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Why is it called a sconce?
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A light that hangs on a wall is called a sconce due to its linguistic history. The term originated from the Old French term esconce, which means "lantern" or "hiding place." In turn, the word sconce has its roots in the Latin root word for "to hide," abscondere. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sconces.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
French White Clichy Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp
"Clichy" white coloured glass
Brass wall piece and arm
E14 bulb holder
diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93"
3 holes to secure
Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb
E14 bu...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Chrome and Glass Wall Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant wall lamp was designed by Sergio Mazza in the 1960s and showcases the designer’s signature blend of industrial precision and refined modernism.
Crafted from chromed met...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Beautiful set of two gorgeous brass wall lamps made of strong brass base and light amber colored Muran...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal wall light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.5"H x 4.75"W x 10.625"D
Back Plate Dimensions...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
