Wall Lighting

Brass Wall Sconce

This sconce is hand made with a solid brass wall plate and gooseneck that support a hand-blown glass shade. Uses one candelabra bulb; 60 watt maximum. Available individually and in pairs. Click photo for details.

57D21

Brass Wall Sconce with Shade

$64.

57D20

Brass Wall Sconce with Shade - Pair

$122.

Shaker Single Sconce

This simple wall sconce is very similar to those made and used by the Shakers. It is a very early form of sconce, and a timeless design. Made of tin with a hand-applied pewter finish. Uses one candelabra bulb, 60 watt maximum. Click photo for details.

41A22

 

$73.

Shaker Double Sconce

This sconce is particularly well-suited for use in hallways and stairwells, where extra light may be needed. It coordinates with our Shaker Single Sconce. Made of tin with a hand-applied pewter finish. Uses two candelabra bulbs, 60 watt maximum each. Click photo for details.

41A32

 

$83.

Single Colonial Sconce

This sconce is typical of those seen in the Colonies throughout the 18th century and, in rural areas, as late as the first half of the 19th century. Handmade of tin, with a very low luster dark red painted finish. Aged drip candle sleeve holds one candelabra bulb, 45 watt maximum. Click photo for details.

42C12

 

$45.

Tin Crown Sconce

This handsome sconce is copied from an antique original. It is handcrafted of tin with a very low luster black painted finish. Aged drip candle sleeve holds one candelabra bulb, 60 watt maximum. Click photo for details.

42C13

 

$50.

Oval Mirror Sconce

Copied from a rare original sconce illustrated in Wallace Nutting's classic book, "Furniture Treasury", published in 1928. Hand cut in tin, with a dark antiqued finish. Aged drip candle sleeve holds one candelabra bulb, 60 watt maximum. Click photo for details.

41B12

 

$40.

Punched Tin Night Light

A miniature version of a Colonial punched tin lantern for use as a night light. This is entirely punched by hand in a sunburst pattern. Uses one night light bulb, 7 watt maximum. Bulb is included. Click photo for details.

41C24

 

$28.

Oval Brass Mirror Sconce

This oval sconce is based on the design of an 18th century English sconce, with a clear mirror surrounded by a hand-stamped brass frame. The arm and candle cup are cast and turned in solid brass. Available individually and in pairs. Candle only. Click photo for details.

42A25

Oval Brass Mirror Sconce

$15.

42A25X

Oval Brass Mirror Sconce - 2 or more

$14.

Pewter Wall Sconce

Handcrafted of solid pewter, polished and buffed to a lustrous satin finish. Note the traditional foot which stabilizes the sconce against the wall. Hand-blown glass shade. Available individually and in pairs. Candle only. Click photo for details.

41A43

Pewter Wall Sconce

$79.

41A40

Pewter Wall Sconce - Pair

$150.

Brass & Iron Sconce

Adapted from an 18th century original, the iron back plate on this wall sconce is neatly etched in a floral design. Candle cup is solid brass. Candle only. Click photo for details.

41E25

Brass & Iron Sconce

$18.

41E25X

Brass & Iron Sconce - 2 or more

$15.

Tin Mirror Sconces

Before the revolution, sconces with mirrors in them were rare (and few originals survive today). Nevertheless, they were sought after because they did such an effective job of filling a room with light. Handmade of tin with a black crackle painted finish, with antiqued mirror glass. Candles only. Click photo for details.

42D21

Tin Mirror Sconce, Single

$45.

42D22

Tin Mirror Sconce, Double is DISCONTINUED.

$0.

Single Sunburst Sconce

Both backplate and bobeche of this single sconce are embossed in exuberant radiating designs. Tinsmiths in rural towns and villages sought to imitate in tin the expensive mirrored glass sconces used in the "fancy" homes in coastal towns and cities. Made of tin with a hand-applied antique finish. Candles only. Click photo for details.

41D13

Single Sunburst Sconce

$15.

41D13X

Single Sunburst Sconce - 2 or more

$14.

Round Sunburst Sconce

Both backplate and bobeche of this round sconce are embossed in exuberant radiating designs. Typical of the work of rural tinsmiths in America who sought to imitate in tin the expensive mirrored glass sconces used in the "fancy" homes in coastal towns and cities. Made of tin with a hand-applied antique finish. Candles only. Click photo for details.

41D14

Round Sunburst Sconce

$15.

41D14X

Round Sunburst Sconce - 2 or more

$14.