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Pair of Italian Picture Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960's bronze library lights with 2 candelabra lights. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Picture Lights
Pair of Italian Picture Lights
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wall-Mounted Library-Picture Light, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Library or picture brass wall-mounted sconce light with adjustable arm. Made in Italy *Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Library Sconce, Contemporary Bookshelf Sconce in Marble, Polished Nickel
Located in Savannah, GA
The listing is for a sconce with polished nickel hardware and white slanted shade. If a different finish / shade is required please send us a note. Kalin Asenov designs and fabricat...
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2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

Library Sconce, Contemporary Bookshelf Sconce in Carrara Marble, Aged Brass
Located in Savannah, GA
The listing is for an in stock sconce in raw brass and white linen lampshade. We keep a pair in stock at all times. If additional pieces are needed please allow 4-6 weeks lead time. ...
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2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

Vintage French Petite Spot Lights/ Wall Sconces, Pair
By Jacques Biny
Located in East Hampton, NY
Attributed to Jacques Biny, these fully articulating petite spot lights with exterior silk wiring
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

"A2" Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland 1970s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
likely goes for these “A2” wall lights as well. The lamps still have Idman Oy’s manufacturer’s mark. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Sheet Metal

A Pair of "GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionalist design in Sweden. Like his celebrated Stockholm City Library, these lamps emphasize geometric
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of large masculine Art Nouveau Bronze and Wood Wall Plaque Sconces
Located in Leesburg, VA
(d) inches The present pair of handsome sconces are the perfect addition to a mood-driven library
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Barbette Wall Light, Weathered Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
serves as a perfect choice for enhancing the atmosphere in the library, kitchen, or when placed in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vilamoura Hand Wrought Iron 4 Light Wall Sconce
Located in Dallas, TX
This four-arm wall sconce features a long twisted column that allows the lights to hang beneath the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Claude Wall Light, Weathered Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
serves as a perfect choice for enhancing the atmosphere in the library, kitchen, or when placed in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wall Sconces With Leather Shade Bedside Lighting, Set 2, Germany, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
lamps will perfectly complement the interior of your living room, bedroom or library. They are durable
Category

Vintage 1950s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Classic Picture Light Thin and Minimal Adjustable Brass Linear LED Sconce, UL
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
our Picture Lights, we wanted to see just how small we can make the brass housing. Enclosed are fully
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Spanish Medieval Style Wall Sconces in Gilt Hand Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
gothic inspired cylinder wall lights with terrific aged patina showing the original gold leaf gilding
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Excellent Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sconces by Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, New York Public Library, and Rockefeller Centre.
Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Hand Wrought Iron and Glass Wall Sconce with Foliate Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
, this wall sconce would make for a lovely light source in a hallway, library, wine room, or external
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron

Fine Set of Four Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Five Light Sconces by Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
within a lozenge. While the model for the present group of wall lights appears in the photographic
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Doubled Headed Wall Sconce by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
of Alvar Aalto’s major projects including the Paimio Sanatorium and the Viipuri Library. Among
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Silvered Three Arm Sconces by E. F. Caldwel, 42" High
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
buildings in America. The White House, St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York Public Library, Rockefeller Center
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Silver

Large Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Lamps by Erik Gunnar Asplund, Sweden 1940s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Municipal Library (1920-28); the Council Room at the Headquarters of the Arts and Crafts Association (1931
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of E.F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Early Georgian Style Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
gilt finish. Originally from the library of "Goodwood", the Sewickley PA home of H.J. Heinz, They were
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Antique Early 18th Century American George I Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

DCW Editions In The Tube 360° 1600 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Gold Mesh
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
powerful lighting solutions that light up the French National Library, day and night. Not one who is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

DCW Editions In The Tube 360° 700 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Gold Mesh
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
powerful lighting solutions that light up the French National Library, day and night. Not one who is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

DCW Editions In The Tube 360° 1000 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Gold Mesh
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
powerful lighting solutions that light up the French National Library, day and night. Not one who is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

DCW Editions In The Tube 360° 1000 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Silver Mesh
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
powerful lighting solutions that light up the French National Library, day and night. Not one who is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

DCW Editions In The Tube 360° 400 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Gold Mesh
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
up the French National Library, day and night. Not one who is prone to brandishing himself in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

DCW Editions In The Tube ITT 120-13 00 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Silver-Gold
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
powerful lighting solutions that light up the French National Library, day and night. Not one who is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions In The Tube ITT 100-500 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Gold-Gold
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
thousands of exceptional and powerful lighting solutions that light up the French National Library, day and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions In The Tube ITT 100-500 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Silver-Gold
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
thousands of exceptional and powerful lighting solutions that light up the French National Library, day and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions In The Tube ITT 100-350 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Gold-Gold
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
thousands of exceptional and powerful lighting solutions that light up the French National Library, day and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Modern Picture Light, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass library light with articulating arm and pivoting shade. Made in Italy *Please Note: This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Modern Picture Light, Made in Italy
Modern Picture Light, Made in Italy
H 5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Large Modern Picture Light, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass library light with articulating arms and pivoting shade. Made in Italy *Please Note: This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

DCW Editions In The Tube ITT 120-700 Wall & Pendant Lamp in Silver-Gold Tr
By Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
National Library, day and night. Not one who is prone to brandishing himself in the media, his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair Large Antique Wall Mount Light Sconces Gilt Bronze Hunt Trumpet Bronze Dore
Located in West Hollywood, CA
design and mood light in a living room, entryway or library. Magnificent and imposing pair of gilt
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sconces Signed Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Library, and the Rockefeller center.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Gunnar Asplund GA9 Wall Light Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Värnamo, SE
works is the Stockholm Public Library, constructed between 1924 and 1928, which stands as the
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2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
stand alone, but especially impactful in groupings over a bar, in a library, over a pool table or over a
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Bronze, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Copper

Gunnar Asplund GA15 Wall Light Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Värnamo, SE
Stockholm Public Library, constructed between 1924 and 1928, which stands as the prototypical example of the
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cut Steel

Gunnar Asplund GA3 Ceiling / Wall Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Värnamo, SE
International Exhibition (1930). Among Asplund's most important works is the Stockholm Public Library
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2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Gunnar Asplund GA4 Wall Light, Designed in 1930´s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Värnamo, SE
Stockholm Public Library, constructed between 1924 and 1928, which stands as the prototypical example of the
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Paavo Tynell Model "2350" Wall Light for Taito Oy Helsinki, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
perforated and polished brass as material. Model “2350” is one of the most unusual looking wall lights in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arts & Crafts 3-Light Copper Wall Sconces by Winkelman & Van der Bijl
Located in Lisse, NL
space you have in mind for them to the next level. These highly attractive wall lights were handcrafted
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
By Serge Mouille
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
quickly won commissions from several French schools and libraries. In 1956, the influential Paris
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Vintage 1930s French Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
H 11.97 in W 29.14 in D 4.34 in
Paavo Tynell Pair of Wall Lamps Manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland, 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Barcelona, ES
and the Viipuri Library. Tynell was especially appraised through his involvement with the Finland
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

2 Amaizing Sconces, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Design, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
passing the carpenter In 1900 exposed to the lounge and library for the Universal Exhibition of Paris, and
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Caccia Dominioni Pier Luigi Italian Mid Century Wall Light in Brass 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in bari, IT
Magistretti (1967-75), the Vanoni Library in Morbegno (1965-66), the Oxford Building in Corso Milano in Monza
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Bronze Library Light with Shades
Located in New York, NY
French circa 1950's gilt bronze chandelier with painted tole lamps, 12 lights. Body supported by
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Conical Milk Glass Library Pendant Light - 5 Available
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, midcentury, library pendant lights circa 1960's feature conical milk glass shades on
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Brass 3 Light French Horn Library Candelabra Bouillotte Floor Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
lights topped with an arrow shaped / weather vane finial. Measures: 10” x 10” x 60.5” / Shade - 13.5
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Holophane Industrial Hanging Pendant Lights, 14 available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
found in public buildings, such as libraries and museums, as well as in residential settings. They come
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush mount ceiling lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Designed and manufactured in Finland for the
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Antique Swedish Gustavian /Empire Crystal Chandelier w/ Gilt Bronze & Ten Lights
Located in Miami, FL
features a total of 10 lights that are strategically placed to create a beautiful glow from within and
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Unique Pair of Good Size Antique White Alabaster Chandeliers / Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare set of hand carved, early 1900s alabaster pendant lights. If you have been looking for the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Bouillotte French Lamp Gild Bronze 4 lights Flora Motive Empire Style
Located in Sweden, SE
this lamp was often used in libraries and on desk in personal cabinet. And in our time, these lamps are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Paavo Tynell "80112-25" Ceiling Lights for Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paimio Sanatorium and the Viipuri Library. Tynell was especially appraised through his involvement
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell Set of 3 "80112-25" Ceiling Lights for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
the Viipuri Library. Tynell was especially appraised through his involvement with the Finland House
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Bronze Dore Two-Light Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk or library with this elegant antique three-arm candelabra converted into a table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

MidCentury Adjustable Tension Spot Floor Pole Lamp Attr. to Hala Zeist
By Hala Zeist
Located in Vienna, AT
the 1960s, it looks very close to lights produced by Hala Zeist, Netherlands 1960s. This lamp must
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Austrian Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp with Pink Flamingo Shade
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Flamingo and green floral decor. Its style and quality of manufacturing is very close to lights produced
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Highly Important George III Period Chandelier by Christopher Haedy
Located in Steyning, West sussex
Featherstonhaugh shortly before his death in 1774 these chandeliers one of eight lights in the Red Drawing Room
Category

Antique 1770s British Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

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Library Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of library lights available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct library lights — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. We have 17 antique and vintage library lights in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Library lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco library lights are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large library lights, so small library lights measuring 1.97 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made library lights over the years, but those made by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Paul Ferrante and Serge Mouille are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Library Lights?

Prices for library lights start at $520 and top out at $3,539 with the average selling for $1,600.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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