Light Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Flexible Arm Wall Lights Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall light spot. Light blue enamel shade. Gooseneck arm Adjustable in height and angle.
Enamel, Iron
Light Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Flexible Arm Wall Lights Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall light spot. Light blue enamel shade. Gooseneck arm Adjustable in height and angle.
Enamel, Iron
1950's Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp by MOE Light
Located in Hanover, MA
I have a pair available of these 1950's Gino Sarfatti inspired American wall lamps with a swing arm and counterbalance pulley mechanism.
Price is per lamp.
Sold|$2,800
Articulated Swing Arm Spot Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and complex articulated arm fitted with a wood handled reflector spot light. The combination has just the right look.It is signed on a brass plaque and reads...Rapid...
Iron
Sold|$925
Articulating Arm Chiron Exam Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This original early medical examination lamp is signed Chiron London. We took the original fixture head and converted it into a one of a kind articulating wall lamp. It has a long re...
Brass
Sold|$1,869
Articulated Light Arm, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Articulated wall lamp in gilded brass and gunmetal patina, France 1950. Composed of two arms, this luminaire pivots on the base and can be positioned at will. Very good build quality.
Brass
Light Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Wall Lamp Cast Iron Arm Clear Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Arlo wand light blue. Light blue colored enamel Industrial wall light with white interior. Clear glass. Diameter cast iron wall mount: 12 cm, three holes to secure, Weight: 5.5 k...
Enamel, Iron
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Arm Opaline Glass Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White enamel Industrial wall light. Opaline glass. Measures: Diameter cast iron wall piece 12 cm. Three holes to secure. Weight: 6.5 kg / 14.3 lb All lamps have been made ...
Enamel, Iron
Sold|$1,986
Large arm of light, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Large double-armed wall lamp, France 1950. The wooden support is enhanced with brass bolts, the two gray lacquered arms pivot and support a double reflector mounted on a ball joint. ...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century French Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp Light in the Style of Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Mid Century swing arm wall lamp / light in the Style of Jean Prouvé was made in France in the 1960s.
Brass
Sold|$2,453
Large Italian Wall Light, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare six-arm Italian brass wall light from the 1940s. The leaf-shaped centerpiece is cast brass with six curved arms, each with an off-white lacquered socket cover.
Brass, Aluminum
Near-Pair of Victorian Brass Swing Arm Gas Light Sconces
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A near-pair of Victorian brass swing arm gas light sconces with 8"-inch arms, 4 1/4 " bell-shaped white frost tulip glass shades, circa 1900.
Brass
Adjustable Teak Wall Light, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Adjustable teak wall sconce, Mid-Century Modern. Mid-Century teak wall light with arm designed to adjust within a one-hundred and eighty degree angle.
Sold|$3,200
Florian Schulz 'W185' Brass Wall Light, 1960
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 3-arm brass wall light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1960 with three light sources in front of a circular brass reflector, wired for US standards, three E27 sockets,...
Brass
1950s Gino Sarfatti Articulating Wall Light for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
A highly versatile and adjustable wall light, the arm with shade can be raised and lowered as well as rotated right and left.
Brass, Metal
Porcelain Art Deco Style Wall Light from the Netherlands, 1940s
Located in Lyon, FR
Unique piece found in Amsterdam. Light lacks of gilded decorations. Dimensions : 15,5cm width, 15cm height Also available, an arm-shaped wall light in porcelain, same style.
Porcelain
Large Belgian Art Nouveau Brass & White Opaline Glass Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgian art-nouveau wall light Brass arm, wall plate and top with opaline glass globe Diameter globe 300 mm / 11.8 inches Diameter wall plate 140 mm / 5.5 inches Weight: 4.00 kg /...
Brass
Danish Designer, Three Armed Wall Light, Brass, Milk Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Fixture presents with dramatic and beautiful patina. Three arm brass wall light with frost glass. Engraved on the front of base.
Brass
Guillerme and Chambron Large Wall Light in Oak, " Edition Votre Maison"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Large Wall Light in Oak, " Edition Votre Maison" swivel arm, the wall light can be used with down or up light only one available price is for one Votre mai...
Oak, Opaline Glass
Pair of 1960s Jacques Biny Red and Black Arm Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
A highly versatile and adjustable wall light, the arm with shade can be raised and lowered as well as rotated right and left.
Metal
Sold|$1,895
Pair Bronze Sunburst Star Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1930s deco period solid bronze 1 arm wall sconces light with sunburst or starburst motif.
Bronze
1960 Pair of wall lamps from the House of FlorArt
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One light arm per wall sconce.
Metal, Brass
Six-Arm Brass Flush Mount or Wall Light, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian brass flush mount or wall light, 1950s. Very solid craftsmanship with nice attention to details. Very good vintage condition with a nicely aged patina. Six E14 soc...
Brass
Sold|$3,100
Set 4 Bronze Sunburst Star Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 4 (four) 1930s deco period solid bronze 1 arm wall sconces light with sunburst or starburst motif.
Bronze
Rene Mathieu Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Ventura, CA
The swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example of timeless elegance and innovative design.
Brass
French Foliage Floral Wall Sconce in Polychrome Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Measures: 42 cm H x 31 cm W x 14 cm D. Two Arm Wall Sconce // Floral Wall Light // Floral Wall Sconce
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style French Gilded Bronze Light Sconces, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique French gilt bronze two arm light wall sconces, circa 1900. These fine quality sconces are solid and heavy with a lovely Neoclassical design, beautiful orig...
Bronze
Wonderful Large Gilt Bronze E.F. Caldwell Two-Light Ribbon Tassel Sconces, Pair
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding pair of large gilt bronze stamped E.F. Caldwell two-arm / light ribbon tassel wall sconces, completely rewired with new wires and sockets.
Bronze
Listing for S: French Foliage Floral Wall Sconce, Polychrome Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Measures: 39 cm H x 29 cm W x 14 cm D // 15,35 in H x 11,41 in W x 5,51 in D. Two Arm Wall Sconce // Floral Wall Light // Floral Wall Sconce
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Italian Sixteen-Arm Wall or Ceiling Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sixteen-arm flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy, circa 1950s. Brass and metal. Wired for US junction boxes. Takes sixteen E14 European candelabra 25w maximum ...
Metal, Brass
Green 3-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Wall Light by Dugdills, Uk
By Dugdills
Located in Amsterdam, NL
930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 3 arm machinist work light by DUGDILLS, UK adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch width as pictures: 90 cm Wall base s...
Enamel, Iron
Green 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Wall Light by Dugdills, UK
By Dugdills
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by DUGDILLS, UK adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Width as pictured : 80 cm Wall ba...
Enamel, Iron
Sold|$3,038
1950 Pair of Sconces Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Each arm is fitted with off-white cotton cylindrical lampshades. 2 light arms per wall lamp.
Brass
Pair of Antique French Gilded Bronze Two Light Candelabras Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique French gilded bronze candelabra two arm light wall sconces. These beautiful sconces have a lovely patina with gilt scrolls, acanthus leaves, and wax candle...
Bronze
Sold|$6,500
3 Arm Adjustable Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
Completely handmade fixture of polished brass & painted aluminum shades. A unique system allows each arm to adjust its positioning at the base & every shade pivots up and down. This...
Pierre Guariche Adjustable Arm Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
This is a Red & Black adjustable arm wall light by Pierre Guariche.
Metal
Pair of Glass and Gilt-Metal Two Arm Wall Light, 1930s by Bagues, France
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
A pair of glass and gilt-metal two arm wall light, with a flower and the six leaves attached on the gilt metal frame, by Bagues, circa 1930.
Single Italian Decorative Seven-Arm Wall Light
By Palladio
Located in Chester, GB
A large decorative Palladio Italian gilded seven-arm floral wall light, the metal leaf scrolling arms with domed floral heads containing small light bulbs, issuing from a decorative ...
Vintage One-Arm Wall Light from Jielde with Fresnel Lens, circa 1950
By Jielde
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage one-arm (40cm) wall light from Jielde, circa 1950 with Fresnel lens .Fully restored: stripped, polished, varnished and rewired.
Iron
Single Glass and Gilt-Metal Two-Arm Wall Light, 1930s by Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
Large single wall light in gilt metal, leaves flowers in glass and figure of the bird in glass attached on the back, circa 1930s, French by Baguès.
Sold|$1,402
Pair of Sconces Gilded Bronze
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence
Three-Arm Wall Light Bronze and Crystal
Sold|$1,313
Sunburst
Located in New York, NY
Sunburst, Venetian style, 2 arm wall light, brass with cut fitted mirror. Available in Brass: $1,313.00 Each Nickel/Chrome: $1,391.00 Each Silver: $1,470.00 Each Gold: $1,549....
Brass
Sold|$1,076
Ribbed Double Small
Located in New York, NY
Ribbed Double Small, Blank Finish, Art Deco Style, 2 arm wall light. Available in; Brass: $945.00 Each Nickel/Chrome: $998.00 Each Silver: $1,076.00 Each Gold: $1,155.00 Each ...
Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Silver, Gold
Antique Meissen Figural Floral Three Arm Candelabra Wall Light
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Milford, CT
This exquisite antique Meissen three-arm candelabra wall light exemplifies the elegance and artistry of 18th-century German porcelain.
Porcelain
Sold|$450
Scissor Arm Wall Mounted Caged Light
Located in New York, NY
Fleur de lis wall mounted scissor arm light fixture with cage.
Metal
Sold|$4,700
Stilnovo Three Arm Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
This arm arm fixture can be mounted as a wall or ceiling light.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$486
Chart Light Arm
Located in New York, NY
From our sample room, this light was made as a client sample, and has never been installed. It has been tested in our factory and is in perfect condition. Our polished nickel finish...
Sold|$3,800
Stilnovo Swing Arm Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley light with left, right adjustable swing option and pull down to adjust height of shade. Original, re-wired
Metal, Brass
Italian Wall Light in Black and Brass with Adjustable Arm, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Elegant brass and black enameled metal Italian wall light, design attributed to Stilnovo, Italy 1950s.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,400
Metal Laverriere Light with Adjustable Arm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall light is in excellent vintage condition. Some aging to metal arm and vintage wear and tear to metal shade.
Sold|$700
1950's Swing Arm Pendant Light
Located in Oaks, PA
Wall mount swing arm pendant lamp in wood with white case glass shade. American 1950's.
Wood, Glass
Sold|$1,500
Pierre Guariche Swing Arm Light Sconce
By Disderot, Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulated arm sconce by Pierre Guariche in brass with pivoting black metal shade and double up-and-down lighting. Recently rewired.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,225
Neoclassical Style 2 Arm Wall Scones
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely pair of paint and parcel gilt decorated iron Neoclassical style two arm lighted wall sconces with tied ribbon top, eagle head back medallion terminating in tassel base r...
Iron
Painted Cast Aluminum STRONG ARM Carnival Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920-30s Acquired in England, from Europe, original country unknown. From a STRONG ARM booth at a traveling Fair or circus, where a large mallet was used to hit a big button to send ...
Sold|$2,200
An O C White adjustable arm machinist light
Located in New York, NY
An adjustable arm machinist lamp in a darkened steel finish.
Backplate dimensions: 4" h. x 2 1/2" w.
Shade diameter: 6 1/2"
Maximum projection: 66"
Sold|$2,200
An O C White adjustable arm machinist light
Located in New York, NY
IS2555
An adjustable arm machinist lamp in a darkened steel finish.
Backplate dimensions: 4" h. x 2-1/2" w.
Shade diameter: 6-1/2"
Maximum proje...
Sold|$1,200
Vintage Polished Nickel Scissor Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage polished nickel arm scissor wall light with aged cream aluminum shade
Metal
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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