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Wabi Sabi Sconce

Wall Light Made in Japan / Reproduction of Japanese Antique Lighting Wabi Sabi
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a bracket light made in Japan. Made of brass. It is a product that reproduces old Japanese lighting. Since ancient times, it has been used as an outdoor light and an inter...
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2010s Japanese Showa Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Medium wall organic modern ceramic Lamp mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

Small wall organic modern ceramic Lamp, mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Audoux Minet 'Anchor' Sconce in Rope
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Natural wabi sabi rope sconce by designers Audoux Minet. Exceptional piece in the form of an
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rope

Kawa Wall Sconce 01, Porcelain, Brass, Ceramic Wall Light, Organic, Handmade
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
objects. Guided as he often is by his wabi-sabi tendencies, Luft became obsessed with devising a new
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Kawa Wall Sconce 01, Porcelain, Brass, Ceramic Wall Light, Organic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection of eye-catching objects. Guided as he often is by his wabi-sabi tendencies, Luft became obsessed
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Echo #3 Wall Light by Margaux Leycuras
Located in Geneve, CH
imprinted on materials. Referring to the precepts of wabi-sabi -Japanese ideology that finds beauty in
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware, Mirror

Echo #3 Wall Light by Margaux Leycuras
Echo #3 Wall Light by Margaux Leycuras
H 20.87 in W 22.05 in D 2.37 in
Echo #2 Wall Light by Margaux Leycuras
Located in Geneve, CH
materials. Referring to the precepts of wabi-sabi -Japanese ideology that finds beauty in imperfection, I
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware, Mirror

Echo #2 Wall Light by Margaux Leycuras
Echo #2 Wall Light by Margaux Leycuras
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Patinaed Brass Vases by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna, Pierre Forssell
Located in Valby, 84
traditional Scandinavian to a more art deco or a wabi Sabi style interior. Pierre Oskar Paul Forssell, born
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Brass

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Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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By Deborah Ehrlich
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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
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Mod. 2131 Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mod. 2131 Sconces by Stilnovo
H 7 in W 4 in D 6.9 in
Concrete Wall Lamp / Sconce / Outdoor Lighting 'V'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
"V" by Bentu Design Wall lamp or sconce. Outdoor Lighting. Concrete Size: 11×14×h11Cm Weight: 1 kg Colour:Cement Grey Light Source: LED 6W 85-240V 70Ra 600LM 3000K - Comptable wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
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Workstead Orbit Sconce in Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
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By 360volt
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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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By Bentu Design
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Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Antique Candle Holder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and
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Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Candle Sconces

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Ceramic

Pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen Wall Lamps, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Valby, 84
fit in most styles like a Classic Scandinavian interior or an Art Deco or wabi sabi style since the
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Pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen Wall Lamps, 1960s
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Echo #3 Wall Light by Margaux Leycuras
Located in Geneve, CH
materials. Referring to the precepts of wabi-sabi -Japanese ideology that finds beauty in imperfection, I
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Mirror, Stoneware, Porcelain

Echo #3 Wall Light by Margaux Leycuras
Echo #3 Wall Light by Margaux Leycuras
H 20.87 in W 22.05 in D 2.37 in
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Wabi Sabi Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wabi sabi sconce available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, glass and brass, every wabi sabi sconce was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a wabi sabi sconce, we have 3 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the wabi sabi sconce you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wabi sabi sconce made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made wabi sabi sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Luft Tanaka, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet and Pierre Forsell are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wabi Sabi Sconce?

Prices for a wabi sabi sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $800 and can go as high as $3,717, while the average can fetch as much as $1,789.

Finding the Right sconces-wall-lights for You

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.

For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.

Questions About Wabi Sabi Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-sabi is the practice of finding the beauty in imperfections. Examples include flowers growing through cracks in the ground, or a broken ceramic bowl made whole again with its imperfections showing through. You’ll find a variety of wabi-sabi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One important aspect of wabi-sabi is the beauty in imperfect things, so a good example of wabi-sabi would be asymmetrical or even crude vessels and furniture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture and other objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-sabi furniture refers to tables, seats and other furnishings that reflect a specific Japanese design philosophy. It involves creating minimalist furniture that has a focus on appreciating the imperfections found in nature. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The primary principle of Wabi-Sabi is to appreciate the imperfections found in nature. As a result, Wabi-Sabi emphasizes asymmetry, roughness, simplicity and the use of natural materials and finishes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces based on Wabi-Sabi principles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-sabi pottery refers to earthenware vessels that embody the principles of a Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi. Proponents of the idea believe that household objects should emphasize function over form, so that they satisfy needs but do not cause people to attach too much meaning to worldly possessions. There is also a focus on finding the beauty in imperfection and simplicity. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Wabi-sabi is technically not a design style, but it has influenced design. The term Wabi-sabi refers to a philosophy that emphasizes accepting imperfection and celebrating the impermanent beauty of nature. This concept has inspired many interior design trends, such as using organic and sustainable materials, selecting upcycled and repurposed pieces and integrating furniture and decorative objects that are unfinished, unpolished and unglazed. Shop a collection of pieces inspired by Wabi-sabi on 1stDibs.

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