Accordion Bell Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This brass and wood vintage style wall sconce provides ample task light and can be extended to an
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Accordion Bell Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This brass and wood vintage style wall sconce provides ample task light and can be extended to an
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp with Pleated Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp combines rich teak wood with an ingenious accordion mechanism that extends and retracts
Brass
Vintage Le Klint Sax Accordion Wall Lamp in Beech
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adjustable wall light made from beech. Made by Le Klint and designed by Erik Hansen all the way
Brass
$495
H 12 in W 24.25 in D 9.25 in
Mid-Century Accordion Wall Lamp, Dark Oak Pine, Wicker Leather Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century dark oak stained pine accordion wall lamp with original leather patchwork shade
Leather, Wicker, Oak
$695
H 20.5 in W 9.25 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Accordion Wall Lamp, Dark Oak Stained Pine, Leather Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accordion wall lamp features dark oak stained pine scissor mechanism that extend and retract
Leather, Pine
Mid Century Accordion Scissor Arm Sconce att. to Thurston c 1950's
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural scissor, accordion arm wall sconce having a black metal frame and shade, with
Metal
$695 / item
H 17 in W 7.75 in D 64 in
Kaiser Idell Style Black Enameled Metal Wall Mount Accordion Lamp by Hala Zeist
By Kaiser Idell, Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large, 1960's Kaiser Idell style accordion lamp in black enameled metal with white cord
Metal
Accordion Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An accordion-arm industrial wall lamp with a pivoting bracket and adjustable arm supporting a black
Metal
Mid-century Modern Fabric and Wood Accordion Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Fabric and Wood Accordion Lamp, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall
Fabric, Wood
Kaiser Idell Style Black Enameled Metal Accordion Lamp by Hala Zeist
By Hala Zeist, Kaiser Dell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large, 1960's Kaiser Idell style accordion lamp in black enameled metal with white cord. by
Metal
Alfred Muller Accordion Wall Lamp
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A good and rare Alfred Muller accordion for his company AMBA. Alfred Muller was one of the most
Aluminum, Metal
Christian Dell Accordion Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dell black painted accordion wall lamp
Metal
Hala Zeist Accordion Wall Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunshine Yellow Adjustable Length Enameled Metal Wall Lamp with Unique Accordion-Like Arm and Star
Metal
Midcentury Wood Accordion Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Accordion wall lamp in medium wood tone with new conical white linen shade, carved
Linen, Teak
Green Enamel Vintage Accordion Wall Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage accordion wall lamp in patinated green enamel. 15" H 14"-47" L Note this lamp has
Midcentury Wood Accordion Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury accordion wall lamp in medium wood tone with new custom conical white linen shade
Linen, Teak
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Extension Accordion Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell extension accordion wall light; Shade: 6 1/4"dia.
Metal
Hala Zeist Style Yellow and White Accordion Wall Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lemon yellow bullet shade with enameled white accordion arm in original condition.
Metal
Sold
H 10.63 in W 53.15 in D 20.48 in
Large fully adjustable accordion wall lamp by Bigas Balcells - Barcelona 1970
Located in Girona, Girona
Large fully adjustable accordion wall lamp in yellow lacquered steel. Parts in chromed metal and
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Christian Dell Accordion Lamp in Black Enameled Metal
By Kaiser and Co, Christian Dell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Nearly New Kaiser-Dell Black Enameled Wall-Mount Scissor Lamp made in 1933.
Metal
Pair of Scissor Accordian German Wall Scones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of scissor accordion German wall sconces, 1940s
Metal
Vintage Black Enamel Accordion Wall Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Patinated black enamel accordion wall lamp. 15" H 24"-46" L Note this lamp has a europlug
Metal, Enamel
Teak Accordion/Retractable Wall Lamp, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Accordion/Retractable Wall Lamp, Denmark, 1950s Accordion/retractable wall lamp, Denmark
Teak
Walligraph Industrial Accordion, Scissor Wall Lamp, England, 1930s
By Walligraph
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
1930s Walligraph accordion wall lamp with original enamel shade. Rewired. English, 1930s. Wear
Copper, Enamel
Mid-Century Dark Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century dark teak accordion wall lamp with conical white linen shade and original push button
Fabric, Teak
Danish Adjustable Accordion Wall Lamp in Teak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dept/reach adjustable wall sconce made from teak. Made by ABO in Denmark during the 1970s in a
Teak
Mid-Century Salmon Enameled Wall Mount Accordion Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Salmon enameled wall mount scissor lamp in original condition with some fading and
Metal
Scandinavian Accordion Wall Lamp in Teak and Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual dept adjustable (up to 57 cm) Accordion wall light made from teak and mounted with a
Brass
Christian Dell Accordion Lamp
By Christian Dell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted metal accordion wall lamp by Christian Dell.
Metal
Special Mid-Century Teak Accordion Wall Lamp with Conical Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak accordion wall lamp combines functional design with warm Scandinavian aesthetics
Metal
Mid-Century Dark Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp with New Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak accordion wall lamp with new linen shade and original push button switch. The lamp
Fabric, Teak
Wood Accordion Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood accordion wall sconces. 27.5" when fully extended and 15" closed. Bulb arm is adjustable up
Wood
Industrial Black Metal Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Industrial Enameled Black Metal Accordion Wall Sconce by Hala Zeist. Newly Wired.
Metal
Accordion Style Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden accordion Dutch sconce, newly rewired. Expands out over 30" from the wall.
Wood
Pair of Accordion Candle Sconces
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of brass accordion candle sconces for wall mount. Extend from 4.25" to 11.5".
Brass
Heavy Duty Accordion Wall Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Accordion wall lamp with green enamel shade.
Alfred Muller Accordion Wall Lamp
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic and rare accordion wall lamp by Alfred Muller. The accordion system, swivel and arm
Alfred Muller Accordion Wall Lamps
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adjustable accordion appliques by Alfred Muller for AMBA circa 1950. The system attains a maximum
Nickel
Industrial Style Koch and Lowy Accordion Sconce
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Koch and Lowy accordion sconce attaches to the wall via a chrome panel. The cylindrical shade
Chrome
Accordion Wall or Ceiling Danish Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall or ceiling danish lamp from 1950's. Teak wood, metal and accordian plastic shade in the manner
Pair of Alfred Muller Accordion Wall Lamps
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adjustable accordion appliques by Alfred Muller for AMBA circa 1950. The system attains a maximum
Nickel
Alfred Mueller Mini Brass Accordion Wall Light Applique
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
can be manipulated into myriad of position. The compact accordion system will collapse from a minimum
Brass
INDUSTRIAL FOLDING ACCORDION WALL LIGHT WITH MERCURY GLASS SHADE
Located in Essex, MA
A metal wall mounted industrial light, with adjustable folding accordion metal arm with locking
Metal
Pair of Alfred Muller Accordion Appliques
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original parchment and sown in leather. When fully detracted the shade conceals the accordion system
Brass
Teak Accordion Wall Light Fibreglass Pendant
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This super fabulous Danish Modern teak wall mount lamp has an extending accordion feature that
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 14 in D 40 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Accordion Wall Light with Kaare Klint Pleated Shade
By Kaare Klint
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern accordion "scissor" wall light, adjust to your liking comes with the
Paper, Teak
Sold
H 10.25 in W 8.75 in D 30 in
Pair of Danish Teak Fog and Morup Style Accordion Wall Lamps with Jute Shades
By Fog & Mørup
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
These lovely Danish Modern teak and jute Scandinavian scissor or accordion wall lamps are super
Jute, Teak
$17,071 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Pins Medium Side Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful and sophisticated, this side table will make an elegant statement in a contemporary living room, where it can be displayed alone or combined with others in the same Pins col...
Brass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
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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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.
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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.