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Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

LOUIS XIV STYLE

As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.

When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.

Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.

The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.

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Style: Louis XIV
Set Of Four Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A set of four French Louis XV style gilt bronze, twin branch wall sconces. Newly electrified.
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XIV Bronze Sconces with Crystals
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of elegant antique French Louis XIV Bronze Sconces with Crystals represent the very essence of opulence! Intricately cast bronze that has been polished to a gilded appearance displays a variety of motifs including a shell at the center, foliates, bell flowers, and even a Florentine fleur de lys. The graceful arms feature generous bobeches and finely figured candlestick holders into which realistic candle sleeve covers have been added to provide an authentic look. Hand-cut leaded crystals in angular teardrop shapes hang from the arms and bobeches to add a sparkle effect. Ideal for providing ambiance and subtle lighting for any room. the pair of antique sconces...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Candle Sconce
Located in Canton, MA
19th Century bronze candle sconce. beautiful casting of a ribbon and sheath of wheat. Two candle ups on slender arms. not electrified. Dimensions: Width: 8" Depth: 4.5" Height: 16"
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Large and Impressive Pair of Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These large and highly detailed Baroque style three light sconces feature classic motifs including acanthus leaves and laurel swags. They originally hung in the dining room at Lyndhu...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

A Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall-Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall-Appliques. Each modelled as a cherubic herm emerging from bracket with foliate swags and holding an 'S'-shaped branch. Wired fo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

A Pair of Louis XIV Style Twin-Light Wall-Appliques In the Manner of Boulle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall-Appliques Modelled With Cherubic Herms. In the Manner of André-Charles Boulle. Each modelled as a cherubic herm holding aloft a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis XIV Style Twin-Light Wall-Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall-Appliques. In the Manner of André-Charles Boulle. Each modelled as a cherubic herm holding aloft spiral branches. Wired for el...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

19thc French Antique Louis XIV Dore Bronze Grand Mirrored Wall Sconce - Cherubs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XIV Bronze Grand Bevelled Wall Sconce. With cherub/ putti detail.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Belle Epoque Louis XVI Taste Two Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Belle Epoque Louis XVI taste two-light gilt metal sconces, each with down scrolled lights wrapped in berried laurel, on bellflower hung volutes. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair 19thc French Dore Bronze Louis XIV style Cherub Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Cherub 3 Light Wall Sconces. Original unelectrified state. Beautiful detail.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Appliques by Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An Important Pair of Louis XIV Style Wall Appliques By Henry Dasson of Paris Of the highest quality and retaining its original fire gilded finish with burnished highlights, each wal...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Sconces Style of Andre Charles Boulle
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century silvered bronze wall appliques after the original Louis XIV period designs by Andre Charles Boulle.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Bronze

Baroque Applique in antique Louis 14th Style brass bronzed
Located in Berlin, DE
Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed, wall-shield. There from, six-light arms composed of spirals. Measures: Width:45 cm, height.55 cm.  
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20th Century French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Wall Sconce in Carved Golden Wood, Tuscany Xixth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large wall lamp in carved gilded wood, with the motif of flowers and leaves, with three lights Wear, old restorations and small gaps in the gilding Tuscany, Period of the 19th ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Large Pair of Louis the 14th Style Bronze and Mirror Wall Lights
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large pair of 3 arms Louis the 14th wall lights is made of chiseled bronze with a mirror on its center. These sconces ar every impressive...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Wall bracket for a candle from the 18th century, Louis XIV
Located in Mönchengladbach, NW
Spectacular Wall bracket for a candle made of bronze and brass is from the Flemish Region in Belgium, Europe. Dating back to the 18th century. The Motive is Louis XiV. A fant...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Two Arm Sconce
Located in Canton, MA
Two arm sconce, rococco. Material: Bronze Style: Rococo,Louis XIV Place of Origin: France Period made: Late 19th Century Dimensions: 10 × 6 × 18 in Condition Details: Excelle...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Of Grand 19th C. French Bronze Five Candle Light Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of large and heavy five arm antique bronze candle sconces with elaborate sinuous leafy arms, back and a tall top socket. The Pair retain the original Copper tubing presumably once utilized for gas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

17th Century Louis XIV Wall Lamp of 5 Lightning in Bronze and Oxidized Silver
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This model is composed of a light plate in the shape of a violin, decorated with geometric patterns and flowers in bas-relief. The bottom of the plate is decorated with rocaille vegetal motifs, while the upper part is surmounted by a flower from which rays emerge. Reference to the sun king, we find these rays crowning the chandelier of Graux-Marly of the chapel of the castle of Versailles. From the rocaille ornaments of the lower part emerge five arms of light finished by a flared cup and a chiseled bobèche. The ensemble offers a condensed version of the magnificence and opulence of the Louis XIV style. We have one wall lamp...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Louis XIV style bronze sconces. These beautiful French bronze 3 light sconces are currently unwired. Could be used with candles or easily wired if desired. Great patina!
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Large Pair Classical 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall lights, with flamed frosted glass shades on torches, held by a ribbon and bow with foliate wreaths to each.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Mascarons, After A.Ch. Boulle
Located in Göttingen, NI
A pair of French gilt bronze wall sconces with Mascarons after a design by André Charles Boulle Fine 19th-century cast, electrified. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Ritz Gilt Bronze Louis XIV Sconces by Maison Delisle, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of Ritz Louis XIV gilt bronze wall sconces from Maison Delisle-France. New custom made black lacquer shades gold inside. Rewired.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Belgian Bronze Sconces, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of Belgian two arm bronze sconces with beautiful casting. Material: Bronze Style: Traditional, Louis XIV Place of origin: Belgium Period made: early 19th century Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

French Maison Baguès Style Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès style gilt bronze sunburst sconces. Stunning French Maison Baguès style gilt bronze 2-light sunburst sconces. These fabulous Fre...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

4 Lights Artistic Casting Wall Sconce in 24kt Antique Gold Finish by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Let your bright living shine during dinner parties under the light of this Modenese Interiors artistic casting wall sconce. The 4 lights structure comes with a 24kt antique gold plat...
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2010s Italian Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV St. Ormolu Five Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive large scale pair of mid 19th century French Louis XIV st. ormolu five arm sconces. The richly chased pair with all original gilt has a back plate decorated by large acanthus leaves, and a central female figure with her hair braided...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of French early 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a striking and richly chased bottom foliate reserve with beautiful oak...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Three Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu sconces. Each beautiful three arm sconce is centered by a wonderfully executed pieced backplate with an impressive beaded ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of Italian Louis XIV Style Giltwood and Mecca Sconces, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large pair of giltwood and mecca sconces carved with acanthus leaves and fluting at the base of the currently out-wired candle base.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu sconces, after a model by André-Charles Boulle. Each two arm sconce is centered by a beautiful circular bac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

20th Century Louis XIV Style Baroque Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque wall light in Louis XIV style. Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed, wall-shield. There from, six light arms composed of spirals. (F-Ra...
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20th Century Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Set of Four Gilt-Bronze Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine set of four Louis XIV style gilt-bronze wall appliques. Each applique having a backplate cast with palmettes and fronded acanthus and i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Bronze Louis XIV Style Wall Sconce
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large bronze 7-light wall sconce which can be hard wired or plugged into a socket. Great bronze casting with no issues. In excellent vintage condition with minimal age related wear. ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Set of Three Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bras de Lumieres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale set of three Italian 19th century Louis XIV style giltwood Bras de Lumière sconces. The sconces displays fine hammered back plates and an elegantly S-scrolled central arms, with richly carved foliate designs. Each arm displays their original wrought iron candle spikes.
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu three arm sconces. The sconces have a fanciful and very decorative backplate with scrolled acanthu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Superbe French Pairs of Iron Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe French pairs of iron sconces.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

19th Century Louis XIV Style Bronze Pair of Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent bronze wall applications in Louis XIV style, circa 1870. Manufacturer stamp: Augsburger. (F-32).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

20th Century Louis XIV Style Baroque Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque wall light in Louis XIV style. Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed, wall-shield. There from, six light arms composed of spirals. (F-Ra-...
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20th Century Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

19th Century, Pair of French Three-Light Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French three-light gilt bronze appliques The refined pair of wall lamps was made in France in the 19th century in chiseled and gilded bronze. The quality and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Louis XIV Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Pair of Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Encinitas, CA
Louis XIV Baroque style giltwood 2-light sconce pair. Fine Italian reproduction, grande scale, these sconce pieces are hand carved and ornately detailed, circa 1930. Professionally ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XIV style gilt bronze and rock crystal sconce by Gherardo degli Albizzi. This seven lights sconce features a gilt bronze backplate and two branches of arms, respectively with f...
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2010s Italian Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Bronze

Monumental Pair of 18th Century Venetian Silver Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental pair of 18th century Venetian silver giltwood sconces. Large pair of Italian or Venetian silver gilt candle sconces from the 18th century (can easily be wired if desired)...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver Leaf

Pair of French Iron Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful pair of French iron sconces. The work on the iron is handmade, circa 1930.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of gilt bronze wall sconces with mythological figures.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Baroque Applique in antique Louis XIV Style silver galvanized
Located in Berlin, DE
Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed, wall-shield. There from, six-light arms composed of spirals. Measures: Width:45 cm, height:55 cm.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Crystal and Bronze Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of French Louis XIV crystal scones, circa 1910, featuring three candle arms, clear crystal rosettes and pendants with pale taupe and plum hues. The sconces have been rewired w...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cut rock crystal double light wall sconces embellished with a central cut rock crystal vase embellis...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

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

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV 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, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV 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 Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Henry Dasson, Maison Delisle, and Modenese Gastone. 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 $450 and tops out at $53,701 while the average work can sell for $4,400.

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