Sconces
Historical Wall-Mounted Lighting with Warmth, Craftsmanship & Architectural Presence
Enrich your lighting installation with authentic antique glass and metal shades and diffusers, each carefully selected to shape, soften, and elevate the light quality while adding original period detail. Our collection features hand-blown opal glass, ribbed and prismatic glass diffusers, acid-etched patterns, vintage schoolhouse globes, flame-shaped shades, industrial reflectors, and geometric Art Deco designs sourced from historic homes and early commercial buildings.
Every shade carries subtle artisan marks or a distinct patina that highlights its age and design origins. Compatible with a wide range of vintage fixtures—including chandeliers, pendants, wall sconces, and early electric lights—these shades transform brightness, enhance color temperature, and contribute authentic style to restoration projects or modern decorating with a historic twist.
Select these one-of-a-kind shades to restore antique fixtures, replace missing parts, or introduce historic character into remodeled spaces with unique, time-honored lighting details.
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sold as pair
AA# 27793
Circa: 1930s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 17” tall x 4.75” wide x 6.5” projection
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
Full suite of matching Virden “New Harwich” series fixtures also available: 2 pairs of sconces AA# 27072 - 4 single shade pendants AA# 27203 / AA# 27777 - 1 three shade chandelier AA# 27776 - 2 five shade chandeliers AA# 27775 / AA# 27151
AA# 27778
Circa: 1930s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED - a bit more rust/patina on second sconce, not shown
Material: Cast Iron, Brass, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 14” tall x 5.25” wide x 5.25” projection
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
AA# 27770
Circa: 1910s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Silver Plating over Brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 13” tall, 4.25” wide, 5.5” projection
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
AA# 27708
Circa: 1960s
Condition: Age Consistent - NOT CONVERTED TO ELECTRIC
Material: Brass, Glass
Finish: Original
Illumination: *Candlestick* - not converted to electric
Dimensions: 14” tall x 5” projection x 8.5” wide
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
literally, two arms!
AA# 27756
Circa: 1900 - 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: Two medium standard Edison sockets
Dimensions: 18” tall (with bulbs as shown) x 16.5” wide x 6” projection
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
AA# 27767
Circa: 1940s - 1960s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast White Metal, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 13” tall x 6” wide x 8.5” projection
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
slight variation in finish between the two; see second sconce in last photo
AA# 27546
Circa: 1900s
Condition: Age Consistent, *NOT CONVERTED TO ELECTRIC*
Material: Brass, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: *Candlestick*
Dimensions: 13.75” tall x 2.75” wide x 3.75“ projection; backplate is 1.75” wide x 5.25” tall
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
1 pair available, sold as pair
AA# 27619
Circa: 1950s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Aluminum, Textured Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 8” tall x 8” projection x 7” wide; backplate is 4.25” wide x 4.75” tall
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27587
Circa: 1950s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Aluminum, Amber Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 23” tall x 9” wide x 10” projection; backplate is 6.5” tall x 5” wide
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
2 pair available, sold as pair
AA# 27586
Circa: 1950s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Aluminum, Amber Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 16” tall x 9” wide x 10” projection; backplate is 5” wide x 5.75” tall as shown
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
AA# 27613
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Stamped Brass, Polychrome, Custard Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One Medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 6.5” tall x 5.25” wide at shade; 6.5” projection; backplate is 6” tall x 4.25” wide
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
AA# 48753
Circa: 1910s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Iron, Cast Brass, Polychrome
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 15” tall (with bulb as shown) x 5.5” projection x 7.5” wide
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27584
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Iron, Slag Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA, Herwig
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 13” tall x 7” wide; 4.5” projection
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
3 available, sold individually
AA# 27467
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Lead, Silver Plating, Glass Crystals
Finish: Original
Origin: USA, “Empire”
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 12.5” tall x 4” wide (at widest part of backplate) x 5” projection
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
priced with unique steuben calcite american art glass shade
AA# 27545
Circa: 1900 - 1915
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass, Calcite American Art Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 13.75” tall x 5” wide (at shade) x 8.75” projection; backplate is 8” tall x 4” wide
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
AA# 27582
Circa: 1910 - 1915
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Iron, Glass, Brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 12” tall x 7.5” projection x 7.5” wide at base of lantern; backplate is 4.75” wide x 4.25” tall
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
AA# 27540
Circa: 1890 - 1900s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 10” tall x 5.75” wide (at shade) x 18” projection; backplate has 4” diameter; contact us to inquire about modifying to cover junction box
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold as pair
AA# 27547
Circa: 1915 - 1920
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: Three candelabra sockets per sconce
Dimensions: 20” tall x 11.5” wide x 6.5” projection
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
3 pair available, sold as pair
original to the 1925 Saint Paul, MN Ford plant - see last photo!
AA# 27478
Circa: 1925
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Iron, Copper, Glass Globe
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One Mogul standard Edison socket with medium socket adapter per fixture
Dimensions: 35” tall x 13” wide at globe cage x 31.5” projection; backplate is 28.5” tall x 8.25” wide. Globe is 12” diameter with 6” fitter.
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
$100 DOWN fully insured freight/blanket-wrap shipping available within the continental United States. Full/remaining shipping cost will be quoted after purchase for items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery. If you would like a quote before purchase, please contact us.
AA# 27516
Circa: 1940s - 1960s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass, Glass Crystal
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One candelabra socket per sconce
Dimensions: 12” tall x 6.5” wide x 6” projection; backplate is 4.25” wide
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 26018
Circa: 1920’s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Aluminum, Polychrome
Finish: Original Polychrome, candle covers may vary, contact us!
Origin: UnMarked USA
Illumination: medium Edison socket
Dimensions: 11” height x 4” width x 4” projection
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
with shade AA# 26041
AA# 27486
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass, Cast Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA, shade is Lightolier Co.
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 10.5” tall x 5” wide at shade x 10.25” projection; backplate has 4” diameter. Shade has 2.25” fitter.
Shades are AA# 26041
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
2 available, sold individually
noticeable variety in glass tone across sconces; one sconce does not have verdigris on backplate as shown in last photo, please specify finish in order
AA# 27217
Circa: 1910s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Bronze, Slag Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 11” tall x 6-7” wide (depending on shade orientation) x ~9” projection; backplate is 6” tall x 4.5” wide
Shade: 5.25” tall x 7” wide x 2.25” fitter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
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3 available, sold individually
AA# 27762
Circa: Shades 1910s - 1920s; sconces 2005
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast and Spun Brass, Cast Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per sconce
Dimensions: 10.5” tall x 4” wide x 5.5” projection; backplate is 6” tall. Shade is 2.25” fitter.
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.