Truly a streamline Art Deco pair of sconces. Often called “clam shell” sconces, they are as typical of the Deco era as they can be. Marked contrast of old  More »

Truly a streamline Art Deco pair of sconces. Often called “clam shell” sconces, they are as typical of the Deco era as they can be. Marked contrast of old gold paint and what appears to be nickel contrasts. Striking indeed. The finish IS showing it’s signs of wear and could be cleaned up a mite, but will leave that to be decided by the new owner. The pictures do tell all we think. The shades are in remarkable condition with strong coloring and a very pleasing appearance. Measuring 9 1/2" tall with a width of 5 1/2", they project into a room (from the wall) 5 1/2” These sconces have been completely re-wired with new sockets and all new wire. We have also replaced the switches, made by Leviton in the 20’s...and still made up to ONE year ago. So these switches, by Leviton are becoming even more antique as we note this. Ready to go...nothing needs to be done except add the light bulbs of your choice. $650.00 for the pair, plus $20.00 for ground shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska/Hawaii and International Customers, please send an e-mail or give us a call at 360-379-9030 for a shipping quote.   « Less

Beautiful pair of antique single arm sconces, c. early 1900s, in their original silver plate finish with bronze accents. These wall lamps have a circular convex backplate  More »

Beautiful pair of antique single arm sconces, c. early 1900s, in their original silver plate finish with bronze accents. These wall lamps have a circular convex backplate with beveled concentric circles and floret button, crowned by a bronze foliate finial. Two small feelers extend from the top of each sconce, while sparkling teardrop prisms hang from each. A U-shaped sconce arm curves up from the bottom to support a decorative leaf and volute bronze bobeche. These wall lamps are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and come with all necessary attachments for modern installation. The sconces measure 5" wide, 10-3/4" tall, and project 6-1/4" from the wall.   « Less

Sweet pair of antique single-arm iron sconces in their original polychrome finish, featuring pink and green floral accents. Marked with patent date and signature  More »

Sweet pair of antique single-arm iron sconces in their original polychrome finish, featuring pink and green floral accents. Marked with patent date and signature “M.L.P", the sconces were made in 1927 by Markel Lighting Products of Buffalo, NY. These cream-colored wall lamps are crowned by a volute and foliate top finial; below, the backplate has a seeded texture with florets, leaves, and a full flower centerpiece. Extending from the back plate, the sconce arm supports a beaded and gadrooned bobeche. These wall lamps are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and come with all necessary attachments for modern installation. We kept the original nonfunctioning turn switches for nostalgia’s sake; however, we will gladly replace them with new ones if desired. The sconces are 4-5/8" wide, 9-3/8" tall, and project 4-1/2” from the wall. Coordinating sconces are available under items NSP749-RW, NSP750-RW, and NSP754-RW. A coordinating flush mount is available under item NC1399-RW.   « Less

Two matching pairs of unusual antique double-arm sconces with their original mica shades, circa 1910. Found in St. Louis, each sconce features an elegant backplate with  More »

Two matching pairs of unusual antique double-arm sconces with their original mica shades, circa 1910. Found in St. Louis, each sconce features an elegant backplate with sinuous flowers and leaves. Two smooth black sconce arms extend from an arm receiver bowl, each supporting a swirled foliate bobeche. The semicircular shade is composed of three circles of mica, overlaid with spirals of foliate and floral detail. These wall lamps are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The sconces are approx. 11-1/2” tall, 9” wide, and project approx. 4” from the wall. THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH PAIR; THERE ARE TWO PAIRS AVAILABLE. NSP755-RW   « Less

A wonderful pair of antique cast iron Gothic Revival single-arm sconces, featuring trefoil detail and a faux-hammered surface. Dating from the 1920’s, these sconces  More »

A wonderful pair of antique cast iron Gothic Revival single-arm sconces, featuring trefoil detail and a faux-hammered surface. Dating from the 1920’s, these sconces feature an arched backplate with sloping sides. The top of each sconce is accented with a decorative hook, and the bottom corners feature trefoil detail. The base is finished in a ring with a double twist. The arm extends from the lower part of the sconce to support an understated, faux-hammered bobeche with a round button at its base. These wall lamps are in excellent condition with working turn switches; they have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The sconces measure 12-3/8” tall, 4-5/8” wide, and project 4-1/4” from the wall. NSP756-RW   « Less

A fascinating antique double-arm figural sconce with a cottage design, made by Alfred W. Reiser of Toledo, Ohio, in the 1920’s. The sconce features a square backplate  More »

A fascinating antique double-arm figural sconce with a cottage design, made by Alfred W. Reiser of Toledo, Ohio, in the 1920’s. The sconce features a square backplate ornamented with a red house surrounded by green trees, with scrollwork and leaves at the top and bottom of the sconce. The polychrome sconce arms support cutout bobeches and are connected by an open scroll design. This wall lamp is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. We kept the original nonfunctioning turn switch for nostalgia's sake; however, we will gladly replace it with a new one if desired. The sconce measures 10-1/4" wide, 11" tall, and projects 5" from the wall. A matching single-arm sconce is also available, item NSP758-RW. NSP757-RW   « Less

A fascinating antique single-arm figural sconce with a cottage design, made by Alfred W. Reiser of Toledo, Ohio, in the 1920’s. The sconce features a square backplate  More »

A fascinating antique single-arm figural sconce with a cottage design, made by Alfred W. Reiser of Toledo, Ohio, in the 1920’s. The sconce features a square backplate ornamented with a red house surrounded by green trees, with scrollwork and leaves at the top and bottom of the sconce. The sconce arm holds a cutout bobeche with an open scroll design. This wall lamp is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. We kept the original nonfunctioning turn switch for nostalgia's sake; however, we will gladly replace it with a new one if desired. The sconce measures 4-1/2" wide, 11" tall, and projects 5-1/4" from the wall. A matching double-arm sconce is also available, item NSP757-RW. NSP758-RW   « Less

Cast 1920-30 Art Deco sconces signed “Riddle Made in USA” with an interesting shell shaped “step” slip-in shade. The finish is pewter with high/lo  More »

Cast 1920-30 Art Deco sconces signed “Riddle Made in USA” with an interesting shell shaped “step” slip-in shade. The finish is pewter with high/lo accents. Riddle is “known” for exceptional decorative castings. As we look at these backplates with their myriad of lovely scrolls and decor, we can heartily agree. The shades are secured with set screws and there is a horseshoe style seg at the back which notches into the shade with the back set screw. An interesting adaptation. Electrical: These sconces have been totally re-wired in our UL shop. Normal bakelite sockets for everyday medium base bulbs was installed. The backplate has a rotary switch for on and off. The sconce mounts with one normal sconce mounting all-thread to a normal electrical box from within the case. All mounting hardware will be supplied. Measurements: Overall height is 13 3/4” from the top of the shade to the bottom of the metal backplate. Overall widest part is the shade which is 5 1/2” wide. Projects into the room 5”. The measurements of the backplate only is 9 1/4” tall by 4 1/4” at it’s widest point. Price: $350.00 for the pair plus $20.00 for careful packing and ground shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska/Hawaii and International Customers, please call 360-379-9030 for a shipping quote.   « Less

Cast 1939 Art Deco sconces signed that are in the Virden catalog #39 (i.e. 1939 as the catalog number reflected the year it was published). These sconces were item 6001  More »

Cast 1939 Art Deco sconces signed that are in the Virden catalog #39 (i.e. 1939 as the catalog number reflected the year it was published). These sconces were item 6001 from the Carleton Series and Virden bragged: “Underwriters Approved”. The finish is pewter while the shades have that typical streamline concentric rings which are so very iconic streamline design. Please note the original casting blemish on the one sconce. Shown plainly in the pictures. It is original and was originally sold that way. Interesting that they let it out of the factory this way but America was still in the height of the depression, at that time, and everyone thought THREE times before eliminating anything in those difficult days. Electrical: These sconces have been totally re-wired in our UL shop. Normal bakelite sockets for everyday medium base bulbs was installed. The backplate has a rotary switch for on and off. The sconce mounts with one normal sconce mounting all-thread to a normal electrical box from within the case. All mounting hardware will be supplied. Measurements: Overall height is 7 1/2” from the top of the shade to the bottom of the metal backplate. Overall widest part of the case is 7” wide. Projects into the room 4”. Price: $650.00 for the pair plus $20.00 for careful packing and ground shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska/Hawaii and International Customers, please call 360-379-9030 for a shipping quote.   « Less

Nice pair of Circa 1920 wall sconces. Original “hammered effect” pewter finished sconces with crackle ground and floral shades. These sconces have a lovely  More »

Nice pair of Circa 1920 wall sconces. Original “hammered effect” pewter finished sconces with crackle ground and floral shades. These sconces have a lovely Edwardian pewter look and a great design that is so typical of the Edwardian Arts & Crafts style. The original antique shades are also so very nice. They have a clear ban at the top with a floral motif and a crackle color below the ban. Very attractive. The metal of the backplates, is cast metal with a lovely pewter finish. Ready to go...nothing needs to be done except add the light bulbs of your choice. We would recommend our LED candelabrum bulbs, 35C-E26 if you wish ambient light rather than full room power. The ambiance of these bulbs is warm and they draw so little electricity (1.6 watts) that we have known folks who leave them on 24/7. The bulbs do have an expected life of 25,000 - 30,000 hours. These sconces have been completely re-wired in our UL shop with new sockets and all new wire. We have also replaced the rotary switches, made by Leviton in the 20’s...and were still made up to ONE year ago. So these switches by Leviton are becoming even more antique as we note this. Measurements: The overall sconce height is 11”. The maximum width (shade) is 5 1/2”. It will project into the room, from the wall 7 1/2”. The backplate, by itself, measures 11” tall by 4”. Price for the complete pair: $350.00 plus $20.00 for careful packing and ground shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska/Hawaii and International Customers, please call 360-379-9030 for a shipping quote.   « Less