Black Latticework Wood Sconce, Large, Celosía Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Celosías–wooden latticework–have played a recurring role in Mexican history. From the country’s deep relationship with religion to its Modernist architecture, Mexico’s appreciation f...
Brass
Black Latticework Wood Sconce, Medium, Celosía Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Celosías–wooden latticework–have played a recurring role in Mexican history. From the country’s deep relationship with religion to its Modernist architecture, Mexico’s appreciation f...
Brass
Vintage French Twirled Nickel Sconces with Brass Construction, 1970
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1564 Pair French twirled nickeled brass sconces
Brass, Nickel
Stilnovo Brass Sconce, Enameled Finish, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo sconces in brass. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Brass, enameled brass. Takes one candelabra bulb each. Price is for 1 sconce. 8 sconces are available. FREE US rewiring u...
Brass
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconce, Brass Accents, Modern Italian Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This contemporary hand-blown Murano glass sconce features a textured glass shield shade, paired with refined brass and a black sphere accent.
Metal, Brass
Fåglavik, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Fåglavik
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-lacquered metal and brass wall light, produced by Fåglavik, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 6.0"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Metal, Brass
$1,300 / item
Arched Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England
Located in Culver City, CA
In black or cream with ebonised wood backplate, brass hardware, and black metal shade. Interior can be painted saffron yellow. Designed and produced in Gloucestershire England. Made...
Brass, Metal
$748Sale Price|20% Off
1950s, Italian Brass and Bakelite Wall Light
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Italian brass wall lamp. The lamp consists of two brass arms with black metal fixtures. It is in a nice and working condition. Period: 1950s. Dimensions: H 20 cm, W 18 ...
Metal, Brass
$1,741 / item
2059 Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
2059 Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Disderot. Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 12 cm. Materials: Brushed brass. Delivered with authentication certific...
Brass
$1,741 / item
2059 Golden Brass Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
2059 Golden Brass Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Disderot. Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 12 cm. Materials: Golden brass. Delivered with authentication certificat...
Brass
$2,013 / item
Organ Pipe, Wall Luminaire in Blackened Brass
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
A wall fixture made of blackened brass in the form of an organ pipe. Outside black. Inside yellow brass. Above e27 lamp, at the bottom GU10 lamp.
Brass
Signal Swing Arm Sconce, Black X Brass, Short, from Souda, Made to Order
By Shaun Kasperbauer, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Metal, Steel
Signal Arm Sconce in Black x Brass, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Metal, Steel
Signal Swing Arm Sconce, Black X Brass, Short, Hardwire, Souda, Made to Order
By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Metal, Steel
$3,268 / item
Germaine Wall Light, Weathered Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass exclusively for Dunlin. The Dunlin Germaine Weathered Brass Up-Down Wall Light exudes an elegant and charming presence, adding a touch of sophistication to ...
Brass
$2,013 / item
Organ Pipe, Wall Luminaire in Blackened Brass
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
A wall fixture made of blackened brass in the form of an organ pipe. Outside black. Inside yellow brass. Above e27 lamp, at the bottom GU10 lamp.
Brass
$11,876 / item
Tube Brass Wall Lamp by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
The dimmable LED wall sconce is available in two finishes, darkened brass or hand rubbed brass, all handcrafted in Chicago.
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Spiral Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces in brass and spiral discs Murano glass, Contemporary work from a small italian design artisanal workshop, minor imperfections due to artisanal handm...
Brass
$2,628 / item
Callot Wall Light, Weathered Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass for Dunlin Australia. A playful up-down light in solid brass. Measures: 26 Diameter (from wall plate) x 27 cm HIgh Finish: Hand Hammered Weathered Brass 6W ...
Brass
Mid-Century Adjustable Head Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Adjustable Head Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Note : It can be used vertically or horizontally. These lamps are plug in but...
Brass
Serge Mouille "Torcheres" Wall lamp Sconces Available now "Free Transport"
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
The outstanding 1963 model Torchere is the new star of Les Editions Serge Mouille. Minutiously replicated by Carl who was Mouille’s protegé to further expend Mouille's works prior to...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,898 / item
Barbette Wall Light, Weathered Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass exclusively for Dunlin. The Dunlin Barbette Dome Wall Light, crafted from hammered solid brass, exudes an exquisite charm. With its timeless design and flaw...
Brass
Rare Art Deco Brass Wall Light, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Art Deco brass wall light. Beautiful antique brass patina. The base can be mounted at different angles (visible in the pictures) The lamp is fitted with S19 brackets and include...
Brass
$2,698 / item
Decade Wall Light, Weathered Brass by Dunlin
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Finish: Weathered Brass Weathered Brass, a dark finish, appears black but has a smoked depth to the colour.
Brass
Stilnovo, Wall Light, Lacquered Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Brass presents with dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (...
Metal, Brass
1960 Pair of gilded brass wall lights Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960 Pair of gilded brass wall lights Gaetano Sciolari Composed of a black rectangular wall bracket supporting the cylindrical gilded brass light arm positioned on the bottom of the...
Brass
20th century Pair of Italian Brass Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant pair of Italian brass wall sconces dating from the 1950s, in the style of the famous creations by Banci Firenze. These sculptural sconces are distinguished by their highly r...
Brass
$2,328 / item
Claude Wall Light, Weathered Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass exclusively for Dunlin Australia. The Dunlin Claude Cone Wall Light, crafted from hammered solid brass, exudes an exquisite charm. With its timeless design a...
Brass
Set of Three 1950s Italian Wall Sconces Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, PA
Set of three 1950s Italian wall sconces. Brass and green/black/vanilla painted aluminium.
Aluminum, Brass
$1,560 / item
LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original Lumfardo Luminaires LUread Sconces with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made from...
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and smoked glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Moderate patina on brass and metal. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (In...
Brass
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Midcentury Lantern Sconces, Art Glass & Brass, 1960
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1848 Pair French midcentury lantern wall sconces with glass shades with swirly black lines. Rewired 60 watt Edison bulb.
Brass
Pair of Small Double Arm Wall Sconce, English, circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of small double arm wall sconce, English, circa 1900
Brass
Barovier Style Murano Pulegoso Gold and Black Glass Sconces , Torchere Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This fabulous pair of Venetian sconces of modern or Art Deco style, was entirely handcrafted. Its top section is all decorated with the Pulegoso technique. It means that it features ...
Brass
Mid-century Textured Glass & Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Textured Glass & Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E14 standard...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Articulated Wall Lamp in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and fully adjustable wall sconce made from brass and with an unusual perforated shade. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s in a style reminiscent of Hans Bergström and Har...
Brass
Pair of Custom Brass Sconces Inspired by Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom brass sconces inspired by midcentury design. Please note that black shades articulate. Size back plate is 4.5". Lead Time for custom made is 8-10 weeks.
Brass
pairs of Jacques Adnet style Wall Sconces Art Deco France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet wall sconces. We have the matching chandelier. PRICED by PAIR. Measurements: Back plate: 5.3/4 inches H, 2.5 inches W. With shade: 13 inches W, 7 inches D projectio...
Metal, Brass
Nautical Pair of Anchor Motife Aged Brass Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fun pair of aged brass candle sconces having an anchor nautical motife.
Brass
Black Painted Atelier Petitot Sconces, four Pair available
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Miami, FL
Brass and black painted metal outside, beige inside. 75 watts / sconce.
Brass
$2,000 / item
Darkened Brass Scape Wall Lamp by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Darkened Brass Scape Wall Lamp by Stem Design Dimensions: W 16 x D 12 x H 9 cm. Materials: Cast Brass, Finishes: Hand-patinated in darkened brass and waxed. Weight: 2 kg. All our l...
Brass
$3,200 / item
Serge Mouille "Saturn" Wall Lamp in Black
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Glendale, CA
Executed in black and white painted metal with a sculptural brass swivel for shade adjustability.
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Black and White Midcentury Wall Light, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Refined and delicate design for this wall light with white Murano glass. The applique are formed by a brass structure that allows the superimposed housing of two beautiful white Mur...
Brass
Pair of Brass and white glass Modernist Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Brass and white glass Modernist Stilnovo Sconces. US rewired
Brass, Steel
Murano Art Glass and Brass Golden Yellow and Black MidCentury Wall Light, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Refined and delicate design for this wall light with golden yellow Murano glass. The applique are made up of a brass structure that allows the superimposed housing of two beautiful ...
Brass
Unique Oval Wall Light with Golden Brass and Black Glass by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
Opaque Recif Wall Light by Marie Jeunet Dimensions: W 30 x D 5 x H 45 cm Materials: brass, glass Also available in transparent version. By reflecting on the brass, the light ev...
Brass
pair of 1950s BAG Turgi wall uplighter sconces with adjustable reflector
By Mathieu Matégot, BAG Turgi
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Joyful Mid-Century German wall-mounted lamp by BAG Turgi clearly influenced by Mathieu Matégot with perforated brass dish reflector above a red enameled cone with pinhole perforation...
Metal, Brass
Elegant Pair of Turn of the Century Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of turn of the Century brass sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person.
Brass
$3,300 / item
Serge Mouille 'Oeil' Wall Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Glendale, CA
Serge Mouille 'Oeil' wall lamp in black. Originally designed in 1956, this iconic wall sconce is still made by Edition Serge Mouille in France using many of the same small-scale man...
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Rare large set of four 1940's solid brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of four large solid brass sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person
Brass
Art Deco Brass 3-head Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass 3-head Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with 3x E14 standard light bulb...
Brass
$1,883 / item
Art Deco Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1940s, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. 5 pieces available ( 2 pair and 1 single ) Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These la...
Metal, Brass
Set of Four French Brass Sconces Attributed to Leleu
By Maison Leleu, Jules Leleu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four Mid-Century Modern French sconces, attributed to Jules Leleu but not marked. Each sconce has been rewired and takes a US candelabra base bulb. New, solid brass, shaped ...
Brass
$3,300 / item
Serge Mouille 'Flame' Wall Lamp in Black
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Glendale, CA
Serge Mouille 'Flame' wall lamp in black. Originally designed in 1962, this iconic lamp is still made by Edition Serge Mouille in France using many of the same small-scale manufact...
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Mid-century Unusual Brass Frame Glass Single Sconce, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Unusual Brass Frame Glass Single Sconce, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and minimal design wall lamp Lamp is in very good condition. This lamp works with E14 standard lig...
Brass
Vistosi Armonia Wall Light with Black Brass Frame by Francesco Lucchese
By Vistosi, Francesco Lucchese
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Games of metal circumferences around glass cylinders as if to create endless rings. A collection with contemporary connotations and a LED source that contains precious historical fea...
Rene Mathieu Maison Lunel Articulating Wall Sconces French Mid Century Modern
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Articulating Wall Sconces, designed by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950s. They have been rewired and are ready to mount. Perfect for either side of a...
Metal, Brass
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.
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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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