sconces, gas at one time (see gas cock close to wall canopy) but now electrified. Vintage gas shades (small chip on rim of one, flea bite on the other; mentioning for accuracy). c. late 1800s. Approximately 8" high by 7 1/2" wide by 16" deep. Wall plates added. Needs a large space or to be placed up high on the wall. Newly wired with ground wire added.

$295.00 for the pair. Click here for a larger image.

antique white porcelain sconce

W3-11982: Single antique white porcelain sconce, oval in shape, with external on/off turn switch. Can be operated at the fixture or by a wall switch. External outlet does not work. Has dark pink rose buds, green leaves with gold accents, and dusty rose color around the outside edge. Perfect for any small space. Measures 5 3/4" high by 4" wide by 4 1/4" deep. Rewired.

$105.00 . Click here for a larger image.