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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 Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce from the 1950s, made of brass and solid opaline glass, exemplifying the refined elegance of Mid-Century Modern and Italian modernist design. The overall compositi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency. Murano glass sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Austria, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency style Murano glass sconces in the style of Carl Fagerlund, Austria, 1970s. Each wall light is composed of a semi-transparent textured Murano glass diffuser in the s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
French Cast Iron Art Deco Clear Holophane Glass Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French cast iron wall light
Rust brown cast iron, brass top and clear Holophane glass
Size wall plate 190 × 30 mm
Weight: 3.20 kg / 7.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Revival. Post-Modern style ceramic sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Art Deco Revival and Post-Modern style ceramic sconces, Italy, 1980s. Each wall light is made of black glazed ceramic in the shape of a hand holding a spherical diffuser. The diffuse...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, made of brass and solid opaline glass, exemplifying the refined elegance of Mid-Century Modern and Italian modernist design. The overall ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 alabaster multicolored disks
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, multicolored alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimension...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
