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Pair of Antique Candle Sconces, French, Wall Lighting, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Pair of Antique Candle Sconces, French, Wall Lighting, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Pair of Antique Candle Sconces, French, Wall Lighting, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A French, silver plated wall light in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Red Glass Chromed Metal Sconce Wall Light Lampion 1920s Austria
Art Deco Red Glass Chromed Metal Sconce Wall Light Lampion 1920s Austria

Art Deco Red Glass Chromed Metal Sconce Wall Light Lampion 1920s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage sconce or wall lighting lampion lantern like from chromed metal and red glass shade Austria 1920s.

Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Metal

1920 Copper Industrial  Sconce lights by Benjamin Lighting Co.
1920 Copper Industrial  Sconce lights by Benjamin Lighting Co.

1920 Copper Industrial Sconce lights by Benjamin Lighting Co.

By Benjamin Lighting Co

Located in Surrey, BC

1920 Industrial Bulbous Benjamin Copper Pendant Globe sconce showing great patina ..Originally only in a pendant format we have custom altered the arm set up in copper and brass to a...

Category

1920s American Machine Age Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Copper

Pr. Magnificent Large 19th C. French Louis XVI Ormolu & Crystal Wall Sconces
Pr. Magnificent Large 19th C. French Louis XVI Ormolu & Crystal Wall Sconces

Pr. Magnificent Large 19th C. French Louis XVI Ormolu & Crystal Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

The pair follows Louis XVI style design associated with French wall lighting, characterized by symmetrical composition and the use of ribbon and foliate ornament.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Wall Sconces French Rococo Bronze Lighting, Early 20th C
Antique Wall Sconces French Rococo Bronze Lighting, Early 20th C

Antique Wall Sconces French Rococo Bronze Lighting, Early 20th C

Located in Bastogne, BE

Antique French wall sconces are a stunning example of Rococo style, dating back to the first half of the 20th century. Crafted from beautiful bronze, these sconces are a testament t...

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1910s French Rococo Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Wall Sconces, Bronze, Antique Lighting from France, 1900
Art Nouveau Wall Sconces, Bronze, Antique Lighting from France, 1900

Art Nouveau Wall Sconces, Bronze, Antique Lighting from France, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Fine Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Four-Light Sconces
Pair of Fine Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Four-Light Sconces

Pair of Fine Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Four-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

The detailed casting and contrasting surfaces demonstrate the precision and formal ornamentation associated with Empire-style wall lighting.

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Italian Brass Mirrors with Integrated Candle sticks
Pair of Antique Italian Brass Mirrors with Integrated Candle sticks

Pair of Antique Italian Brass Mirrors with Integrated Candle sticks

Located in Milan, IT

Each mirror is fitted at the lower section with a pair of gracefully scrolling brass arms terminating in candle holders, seamlessly combining reflective surface and wall lighting in ...

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver Gilt Wall Sconces or Wall Lights from Italy
Pair of Silver Gilt Wall Sconces or Wall Lights from Italy

Pair of Silver Gilt Wall Sconces or Wall Lights from Italy

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of early 19th century Italian silver gilt wall sconces (or wall lights) with three arms for candles and featuring a design of initials to each wall mount: A S. G B.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Jean Gauthier Geometrical Art Deco Sconce. France ca. 1930
Jean Gauthier Geometrical Art Deco Sconce. France ca. 1930

Jean Gauthier Geometrical Art Deco Sconce. France ca. 1930

By EJG

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Art Deco Sconce by Jean Gauthier (E.J.G), France, Circa 1928 Pressed Glass and Brass Flush Mount French Art Deco geometric sconce by Jean Gauthier, circa 1925-1930. Pressed glass s...

Category

1920s French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Glass

Wall Lamp Sologne
Wall Lamp Sologne

Wall Lamp Sologne

Located in PARIS, FR

Wall lamp with a style purified and luminous.

Category

19th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Maya Wall Lamp

Maya Wall Lamp

$426 / item

Maya Wall Lamp

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Deco wall lamp with white opal glass.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wall Sconces
Pair of Wall Sconces

Pair of Wall Sconces

$12,000 / item

Pair of Wall Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

CW5801. A Very Fine Pair of Siena Marble & Bronze Two Light Wall Sconces in the Louis XIV taste. Great Quality bronze work, the marble of intense color and exquisite veining. Gre...

Category

1910s French Louis XIV Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Wall Lamp, 18274
Wall Lamp, 18274

Wall Lamp, 18274

$864 / item

Wall Lamp, 18274

Located in PARIS, FR

This dual-light wall lamp is emblematic with carving details that evoque a hunter's quiver of arrows.

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Edouard Schenck Wall Sconces
Edouard Schenck Wall Sconces

Edouard Schenck Wall Sconces

By Edouard Schenck

Located in Berlin, DE

Wall Sconces designed by Edouard Schenck in bronze with alabaster shades. These wall sconces were often used by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann in his interior designs between 1913 and 1918. ...

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Coloured Wall Appliques
Coloured Wall Appliques

Coloured Wall Appliques

Located in Washington, DC

A pair of rare colored wall appliqués from 1900 period France.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Metal

Candelabra Wall Sconces
Candelabra Wall Sconces

Candelabra Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Hard-to-find pair of antique English brass wall sconces in Classic large ball design. Beautiful arched scrolled arm piece extends to support hanging candelabra. Four candleholders on...

Category

19th Century English Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Single French Art Deco Sconce by EJG
Single French Art Deco Sconce by EJG

Single French Art Deco Sconce by EJG

By EJG

Located in Long Island City, NY

A single French Art Deco wall sconce signed by E J G ( signature shown on the last image).

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps / Wall Lights
Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps / Wall Lights

Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps / Wall Lights

Located in Southampton, GB

Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Lamps. These can be wall mounted or used as table lamps as shown. Originally the articulated arm with counterweight form was designed for...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns
A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns

A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 very rare pieces, dating back to the 19th century, these have been brought right up to date with electrical wiring W...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Iron

Antique Wall Sconces Rococo Bronze Wall Lamps Pair, 3-Light, France
Antique Wall Sconces Rococo Bronze Wall Lamps Pair, 3-Light, France

Antique Wall Sconces Rococo Bronze Wall Lamps Pair, 3-Light, France

Located in Bastogne, BE

Pair of vintage Rococo-style bronze wall sconces. Crafted in France mid-last century, these stunning pieces feature elegant S-shaped scrolls and intricate detailing in rich gold bro...

Category

1920s French Rococo Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Black secession wall lamp
Black secession wall lamp

Black secession wall lamp

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Black secession wall lamp with hammered decor and glass globe lampshade. Professionally stained and repolished, new wires.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Metal

Late Victorian Wall Sconces
Late Victorian Wall Sconces

Late Victorian Wall Sconces

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

This stylish pair of brass late Victorian wall sconces are beautifully designed in a detailed solid sculpted filigree motif.. Each sconce features two elaborate designed brass filigr...

Category

1890s American Late Victorian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Wall Lights Indoor Wall Lamp for Home in Bronze, France, 1930s
Antique Wall Lights Indoor Wall Lamp for Home in Bronze, France, 1930s

Antique Wall Lights Indoor Wall Lamp for Home in Bronze, France, 1930s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Gilt Bronze Sconces With Convex Mirror Double Candle Electric Wall Lights Regency Home Lighting Pair Carved Gilt Eagle Regency Mirrors Sconces From France Pair of antique gilt bronz...

Category

1920s French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wall Lamp, 38201 / 83
Wall Lamp, 38201 / 83

Wall Lamp, 38201 / 83

Located in PARIS, FR

This wall lamp brings a perfect blend of elegance and fantasy with its black butterfly arm. A matte forged iron finish gives this wall lamp a modern look.

Category

19th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Decorative Ruffled Prismatic Wall Sconces
Decorative Ruffled Prismatic Wall Sconces

Decorative Ruffled Prismatic Wall Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have a small collection of these original sconces in stock. They are priced per sconce so you can buy only one or the collection. The fixture is a mixture of cast and stamped bras...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Karl Johan Mirror Sconces in Ebonized Birch, 1830s
Pair of Swedish Karl Johan Mirror Sconces in Ebonized Birch, 1830s

Pair of Swedish Karl Johan Mirror Sconces in Ebonized Birch, 1830s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Equally compelling as functional wall lighting or as sculptural decorative objects.

Category

1830s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Verdigris Wall Lights
Pair of Verdigris Wall Lights

Pair of Verdigris Wall Lights

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of elegant copper wall lights with verdigris patina having elaborate domed hoods and hexagonal glazed sides featuring copper acanthus leave appliques, raised seams and rivets,...

Category

1920s French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Copper

Max Ingrand Wall Sconces
Max Ingrand Wall Sconces

Max Ingrand Wall Sconces

By Max Ingrand

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Max Ingrand wall-sconces produced about 1960 by Fontana Arte Brass back plate and frosted glass.

Category

1860s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair Antique Louis XVI Style Bronze Wall Sconces / Wall Lights Torches
Pair Antique Louis XVI Style Bronze Wall Sconces / Wall Lights Torches

Pair Antique Louis XVI Style Bronze Wall Sconces / Wall Lights Torches

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair antique large wall sconces / lights, made of cold gilded bronze. The torch-shaped lamps have molded satin glass lampshades in the shape of fire torches. Ornate with typical Lo...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wall Lamp Louis XV
Wall Lamp Louis XV

Wall Lamp Louis XV

$2,012 / item

Wall Lamp Louis XV

Located in PARIS, FR

"Flambeau" wall lamp, Louis XV period.

Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wall Lamp 1001/83
Wall Lamp 1001/83

Wall Lamp 1001/83

$2,171 / item

Wall Lamp 1001/83

Located in PARIS, FR

Wall lamp with a pleated lampshade.

Category

17th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wall Lamp Louis XVI
Wall Lamp Louis XVI

Wall Lamp Louis XVI

$4,852 / item

Wall Lamp Louis XVI

Located in PARIS, FR

Wall lamp, Louis XVI style with 5 lights.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Victorian Gilt Ormolu Wall Sconces  19th Century Wall Lights
Pair of Antique Victorian Gilt Ormolu Wall Sconces  19th Century Wall Lights

Pair of Antique Victorian Gilt Ormolu Wall Sconces 19th Century Wall Lights

Located in Ware, GB

An elegant pair of original Victorian Ormolu wall sconces The opulent pieces are embellished with a delicate ribbon bow that crowns the top, while intricate leaf and floral motifs ...

Category

19th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Twin Light Wall Lantern
French Provincial Twin Light Wall Lantern

French Provincial Twin Light Wall Lantern

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Provincial Twin Light Wall Lantern A French Twin Light Brass Curved Wall Lantern This is an elegant light it hold 2 bulbs each giving a bright light to a porch or Entrance h...

Category

1920s Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

A Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns  2 wonderful pieces
A Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns  2 wonderful pieces

A Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 wonderful pieces

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 wonderful pieces, the iron shades have been glazed with blue diffused glass, the lights are in good and sound condition, h...

Category

1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Iron

Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine pair of gilt bronze wall sconces with mythological figures.

Category

1920s French Louis XIV Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Flemish Brass Wall Sconces
Pair of Flemish Brass Wall Sconces

Pair of Flemish Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Woodbury, CT

Matching pair of Flemish brass, double arm wall sconces.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Wall Sconce

American Victorian Wall Sconce

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian bronze with green patina wall sconce with two light Aladdin lamp design and finial bottom and ring top.  

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Fire-Gilded Wall Lamp, 1900s
Large Fire-Gilded Wall Lamp, 1900s

Large Fire-Gilded Wall Lamp, 1900s

Located in Wien, AT

This large heavy fire-gilt bronze wall lamp was manufactured in the Czech Republic in the late 19th century. She originally came from a theater in Prague. Very nice original conditi...

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Jugendstil Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Hand Hammered Iron Dragon Wall Sconces
Hand Hammered Iron Dragon Wall Sconces

Hand Hammered Iron Dragon Wall Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add timeless elegance to any space with this beautiful pair of vintage wall sconces. Crafted from dark metal with intricate, decorative detailing, each fixture features a classic scr...

Category

1920s Italian French Provincial Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pink Eclectic Murano Corridor Wall Sconces
Pink Eclectic Murano Corridor Wall Sconces

Pink Eclectic Murano Corridor Wall Sconces

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bromma, SE

Pink Bold Murano Wall Lamp consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in pastel pink colored murano glass. Perfect stairwell wall sconces as well as bedside sconces. Lamp structure of ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of French 19th Century Tole Wall Jardinieres Wired as Wall Sconces
Pair of French 19th Century Tole Wall Jardinieres Wired as Wall Sconces

Pair of French 19th Century Tole Wall Jardinieres Wired as Wall Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of French 19th century painted and parcel-gilt tole wall jardinieres wired as wall sconces.

Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Tôle

Amber Colored Murano Wall Sconce
Amber Colored Murano Wall Sconce

Amber Colored Murano Wall Sconce

By Paolo Venini

Located in Bromma, SE

Stunning Amber Colored Murano Wall Lamp consisting of ten amber colored glass drops fixed on a chrome frame. Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style produced in the District of Murano ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pastel Pink Murano Wall Sconce
Pastel Pink Murano Wall Sconce

Pastel Pink Murano Wall Sconce

By Paolo Venini

Located in Bromma, SE

Stunning Pink Murano Wall Lamp consisting of ten pastel pink colored glass drops fixed on a chrome frame. Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style produced in the District of Murano dur...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Wall Lamp, Solid Brass
Wall Lamp, Solid Brass

Wall Lamp, Solid Brass

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state. New cable installed. To the E14 bulb.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

George III Giltwood Wall Lights
George III Giltwood Wall Lights

George III Giltwood Wall Lights

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in London, GB

Pair of George III giltwood wall lights, c.1760, of elaborate asymmetric form, the frames composed of scrolled acanthus leaves, with old oil-gilt surface. Suitable for use with candl...

Category

18th Century British Rococo Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Bronze Wall Lights
Pair of Bronze Wall Lights

Pair of Bronze Wall Lights

Located in London, England

Pair of French bronze three arm wall lights. Circa 1900 H 26cm x W 30cm x D 19cm

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Meissen-Style Porcelain Wall Sconce
Meissen-Style Porcelain Wall Sconce

Meissen-Style Porcelain Wall Sconce

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce features three candle holders and is adorned with hand-painted, floral Rococo decoration. circa 1870. Measures: 14 1/4" wide x ...

Category

19th Century German Rococo Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Meissen

Wall lamp, solid brass
Wall lamp, solid brass

Wall lamp, solid brass

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state. New cable installed. To the E14 bulb.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
Large Gilt Iron Wall Sconces

Large Gilt Iron Wall Sconces

Located in Greenwich, CT

Two sets of large and bold wall sconces in the shape of flowers, each with a pair of hand-forged black iron looped shafts and gilt metal buds and petals around candles, with gilt lea...

Category

1890s American Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Wall Sconce
French Art Deco Wall Sconce

French Art Deco Wall Sconce

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconce. Side glass is clear while the front glass is textured. A great pair of sconces that have been rewired. A beautiful pair of not overstated designe...

Category

1920s French Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Metal

Moorish Style Bronze Wall Lanterns
Moorish Style Bronze Wall Lanterns

Moorish Style Bronze Wall Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large cast bronze Moorish style wall lanterns with a rich patina and suitable for exterior installation. Opal glass globes house single Edison sockets with a max wattage of...

Category

1890s Moorish Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Gold Wall Mirror Sconce
Gilt Gold Wall Mirror Sconce

Gilt Gold Wall Mirror Sconce

$1,056Sale Price|20% Off

Gilt Gold Wall Mirror Sconce

Located in Dallas, TX

Finely Carved and Detailed Gilt Gold Wall Mirror Sconce.

Category

19th Century Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Set of six Antique Spanish Gothic Revival wall light / wall sconce wrought iron
Set of six Antique Spanish Gothic Revival wall light / wall sconce wrought iron

Set of six Antique Spanish Gothic Revival wall light / wall sconce wrought iron

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Amazing large set of six matching wall scones Spanish Gothic Revival. Fully hand crafted from wrought iron with amazing attention to detail. Marvelous antique metal patina. They are...

Category

1920s Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

2 wall lamps Adolf Loos style
2 wall lamps Adolf Loos style

2 wall lamps Adolf Loos style

By Adolf Loos

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Two wall lamps designed during the Art Nouveau period. Adolf Loos frequently used lamps like these: Loosbar, Villa Steiner, Haus Brummel in Pilsen. Probably made by Kalmar in the 1...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Wall Lighting

Materials

Brass

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Antique Wall Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique wall lighting you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique wall lighting — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique wall lighting, those designed in Louis XVI, Art Deco and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of antique wall lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Maison Baguès and David Gueron Degue are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Wall Lighting?

A piece of antique wall lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,957, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $320,017.

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.