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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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Art Deco Wall Lamp Olympia Golden, Germany 1990s
Located in Hannover, DE
These Art Deco wall lights are absolutely stunning, and they're in one of the most luxurious designs you'll ever see. They're so rare, you'll be one of the few people in the world to...
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Pair of Hans Bergström Wall Lamps Brass & Glass ASEA Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of wall lights, attributed to Hans Bergström and produced in Sweden by ASEA in the 1950s.
Solid brass with satinated opaline glass shades.
One of them has a light switch ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
2x E27 / E26
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$439 / item
Large Impressive Franco Luce Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, circa 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing Italian four-light clear / white striped Murano glass and gold - plated brass wall sconce by Franco Luce for Seguso, circa 1970s.
Socket: 4 x e14
The condition is excellent.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Exquisite Pair of Antique-Style Copper Wall Lanterns with Natural Patina
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pair of solid copper wall lanterns, boasting a nice natural verdigris patina, Perfect for enhancing entryways, patios, garden walls, or any outdoor space that craves a unique, handcrafted aesthetic.
Each lantern is a testament to quality craftsmanship, their robust copper construction and the depth of their natural patina suggest they have gracefully aged over many years, They evoke a sense of history, reminiscent of colonial or early American lighting...
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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Italian Postmodern Geco 1 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp for Arteluce, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Geco 1 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Perversi for Arteluce, 1990s
Wall or ceiling lights from the italian manufacturer arteluce/flos a...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
