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Alabaster Architectural Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with this pair of alabaster wall sconces. Light filters through the stone
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Architectural Wall Sconces
Alabaster Architectural Wall Sconces
$7,500
H 31 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Architectural Seeded Glass Wall Sconce
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This striking architectural wall sconce exemplifies sculptural lighting that seamlessly merges
Category

Early 2000s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Architectural Seeded Glass Wall Sconce
Architectural Seeded Glass Wall Sconce
$1,310
H 30 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Minimalist Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Pill" by Droulers Architecture
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The PILL wall sconce has been conceived and developed in collaboration with the architecture firm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

1970's Architectural Italian Design Onyx Sconce Wall Lamp 1
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Architectural Onyx Stone Sconce Wall Lamp - model 1. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Onyx
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Vintage 1970s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Onyx

1970's Architectural Italian Design Onyx Sconce Wall Lamp 2
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Architectural Onyx Stone Sconce Wall Lamp - model 2. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Onyx
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Onyx

Postmodern Architectural Design Sconce Wall Lamp Set, Belgium 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Architectural Design Sconce Wall Lamp set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1980's period
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Cast architectural bb Sconce
Located in 1204, CH
A wall-hung sand cast metal illuminated sculpture with polished edges. The sconce, which can be
Category

2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Cast architectural bb Sconce
Cast architectural bb Sconce
$10,089
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Large Architectural Wall Lights in 6 Iridescent Glass Globes, Large Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces is a real wall decor. It is made of a brass frame on which 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Architectural Italian Wall Lamp
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Dronten, NL
Monumental wall lamp consisting of a chromed sheetmetal square box hovering a few centimeters from
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Architectural Italian Wall Lamp
Architectural Italian Wall Lamp
$1,450
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
French Architectural Wall Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid-century French wall lamp features a turquoise metal frame and a geometric shade with dual
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Architectural Wall Lamp
French Architectural Wall Lamp
$3,501
H 3.94 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Architectural Lucite Sconce - 8 available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid-century Lucite wall lights mounted on polished chrome frames / Made in Italy circa
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Architectural Lucite Sconce - 8 available
Architectural Lucite Sconce - 8 available
$1,500 / item
H 11.82 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Large French Architectural Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant mid-century wall lamp, features a minimalist design with a matte black metal frame and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large French Architectural Wall Lamp, 1950s
Large French Architectural Wall Lamp, 1950s
$2,670
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Six Architectural Scale Lucite and Steel Box Sconces
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Incredible set of 6 large sconces having cream colored tops and bottoms, with a series of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Six Architectural Scale Lucite and Steel Box Sconces
Six Architectural Scale Lucite and Steel Box Sconces
$975 / item
H 45 in W 15.25 in D 8 in
1920s Architectural Elements Plaster Sconces Wired and Ready to Mount
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Plaster Sconces Made from 1920s Plaster Architectural Elements, American, circa 1920s. They
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Vintage 1920s American Regency Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural leaded milk glass sconces on the diagonal
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Lead

1950's French Architectural Design Outdoor Wall Lamp Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage French Architectural Design Outdoor Wall Lamp Set. Made in France, 1950's period. Black
Category

Vintage 1950s French Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950's French Architectural Design Outdoor Wall Lamp Set
1950's French Architectural Design Outdoor Wall Lamp Set
$1,246 / set
H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
Early PAIR Antique Pullman Train Car Lamp Sconces Architectural Salvage
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Pair of Pullman Train Antique Sconces salvaged from an early train car. Uncertain to exact
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bronze Cedar Entryway Wall Light Brutalist Architectural Japanese Craftsman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Procured from original owners, set up to be an interior sconce but we assume this could be
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of wall lamps, patinated brass, architectural form, Mid Century
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful special wall lamps with an architectural design, made entirely of brass that has been
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of wall lamps, patinated brass, architectural form, Mid Century
Pair of wall lamps, patinated brass, architectural form, Mid Century
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 11.81 in W 6.89 in D 4.33 in
Pair of 19th Century French Wall Lights Made From Architectural Fragments
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of 19th Century wall lights. Made from architectural fragments and converted to lamps. Rewired
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Japanese Spun Brass and Aluminum Architectural Wall Washer Uplighter
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A great compact vintage Industrial wall lighting solution made from brass and aluminum. They can be
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Architectural Italian 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamp in Grey Metal and Plexiglass
By Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
Architectural Italian 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamp in Grey Metal and Plexiglass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Architectural Italian 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamp in Grey Metal and Plexiglass
Architectural Italian 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamp in Grey Metal and Plexiglass
$1,424 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.67 in W 2.76 in D 5.63 in
1970s Plafonnier Wall Sconce after Gaetano Sciolari Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sciolari Style Architectural Plafonnier Chrome Vintage Wall Sconce 18 in diameter x 3.5H
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces / Wall Lights by Leucos, Italy, 1980s
By Leucos
Located in Lisse, NL
classic, Architectural lighting, Designer wall sconce pair.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

ADesignStudio Cove W1 Architectural Wall Light in Solid Metal or Natural Stone
By ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Cove W1 Wall Light – Compact Architectural Fixture in Brass, Stainless Steel, Marble
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

ADesignStudio Cove W2 Architectural Wall Light in Solid Metal or Natural Stone
By ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Cove W2 Wall Light – Refined Architectural Fixture in Brass, Stainless Steel, Marble
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass

ADesignStudio Coast W2 Architectural Wall Light in Solid Metal or Natural Stone
By ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Coast W2 Wall Light – Architectural Fixture in Solid Brass, Stainless Steel, Marble
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

ADesignStudio Coast W1 Architectural Wall Light in Solid Metal or Natural Stone
By ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Coast W1 Wall Light – Compact Architectural Fixture in Brass, Stainless Steel, Marble
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Two Pairs of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Outdoor Wall Sconces, C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 architectural aluminum wall sconces for the outdoors by Bega of Germany. In
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of German Vintage Minimalist Adjustable Wall Lights Sconces, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful architectural pair of modernist spot wall sconces. Germany, 1970s Lamp sockets: 1x E27
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Vintage Minimalist Adjustable Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful architectural pair of modernist spot wall sconces in the style of Serge Mouille. France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Period Ormolu Maiden-Form Neoclassical Wall Appliques/Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Louis XVI Period (18th Century) Dore Bronze Maiden-Form Two-Arm Wall Appliques/Sconces
Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Large Tudor Gothic Iron 9 Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Tudor Gothic iron 9 light wall sconce. Measures: 40" wide by 14" tall by 15" deep. Rings on
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Tudor Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Tudor Gothic Iron 9 Light Wall Sconce
Large Tudor Gothic Iron 9 Light Wall Sconce
$1,250
H 14 in W 40 in D 15 in
Architecture III Brass Light Sculpture by Eric de Dormael
By Eric de Dormael
Located in Paris, FR
Architecture III is a light sculpture created by French designer Eric de Dormael. Handmade in 2017
Category

2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare 1960s Aluminium Ceiling Light Peter Nelson Architectural Lighting 2 availa
By Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Rare aluminium ceiling light designed by Peter Nelson and produced by Architectural Lighting Ltd
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Neoclassical Cast Iron Wall Fountain Bowl Garden Planter Urn Sconce Lavabo 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cast iron wall hanging fountain bowl / planter / garden urn. Demilune / half round shape
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Large pair of Vintage Hammered Copper Lanterns, Stunning Architectural Style 38”
Located in Delray Beach, FL
-produced lighting of today. With their distinctive architectural design, these lanterns transcend mere
Category

20th Century Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Wall Lights from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of well scaled, substantial and superbly constructed flush-mounted wall sconces having
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Wall Lights from USA
Art Deco Wall Lights from USA
$21,000 / set
H 30 in W 12 in D 6.25 in
Elegant Wall Light Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
materials and sleek lines inspired by art-deco architecture make the Streamline wall sconce desirable
Category

2010s European Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Elegant Wall Light Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Elegant Wall Light Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
$2,156 / item
H 25.99 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Frame Wood Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a distinct brightness
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Paper

Frame Wood Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Wood Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$1,270 / item
H 16.54 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Frame Wood Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a distinct brightness
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Paper, Wood

Frame Wood Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Wood Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$1,139 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Frame Miroir Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a distinct brightness
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Frame Miroir Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Miroir Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$1,270 / item
H 16.54 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Frame Miroir Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a distinct brightness
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Frame Miroir Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Miroir Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$1,008 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Frame OW M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
subtle homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a distinct brightness
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Frame OW M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame OW M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$1,210 / item
H 16.54 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Frame OW S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
subtle homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a distinct brightness
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Frame OW S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame OW S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$961 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Frame Alu Brut S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a distinct brightness
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Frame Alu Brut S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Alu Brut S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$913 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Frame Alu Brut M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a distinct brightness
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Frame Alu Brut M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Alu Brut M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$1,163 / item
H 16.54 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Frame Alu Brun M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
model paying subtle homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Frame Alu Brun M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Alu Brun M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$1,163 / item
H 16.54 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Frame Alu Brun S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
model paying subtle homage to modernist architecture, each wall sconce in this collection offers a
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Frame Alu Brun S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Alu Brun S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
$913 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Contemporary and minimal ceiling light, sculptural wall light Meccano by Spinzi
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Ceiling Lamp - Architectural Wall Light - Contemporary Industrial Wall Sconce - Dieter
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Contemporary and minimal ceiling light, sculptural wall light Meccano by Spinzi
Contemporary and minimal ceiling light, sculptural wall light Meccano by Spinzi
$1,376 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 51.19 in
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Gilded Pinewood Wall fragment - Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, antique Portuguese Baroque architectural wall fragment or sconce made of hand carved
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Pine, Giltwood

Pair of Fabulous Architectural Demi Lune Wall Sconces
Located in Oakland, CA
Striking mid century wall sconces. We've painted these demi lune fixtures with an eye-catching
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Giltwood Fragment Architectural Sconces
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Large wonderful unusual pair of giltwood twig looking fragments that have been made into sconces in
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Giltwood Fragment Architectural Sconces
Giltwood Fragment Architectural Sconces
$12,800 / set
H 67 in W 20 in D 10 in
Rare American Art Deco Solid Bronze & Glass Architectural Corner Wall Sconce
Located in Port Hope, ON
This spectacular American Art Deco/Machine Age is a real statement piece. It is a solid bronze wall
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

#3267 Architectural 'Industrial' Deco Style Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very architectural 'Industrial' design Deco glass sconces. Cut spheres of green tinted
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

IL BORDO Pattern Walllight Sconce Double Rectangles Architectural 100% Linen
Located in Campolongo Maggiore, IT
This striking wall sconce is a testament to architectural lines and elegant simplicity. This sconce
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric

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Architectural Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the architectural wall sconce you’re looking for. Each architectural wall sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and glass. If you’re shopping for an architectural wall sconce, we have 57 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect architectural wall sconce — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An architectural wall sconce, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made architectural wall sconce over the years, but those crafted by Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi and Philips are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Architectural Wall Sconce?

Prices for an architectural wall sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $233 and can go as high as $27,188, while the average can fetch as much as $2,107.

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 Architectural Wall Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.

    Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.

    Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.