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Brass Task Sconce

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery and moveable
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been mounted onto a brass
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, task lamp, wall sconce by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an adjustable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
$1,400
H 12 in W 5.5 in D 13 in
Swedish Designer, Task Light, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass task light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Task Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan clip-on task lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Assorted
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Nybro Armaturfabrik, Task Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric task light produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task light in the kitchen or
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
project light into the room. The light has retained its original brass wall bracket, which has some great
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Mid-20th Century British Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
fitting. Great as a task light in the kitchen or work room. Dimensions: Height: 5.5cm (excluding brass
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
. Great as a task light in the kitchen or work room. Dimensions: Shade Height: ~5.5cm (excluding brass
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass gallery and wall bracket
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Full Brass Adjustable Head and Arm Industrial Task Wall Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Full Brass Adjustable Head and Arm Industrial Task Wall Lamp, 1940s, Germany Very nice high
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950s Articulated Swing-Arm Midcentury Wall Light Task Lamp by Cosack Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
early 1950s. The brass arm is articulated at two points - one at the wall bracket, the other in the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Brass Swing Arm Task Wall Sconce by Chapman & Meyers for Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Aged brass swing arm wall sconce by Chapman & Meyers for Visual Comfort Lighting. The dorchester
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2010s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Articulating Victorian Electrified Gas Task Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of brass wall sconces with an oil-rubbed bronze finish from the late 1800s, originally gas
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Extending Task Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sleek French wall mounted task lamp with large aluminum shade and extending brass arm. Small
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20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Aluminum Extending Task Lamp
Aluminum Extending Task Lamp
H 8.5 in Dm 10.25 in
Antique French Coolie Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
brass gallery and is hung from a cast metal painted black wall bracket. Great as a task light in the
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task light in the kitchen or
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Frill Milk Glass Wall Task Light An early French glass coolie light. The
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass gallery and wall bracket
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Matched Pair of Polished Brass O C White Industrial Task or Work Lamps
By O.C. White
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair of polished brass O C White Industrial task or work lamps. Beautifully polished
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Chrome Clip-On Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, clip-on, chrome-plated brass task lamp with adjustments at hinge and shade features
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Clip-On Task Lamp
Art Deco Chrome Clip-On Task Lamp
H 13 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Rare Dugdills Task Lamp, England circa 1920
By Dugdills
Located in Culver City, CA
Large-scale articulating light with Daisy joints, blue shade and makers mark stamped into the base. Can be mounted to the wall, or to a desk.
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Vintage 1920s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early Set of 4 Matching Industrial Factory Task Lights by O.C White
By O.C. White
Located in Buffalo, NY
matching Industrial Task Lights by O.C White, circa 1920s. Cast iron, Truely an amazing set, all matching
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Retractable Sconce / Task Light by Lightolier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Enameled metal and brass retractable sconce / task light by Lightolier. Measured as shown in first
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cast Aluminum Articulated Arm Lamps - 18" Diameter
By Task-Lite
Located in Peekskill, NY
aluminum and signed. Each section reads "Task-Light Reg - Cheltenham PA. Pat S193674". Every lamp
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Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Jacques Biny, Task Lights, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
By Jacques Biny
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three brass and white-lacquered metal task lights designed by Jacques Biny and produced by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task light in the kitchen or
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been mounted onto a brass
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been mounted onto a brass
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Industrial Fluted Dome Pendants
$325 / item
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Luread Spot Sconce 'S' BR
$1,150 / item
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By Florian Schulz
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Materials

Brass

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Nicos Zographos Stainless Steel Bench
By Nicos Zographos
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

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Nicos Zographos Stainless Steel Bench
Nicos Zographos Stainless Steel Bench
$8,500
H 18 in W 70 in D 28 in
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By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Stafford, TX
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Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
$10,056
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass Task Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass task sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A brass task sconce — often made from metal, brass and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 88 options for an antique or vintage brass task sconce now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a brass task sconce — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right brass task sconce, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one brass task sconce that is appealing in its simplicity, but Asher Rodriquez-Dunn, Studio DUNN and Josef Frank produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brass Task Sconce?

Prices for a brass task sconce start at $350 and top out at $9,900 with the average selling for $2,800.

Materials: Brass Furniture

Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.

From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.

“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”

He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstleralso an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.

West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”

Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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.