Bruno Herbst pendant light a pair by AB Sweden 1970
By Bruno Herbst
Located in Paris, IDF
A pair of large sconces from AB Bruno Herbst. heavy duty style. Two thick bent metal sheets facing each other and completely hiding the light bulb.
Metal
Pair of White Metal Wall Lights by Bruno Herbst Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Herbst
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional Set of 2 large Bruno Herbst white lacquered metal wall lamps with original label.
Metal
Large Wall Light by Bruno Herbst a Pair Made in Sweden, 1970
By Bruno Herbst
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of large 1970s Bruno Herbst metal wall lampsl. A rare model clean and simple design executed in its original Orange and white painted metal.
Metal
Large Wall Light AB Bruno Herbs - Price by unit - Made in Sweden
By Bruno Herbst
Located in Paris, IDF
1970s Bruno Herbst metal wall lamps. A rare model clean and simple design executed in its original Orange and white lacquered metal.
Metal
Wall lights by Bruno Herbst AB a pair Sweden 1960
By Bruno Herbst
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare model by Bruno, Herbst in white lacquered metal. this modern and Brutalist wall lights from the 1960s are difficult to find."
Metal
White metal wall Lights by Bruno Herbst set of 4 sweden 1960s
By Bruno Herbst
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional Set of 4 large Bruno Herbst white lacquered metal wall lamps with original label.
Metal
Pair of Wall lights by Bruno Herbst Sweden 1970s
By Bruno Herbst
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large, heavy 1970s Bruno Herbst metal and glass wall lamps. A rare model clean and simple design executed in its original lacquer metal.
Metal
Pair of Metal and Glass Wall Lamps by Bruno Herbst, Sweden, 1970s
By Bruno Herbst
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of large metal and glass wall lamps designed by Bruno Herbst in Sweden, 1970s. The lamps feature the original label.
Metal
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H 10.125 in W 13.75 in D 10.25 in
Pair of Large 1970s Bruno Herbst Metal Wall Lamps with Original Label
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Bruno Herbst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 1970s Bruno Herbst metal wall lamps with original label.
Metal
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Stilnovo (Italy, 1960s) Rectangular opal glass sits at a diagonal, revealing a polished brass stem down the center. Each sconce holds a single E26 socket type. We recomm...
Brass
Pair of Sconces by Haga Belysning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Sconces by Haga Belysning. Designed and manufactured in Swedish, circa the 1970s. All polished brass shield sconces. A concave panel plate paired along with a perforated ha...
Brass
$3,321 / set
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Wall Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Wall Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s A refined pair of mid-century Italian wall lamps designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Each sconce features its o...
Metal
Swedish Midcentury Wall Lamps by ASEA
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
This pair of wall lamps, designed by Hans Bergström for ASEA circa 1950, epitomizes the Swedish Modern style. Crafted in brushed brass, the shades feature a delicate perforated edge ...
Brass
$17,019 / set
H 17.33 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Rare Pair of Model 1937 Wall Lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1958
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and atmospheric pair of wall lights, model 1937, designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the late 1950s — an iconic example of the designer’s refined use of glass, light, ...
Metal, Brass
$12,598 / set
H 13.59 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
Pair of wall lights by Pietro Chiesa produced by Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare pair of brass and etched glass wall lights by Pietro Chiesa and produced by Fontana Arte, circa 1940. Each fixture is composed of a curved satin-finished crystal diffuser held ...
Brass
$1,832 / set
H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Mid Century Wall Lights or Sconces by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with rotating shades. Down and up lighter. Designed and manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed i...
Metal
Wall lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of wall lamps attributed to Alf Svensson for Bergboms, produced during the mid-20th century. Made from brass with perforated shades and white lacquered interiors. Adjustable in...
Brass
Wall Lamp Sconce "V199", Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1962
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak/brass frame with white plastic shade fitted with one E14 socket. Made in Sweden in 1960s. Set of two.
Brass
A Pair of Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) Model Number 9460. Polished brass. Produced by Idman, circa 1950th. Both stamped "Idman". Dimensions: H 7" × L 14.2" × W 4....
Brass
$767 / set
H 8.27 in W 7.49 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century Wall Lamps Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
Pair of Wall Lamps/ Lidokov, 1970's
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - Re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
$2,519 / 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
A clean and functional pair of Finnish mid-century wall lights with adjustable arms. Each lamp combines a white metal shade with a brass wall mount and a flexible brass arm that allo...
Metal, Brass
Hans Bergström Wall Lamp Model 407, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström, produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition with minor signs of usage and patina.
Brass
Pair of Lacquered Metal Wall Lights by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
Pair of lacquered metal sculptural wall lights by RAAK, Netherlands.
Aluminum
Midcentury Swedish Wall Light
Located in Long Island City, NY
Midcentury Swedish wall light. Painted metal, Marked KLK 5447. Candelabra socket. Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
'Sissa 2' Sconces by Virgina Scoccimarro Galimberti for Adrasteia
By Adrasteia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Virgina Scoccimarro Galimberti for Adrasteia. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Gothic-like double shaded sconces are featured here from Adrasteia. Two ...
Opal, Brass, Steel
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, 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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich...
Metal
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$3,000
H 91.5 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama
By B&B Italia, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tall, lacquered wood Olinto cabinet with glass doors, designed in the 1970s by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia. Takahama's collection featured a series ...
Steel, Aluminum
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,405 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
Parchment Directional Sconces, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Made in Italy Parchment shades on patinated brass arm. 8"w x 14”d x 13”h *Please Note: This fixture is made in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Stand...
Brass
ShiLU Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce PB is a fully directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Class...
Brass, Steel
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
$664 / item
H 4.34 in W 1.58 in D 5.91 in
Josef Hoffmann Coat Hook for the Wiener Werkstaette, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Sensational design from the very puristic period of Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette. Literature: Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstaette - Avantgarde Art Deco, Industrial Des...
Brass
Model 2098 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Model 2098 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Smoked brown tinted panels paired with an etched bottom diffuser. This fixture...
Crystal, Brass
Mīcro LU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful patinated brass MicroLU articulating wall sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. In all brass patinated finish with push switch. Multiples available fo...
Brass
$9,620 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
$4,123 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 9.06 in
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstaette, Silk Shade Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A very charming table-lamp by Hoffmann, with a silk shade. Custom-made adjustments of color and finish are possible. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette Atelier, now c...
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.
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.
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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.