Bolivar Sconce, Black Paper Shade, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek sconce is 1950s French midcentury by inspiration. The light with it double shade and articulated arm creates a versatile lighting source. The head pivots to direct the lig...
Brass, Steel, Foil
Bolivar Sconce, Black Paper Shade, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek sconce is 1950s French midcentury by inspiration. The light with it double shade and articulated arm creates a versatile lighting source. The head pivots to direct the lig...
Brass, Steel, Foil
$1,150 / item
Large Arc Sconce in Black with White Lucite Shade
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arc sconce is made of a solid satin brass or black body and backplate with a white Lucite shade and brass screws.
Brass
$350 / item
Industrial Sconce With Unique Candle Shade
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
There is a reason for the look of this unique sconce. This type of early 1800s shade was used for candles or small gas lamps. The open tubular section of the shade acted as a chimney...
Tin
Small Arc Sconce in Satin Black with White Lucite Shade
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arc sconce is made of a solid black body and backplate with a white Lucite shade and black screws.
Brass
1930 amber shade brass sconce lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A group of 6-8 brass sconces with unique amber shades on simple brass slim pipe to cap covering electric outlet. Found this group in a very early house in Vancouver . Rewired teste...
Brass
Art Deco Black Powder Coated Cotton Shade Spider Wall Sconce
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A sense of movement and grace defines Spider Wall Sconce. Its structure is a mesh of metal wire carefully powder coated for a even and smooth finish. Made to Order. Utu Lamps is p...
Metal
Black-White Metal Adjustable Shade Pair of Sconces by Staff, 1950s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Black-white metal adjustable shade Industrial pair of sconces by Staff, 1950s, Germany Adjustable Reflectors Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps.
Metal
Maison Lancel 2 Light Brass Dolphin Sconces Black Shade, France, 1950, Pair
By Maison Lancel, E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel 2 Light Brass dolphin sconces, wall lights with Black shades. These animal sculpture lighting was made in the style of E.
Brass
Series01 Small Sconce, Matte Blackened Brass, Ash Leather Shade, Pivoting shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in matte blackened finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. "Matte Blackened Brass" is a heavily textured, roughened finish with tool markings...
Brass
$350 / item
Small Industrial Sconce with Snap-In Shade
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a unique industrial snap-in shade fixture. This style of shade was made by the X-Ray Lamp Company as reflectors inside larger lamps. Believe it or not these were never meant ...
Glass
Art Deco Inspired Star Wall Sconce Powder Coated Black, Linen Shade
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A game of balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but organic as a whole. Star Wall Sconce makes a statement in any space, whether it's one of...
Metal
Reflector Wall Sconce 300, LED Light Fixture, Black Anodized / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The textured, matte white aluminum reflector can be matched with our wide range o...
Aluminum
Reflector Wall Sconce 450, LED Light Fixture, Anodized Black / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The textured, matte white aluminum reflector can be matched with our range of fin...
Aluminum
Satin Brass Wall Sconce with Black Walnut Shelf Hardwired Ivory Linen Shade
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Midcentury inspired satin brass sconce with black walnut shelf. A nod to midcentury lines, the Gustav Sconce is a shining example of balanced design.
Brass
Philips Wall Sconce with Black Wire Mount and Milk Glass Shade, 1950's
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Philips 'NX20' wall sconce with decorative black wire frame and removable milk glass shade.
Wire
French Mid-Century Brass and Black Enamel Wall Sconce with Pleated Shade, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite French wall sconce from the 1950s featuring a round black enameled backplate with a brass center accent and a slender curved brass stem.
Metal, Brass, Enamel
1950s Three Patinated Brass Wall Sconces Perforated Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modern Atomic three patinated brass wall sconces perforated round saucer dish shade Lamps are in patinated brass with frosted glass Provides for a lovely light display 12 de...
Brass
Vistosi Sconce Light in White Shaded Glass And Matt Black Nickel Frame
By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
Glass
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Sconce Shade, Moorish Cone Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Spanish style metal tole sconce shade in cone shape. Hispano Moresque sconce shade with cutout stars and crescent moons. Dark rust finish patina, For use indo...
Metal
$1,600 / item
UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame shown in bronzed finish / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 1 light / E1...
Brass
$1,600 / item
UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame shown in satin black nickel finish / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 1...
Brass
$1,600 / item
UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame shown in satin black nickel finish / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 1...
Brass
1950s Leaf Wall Sconce with Black Enameled Metal Frame and Milk Glass Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black enameled metal leaf-shaped wall mount frame with bulbous satin milk glass shade. In original condition with original hardware and twisted wire, new plug.
Metal
Jean Perzel Style French Sconces Brass and Black Finish Cut Glass Shade, Pair
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive large pair of sconces, Jean Perzel style from a Paris 16 arrondissement building. Brass and black finish core with large cut glass shades made in France in the 1950s. US...
Brass, Bronze
Vistosi Puppet Wall Sconce Light in White Shaded Glass And Matt Black Frame
By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with a blown and irregular striped glass diffuser. The three sizes of the spheres and the different cable heights are designed to create elegant compositions. The...
Glass
Series01 Upright Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Graphite Leather Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better ...
Brass
Exclusive Italian Design Single Sconce with Top Glass Shade, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exclusive Italian Design Single Sconce with Top Glass Shade, 1950s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamp. Lamps is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and...
Metal, Brass
Series01 Lrg Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Charcoal Leather Pivoting Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for th...
Brass
Vintage Danish Library Up-light Wall Sconce with Green Glass Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Chrome-plated up-light wall lamp with green shade in cased glass. Made by Happy Light in Denmark during the 1980s. Measurements: H: 21 cm, Dept: 27 cm, Diameter: 17 cm (shade). Fo...
Chrome
$1,118 / item
Eroll Wall Lamp with Black Lacquered Shade
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Erroll with structure in polished brass. Inside lamp shades in gold finish. With 1 lamp shades black lacquered outside. 1 bulb, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt. Bulbs ...
Brass
Dark Brass Ram Head Sconce, Milk Glass Shade, Italian, 1920s Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1075 a dark brass one arm sconce ending with a ram head supporting a milk glass shade. One piece available.
Brass
1990s Paolo Zani 'Riga' Wall Sconce for Fontana Arte, Curved Metal Shade
By Fontana Arte, Paolo Zani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paolo Zani designed the 'Riga' wall sconce for Fontana Arte in 1995, exemplifying the Italian manufacturer's exploration of architectural lighting solutions in the post-Memphis era. ...
Metal
Industrial Factory Wall Lamp with Black Enamel Shade, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey iron wall mounting and arm, a black enamel shade with white enamel interior, a porcel...
Enamel, Iron
S01 Sm. Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Tennis Green Leather Shade, Pivoting
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for th...
Brass
Series01 Small Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Gochu Red Leather Shade, Pivoting
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bett...
Brass
Series01 Small Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Shade, Pivoting
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bett...
Brass
Series01 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Pivoting Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bett...
Brass
1950s Sculptural Sconce Gold Wall Lamp Adjustable Shade Style of Stilnovo Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sculptural sconce gold wall lamp perforated shade Style of Stilnovo Italy. Measures: 19.5 tall x 24.5 diameter x 5.25 shade 6.75 x 5.25 Swivel arm mount and adjustable shade ...
Aluminum
1980s Japanese Kokosha Industrial Cast Iron Sconce Brass Cage and Glass Shade
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial 1980s Japanese cast iron wall sconce with a brass cage and glass shade manufactured by Kokosha. Reclaimed and professionally restored by hand in UK ready for co...
Brass, Iron
'Megafono' Glossy Black Double-Shade Wall Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Habitat International
Located in Glendale, CA
'Megafono' Glossy Black Double-Shade Metal Wall Lamp for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentur...
Metal
Mid-century Modern Green Fabric Shade and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Green Fabric Shade and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear cons...
Brass
Porcelain Duck Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden
By Gamla Stans Lampverkstad
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Porcelain Duck Head Shade Pair of Sconces by Gamla Stan's Lamp Factory, 1970s, Sweden Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamp works wit...
Metal
Luumbre Wall Sconce in Blackened Steel with Metal Shade & Opal Glass by Nuumbra
Located in Geneve, CH
Luumbre Wall Sconce in Blackened Steel with Metal Shade & Opal Glass by Nuumbra Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 30 cm. Materials: Blackened steel, metal, and opal glass. Available in blackene...
Metal, Steel
Alain Richard Disderot 50's sconce with chrome A5 frame shade French mid design
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sconce structure in chromed metal and shade in black lacquered metal (original paint) with chrome grid pattern on front.
Metal, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '194N' Wall Light with Black Shade
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti considers this type of wall lights as ‘extendible wall sconce’. The 194N features an articulated arm that suspends the black dome-shaped shade.
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Hala Accordion Wall Lamp, Black Enameled Shade, Extendable Arm
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accordion wall lamp attributed to Dutch manufacturer Hala features an adjustable scissor arm mechanism with black enameled metal shade. The extendable white-painted arm allows for di...
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Italian Tole Red & Gilt Decorative Single Arm Shaded Wall Sconces 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Tole red and gilt decorative foliage single arm shaded wall sconces with tapered back plates, 20th Century Interior wall mounting back plate 11" Tall / 3.75" Wide
Tin, Wire
The Pyramid wall sconce made of cast and hand cut Brass shade in Bronze finish
Located in London, GB
Andrew wanted to create an industrial style sconce but with an elegant, modern vibe with a very simple profile where the shade (being the pyramid) is the star Made 100% but hand in ...
Brass
Vintage French Iron Wall Lights with Black Shade, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French iron street light Iron with black enamel shade Size wall plate 150 × 125 mm Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
Iron, Enamel
Vintage French Iron Wall Lights with Black Shade, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French iron street light Iron with black enamel shade Size wall plate 190 × 30 mm Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
Iron, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights with Black Enamel Shade
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial wall light. Cast aluminium wall pieces with black enamel shade. Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internat...
Aluminum, Enamel
Danish Modern Articulated Black Wall Light wBrass Accents & Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a brass accented steel 'body' installed with a frosted glass shade. It was designed and manufactured by Laoni in Copenhagen, Denmark. The style...
Brass, Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°122 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Black Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°122 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Black Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras by Bernard-Albin Gras In 1921 Bernard-Albin GRAS designed a series of lamps for...
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°104 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Black Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°104 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Black Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In 1921 Bernard-Albin GRAS designed a series of lamps for use in offices and in...
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Black Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Black Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In 1921 Bernard-Albin GRAS designed a series of lamps for use in offices and in...
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 Wall Lamp in Black Arm & Black Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°204 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Black Copper Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In 1921 Bernard-Albin GRAS designed a series of lamps for use in offices an...
Steel
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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