Workstead Signal Sconce in Nickel with Glass Globe and Pull Chain
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
Available with or without a pull chain.
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Sconce With Pull Chain
Recent Sales
Art Deco Milk Glass and Porcelain Wall Sconce Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco wall sconce lights with porcelain, pull chain bases with built-in electrical outlets and milk glsas shades are wired to accept up to a 75 watt bulb each.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Milk Glass
1920's Bathroom Sconces, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
1920's, porcelain back plate sconces with molded glass slip shades, pull chain sockets, and electrical plug in the back plate.
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
You May Also Like
Workstead Signal Pendant / Flush Mount in Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The SIGNAL PENDANT / FLUSH MOUNT features a hand-blown glass globe suspended from a luminous metal canopy by a pair of metal pins. A sinuous pull chain is weighted by a slender bar, ...
Category
2010s American Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Signal Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The SIGNAL SCONCE features a hand-blown glass globe suspended from a luminous metal back plate by a pair of metal pins. A sinuous pull chain is weighted by a slender bar, giving the ...
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Signal Sconce in Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The SIGNAL SCONCE features a hand-blown glass globe suspended from a luminous metal back plate by a pair of metal pins. A sinuous pull chain is weighted by a slender bar, giving the ...
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tempo Flushmount or Sconce with Hand Blown White Opal Sandblasted Glass Globe
$1,100 / item
H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Tempo Flushmount or Sconce with Hand Blown White Opal Sandblasted Glass Globe
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tempo flush mount is made with a satin brass or matte black backplate and handblown opal white sandblasted glass. Also available as a wall sconce. 5 1/4 in (13 cm) W x 4 in (10 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Link Two Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Link Two Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 13.5 x W 11.5 x H 46 cm. Materials: Brass and glass. Different finishes available: raw brass, aged brass, burnt brass a...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mod Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Mod Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 14 x W 18 x H 38 cm. Materials: Brass and glass. Different finishes available: raw brass, aged brass, burnt brass and brushe...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Nickel, Short from Souda, Made to Order
$3,500 / item
H 20 in W 13 in D 41 in
Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Nickel, Short from Souda, Made to Order
By Shaun Kasperbauer, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Workstead Orbit Sconce in Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT SCONCE is a modern interpretation of an early American candle form, radiating a warm glow from a single point of light. With a reflective disc that rotates 270 degrees, the...
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Workstead Signal Flush Mount / Pendant in Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The SIGNAL FLUSH MOUNT / PENDANT features a hand-blown glass globe suspended from a luminous metal canopy by a pair of metal pins. A sinuous pull chain is weighted by a slender bar, ...
Category
2010s American Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Workstead Helios ADA Sconce in Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
A fixed, wall-mounted version of our classic HELIOS TABLE LAMP, this ADA compliant fixture is a sculptural object d’art. This SCONCE celebrates the celestial while maintaining a mini...
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Workstead Orbit ADA Sconce in Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
compliant fixture is perfectly proportioned for any space where a minimal profile is desired. A modern take on an early American candle form, the piece features a radiant disc that a...
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Link Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Link Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 11.5 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Brass and glass. Different finishes available: raw brass, aged brass, burnt brass and...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1970s Industrial Wall Lamp with Extendable Arm and Aluminum Globe Shade
$595
H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 25 in
1970s Industrial Wall Lamp with Extendable Arm and Aluminum Globe Shade
By Dijkstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted lamp combines black enameled metal construction with a spun aluminum globe shade. The articulating design allows the arm to swing laterally while extending from 25 to 34...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mod Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Mod Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 14 x W 18 x H 38 cm. Materials: Brass and glass. Different finishes available: raw brass, aged brass, burnt brass and brushe...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Satin Brass Cecil Sconce - Clear Glass Globe
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Form and function meet with the Cecil Sconce’s undulating bent brass arm and swiveling backplate. Choose either a milk glass globe for ambiance or a clear glass globe for maximum ill...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Cecil Sconce - Clear Glass Globe
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Form and function meet with the Cecil Sconce’s undulating bent brass arm and swiveling backplate. Choose either a milk glass globe for ambiance or a clear glass globe for maximum ill...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
People Also Browsed
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ada Sconce 9 Black by Ravenhill Studio (Damp Rated)
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ada sconce gets its name and its raison d’être from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which dictates that hallway sconces must not protrude from the wall more than 4”. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Sheet Metal
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Ardium Mini Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
$320 / item
H 2.75 in W 6.29 in D 2.36 in
Ardium Mini Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Mini Brass Wall Sconce, a timeless lighting fixture designed to add elegance and sophistication to any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this sconce features a G9 socket that i...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
$16,045 / 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-sur-Seine, 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mamun Bedside
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...
Category
2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Dressers
Materials
Oak
Red iron and natural straw alian dining chairs, hand woven
$112 / item
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Red iron and natural straw alian dining chairs, hand woven
Located in Manzano, IT
Striking Sculptural Italian Design: Bold Red Iron & Natural Straw Dining Chairs (Circa 2000s) Introduce a touch of bold artistry to your dining space with this captivating pair of It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair, Set of 2
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of cognac-colored leather club chairs come from the Netherlands. They are upholstered with patinated cognac-colored leather and feature black piping and wooden legs. The ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Odyssey Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Odyssey Bench Available in four standard sizes: Series 48, Series 60, Series 72, and Series 96, with custom sizing also available. The Odyssey Bench is a sculptural study in moveme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 black leather lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
$6,073 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.17 in
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 black leather lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 lounge chairs. Black leather upholstery, steel frame Nice patina to the leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
English Late Georgian Mahogany Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
A late Georgian settee having upholstery to front and back with mahogany frame featuring reeded top edge, balustrade turned column arm supports and four tapered ring turned legs to f...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier, Brass & Black Metal, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Sputnik ceiling lamp in the style of the 1950s. Brass and black painted metal construction, equipped with six E 14 lamp sockets. Dimensions: approx. L. 114 cm, diameter 70 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Sconce With Pull Chain", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Sconce With Pull Chain For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sconce with pull chain for your home. Frequently made of metal, fabric and glass, every sconce with pull chain was constructed with great care. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage sconce with pull chain now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sconce with pull chain, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sconce with pull chain is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in neoclassical, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Workstead, Doria Leuchten Germany and Heifetz Rotaflex each produced at least one beautiful sconce with pull chain that is worth considering.
How Much is a Sconce With Pull Chain?
Prices for a sconce with pull chain start at $275 and top out at $99,000 with the average selling for $1,600.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
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.
Questions About Sconce With Pull Chain
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
Read More
Sculptural and Playful, the Atelier001 Chandelier Is Handmade in London
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Elyse Graham’s Rainbow-Hued Pendant Light Gives Off a Joyful Glow
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
This 1950s Paavo Tynell Chandelier Got a Glow-Up
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
These Designer Light Fixtures Are Total Scene Stealers
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
More Ways To Browse
Sobrino Francisco
Spanish Stirrups
Spin Display
Spode Botanical
Spoon Straw
Spun Fiberglass Plant Stand
Sputnik Mirror
Sri Lanka Buddha
St Andrews Cross
St Clement Oyster Plate
Stadt Meissen
Staffordshire Bone China
Staffordshire Deer
Staffordshire Hen
Staffordshire Rabbit
Stag Deer Bronze
Stanton Hall Sterling
Staples Ladderax