Workstead Industrial Wall Lamp in Industrial Black
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
adaptable piece can be used as a ceiling washer, task light or reading lamp. Features an integrated switch
Steel, Brass
B3 Dark Grey Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
the spotlight, gives a strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading
Brass, Bronze
B3 Sky Blue Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
the spotlight, gives a strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading
Brass, Bronze
$2,611 / set
H 11.82 in W 4.93 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Nordic Modern Wall Lights by Itsu, Finland, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in Karis, Nyland
combines a white metal shade with a brass wall mount and a flexible brass arm that allows the light to be
Metal, Brass
ORNO Lisa Johansson-Pape wall lamps, model 3054
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
lighting design. Her designed wall lamp pair model 3054 represents her typical style, combining
Metal, Brass
Light Vanilla Cordiale Lumière Hanging Lamp by Roberto Paoli
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Vanilla Cordiale Lumière Hanging Lamp by Roberto Paoli Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 56 cm. Materials
Brass, Other
Light White Cordiale Lumière Hanging Lamp by Roberto Paoli
Located in Geneve, CH
Light White Cordiale Lumière Hanging Lamp by Roberto Paoli Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 56 cm. Materials
Brass, Other
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Wall Lamp 50-056-2, Orno 1960s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming double wall lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno, model 50-056-2, combining brass
Brass, Aluminum
$747 / set
H 4.34 in W 3.75 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lamps, 1960s Adjustable Cone Shades in Black
Located in Hannover, DE
adjustable, allowing the light to be directed individually—ideal as a reading light or for targeted accent
Brass, Iron
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Scissor Wall Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Scissor Wall Lamp, 1960s. Lovely wall light with flexible arm, made in
Rosewood
$18,989 / set
H 63 in W 9.65 in D 25.6 in
Paavo Tynell Pair of Rare Custom Order Wall Lights, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
during the 1940s. The lights are based on Tynell’s wall light model 9414, here realized as a custom order
Slate, Brass
$6,527 / set
H 10.63 in W 6.5 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Wall Lamps Model 2351 by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
lower edge, mounted on a compact wall base with a short brass arm. The white painted surfaces show light
Metal, Brass
$3,200
H 7.75 in W 6.25 in D 27 in
1960s Large Red and Grey Diabolo Articulating Wall Lamp Attributed to Pierre Gua
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Glendale, CA
metal with attractively patinated brass arm. Ball joint allows the shade to swivel to direct the light
Metal, Brass
$1,462Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 11.42 in
Itsu Adjustable Wall Lamp Model EY 56 in White Perforated Metal Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
1950s. The lamp is meant as a reading lamp above double beds with two adjustable light spots that can be
Metal, Brass
$5,340 / set
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern adjustable Scissor Lampa by Alfred Muller for AMBA
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Beograd, RS
, finished in a light ivory tone with brass edging. When illuminated, the perforations create a delicate
Brass, Steel
$1,150 / set
H 4.5 in W 13 in D 4 in
Pair of Linear Hook On Hiemstra Style Black Enameled Lamps w/ White Plexi Shades
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
engineered to hook directly onto surfaces up to 2 inches thick — no tools or wall anchors required. White
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Mid Century Modern articulated wallight.
Located in London, GB
arm can be folded back against the wall if required. It makes an excellent reading light or light over
Brass
Moon Applique by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
brass gilded with pure gold. This collection is declined in: lamp gallows, reading lamp, lamp wall
Brass, Steel
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Model 3054, Manufacture ORNO
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
lighting design. Her designed wall lamp pair model 3054 represents her typical style, combining
Metal, Brass
Murano Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Murano Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 80 cm. Materials: SAN and brass
Brass, Other
Murano Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Murano Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 90 cm. Materials: SAN and brass
Brass, Other
Mineral Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
and brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable for indoor and
Brass, Other
Mineral Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
and brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable for indoor and
Brass, Other
Globo Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable for indoor and outdoor
Brass, Other
Globo Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable for indoor and outdoor
Other, Brass
Vintage Dutch Scissor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Original 1950s extractable scissor lamp. This type of wall light was very popular due to its
Metal, Enamel
$644 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 8.67 in
19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Wall Chandelier with 2 Lights H25xW22
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
model, capturing her stoic beauty in iconic works like Woman in Blue Reading a Letter. When Vermeer died
Brass
$1,388 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 17.33 in
19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Wall Chandelier with 3 Lights H37xW44
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
in 1684. The three-armed Catherina 229 sconce brings ornate 19th century style to walls with its
Brass
Stilnovo bed lamps made in Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
fixtures, including floor lamps, chandeliers, pendant lights, and wall sconces. Their designs showcased a
Aluminum, 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.
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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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