$4,200 / set
1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with mirrored cut glass backplate .Great condition and newly rewired (UL)
Bronze
Pair Of 1920’s Wrought Iron and Crystal Pendants Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of 1920s wrought iron and crystal pendant wall lights in the style of Louis the XV, French. The wall lights have been rewired very discreetly to the UK standard and hold...
Wrought Iron
German Designer, Wall Lights, Nickel, Glass, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of nickel-plated metal and blue, white-colored glass wall lights likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s. Oxidation present to metal Wear consistent with age and u...
Nickel
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and alabaster-imprinted opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5” H x 3.5” W x 3“ D Back Plate Dimens...
Brass
Pair Antique Art Deco Era Pink and Peach Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Circa 1920's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Art Deco Era Italian Pink and Peach Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Circa 1920's.
Murano Glass
Pair Antique Art Deco Era Pink and Peach Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Circa 1920's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Art Deco Era Italian Pink and Peach Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Circa 1920's.
Murano Glass
1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Etched Mirror Sconces with Cobalt Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
set of 4 circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with Cobalt blue glass
Bronze
Pair of Large 1920s Gilt Metal and Glass Three Arm Wall Sconces.
Located in London, GB
A very decorative pair of "Basket" style wall sconces . Strung with faceted crystal finished at the bottom with icicle pendants. Simple and elegant they can be hung as decorative...
Metal
Pair 1920's Bronze and Beveled Cobalt Glass Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light bronze sconces with cobalt mirrored backplate
Bronze
1920s Pair of Rococo-Style Cherub Wall Lights with Pink Glass Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Charming and decorative pair of wall sconces featuring flying cherubs (putti) in a classic Rococo-inspired design. These sculptural pieces combine ornate detailing with soft, ambient...
Pewter
$1,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1920's French Art Deco Copper Cast with Art Glass Wall Sconces
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's French Art Deco Art Glass Wall Sconces. Copper art frame and floral Art Glass shades. Attributed to Atelier Petitot.
Art Glass
Rare 1920's large bronze outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare large 1920's bronze sconce,
Bronze
Single 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and great quality 1920's cast iron sconce,
Iron
$6,800 / set
1920s French Crystal 5 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s 5 lights sconces with crystal flowers, and amethyst glass leaves
Crystal, Metal
$2,500 / set
Pair of 1920's copper outdoor/indoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1920's copper outdoor or indoor sconces,
Copper
$2,400 / set
Pair of 1920's copper outdoor/indoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1920's copper outdoor sconces, perfect for the beach or lake
Copper
1920's Majestic Art Deco Cut Art Glass Sunburst Wall Sconce w/ Cut Crystal Shade
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Majestic 1920's Art Deco Art Glass Sunburst Wall Sconce with Cut Crystal Beaded Bulb Cover. This is a very unusual and beautiful Wall Sconce.
Art Glass
Art Deco Red Glass Chromed Metal Sconce Wall Light Lampion 1920s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage sconce or wall lighting lampion lantern like from chromed metal and red glass shade Austria 1920s. A gorgeous sconce or wall light Japanese lantern - like with a chr...
Metal
$1,600 / set
elegant pair of 1920's silver plated sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of 1920's silver plated sconces, the patina is much nicer in person
Metal
$1,850 / set
Beautiful pair of 1920's solid Brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant pair of 1920's brass sconces, they are quite heavy, the quality is there, the patina is so nicer in person
Brass
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Cut Glass
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell doubler light sconces with molded glass backplate
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s
Located in Toledo, OH
A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a floral design. Very good condition wit...
Stained Glass
$4,200 / set
Rare large pair of 1920's outdoor/indoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of cast iron outdoor sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, the pictures are dark, because the flash of the camera was changing the true color of the metal , it ...
Iron
Art Nouveau wall sconce in acid-etched glass from the 1920s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Art Nouveau ship's ship wall sconce from the 1920s. Solid brass frame and acid-etched glass shade. The sconce is mounted on a pendulum mechanism, a very original design. Beautiful vi...
Brass
$3,200 / set
1920 Mirror and Crystal Glass 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's gilt bronze and crystal 2 lights sconces, with mirror backplate
Bronze
Art Deco Wall Sconces by Degué, Frosted Glass & Bronze, France, 1920s
By Degué
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by DEGUE (Compiègne), France, 1920s Elegant pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by DEGUE, produced in Compiègne in the late 1920s — a refined e...
Bronze
Pair of 1920's Caldwell One Light Sconces with Molded Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces with molded glass backplate
Bronze
Art Deco Etched Glass Globe Wall Lights, Brass Frames, 1920s, Pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Art Deco Etched Glass Globe Wall Lights A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lights with etched crystal globe shades The brass frames will need to be screwed to the wall, th...
Crystal
Two Art Deco Chrome and Glass "Pivoting" Sconce, France circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconces manufactured in France circa 1920 in a "Streamline" style design. The sconce can be rotated to adjust the light it casts. Manufactured in chromed metal and a "Prisma...
Chrome
Two Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original brass frames, rewired with six original brass sockets on each frame. Ten original Murano glass pieces on each wall light or sconce. This wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern...
Brass
Industrial Blackened Nickel and Milk Glass Wall Sconce Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of industrial, wall sconce lamps feature scrolled, blackened nickel stems with scalloped milk glass shades. The lamps are wired to accept a 100 watt bulb each with backplates th...
Nickel
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white glass wall light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1920s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.0"...
Brass
Bauhaus wall ceramic and glass lamp germany around 1920s
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in Wien, AT
Bauhaus wall ceramic and glass lamp germany around 1920s Very nice color of the lamp Original condition
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Italian Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of brass and mirror wall lights sconces. Italy, 1920s-1940s Lamp sockets: 2.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 1920's copper outdoor sconces ( IT IS ONLY ONE PAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice pair of 1920's copper outdoor or indoor sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, PLEASE THE PRICE IS FOR THE PAIR ONLY, WE SOLD ONE
Copper
Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass and Frosted Glass Wall Sconce, England/France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A finely handcrafted Arts & Crafts wall sconce in hammered brass with a frosted glass shade, circa 1920. Elegant early 20th century Arts & Crafts wall light, handcrafted in hammered...
Brass
$2,400 / set
Elegant Pair of 1920s Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of 1920s sconces, In 27 years i have been selling antiques sconces, I have never seen such pair, with candelabra and glass together, either they are candelabra or glasses.
Brass
$1,693Sale Price|20% Off
rare minimalist Brass and glass Theatre Wall Light in STILNOVO Style Italy 1920s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass theatre wall light Producer: Stilnovo sytle Origin: Italy Age: 1920s This modernist wall light was produced in Italy in the 1920s in Italy. It is made of ...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Grace Brass and Glass Wall Light, Sweden, 1920s–1930s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined Swedish Grace wall light combining a slender brass structure with a softly flared peach-toned opaline glass shade. The elegant curved arm adds a sense of movement to the ot...
Brass
$4,800 / set
1920s Bagues style Floral Design Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Bagues style sconces with flowers design and two lights
Metal
Mercury Glass and Brass Antique Wall Lights '3 Pairs available'
Located in London, GB
A pair of mercury glass wall lights on brass wall galleries. England, circa 1920s. Original SUNRAY label to the top. Unique reflective glass patina to underside. THREE PA...
Brass
Dark Brass Ram Head Sconce, Milk Glass Shade, Italian, 1920s Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1075 a dark brass one arm sconce ending with a ram head supporting a milk glass shade. One piece available.
Brass
Antique Mercury Reflective Glass and Brass Wall Lights '22 Available'
Located in London, GB
A good run of antique wall lights. England, circa 1920s. Solid brass wall galleries, which are later, probably c1970s, but are very good quality. Re-wired and PAT tested. PRICED...
Brass
Price Upon Request
Rare Pair of French 1920s Wall Lights by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A rare pair of fine French Art Deco sconces made with faceted mottled diffusers mounted on a wrought iron frame. Signed. This is an early work of Jean Perzel using his ...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco wall lamp with swiveling glass and woodplate around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco wall lamp with swiveling glass and woodplate around 1920s Original condition
Nickel
PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE ART DECO STYLE BRASS GLASS GENET-MICHON WALL SCONCES LIGHTs
By Gênet et Michon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of two vintage Art Deco extra large wall light sconces in brass with glass tubes in the ...
Brass
Murano White and Gold Color Glass Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Refined and delicate design for this wall light in white and gold Murano glass with "pulegosa" workmanship. The wall light has a brass structure, on which a beautiful white and gold...
Brass
Monumental Brass Wall Lights with Opaline Glass Globes, National Gallery Praque
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental brass wall lights with opaline glass globes from the National Gallery Praque. Monumental and chic design set of 16 chandeliers with high quality brass fixture and luxur...
Brass
$1,260Sale Price|20% Off
1920s French Art Deco Large Gilt Bronze w/ Glass Rods Wall Sconce + Extra Grille
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Large Gilt Bronze with Glass Rod Detail Wall Scomnce. Includes an extra front bronze matching grille. Large architectural size.
Bronze
Monumental Brass Wall Lights with Opaline Glass Globes, National Gallery Praque
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental brass wall lights with opaline glass globes from the National Gallery Praque. Monumental and chic design wall lights with high quality brass fixture and luxury opaline ...
Brass
$2,620Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 1920s French Art Deco Crystal Maison Bagues Wall Mirror Sconce / Wall Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
I purchased this beauty in Ireland at a great antique store. 1920 Maison Bagues Wall Mirror/ Sconce / Wall Lamp. Crystal flowers and beautiful crystal against interior copper for a s...
Art Glass
1920’s Art Deco Bronze Exterior Wall Light
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large and rare antique bronze wall light. This was originally fitted externally to a building in Birmingham. It could also be used as an internal light. The original glass has...
Bronze
Hight Quality and solid adjustable wall lamp with opaline glass shade 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Hight Quality and solid adjustable wall lamp with opaline glass shade vienna around 1920s Original opaline glass shade Brass polished and stove enameled Hight from 20cm - 31cm
Brass
Italian Liberty Set of White Glass and Grey Metal Wall Lamps, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian liberty set of white glass and grey metal wall lamps, 1920s Set of four Liberty style ceiling lights or appliques, with glass diffuser, with concentric processing and semi-co...
Metal
$1,875 / set
French Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconce. Side glass is clear while the front glass is textured. A great pair of sconces that have been rewired. A beautiful pair of not overstated designe...
Metal
$4,400 / set
Opaline Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American 1920's opaline glass sconces. Measurements: Height: 10.5" Width : 5.75" Depth: 9.75"
Opaline Glass
$1,900 / set
Pair of Industrial Wall Lights, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of German indoor/outdoor industrial wall lights with bakelite housings, enameled metal shades and a metal cages enveloping glass domes, currently wired with external j-box...
Metal
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
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For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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