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Vintage Wall Light String Shade

Jugendstil Vintage Geometric Sconce Wall Light Brass Glass circa 1910 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Vintage Sconce or Wall Light from brass and facetted glass circa 1910 Vienna. A
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall Lamp Paavo Tynell Taito Oy Kalmar Style Brass Cane Wood Shade 1950s Sconce
By Paavo Tynell, Kalmar Lighting, Taito Oy
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
height and side adjustable wall lamp with string switch has a solid patinated brass base with movable arm
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Small 1970s German Kaiser Leuchten Iced Textured Glass Wall Lights
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
lacquered metal frame which is easily screwed into the wall. The glass shade is held onto the metal frame by
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Original Vintage Poster Air France Passengers Mail Freight Worldwide Flags Globe
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Air France poster advertising Passagerer, Post og Gods over hele Verden
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Original Amber Glass Wall Lights Sconces Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
fantastic bubble structure. The light has a metal wall fixing element at the back. Due to the shade, the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Midcentury Kalmar Sconces Paavo Tynell Style Brass Linen Tube Shades 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
original linen fabric tube lamp shade. The cool wall lights take each one E27 bulb to illuminate. Wiring
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Hardwood

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti, Astep
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By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

Brass Italian Arm Wall Light
Located in London, GB
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Brass Italian Arm Wall Light
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H 13.78 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
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By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Nice, FR
Plaster lamp in the style of Giacometti Composed of four branches. The luminaire is electrified in working order. Base E 27
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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
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Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Set of two vintage decorative wall lights, Murano glass, Italian space age
Located in Milan, IT
glass string, which is semi-transparent and has a nice shade when hit by the light. Said string has a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Danish Teak Wall Light by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in Aachen, NRW
Danish teak wall light by Ib Fabiansen for Fog og Mørup, 1960s. Danish modern wall lamp in solid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Teak

Danish Teak Wall Light by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s
Danish Teak Wall Light by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s
H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 23.63 in
Set of Three Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
metal wall fixing element at the back. Due to the shade, the light creates a warm atmosphere of defused
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Ib Fabiansen Boomerang Wall Light by Fog & Mørup, Teak + Jute Shade Denmark 60s
By Fog & Mørup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage wall lamp by the Danish designer Ib Fabiansen, made by the Danish lamp manufacture Fog
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Jute, Teak

1960s Teak, Brass & Double Opaque White Ribbed Glass Shade Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
1960s, mid century, teak, brass and double glass shade wall lights. The wall lights are formed from
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Danish Teak Wall Light by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish teak wall light by Ib Fabiansen for Fog og Mørup, 1960s. Danish modern wall lamp in solid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Danish Teak Wall Light by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s
Danish Teak Wall Light by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s
H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 15.75 in
Peter Hamburger Lucite and Chrome Swing Wall Light for Knoll
By Knoll, Peter Hamburger
Located in New York, NY
stem comprised of Lucite, accented in chrome, including original string shade. Excellent vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Original Amber Glass Wall Lights Sconces Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Design: Helena
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Original Amber Glass Wall Lights Sconces Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
metal wall fixing element at the back. Due to the shade, the light creates a warm atmosphere of defused
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Limburg Glass Pair of Wall Lights, Tulip Shaped, circa 1970s, German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, GB
Limburg glass pair of wall lights, tulip shaped shade on a brass base, circa 1970s, German. Both
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Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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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. It’s no longer merely practical — carefully selected wall lights and sconces 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 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 as well 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 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 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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