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Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Moulded Wood Veneer, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded wood veneer sconces designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Opposing Pair of Wood Sconces Featuring Monkeys, Animals Decorated Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very unusual pair of wood sconces in gilt finish showing monkeys dressed in vest and tricorn hat
Category

Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Polifemo Twins Sculptural Wall Lights - Pair of Sconces Brushed Brass Onyx Wood
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
. Polifemo is a composition of three natural elements, Onyx, Brass, and Mongoy Wood complementing each other
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Philippe CAPELLE (XX-XXI ème) Popdesign Wall Lights in Lacquered Wood, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Philippe CAPELLE (XX-XXI ème) 3 popdesign wall lights in lacquered wood circa 1970. small strokes
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Fabric

19th Century Italian Tuscan Wood Gold and Red Tole 5 Lights Sconces Rare Huge
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 5 lights each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the United
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Stucco on Wood Wall Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique pair of 19th century French stucco on wood wall lamps.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stucco, Wood

Wall-Mounted Adjustable Double Lights
Located in Pasadena, TX
height of the lights are adjustable and they are mounted on swing arms for flexibility. We have three
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Amorph Lustrous Sconce in Natural stain on Walnut Wood, Facing Right
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall light sconces is made out of wood with graphite walnut stained finish. Dimension 9" W x 6" D x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sc...

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Midcentury Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Incredibly stylish and decorative wall lamps in painted wood, chrome and opaline glass shades
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Wall Lights, 1950s
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lights, 1950s
H 27.56 in W 9.85 in D 17.72 in
ASEA, Wall Lights, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, glass wall lights designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

1950 Pair of Maison Lunel wall lights
By Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a rectangular wall bracket in blackened wood on which rest two gilded brass light arms
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950 Pair of Maison Lunel wall lights
1950 Pair of Maison Lunel wall lights
H 14.97 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
1950, Pair of Maison Arlus Wall Lights
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall sconces Maison Arlus of the 1950s. Composed of a cylindrical arm in blackened wood
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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950, Pair of Maison Arlus Wall Lights
1950, Pair of Maison Arlus Wall Lights
H 12.6 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Amorph Nomi Sconces Natural stain on Walnut wood with Ivory Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nomi Sconce is carved from solid wood walnut with half a drum shape shade. Shade dimensions: 12" x
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Walnut

Set of 3 Symbiotic Lights by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 symbiotic lights by Mameluca Material: Muirapiranga wood,stainless steel Dimensions: D
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 3 Symbiotic Lights by Mameluca
Set of 3 Symbiotic Lights by Mameluca
H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Venetian Lantern Pair: Exquisite Artistry on Custom Wood Brackets
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship and suspended upon meticulously crafted custom wood brackets. These magnificent lanterns, steeped
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Amorph Nomi Sconce Graphite Walnut stain on Ash wood with Ivory Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nomi Sconce is carved from solid wood walnut with half a drum shape shade. Shade dimensions: 12" x
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ash

Set of Three Adjustable Wall Lights, Italy 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of three wall lights in gilt brass and perforated and carmine lacquered metal, Italy 1950. One
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Regency Ribbon and Eagle Wall Lights
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency design carved gilded wood wall light in the form of a splayed eagle standing on acanthus
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Antique 18th Century British Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Regency Ribbon and Eagle Wall Lights
Regency Ribbon and Eagle Wall Lights
H 38.39 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Original Italian Wall Lights Flower Design
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original Italian wall lights from 1970, flower design, green and gold color, double light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Amorph Nomi Sconces Golden Ebony stain on Ash wood with Ivory Silk Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nomi Sconce is carved from solid wood walnut with half a drum shape shade. Shade dimensions: 12" x
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Napoleon III Figural Bronze Sconces with Winged Victory on Wood
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of elegant French bronze two-armed figural wall lights with winged Victories, mounted on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Stylish Double Arm Wall Lamps Paired Wall Sconces with Glass Shade on Wood
Located in Bastogne, BE
beautiful double wall lamps in Scandinavian Style. The wall lamp consists of a wall holder made of wood and
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Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Single Wood Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Custom made lantern made of Cyprus wood, four greyish acrylic sides, with one 75/watt light
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Vintage 1980s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Single Wood Wall Lantern
Single Wood Wall Lantern
H 22 in W 9.25 in D 11.25 in
Maison Lunel Pair Of Mid-Century Teak And Brass Wall Lights 1950s
By Lunel
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of 1950s mid-century wall lights by Maison Lunel, imported from an estate in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Federal Eagle Carved Gilt Wall Sconces, Two Lights, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
bow design with ebonized hi lights. Both depicting a winged eagle in flight. Hardwired. Cracks and
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Antique Early 1900s English Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Carved Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1920s double-light carved wood sconces with foliage and floral motif on body
Category

Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Carved Wood Sconces
Pair of French Carved Wood Sconces
H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Set of 3 Very Rare Original GDR Design Wall Lights, Acrylic, 1970s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Three very rare and unusual wall lamps, made entirely of acrylic glass and the orange-yellow one also of granules. Real GDR Design (Eastern Germany). Indirect light, even throug...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

The Annabella Sconces by David Duncan, Parcel-Gilt Five Arm Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of parcel-gilt, grey painted wall sconces by David Duncan. The hand carved large backplate is based on a design from the 1950s, features a gilt finish and five brass candle ar...
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2010s Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Baroque Seven Lights Candelabra Andrea Brustolon Attributable
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian Baroque seven lights candelabra, indicated for fireplace or credenza, in hand-carved
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Walnut

1900 French White Opaline Murano Drops Micro Beaded Crystal Sconces 3 Lights
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
appropriate sockets for all other countries. Housing 3 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches, dropping with
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Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass, Giltwood

Tower Lamp Wood by Swell Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tower lamp by Swell Studio Dimensions: W 34 x D 34 x H 12 cm Material: Base: Shown in oiled walnut, Available in bleached maple, alabaster, travertine, black marble. Glass; opal,...
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2010s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Travertine

Tower Lamp Wood by Swell Studio
Tower Lamp Wood by Swell Studio
H 12.21 in Dm 10.24 in
Wood Trio Chandelier in Marble by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood trio chandelier in marble by Formaminima Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 68 cm Materials: Lamp body
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wood Trio Chandelier in Marble by Formaminima
Wood Trio Chandelier in Marble by Formaminima
H 26.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Elegant pair of 1940's wood/metal sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1940's wood and metal sconces, the patina and the color of the wood is so
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Elegant pair of 1940's wood/metal  sconces
Elegant pair of 1940's wood/metal  sconces
H 17 in W 15.025 in D 10.025 in
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Moulded Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood sconce / wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Socket takes E-14 bulb
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Sconces, Wood, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and brass sconces designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Variable dimensions
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Carved Wood Monkey Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Large and substantial pair sconces of monkeys climbing on a palm trees. Carved wood with metal palm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1 of the 4 Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 of mid-century nice textured glass wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Measures
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1 of the 4 Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pair of mid-century nice textured glass wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Organic Carved Wood Sconces
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury Italian organic carved wood sconces. Outstanding pair of vintage Italian carved
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Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Carved Wood Eagle Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Nicely carved sconces with the eagle figuring prominently on each.
Category

Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940s - 1950s French Brass & Wood Sconces
Located in London, GB
French Brass and Wood Wall Sconces from the 1940s to 1950s, radiating timeless elegance and
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Sconce Italian, 1960, Materials: Acrylic and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce Materia: acrylic and wood Country: Italian. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Mid-Century Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall Lights by Louis Poulsen Denmark 1970
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Illuminate Your Space with Mid-century Elegance: Arne Jacobsen's 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Lights
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opal, Metal

Hikari Small Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Hikari Small Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 40 cm. Materials: White
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sconces, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and wood sconces designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Burnt Wood Eclipse Light Sculpted by Tilen Sepič
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnt wood eclipse light sculpted by Tilen Sepic Dimensions: Diameter 90 cm Also available in
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2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Italian Hand Carved and Painted Cherub Angel Wood Polychrome Sconces
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Heavy hand carved with original paint on wood. Housing two lights each. Will be rewired with
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Wall Lamp with Antique Frieze in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6993 - Wall lamp with antique frieze in gilded wood. Fan with dried flowers on papier-maché and
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Wall Lamp with Antique Frieze in Gilded Wood
Wall Lamp with Antique Frieze in Gilded Wood
H 11.82 in W 26.38 in D 5.91 in
Kendō 2 Small Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kendō 2 Small Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 34 cm. Materials
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Kendō 2 Medium Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kendō 2 Medium Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 54 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Kendō 2 Large Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kendō 2 Large Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 74 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Kendō 1 Large Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kendō 1 Large Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 70 cm. Materials: White
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Set of Four 19th Century Regency Carved Ebonized & Gilt Lions Head Wall Lights
Located in Southall, GB
Townhouses. This set of four wall lights are original Regency hand carved ebonized gilt wood. The circular
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Wall Lamps in Black Lacquered Wood circa 1970
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid century Vintage Pair of minimalist of wall lights in black lacquered wood and parchment paper
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Contemporary Log Wall Lamp by Vincent Vincent Burnt Wood
By Vincent Vincent
Located in Lyon, FR
workshop in Lyon. For the first time, Vincent Vincent proposes a wall lamp entirely in solid wood (in the
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2010s French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Contemporary, Handmade, Wall Sconce Lamp, MDF Wood, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
outer shade is made of laser-cut mdf wood slats, assembled one by one in our workshop, to create two
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Contemporary, Handmade, Wall Sconce Lamp, MDF Wood, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
outer shade is made of laser-cut mdf wood slats, assembled one by one in our workshop, to create two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Sconce Wall Light Lantern Iron and Wood French circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall light lantern or sconce, iron and wood. Motifs on the iron typical of the 60's. The
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Two-Light Sconces Brown Carved Wood from Italy Tuscany
Located in Buggiano, IT
Two-light sconces brown carved wood from Italy. The design is floreal, very elegant. The type of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Jean De Merry Hanna Hand Carved Wood Sconce - Light Gold
By Jean de Merry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean De Merry Hanna Sconce Jean de Merry is a luxury furniture line of timeless, poetic and French deco-inspired pieces, thoughtfully designed and expertly handcrafted. Jean de Me...
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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

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Lights On Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lights on wood you’re looking for. A lights on wood — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lights on wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lights on wood is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Louis XVI and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lights on wood over the years, but those crafted by August Rubin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lights On Wood?

A lights on wood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,726, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $24,478.
Questions About Lights On Wood
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A burl in wood is a growth on a tree formed from bud tissue that has not sprouted. The burl forms large, knobby-looking growths on the base and trunk of the tree. Every piece of burl wood is unique, which is one reason they are considered rare and valuable. They come in a variety of sizes and have varying wood textures and colors. Find a collection of antique and vintage burl wood furniture on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can in fact bleach wood. To start your bleach DIY project, add bleach to a rag and wipe the wood gently. Dry and repeat until you reach your desired effect. Save the hassle and shop a selection of antique bleached wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Treen wood is a term that refers to various types of hardwood used to produce treen. The term “treen” means a small household or decorative object typically carved out of one piece of wood. Shop a selection of treen decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Burled wood is wood with a unique grain characteristic that results from harvesting a tree that has a burl. A burl is a tree growth often caused by injury, fungus, virus, or insects. The stress from the growth causes pressure on the wood and creates intense grain patterns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cerused wood draws the detail from the grain of wood so that it really highlights the character. Also called limed finish, cerusing gets its name from the skin cream that was used to preserve wood.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Balsa is the lightest wood.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wood horse is a toy horse made of wood. But it has different meanings across cultures. In Chinese culture, a wooden horse is a symbol of freedom and passion. Find a range of antique and vintage wooden toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    I literally cannot find one thing on this.
    Norwegian wood according to the Beatles song Norwegian wood is pine. Paul McCartney explained that the term "Norwegian Wood" was a sarcastic reference to the cheap pine wall panelling then in vogue in London.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Syroco wood is a type of wood pulp. Adolph Holstein pioneered the technique for producing it using natural wood, flour and other materials and founded the Syracuse Ornamental Company to sell furniture and decorative objects made from Syroco wood. The company produced Syroco wood pieces from the 1930s through the 1960s. Shop a variety of Syroco wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The lights which are used in street lights are High-Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS). These are globally used as they produce bright light and require very little maintenance. LED lights are slowly replacing HPS lamps due to their less energy consumption. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage lighting on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, cinnabar is a sulfide mineral ore that was used to make red pigment for thousands of years. It also refers to the color most associated with the ore. Shop a collection of antique cinnabar wares from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, coromandel is a type of wood. Most of the wood comes from Sri Lanka and India and you can easily recognize it by its dark brown and black striped appearance. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of coromandel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, teak is a wood. It is a close-grained hardwood and one of the strongest and most durable timbers, very resistant to the elements, including water. This is the reason teak is a desirable wood for furniture, especially outdoor pieces. It’s also often used for building boats and exterior construction projects. Shop a collection of teak furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive wood in the world is agarwood. This dark resinous wood is used in incense, perfume, and to make small carvings.In 2010, this wood sold for as high as $100,000/kg.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most exotic wood is cocobolo. Cocobolo is found in the Central American highlands and is known for its dark, textured grain. This wood can be seen in a range of different colors such as yellow to purple.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A wood beam is a block of solid or engineered wood that is used to bear heavy loads. A wood beam is critical to the structure of a house.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The term MCM wood typically refers to wood furniture produced in the mid-century modern or MCM style. These pieces usually date back to the postwar years and tend to feature simple, clean lines. Teak, rosewood and oak were some of the most popular types of wood used in furniture design during the period. Find a selection of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Grant Wood is from Iowa. The American artist was born in Anamosa, Iowa, in 1891 and grew up in nearby Cedar Rapids. Unlike other American regionalist painters like John Steuart Curry and Thomas Hart Benton, Wood never moved East but remained in the Middle West, where he found inspiration for his paintings of prosperous farms and people reflecting idealized American values. He died in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1942, at the age of 51. Find an extraordinary collection of art for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Wood is made up of five key chemical substances. These are cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, ash-forming minerals and extractive chemicals, which are by-products given off by trees as they grow. Although their chemical compositions consist of the same things, different species of wood have varying colors and grain patterns. Shop a wide range of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.