$404 / item
H 6.3 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Light – L An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass ga...
Brass
$404 / item
H 6.3 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Brass
Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, task lamp, wall sconce by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an adjustable, 5.5 inch diameter, painted metal shade on a brass stem and wall plate with an acc...
Metal, Brass
$582
H 6.3 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Holophane Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Wall Light – G An original bell shaped frilly glass prismatic light shade originally from an old chapel. The light has retained its original brass ...
Brass
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 x 4” W x 10.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.78” H x 2.3” W x 0.25” D Bulb...
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. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 5.25” W x 11.5” D Stated dimensions include shad...
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 rattan lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 18” H x 7” W x 11.5“ D (measured ...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task lig...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – G An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
Brass
$2,604
H 27.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
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 quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E27 s...
Brass
$404 / item
H 6.3 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French Coolie Glass Swan Neck Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Kitchen Task Wall Light – Swan Neck – Frilly An early French milk glass coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass. The antique shade ha...
Brass
$1,224
H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 36.62 in
1950s Articulated Swing-Arm Midcentury Wall Light Task Lamp by Cosack Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This exceptional swing arm wall lamp was designed and produced by Gebrüder Cosack in Germany in the early 1950s. The brass arm is articulated at two points - one at the wall bracket,...
Metal, Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Light – K An early French glass coolie light. The frilly milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gal...
Brass
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.
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, now electrified.
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 perforated holes in shade and nice patina to arm and back plate. Newly re-wired.
Aluminum, Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Bracket Task Light An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has retaine...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task lig...
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 milk glass shade is made from opaque glass has a delicate frill shape. The light has r...
Brass
Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Wall Light – F An original elliptical shaped glass prismatic light shade which looks great both lit and unlit, it can be positioned to project ligh...
Brass
Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Wall Light – E A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass gallery and ...
Brass
Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Wall Light – D A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass gallery and ...
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 telescopic adjustable standards. From 14 to 19 inches, salmon with white interior color m...
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 decorative, pressed filigree details around it's handle and shade. The lamp is newly wir...
Brass, Chrome
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.
Metal, Brass
Early Set of 4 Matching Industrial Factory Task Lights by O.C White
By O.C. White
Located in Buffalo, NY
Just salvaged from old factory where they have lived together for 100 years !Early set of 4 matching Industrial Task Lights by O.C White, circa 1920s. Cast iron, Truely an amazing se...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Retractable Sconce / Task Light by Lightolier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Enameled metal and brass retractable sconce / task light by Lightolier.
Brass
Cast Aluminum Articulated Arm Lamps - 18" Diameter
By Task-Lite
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a collection of 5 matching lamps. All are early and totally restored with polished aluminum and rewired with fabric covered twisted cord to a porcelain socket.. The arms ar...
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 Lita, France, c. 1950s. Lamps function via clip on, for example onto shelf or bed...
Metal, Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task lig...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Brass
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Caramel Mustard Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Caramel Mustard tone. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with cl...
Cotton, Velvet, Oak, Down
$435 / item
H 3.54 in W 14.37 in D 7.67 in
ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ENA Brass Casting Picture Wall Sconce is meticulously crafted from solid brass, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Its surface is adorned with hand-applied, intricate patt...
Brass
$9,232 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$420 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Rust Iron Vintage Industrial Brass Clear Striped Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rust Cast Iron Barn light Rust Iron shade, brass top, clear striped glass Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches 2 holes to secure Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per i...
Brass, Iron
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Glass
$710 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
Brass
Elegant Vaseline Glass Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These thin and delicate shades have glass that sweeps from translucent to almost clear. Vaseline glass cast a very rich warm and pleasing light. This sconce has an Art Nouveau as we...
Glass
$455 / item
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 6.7 in
Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Double vintage brass and cast iron sconce wall lamp Brass top with opaline glass Diameter cast iron wall piece 10.5 cm / 4”. 2 holes to secure. Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced pe...
Brass, Iron
$320 / item
H 2.75 in W 6.29 in D 2.36 in
Ardium Mini Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Mini Brass Wall Sconce, a timeless lighting fixture designed to add elegance and sophistication to any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this sconce features a G9 socket that i...
Brass
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Clear Glass Mid-Century Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron Clear Glass sconce wall light Clear glass with brass top Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per individual it...
Brass, Iron
$1,295 / item
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Handmade Brass & Opal Glass Wall Sconce, Edie by Lightmaker Studio
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
*Our products are currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall s...
Brass
$418 / item
H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 16.93 in
Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Clear Striped Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rust Cast Iron Barn light Green enamel, white interior, clear striped glass Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches 2 holes to secure Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
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 Wearstler — also 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.
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.