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Alabaster Architectural Wall Sconces
Alabaster Architectural Wall Sconces

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

Architectural Seeded Glass Wall Sconce
Architectural Seeded Glass Wall Sconce

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

Venini Three-Tier Wall Sconces with Clear Glass Tubes
Venini Three-Tier Wall Sconces with Clear Glass Tubes

Venini Three-Tier Wall Sconces with Clear Glass Tubes

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Elegant and architectural wall sconces by Venini, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. These fixtures

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Harappa Wall Sconce B in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Harappa Wall Sconce B in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Harappa Wall Sconce B in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

metropolis and pays tribute to a society that was advanced in art and architecture. Wall Sconce in brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Harappa Wall Sconce A in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Harappa Wall Sconce A in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Harappa Wall Sconce A in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

metropolis and pays tribute to a society that was advanced in art and architecture. Wall Sconce in brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Postmodern Vetri Murano Fan Sconces, Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s
Pair Postmodern Vetri Murano Fan Sconces, Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s

Pair Postmodern Vetri Murano Fan Sconces, Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s

By Vetri

Located in Benalmadena, ES

geometric aesthetic, Italy, 1980s. These architectural wall sconces feature a sophisticated fan shaped

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair Architectural Georgian Gothic Bronze Exterior/Interior Wall Sconces
Pair Architectural Georgian Gothic Bronze Exterior/Interior Wall Sconces

Pair Architectural Georgian Gothic Bronze Exterior/Interior Wall Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Architectural Georgian Gothic Bronze Exterior/Interior Wall Sconces  USA, circa 1960s A

Category

20th Century American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Minimalist Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Pill" by Droulers Architecture
Minimalist Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Pill" by Droulers Architecture

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

Cast architectural bb Sconce
Cast architectural bb Sconce

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

Postmodern Architectural Design Sconce Wall Lamp Set, Belgium 1980's
Postmodern Architectural Design Sconce Wall Lamp Set, Belgium 1980's

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

Large Architectural Wall Lights in 6 Iridescent Glass Globes, Large Sconces
Large Architectural Wall Lights in 6 Iridescent Glass Globes, Large Sconces

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
Architectural Italian Wall Lamp

Architectural Italian Wall Lamp

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

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 Lucite Sconce - 8 available
Architectural Lucite Sconce - 8 available

Architectural Lucite Sconce - 8 available

$750Sale Price / item|50% Off

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

Six Architectural Scale Lucite and Steel Box Sconces
Six Architectural Scale Lucite and Steel Box Sconces

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

1920s Architectural Elements Plaster Sconces Wired and Ready to Mount
1920s Architectural Elements Plaster Sconces Wired and Ready to Mount

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Regency Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier
Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier

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

Early PAIR Antique Pullman Train Car Lamp Sconces Architectural Salvage
Early PAIR Antique Pullman Train Car Lamp Sconces Architectural Salvage

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

Pair of Hexagonal “Lumière” Wall Sconces
Pair of Hexagonal “Lumière” Wall Sconces

Pair of Hexagonal “Lumière” Wall Sconces

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Architectural pair of 1970s French wall sconces marked Lumière, featuring a bold and sculptural

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Bronze Cedar Entryway Wall Light Brutalist Architectural Japanese Craftsman
Bronze Cedar Entryway Wall Light Brutalist Architectural Japanese Craftsman

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 Large Acanthus Architectural Wall Lights, France circa 1900
Pair of Large Acanthus Architectural Wall Lights, France circa 1900

Pair of Large Acanthus Architectural Wall Lights, France circa 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

convertible into wall lights. Price is for the pair. A highly decorative pair of large sculpted acanthus

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Pair of wall lamps, patinated brass, architectural form, Mid Century
Pair of wall lamps, patinated brass, architectural form, Mid Century

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

1960s Japanese Spun Brass and Aluminum Architectural Wall Washer Uplighter
1960s Japanese Spun Brass and Aluminum Architectural Wall Washer Uplighter

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

Pair of 19th Century French Wall Lights Made From Architectural Fragments
Pair of 19th Century French Wall Lights Made From Architectural Fragments

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

Architectural Italian 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamp in Grey Metal and Plexiglass
Architectural Italian 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamp in Grey Metal and Plexiglass

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

1970s Plafonnier  Wall Sconce after Gaetano Sciolari Italy
1970s Plafonnier  Wall Sconce after Gaetano Sciolari Italy

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

ADesignStudio Cove W1 Architectural Wall Light in Solid Metal or Natural Stone
ADesignStudio Cove W1 Architectural Wall Light in Solid Metal or Natural Stone

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
ADesignStudio Cove W2 Architectural Wall Light in Solid Metal or Natural Stone

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
ADesignStudio Coast W2 Architectural Wall Light in Solid Metal or Natural Stone

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
ADesignStudio Coast W1 Architectural Wall Light in Solid Metal or Natural Stone

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

Pair of German Vintage Minimalist Adjustable Wall Lights Sconces, 1970s
Pair of German Vintage Minimalist Adjustable Wall Lights Sconces, 1970s

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

Two Pairs of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Outdoor Wall Sconces, C1965
Two Pairs of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Outdoor Wall Sconces, C1965

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 Murano Gold-Toned Frosted Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy
Pair of Murano Gold-Toned Frosted Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy

Pair of Murano Gold-Toned Frosted Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy

Located in Puglia, Puglia

lighting design. Architectural yet decorative, these wall sconces serve as both lighting fixtures and

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Tudor Gothic Iron 9 Light Wall Sconce
Large Tudor Gothic Iron 9 Light Wall Sconce

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

Architecture III Brass Light Sculpture by Eric de Dormael
Architecture III Brass Light Sculpture by Eric de Dormael

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

18th Century Rococo Architectural Gilded Candle Sconce Wall Fragment, France
18th Century Rococo Architectural Gilded Candle Sconce Wall Fragment, France

18th Century Rococo Architectural Gilded Candle Sconce Wall Fragment, France

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

of a kind wall decoration. For certain, an impressive architectural element wherever placed in a home

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Art Deco Wall Lights from USA
Art Deco Wall Lights from USA

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

Rare Set of 4 Dore Bronze Louis XVI Double Light Cupid Sconces, E. F. Caldwell
Rare Set of 4 Dore Bronze Louis XVI Double Light Cupid Sconces, E. F. Caldwell

Rare Set of 4 Dore Bronze Louis XVI Double Light Cupid Sconces, E. F. Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Rare Set of Four Louis XVI Doré Bronze Double Light Figural Cupid Wall Lights/Sconces by E. F

Category

Antique 1890s Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Accordion Scissor Arm Sconce att. to Thurston c 1950's
Mid Century Accordion Scissor Arm Sconce att. to Thurston c 1950's

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

Hand-Blown Glass Wall Light by Naama Hofman, Brass, Pink 9.84In
Hand-Blown Glass Wall Light by Naama Hofman, Brass, Pink 9.84In

Hand-Blown Glass Wall Light by Naama Hofman, Brass, Pink 9.84In

By Naama Hofman

Located in Berlin, DE

Fixture LIGHT OBJECT 030.2 is an architectural and artistic wall sconce designed to transform any space

Category

2010s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Frame Wood Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Wood Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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 Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Wood Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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 Miroir Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Miroir Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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 Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Miroir Small Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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

Elegant Wall Light Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes
Elegant Wall Light Featuring Long Gold-Plated Brass Tubes

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

Frame OW M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame OW M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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 S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame OW S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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 Alu Brut S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Alu Brut S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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 M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Alu Brut M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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 Brun M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Alu Brun M Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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 S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Frame Alu Brun S Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt

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

Contemporary and minimal ceiling light, sculptural wall light Meccano by Spinzi
Contemporary and minimal ceiling light, sculptural wall light Meccano by Spinzi

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

Pair of Fabulous Architectural  Demi Lune Wall Sconces
Pair of Fabulous Architectural  Demi Lune Wall Sconces

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
Giltwood Fragment Architectural Sconces

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

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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.