Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange ceramic wall light, manufactured by Leola in the 1960s. This lamp is a blend of playful and
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
Brass
$1,816
H 2.76 in Dm 11.82 in
Highly Decorative Mid Century Modern Ceramic Sconce or Wall Light Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Germany, 1960s. Marked reverse: W. Germany. 0510-30. Executed in glazed ceramic and metal, the wall light
Metal
Swedish JIE Gantofta Ceramic Wall Sconce, 1960s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, JIE Gantofta
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade 1960s Swedish ceramic wall light by JIE Gantofta. Round light gray base with hand-carved
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$1,550Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 12.8 in
X-Large Danish Organic Modern Caramel Glazed Ceramic Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
wall making the round shape more complete. Manufactured in the 1960s. For one E27 bulb, max 60W
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
$301
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
1960s 1970s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Ceramic Mid Century Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s 1970s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Ceramic Mid Century Space Age 1960s 1970s Object: Wall Lamp
Ceramic, Glass
$880Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.09 in W 6.58 in D 3.15 in
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
Brass, Bronze, Gold, Gold Plate
$847
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 7.49 in
Cubic "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
By Traudl Brunnquell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Design: Traudl Brunnquell Age: 1960s. Description: Original modernist German wall light made of
Metal
$666
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
Design: Traudl Brunnquell Age: 1960s. Description: Original modernist German wall light made of
Metal
$847
H 9.06 in W 13 in D 4.34 in
Cubic 33cm "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Design: Traudl Brunnquell Age: 1960s. Description: Original modernist German wall light made of
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
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
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
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
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
, circa 1960. The wall lamp is made from glazed stoneware in the typical style of 1960s Danish ceramics
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. This lamp is a blend
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
, Germany Design: Traudl Brunnquell Age: 1960s. Description: Original modernist German wall light
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
Design: Traudl Brunnquell Age: 1960s. Description: Original modernist German wall light made of
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
ceramic wall light sculpture features five glazed ceramic discs and two hidden light bulbs. Wonderful
Steel
Ceramic Wall Light Duck Head Shape on Brass Sweden 1960s Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Wall light sconces hand made céramique for Gamla Stans Sweden 1960s. Interesting pair of sconces
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. Glass globes
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
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Ceramic Roses Two-Light Tole Sconces Gilt Metal, 1960s Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. The roses are made of ceramic or white glazed terracotta. Roses
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 PAN Keramik, Traudl Brunnquell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, Germany Design: Traudl Brunnquell Age: 1960s. Description: Original modernist German wall light
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 Poul Brandborg, Søholm Stentøj, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Sculptural wall light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg. The beautiful ceramic parts are
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
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Wall Light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Søholm, 1960s
By Poul Brandborg, Søholm Stentøj, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Large sculptural wall light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg. The beautiful ceramic parts
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sconces by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Seguso. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1950s. Gorgeous blown Murano glass sconces in the shape of trumpet flowers. The glass has an inlay of white ca...
Brass
Pierre chapo Pair of S38 benches
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pierre chapo Pair of S38 benches (design 1973) Quarter round, seat in 2 parts resting on a triple base with cross brace Solid elm Circa 1975 140 x h 44 x d 33 cms 9900 euros per p...
Elm
$1,145 / item
H 27 in W 6 in D 6 in
Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Brass, Steel
$1,204 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handmade in...
Murano Glass
Small Ernst Palme Floral Glass Flush Mount Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small Ernst Palme floral glass flush mount sconce. Requires three E14 base up to 40 watt bulbs. Also available in X Large, Large and Medium sizes. Offered at Gallery Girasole in N...
Brass
$2,624
H 40 in W 40 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 40" x 40"
Located in New York, NY
"La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of form. The prin...
Paper
Beachcomber Bar Stool in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light and strong, the Beachcomber bar stool evokes the sight of an old wooden monohull; it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy of the high seas. Constructed of hand ...
Oak, Walnut
$6,175 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$1,447 / set
H 31.5 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in
Impressive Brutalist Style Wall Lights / Sconce Metal Sculpted design gold light
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own new modern design collection: This gorgeous pair of metal sculpted Brutalist styled wall lights / wall sculpture. Inspired by the abstract and unique style of the Brut...
Metal
$421 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 20.48 in
Kugge 41 Flower Pot from Ringvide, Pine, Natural or Pigmented Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Kugge flower pot We are all a cog in the machinery of life, let us strive to be a force that lifts and does not lower. The top of the pot resembles the shape of a gear wheel a...
Pine
On Hold|$1,900
H 6.75 in W 12 in D 6 in
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic, brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions ...
Brass
$1,937 / set
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of 2 Ceramic tiles "2 flowers sconces" in white enameled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, these pair of tiles is bringing to your space an amazing light experience wh...
Ceramic
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Bespoke Eight-Arm Plaster Fixture in the Giacometti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Lerebours Bespoke eight-arm plaster fixture in the manner of Alberto Giacometti. The fixture takes (8) E-12 candelabra bulbs at 40 watts each. It is UL listed. This hand-crafted pla...
Plaster
NORAH home desk in real chestnut wood burl
Located in Pesaro, IT
Norah desk made in Chestnut wood Burl with metal finish dividers and plinth. Drawers unit and round leg support the top. The desk can be supplied with a left or right side, in matt o...
Wood
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.