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What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?
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The 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.
Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
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Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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1950s Italian Curved Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
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1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Wall Sconces in Brass, Black Lacquer and Opaline glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s defined by a refined mid-century composition combining brass, black lacquered metal, and opaline glass. Each fixture is structured around ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass L484
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s characterized by a compact and balanced mid-century design. Each fixture is composed of a round brass wall plate measuring 10 cm in diamet...
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Mid-Century Modern Silk Wall-Lamp with a Pulley Shanghai, Re Edtion
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Extraordinary wall-lamp with a pulley, measures up to the clients request. Comes as well with no pulley.
Different kind of shades are available
Most components according to the UL ...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted in brass with opaline glass diffusers. The design is simple and well balanced, combining a gently curved brass arm with a softly ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
