$405 / 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
milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery fixings and
Brass
$405 / 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
shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been mounted onto a brass
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
Metal, Brass
$584
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
light shade originally from an old chapel. The light has retained its original brass wall bracket, which
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brass
$2,617
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
Brass
$1,230
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 Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
early 1950s. The brass arm is articulated at two points - one at the wall bracket, the other in the
Metal, Brass
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
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. The dorchester
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
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
Aluminum, Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
matching Industrial Task Lights by O.C White, circa 1920s. Cast iron, Truely an amazing set, all matching
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brass
Solid Calacatta Viola Marble Sibk - Handmade Wall Mounted Viola Sink
Located in İnegöl, TR
Calacatta Viola marble sinks are crafted from high-quality, Italy-sourced natural stone. Due to the natural formation process of the marble, each piece features a unique veining patt...
Stone, Marble
$422 / 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
$7,020 / 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
Mid-Century Modern “Margherita Rosa” Murano Glass Ceiling Light
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano Glass Ceiling Light "Margherita Rosa" The 'Margherita Rosa' ceiling light is a refined example of Murano craftsmanship, entirely handcrafted in fine blown glass. The large, d...
Brass
French 19th Century Oak Farmhouse Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful country farmhouse dining table from 19th century France, handcrafted from oak. The top planks show a rippled grain dotted by the heads of square peg joinery underneath th...
Oak
$76 / item
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Art Nouveau House Numbers Bronze Made after Hector Guimard Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau bronze numbers cast in bronze from the design of Hector Grimard from France. They are priced ( Each ) We have many of them . Let us know which one's you are interested ...
Bronze
$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
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$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
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
$422 / 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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$16,896 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$405
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Antique Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Silver GEC Glass Wall Lamp c.1910
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted and rare antique silver plated wall light, made in England by the General Electric Company (GEC) c.1910. This refined piece of Edwardian lighting features exc...
Brass
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.