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Shade Sconce
Located in Fremont Center, NY
asymmetrical center and attaches directly to the wall. The fixture functions equally well facing down as a
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
LUnnone Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras based sockets per sconce
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Silver
Pair of Louis Poulsen Wall Sconces
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A pair of these modern classic sconces designed by Louis Poulsen. Each newly wired, replacing
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style French Balloon Wall Sconce
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French wall sconce features the classic half-balloon shape typical of the rich and charming Louis XVI
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Brass Sconces by Candle, 3 Pairs Available
By Candle
Located in New York, NY
Brass sconces by Candle, a subsidiary of Fontana Arte. The shade is adjustable and ends with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique Silver-Plated Olds Trombone as Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
2-1912". It could also be hung as a down-light with the text facing up if preferred. 7" width x 12
Category
Vintage 1910s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Pair of Straw Marquetry Sconces, France
By V.C.D.F
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of straw marquetry sconces, designed and entirely made by a talented French artist, using
Category
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Straw Marquetry Sconces, France
By V.C.D.F
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of straw marquetry sconces, designed and entirely made by a talented French artist, using
Category
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Straw Marquetry Sconces, France
By V.C.D.F
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of straw marquetry sconces, designed and entirely made by a talented French artist, using
Category
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Silver-Plated York & Sons Trombone as Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
could also be hung as a down-light with the text facing up if preferred. 7" width x 14" depth x 44.5
Category
Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate, Metal
Vintage Nautical Norwegian Navy Brass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Pair of 1970s Nautical - Navy sconces composed of brass and mounted with white textured glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Red Straw Marquetry Sconces, France
By V.C.D.F
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of straw marquetry sconces, designed and entirely made by a talented French artist, using
Category
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Blue Straw Marquetry Sconces, France
By V.C.D.F
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of straw marquetry sconces, designed and entirely made by a talented French artist, using
Category
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Gold Yellow Straw Marquetry Sconces, France
By V.C.D.F
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of straw marquetry sconces, designed and entirely made by a talented French artist, using
Category
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Bronze Brown Straw Marquetry Sconces, France
By V.C.D.F
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of straw marquetry sconces, designed and entirely made by a talented French artist, using
Category
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Series02 Small Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
and tanning process. Sconce is reversible at time of installation and can be installed with shade
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Black Metal Cone Midcentury Style Sconces by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom brass & black metal cone midcentury style sconces by Adesso Imports. Can be hung
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Gas Wall Sconces with Crystal Prisms, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Gilt bronze sconces, originally gas but have been electrified. Original ruffled edge glass with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of Four Limited Edition Battuto Smoky Frosted Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited Edition Battuto (hammered) smoky frosted Murano cylinder-shaped glass sconces mounted on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Series02 Lg. Sconce, Polished Nickel Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
Located in Ozone Park, NY
stretching and tanning process.
Sconce is reversible at time of installation and can be installed with shade
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 7 in W 6 in D 8.125 in
Series02 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
and tanning process. Sconce is reversible at time of installation and can be installed with shade
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 7 in W 6 in D 8.125 in
One of kind French Colourful Murano Glass Flowers & Drops Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, one facing up, the other down. Will be newly wired with certified UL US
Category
Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 18 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoked Color Mid-Century Wall Light and Sconces, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
used, two per leaf. Internally, as you can see from the photo, there are two bulbs, one facing up and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Danish Wall Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design with a tiered step-down pattern. Can be installed facing down or facing up. Verde color finish
Category
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Prince Sigvard Bernadotte Grey Scandinavian Modern Dual Bathroom Lamp for Ifö
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large dual Wall sconce suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. Designed by Prince Sigvard
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod Feltre designed by Ignazio Gardella Italy '60
By Greco, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
can be mounted with the lampshade facing both up and down
Perfect vintage condition
Italy, 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Set of midcentury Italian Wall Lights by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1968
By Sirrah, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Sirrah in Italy, circa 1968-1971.
The light can be mounted with the lampshade facing up or down as you
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoky Color Wall Light, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
color. Internally, as you can see from the photo, there are two bulbs ( G9 ), one facing up and one
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Pair of French Gitl Bronze Appliques
Located in IT
, unites two crossed arrows, with the tip facing down and the feathered tail at the top. From the center
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Stilnovo Wall Lights (marked), Italy, 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
bulbs up to 60 watt each
You can hang them in two ways; facing up or facing down, a bit depending if
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Reclaimed Industrial Angled Wall Lights with Linear Prismatic Glass
By Polam
Located in Nottingham, GB
steel fixtures have an angled design and the fixture can be mounted with the angle facing either down or
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Vintage RAW Industrial Linear Angled Medium Bulkhead Wall Lights
By Polam
Located in Nottingham, GB
cast steel fixtures have an angled design and the fixture can be mounted with the angle facing either
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Important Kaj Gottlob brass one arm wall lamp, Fog Morup Denmark 1930's
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Forest, BE
Skolen ved Sundet, has south-facing fully glazed windows, opening onto the school yard. Both schools have
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Middle-Eastern Brass & Bronze Temple Shrine Architectural Element Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
border, two gilt bronze scrolled arm sconces support hanging lantern lamp style filigree baskets with
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Other Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Curvilinear Mid-Century Modern Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This curvilinear sconce is full of playful energy! A circular backplate holds a central stem from
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Huge Pair of American Art Deco Theater Sconces in Brushed Aluminium and Bronze.
Located in Port Hope, ON
from a single bulb in a down facing ceramic socket. These sconces are in great condition, show only
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
H 30 in W 15 in D 12 in
Handcrafted Copper Wall Light in Shape of Leaf, 1970s, Germany
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
the copper creates a cosy atmosphere and warm ambient glow. It's possible to hang the sconce with the
Category
Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Handcrafted Copper Wall Light in Shape of Leaf, 1970s, Germany
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
the copper creates a cosy atmosphere and warm ambient glow. It's possible to hang the sconce with the
Category
Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Handcrafted Leaf Wall Light in Solid Copper, 1970s, Germany
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
creates a cozy atmosphere and warm ambient glow. It's possible to hang the sconce with the stem of the
Category
Late 20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Industrial Extension Wall Lamp Circa 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lamp extends up and down a rod on an scissors mechanism and the lamp rotates from facing the wall to
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Hillebrand Wall Light Tall, Brass and Glass, circa 1970s, German
By Hillebrand
Located in London, GB
two gilt metal lamp holders, both facing upwards. The base can easily be screwed to the ceiling or
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Industrial Art Deco Metal Sconces
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of 1930s Art Deco aluminum sconces. The sconces have developed a natural matte finish and can
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Limited Edition Battuto Smoked Frosted Murano Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition of Battuto (hammered) smoked frosted murano cylinder-shaped glasses sconces mounted
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Articulated Sconces by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pointing down, varies 21"- 39".
The minimum depth with the shade facing the wall is 7".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Yakata Linear Wall Sconce, Line Light in Aged Brass Finish
By Austin Daikon
Located in Tuscon, AZ
and back illumination. Sconce can be mounted facing up or down.
Finish: Aged brass
Lens: Natural
Category
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s French Modernist Sconces in the Manner of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Chicago, IL
source facing up or down) or vertically. Each sconce takes two candelabra base light bulbs. Six sconces
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Custom, One of a Kind Vintage Industrial Galvanized Sconces
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
One of a kind galvanized metal sconces with perforated shades. Great Industrial look that can be
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
1970s German Phillips Abstract Iridescent Glass Rectangular Wall Light or Sconce
By Philips
Located in London, GB
A rare set of three 1970s German Philips rectangular wall lights or wall sconces. A row of nine
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Maison Bagues French Murano Glass Fruit Crystal Grapes Tole Sconces, circa 1930
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, one facing up, the other down and sideways. Will be wired with certified UL
Category
Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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H 20 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Pair Arts & Crafts Bronze Sconces w/Original Kokomo Slag Glass Shades ca. 1910
By Kokomo Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
These handsome sconces have beautiful metalwork and as a big bonus have shades made by Kokomo
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 10.5 in W 5 in D 9 in
Four beautiful brass industrial lamps
Located in New York, NY
dimensions. The can be hang to the ceiling or to the wall as sconces, facing up or facing down. Perfect for
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Oktavo C-1542 Wall Light by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in PRESTON, AU
Large minimalist vintage Oktavo C-1542 sconce by RAAK Amsterdam. This award winning wall light
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Seguso Murano Glass 1960s Wall Lights
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
brass fixtures
By Seguso. New rewired. Can be hung with the shade facing down or up depending on
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Unusual and Great Quality Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
" scrolled foliate arms lead to ten down facing perimeter lights with glass shades and five upward lights
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Reproduction Mission Gas and Electric Sconces, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Reproduction sconces made by Brass Light Gallery around 1990. Solid brass with faux gas cocks and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mission Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Nautical Brass Sconces, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of 1960s nautical, navy sconces composed of brass and mounted with acrylic fluorescent
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique Pale Green Textured Glass Bellflower Scroll Arm Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
. They have a timeless look that can fit a variety of decors, and look beautiful facing up or down
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen "Radiohuset" Wall Lights
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
sconces with white opaline glass shades. The lights pivot side to side to side. They can be mounted facing
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ship's Nautical Bunk Lights, Midcentury
Located in Nantucket, MA
socket. Great for use as over-the-bed reading light if facing downward, or as sconces in a hall or room
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Wall Lights by Galassia, Italy, 1964
Located in New York, NY
pattern. Can be installed with the shade facing up or down. Three E12 sockets per sconce.
Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the down facing sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each down facing sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 54 variations of the antique or vintage down facing sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect down facing sconce — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A down facing sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made down facing sconce over the years, but those crafted by V.C.D.F, Adam Otlewski and Louis Poulsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Down Facing Sconce?
Prices for a down facing sconce start at $322 and top out at $57,500 with the average selling for $2,100.
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.
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- Where do you hang sconces?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 20191stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021For hanging wall sconces, you should measure between 60”-70” from the floor. If you plan on installing multiple sconces traditionally they are spaced 6’ apart.
- Why is it called a sconce?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024A light that hangs on a wall is called a sconce due to its linguistic history. The term originated from the Old French term esconce, which means "lantern" or "hiding place." In turn, the word sconce has its roots in the Latin root word for "to hide," abscondere. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sconces.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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.
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