Sconce Light Fixture
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass, Stained Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Bronze
2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Aluminum, Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1870s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Bronze
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Acrylic, Paint
Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s Oceanic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Oceanic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Oceanic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Oceanic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Brass
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
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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. 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.
- What is a sconce fixture?1 Answer
- What Is a swag light fixture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
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