Wall-Mounted Articulating Wall Sconce, circa 1920
Located in Surrey, BC
A circa 1920 articulating wall sconce with a copper shade and interesting steel hardware. Re-wired
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
Wall-Mounted Articulating Wall Sconce, circa 1920
Located in Surrey, BC
A circa 1920 articulating wall sconce with a copper shade and interesting steel hardware. Re-wired
Copper
Sold|$3,700
Stilnovo Articulating Wall Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Wall mounted long-arm sconce by Stilnovo capable of multiple articulating positions having three
Sold|$2,400
Modern Articulating Wall Sconce
Located in Culver City, CA
black metal and brass
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,500
Pierre Guariche Articulating Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Pierre Guariche wall sconce with fully rotating and positionable antique brass arm. The arm
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Articulating Wall Sconce by Pierre Guariche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful wall sconce by Pierre Guariche. Sconce has two light sources to provide up lighting and
A Dynamic Italian Articulating Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
articulating arm, and wall plate with swich. The two tone shade, in gunmetal and tan finishes, is tightly
Brass
Pierre Guariche Style Articulating Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant wall sconce in the style of Pierre Guariche with fully rotating and positionable antique
Pierre Guariche Style Articulating Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant wall sconce in the style of Pierre Guariche with fully rotating and positionable antique
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Articulating Wall Sconces by George Hansen for Metarlarte
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
This brilliant pair of Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Wall Sconces in Polished Brass by George
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Articulating Wall Sconces by George Hansen for Metarlarte
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
This brilliant pair of Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Wall Sconces in Polished Nickel by George
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Articulating Wall Sconces by George Hansen for Metalarte
By Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
This brilliant pair of Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Wall Sconces in Polished Brass by George
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Dual Shade Articulating Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of retro Italian wall sconces with dual, top and bottom lit shades and articulating mount
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Italian Dual Shade Articulating Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of retro Italian wall sconces with dual, top and bottom lit shades and articulating mount
Brass, Steel
3 Pairs of Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Articulating Wall Sconce, Arredoluce
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Three pairs of elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern solid brass wall lights in a cone form by Gustavo
Brass
A Dynamic Articulating Wall Sconce by Jacques Biny
Located in New York, NY
A carefree and dynamic design by Biny. Fully adjustable wall sconce features a single arm emerging
Brass
Sold|$3,200
Italian Articulating Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian counterbalance articulating wall sconce with original red metal shade, brass arm and
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,400
Pair Italian Articulating Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Two light Articulating wall sconces in the style of Arredoluce. Enameled finish
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$4,800
Guariche Style Articulating Arm Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic articulating wall sconce in style of Pierre Guariche with pivoting shade, fully black
Iron, Brass
Sold|$2,200
Pair of French Articulate Wall Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great pair of french articulate wall sconces in brass and black enamel with segmented 3 joint
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,500
Italian Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Polished aluminum and brass articulating wall sconce in the style of Stilnovo.
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Sold|$1,800
Giant French Articulating Double Arm Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale exquisite black steel double arm articulating wall sconce. Both arms and heads fully
Brass
Sold|$4,500
Giant French Articulating Double Arm Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite black steel double arm articulating wall sconce in the style of Serge Mouille, both arms
Brass, Steel
Sold|$1,800
Giant French Articulating Double Arm Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale exquisite black steel double arm articulating wall sconce. Both arms and heads fully
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Guariche Style Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Articulating wall sconce in style of Pierre Guariche with pivoting black shade, brass arm and
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Guariche Style Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Articulating wall sconce in style of Pierre Guariche with pivoting black shade, brass arm and
Iron, Brass
Sold|$5,800
Large French Brass and Metal Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful articulating wall sconce with pivoting new silk shade, black arm and brass hardware
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Pierre Guariche Style Wall Sconce
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic articulating wall sconce in the style of Pierre Guariche. Brass arm extends from
Brass
Sold|$1,500
French Wall Lights by Rene Mathieu
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Polished aluminum articulating wall sconce with black iron arm and pivoting pierced shade. Shade
Aluminum, Iron
Sold|$2,400
Pair of French Wall Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of articulate wall sconces by Jacques Biny open top, red enameled metal cones on a ball
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Jacques Biny Wall Lamps
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of articulate wall sconces by Jacques Biny, open top, red enameled metal cones on a
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,600 / set
Pair of Jacques Biny Wall Lamps
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of articulate wall sconces by Jacques Biny, open top, red enameled metal cones on a
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,600 / set
Pair of Jacques Biny Wall Lamps, 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of articulate wall sconces by Jacques Biny, open top, green enameled metal cones on a
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,800 / item
Jean Prouvé Style Swing Arm Jib Sconce
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic vintage articulating wall sconce in the style of Jean Prouve's jib light. Original red
Steel
Sold|$2,800 / item
Jean Prouve Style Swing Arm Jib Sconce
By Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic vintage articulating wall sconce in the style of Jean Prouve's jib light. Original red
Steel
1950's French Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Structurally clever and robust French modernist articulating wall sconce with solid brass handle as
Sold|$3,000
Articulating Sconce Guariche Sconce
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Guariche articulating arm sconce with polished aluminum shade with perforated star detailing
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Large Articulating Brass Wall Lights, Arlus Style Articulating Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of articulating wall lights features brass and lacquered steel. Each light
Brass, Steel
1960 Aluminum Articulating MCM Wall Sconce Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
We have four of these lights that articulate and rotate … salvaged from an old motel in upper ny
Aluminum
Sold|$1,200
Articulating French Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French wall sconce with articulating brass arm with new silk shade. All original condition with
Iron, Brass
Sold|$2,600
Articulating French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Articulating French Sconces. Post moves 180% up and down, and can be turned clock wise
Brass
Sold|$3,200
Articulating Arm Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French Wall Sconce with incredible attention to detail. Crystal handle, spun aluminum shade and
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,500
Red Articulating Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
A group of three sconces with a brass extension and perforated red metal shade. Mounts to the wall
Brass, Enamel
Sold|$1,600
Articulating Arm Sconce Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Wall-mounted Sconce with articulating arm, black fabric shade
Metal
Sold|$1,500 / item
Three Articulating French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three articulating sconces with perforation to top and bottom designed in France, circa 1950s
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,200
Articulating Aluminium Lunel Sconce
By Maison Lunel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lunel articulating arm sconce with polished aluminum shade with perforated star detailing and brass
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Sold|$2,800
2 Arm Articulating Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian 2 arm articulating sconce with polished aluminum shades and brass arms.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,800
Wim Rietveld Articulating Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Articulating arm sconce with industrial white metal shade and black iron and brass hardware.
Metal
Sold|$595
French Articulating Arm Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful articulating arm sconce in the style of Pierre Guariche with pivoting black shade, brass
Metal
Sold|$3,200
French Aluminum Articulating Sconces
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Polished aluminum and brass sconces in the style of Pierre Guariche. Newly polished aluminum shade
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$3,200
French Aluminum Articulating Sconces
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Polished aluminum and brass sconces in the style of Pierre Guariche. Newly polished aluminum shade
Aluminum
Sold|$1,500
French Aluminum Articulating Sconces
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Polished aluminum and brass sconces in the style of Pierre Guariche. Newly polished aluminum shade
Aluminum, Brass
Articulating Cocobolo Wood Wall Sconce Mexico 1960s Mid-Century Modern
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Mid-Century Modern Mexico 1960s offering an articulating solid wood wall
Plexiglass, Cocobolo
French Articulating Double Asymmetrical Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Newly produced French double armed wall sconce with two different shades articulating double arms
Iron
Sold|$3,200
French Articulating Sconce by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic articulating sconce by Lunel. Aluminum shade with original green paint, brass backplate
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Articulating Diabolo Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of French 1950's pivoting and articulating wall lights with black satin enamel dual cone
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$3,200
French Articulating Sconce by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic articulating sconce by Lunel. Polished aluminum shade with brass backplate, arms and
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$9,000
French Articulating Wall Light
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Wall Light Attributed to Boris Lacroix
Brass, 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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