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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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Contemporary Sconce / Wall Light 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Terracotta'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus wall lamps by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Four colors available: Charcoal, grey, green, terracotta
Dimensions: 18 x 14.8 x 7.8 cm
AGO is a Korean design...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Sconce/ POST KoKo Sconce/ Daikon Studio/ Modern Minimal Sconce
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST KoKo Sconce
The KoKo Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timel...
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2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Stainless Steel
Serenity Sofie Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
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Plaster
Pair of Huge Italian Gold Ferns Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of large gold fern Murano glass leave sconces with brass fittings.
Glasses are in perfect condition.
Three are 9 E 14 light bulbs. We can wire for your country standards.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Calice II Pendant Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Calice II pendant light designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with two aged brass up-lights and two black enameled down-lights....
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2010s American Organic Modern Flush Mount
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Aluminum, Brass
Vintage wall light by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 1950s
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing this Vintage Wall Light consisting of two reflectors extending through the wall by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo from the 1950s offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of de...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass