Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange ceramic wall light, manufactured by Leola in the 1960s.
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange ceramic wall light, manufactured by Leola in the 1960s.
Ceramic
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-lacquered ceramic, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Brass
Highly Decorative Mid Century Modern Ceramic Sconce or Wall Light Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare and highly decorative Mid Century Modern sconce or wall light. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1960s.
Metal
$1,488Sale Price|20% Off
X-Large Danish Organic Modern Caramel Glazed Ceramic Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large, handmade Danish midcentury organic modern ceramic sconce. Earthy colors with light and dark caramel shiny, running glaze.
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
$880Sale Price|20% Off
1960s 24k Gold-Plated Wall Sconce / Tea Light Holder
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian Design – Norwegian Quality – A 24k gold-plated wall sconce/tea light holder with a solid brass base and glazed art ceramic center.
Brass, Bronze, Gold, Gold Plate
Handcrafted Swedish Ceramic Wall Sconce by JIE Gantofta, 1960s, Gray
By JIE Gantofta, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade 1960s Swedish ceramic wall light by JIE Gantofta.
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Cubic "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
By Traudl Brunnquell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic. This super rare light was designed by Traudl Brunnquell and produced in the 1960s by BRUNNQUELL ...
Metal
Cubic 33cm "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic. This super rare light was designed by Traudl Brunnquell and produced in the 1960s by BRUNNQUELL ...
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed, gold-painted ceramic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed, gold-painted ceramic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric
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H 17.33 in W 16.93 in D 2.37 in
Helmut Schäffenacker Unique White Light Blue Wavy Wall Ceramic Relief, 1960s
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Munich, DE
Incredible massive glazed ceramic wall object circa 1960s from West Germany from the Artist Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker. Stunning unique piece. Helmut Schäffenacker (1921-2010)...
Ceramic
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H 7.49 in Dm 5.52 in
Vintage Wall Or Ceiling Light In Ceramic & Opaline Glass, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful, never used light in white & white combination. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s, the lights were never used.
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
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H 9.45 in W 20.87 in D 3.55 in
Danish Ceramic Wall Light by Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg for Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning wall light or decoration by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Soholm/Denmark, circa 1960. The wall lamp is made from glazed stoneware in the typical style of 1960s D...
Stoneware
Pan Ceramics Green Textured Traffic Wall Light, 1960s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Green textured ceramic wall light, manufactured by Pan Ceramics in the 1960s.
Ceramic
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H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
Set of 2 Cubic "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light set made of ceramic in fat lava optic.
Metal
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H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in
Cubic 23cm "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
By Traudl Brunnquell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic. This super rare light was designed by Traudl Brunnquell and produced in the 1960s by BRUNNQUELL ...
Metal
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H 9.85 in W 32.29 in D 3.94 in
Wall Scone by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Soholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen, Poul Brandborg, Soholm Pottery
Located in Antwerp, BE
This ceramic wall light sculpture features five glazed ceramic discs and two hidden light bulbs.
Steel
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Brass
Ceramic Wall Light Duck Head Shape on Brass Sweden 1960s Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall light sconces hand made céramique for Gamla Stans Sweden 1960s.
Brass
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H 6 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Pair 1960s Mid Century Modern Glazed Ceramic "Hands" Holding Light Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1960s Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic "Open Hands Holding Light" Wall Sconces.
Ceramic
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H 3.55 in W 12.21 in D 3.35 in
1950s and 1960s Ceramic Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1950s and 1960s Ceramic Wall Lamp and Ceiling Light by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner Object: Wall Lamp Manufacturer: Lindner Condition: Good Age: Approx. 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Ceramic Roses Two-Light Tole Sconces Gilt Metal, 1960s Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole sconces, each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. The roses are made of ceramic or white glaze...
Metal
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H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
Set of 2 Cubic "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany 1960s
By Traudl Brunnquell, PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light set made of ceramic in fat lava optic.
Metal
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H 11.42 in W 4.14 in D 3.35 in
Cubic 29cm "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic. This super rare light was designed by Traudl Brunnquell and produced in the 1960s by BRUNNQUELL ...
Metal
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H 4.14 in Dm 15.75 in
German Vintage Geometric Ceramic Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount Sconce 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful sculptural ceramic flush mount for wall or ceiling. Germany, 1960s.
Ceramic
Wall Light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Søholm, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen, Poul Brandborg, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Sculptural wall light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg. The beautiful ceramic parts are partly glazed. The light emits a gentle and cozy light when lit. Fine vintage condi...
Metal, Brass
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H 18.12 in W 15.95 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Midcentury Fat Lava Shell Sconces Wall Light Orange Red, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
A pair of midcentury German fat lava shell sconces. Mussel wall light, Germany 1960s. The ceramic light is glazed in orange-red.
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Wall Light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Søholm, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen, Poul Brandborg, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Large sculptural wall light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg. The beautiful ceramic parts are partly glazed. The light emits a gentle and cozy light when lit. Fine vintage...
Metal, Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Brand new fabric shades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6” H x 4.875” W x 7.75“ D Back Plate ...
Brass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$8,491 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Pair of Bronze Sconces, France, 1940
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of 1940s bronze sconces, reminiscent of Poillerat. Rewired. *Lampshades iaren't included but available on request.
Bronze
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Kalmar Lighting, Adolf Loos, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s. The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object. It creates a ver...
Brass
Decade Mini Step Light, Weathered Brass by Dunlin
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Introducing the Decade Mini Step Light: Designed in Sydney, Australia by Dunlin, the Decade Mini Wall Light epitomises sophistication, serving as an excellent option for stairway li...
Brass
$2,093 / set
H 25.2 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce – Iridescent Triedri Glass, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano iridescent prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses ha...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$227Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
1960s Ceramic Wall Sconce or Ceiling Lamp Fat Lava Modernist Hustadt, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic sconce / wall light from Fat Lava ceramic by ''Hustadt Leuchten'' comes in a dark Brown, and vibrant red-orange glaze. The chunky mid- century design favourite can be wall-...
Ceramic
Scandinavian "Sun" Ceramic Wall Sconce
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Danish ceramic wall light by Sejer Keramikfabrik, 1960s, Denmark. The light features a deep orange/red glaze over round discs which illuminates light through to create ambie...
Ceramic
$686 / item
H 4.34 in Dm 9.85 in
1 of the 2 Red and Brown Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red, brown and white ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means ...
Ceramic
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.
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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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