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What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?
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The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.
Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
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Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted from...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Paul Marra Leather and Brass Sconces
By Paul Marra
Located in Pasadena, CA
Shown are two pairs of the very desirable Paul Marra Brass and Leather Art Deco/Moderne style wall sconces. The sconces show the design influence of Jacques Adnet in the stitched lea...
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2010s North American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and black enameled wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita with magnifying lens, handle to adjust angle and direction, provision for on/off pull switch, partially marked, ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall lamps mod. Splugen Brau by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of wall lamps mod. Splügen Bräu
Designed by Castiglioni Achille, Castiglioni Piergiacomo for Flos
Perfect vintage condition
Italy, 1961
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Configured for plug in with cord feeding from bottom of stem.
Overall Dimensions ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Lamp Art sconces by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set Lamp Art sconces in organic shapes designed by Per Lütken in 1978 for Holmegaard, Denmark. Irresistible to eye.
* Set of brown, orange and blue patterned mouth-blown glass sconc...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass