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
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, grey-glazed ceramic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, grey-glazed ceramic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric
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
$1,516Sale 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.
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
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 Josef Frank, JIE Gantofta, Svenskt Tenn
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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, Soholm Pottery, Poul Brandborg
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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 PAN Keramik, Traudl Brunnquell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light set made of ceramic in fat lava optic.
Metal
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
'Sissa 2' Sconces by Virgina Scoccimarro Galimberti for Adrasteia
By Adrasteia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Virgina Scoccimarro Galimberti for Adrasteia. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Gothic-like double shaded sconces are featured here from Adrasteia. Two ...
Opal, Brass, Steel
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
$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
$2,965Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$1,371 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
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
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
1930s Pair of French Art Deco Chrome Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of petite two arm sconces from France, 1930's. Great Art Deco style in chrome with two arms on straight chrome bar with ball detail. Newly rewired with new tapered li...
Chrome
Pair of Dudouy End Tables With Saint Gobain Tops, France 1950's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Oak and Saint-Gobain glass end tables with offset legs by Charles Dudouyt.
Glass, Oak
$8,647 / 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
A large pendant by Harald Notini
By Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s. Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Drop 55″. ...
Blown Glass
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$12,909
H 22.45 in W 35.04 in D 47.25 in
forged bronze table with cut lead crystal glass - by Lothar Klute
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
This exceptional table is made by Lothar Klute in 1993. It is an original and signed art work in perfect condition. - original Lothar Klute table signed LK 93 with certification an...
Bronze
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. An extremely striking elegantly crafted chandelier comprising of multiple pressed glass in...
Brass
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.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
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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