Skip to main content

American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

to
18
18
Height
to
Width
to
1
17
1
13,500
4,250
1,868
1,470
1,000
602
564
448
252
222
210
149
127
112
94
84
78
23
15
3
3
1
2
18
13
9
8
5
18
18
18
18
18
3
2
1
1
Style: American Empire
Pair of American Brass and Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Mounted Wall Sconces, C 1880
Pair of American Brass and Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Mounted Wall Sconces, C 1880

Pair of American Brass and Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Mounted Wall Sconces, C 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American decorative brass and glass bell jar hurricane mounted wall sconces, Late 19th century. Pair are candle powered but can be electrified if desired at no additional cost.

Category

1880s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Spelter Finial Mounted Wall Lanterns, C. 1850
Pair of American Wrought Iron and Spelter Finial Mounted Wall Lanterns, C. 1850

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Spelter Finial Mounted Wall Lanterns, C. 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American wrought iron, paneled glass, and spelter finial decorative wall lanterns mounted on the original scrolled iron brackets. Originally gas and have been electrified wit...

Category

1850s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Spelter

Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840

Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American nickel silver and brass enameled iron coach lanterns with the original circular and side lamp beveled glass. Lanterns are candle powered but can be converted to elec...

Category

1840s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver, Brass, Iron, Nickel

Pair of American Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces, Circa 1830
Pair of American Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces, Circa 1830

Pair of American Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American Empire figural gilt bronze three-light sconces. Originally candle powered and have been electrified, Early 19th century.

Category

1830s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Pair of American Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870

Pair of American Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American bronze and crystal scrolled two arm mirrored wall sconces with flanking gilt foilate medallions. Sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired, Late 1...

Category

1870s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850
Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850

Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American nautical gimbaled nickel silver over brass mounted wall sconces with bulbous flared amber glass shades. Gimbals kept candles straight in rough seas. Pair are candle ...

Category

1850s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of American Bronze & Painted Lyre Back Wall Sconces, Sterling Bronze Co. NY
Pair of American Bronze & Painted Lyre Back Wall Sconces, Sterling Bronze Co. NY

Pair of American Bronze & Painted Lyre Back Wall Sconces, Sterling Bronze Co. NY

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American bronze and painted three arm lyre back wall sconces with decorative foliage crest, circular floral medallions, scrolled arms with fluted bobeches, and stamped by the...

Category

1890s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Wire

Related Items
Pair of Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Pair of Solid Brass Wall Lantern

Pair of Solid Brass Wall Lantern

$2,200 / set

H 19 in W 12 in D 13 in

Pair of Solid Brass Wall Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant pair of wall lantern hand crafted from brass with three 40/watt light each. Suitable for wet locations, electrified and ready to use . Beautiful decorative pair of lantern indoor...

Category

20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces

$3,200 / set

H 16 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This quality pair of Caldwell bronze sconces feature hand painted floral motifs, and gilt rosettes.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces

Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.  

Category

1920s American Vintage American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces, Carved Lantern Design
Pair of Antique Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces, Carved Lantern Design

Pair of Antique Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces, Carved Lantern Design

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of carved painted and giltwood five-panel one-light wall sconces formed as flush mounted half lanterns; recently rewired.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Wall Lanterns
Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Wall Lanterns

Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Wall Lanterns

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Illuminate your entryway, patio, or garden with this exquisite pair of antique wall lanterns. Crafted from solid brass and boasting a beautiful...

Category

20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Single Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Single Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern

Single Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern

$550

H 20 in W 9.5 in D 10.25 in

Single Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant single wall lantern ,hand crafted from solid brass with one 60/watt light , four sides of textured glass. Beautiful patina. Suitable for wet locations, electrified and read...

Category

20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern
American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern

American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern

Located in Montreal, QC

This highly unusual lantern dates from a time when both gas and electricity were available, the last quarter of the 19th century. The central part was once gas but is now electric, t...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sconce / Flush Mount in Glass and Brass
Sconce / Flush Mount in Glass and Brass

Sconce / Flush Mount in Glass and Brass

$1,699

H 2.37 in Dm 17.72 in

Sconce / Flush Mount in Glass and Brass

Located in Antwerp, BE

Seven brass cones are mount to mirrored glass to perfectly reflect each bulb, giving the illusion of lights floating in space. Measures: Diameter 45 cm. Depth 6 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century European American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair E. F. Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Pair E. F. Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze Two-Light Sconces

Pair E. F. Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze Two-Light Sconces

$1,800Sale Price / set|68% Off

H 16 in W 9 in D 4 in

Pair E. F. Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze Two-Light Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

These handsome sconces feature cast rosettes, acanthus leaves, and tassel from finials.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Previously Available Items
Collection of Large and Dramatic Stained Glass Theater Sconces
Collection of Large and Dramatic Stained Glass Theater Sconces

Collection of Large and Dramatic Stained Glass Theater Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a decorative and very impressive collection of large custom-made theater sconces. They are almost 30 inches tall so you can imagine the impact these make in a room. They are ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stained Glass

Pair of American Brass Nickel Silvered Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass C 1840
Pair of American Brass Nickel Silvered Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass C 1840

Pair of American Brass Nickel Silvered Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass C 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass nickel silvered enameled coach lanterns with flanking oval ribbed vented tops, hinged locking doors with rear red reflectors, original interior fonts, and reta...

Category

1840s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver, Brass, Nickel

Pair of American Brass and Copper Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass Phil c. 1820
Pair of American Brass and Copper Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass Phil c. 1820

Pair of American Brass and Copper Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass Phil c. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass and copper coach lanterns with the original beveled glass and foliage scrolled mounting brackets. Warner and Co. Cherry ST. Philadelphia. Pair have been electr...

Category

1820s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Pair of American Brass Hand Chased Figural Two-Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1820
Pair of American Brass Hand Chased Figural Two-Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1820

Pair of American Brass Hand Chased Figural Two-Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass hand chased figural, foliage, and berry motif two-arm wall sconces, Early 19th century, New England. Sconces are candle powered and can be electrified if desired.

Category

1820s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1910 Large Cast Iron Set of Four Exterior Outdoor Sconce Lights
1910 Large Cast Iron Set of Four Exterior Outdoor Sconce Lights

1910 Large Cast Iron Set of Four Exterior Outdoor Sconce Lights

Located in Surrey, BC

We have salvaged a set of four large detailed exterior wall sconce lights that once graced a church in Ohio. These beauties have an untouched surface showing age cracked finish and b...

Category

1910s American Vintage American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Brass over Copper Bird and Acanthus Mirrored Sconces Circa 1870
Pair of American Brass over Copper Bird and Acanthus Mirrored Sconces Circa 1870

Pair of American Brass over Copper Bird and Acanthus Mirrored Sconces Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass over copper mirrored two arm sconces with flanking birds and floral acanthus motif. Late 19th century. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been ele...

Category

1870s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of American Nickel Silver, Brass, and Copper Coach Lanterns, CT, Circa 1860
Pair of American Nickel Silver, Brass, and Copper Coach Lanterns, CT, Circa 1860

Pair of American Nickel Silver, Brass, and Copper Coach Lanterns, CT, Circa 1860

By English and Mersick Company

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American nickel silver, brass, and copper coach lanterns with circular bulbous vented finials, original bowed beveled glass, and terminating on turned ringed bulbous reservoi...

Category

1860s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Nickel

Pair of American Federal Brass Eagle Coach Lanterns
Pair of American Federal Brass Eagle Coach Lanterns

Pair of American Federal Brass Eagle Coach Lanterns

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 1880s American brass Federal style eagle motif coach lanterns. Newly rewired. Each light takes one candelabra bulb. Most recently used as wall sc...

Category

1880s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Nickel Silver and Copper Coach Lanterns, Phil, Circa 1860
Pair of American Nickel Silver and Copper Coach Lanterns, Phil, Circa 1860

Pair of American Nickel Silver and Copper Coach Lanterns, Phil, Circa 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American nickel silver, copper, and wrought iron coach lanterns with a upper vented squared tiered finial, original beveled etched clover glass, hinged door, and ending with ...

Category

1860s American Antique American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Nickel, Copper

American Empire wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, 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, folk art, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe 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 Edward F. Caldwell & Co., James Cunningham and Son Ny, Bradley & Hubbard, and J.E. Caldwell & Co.. 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 $900 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $6,900.