Marz Designs, "Terra 1 Surface Sconce, Slim Base", Ceramic Surface Sconce
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 1 Surface Sconce, Slim Base is available in a choice of six tones – Vanilla Bean, Lead, Chartreuse, Clay, Fog, Olive.
Brass
Marz Designs, “Terra 00 Surface Sconce”, Ceramic and Timber Surface Sconce
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
Crafted with a combination of two contrasting half domes, the Terra 00 Surface Sconce is made up of a slip-cast ceramic shade, paired with hand-turned FSC-certified timbers, making a...
Ceramic, Ash, Walnut
Terra 1 Short Surface Sconce
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
Simple cylindrical ceramic forms define the Terra 1 range, which comes in pendant light, wall light, and in long and short wall light formats. The Terra 1 Short Articulating Wall Lig...
Brass
Ceramic Wall Sconces by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifö, Sweden, 1960s, Set of 2
By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Bernadotte design stands out for its functional approach to design: its decorative quality stems from its proportions, color, and the subtle shaping of the ceramic surface. The w...
Ceramic, Glass, Art Glass
Brutalist Wall Lamp Rough Surface Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Dark brown sculptural ceramic wall sconce with double bulb socket. Original condition, the Netherlands, 1960s.
Ceramic
Brutalist Wall Lamp Rough Surface Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Dark brown sculptural ceramic wall sconce with double bulb socket. Original condition, the Netherlands, 1960s. Two items available, price is per piece.
Ceramic
Pensee Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
The Pensee is a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With a classic profile and compact design, the new Pensee Wall Sconce offers the best luminaire experience to ...
Steel
$1,450 / item
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Marz Designs, "Aurelia Surface Sconce", Cast Glass Pendant Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Aurelia Surface Sconce is cast by hand at the prestigious Jam Factory in Adelaide, Australia. This simple yet intricate shade illuminates through the bubbled glass creating a uni...
Brass, Nickel
Terra 2 Wall Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 2 Wall Light features two slip-cast lamp holders with unique brass, brushed black or white satin detailing. A duo of ceramic cylinders stack together to form a bi-direction...
Brass
$649Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 4.73 in
Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Sconce by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A desirable Mid-Century Modern double porcelain wall sconce for bathroom use, produced by IFÖ, Sweden, in the 1950s. This exceptional example stands out for its beautifully preserve...
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Marz Designs, "Selene Uplight, Small", Timber Wall Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Selene Uplight is crafted from a quarter timber dome that sits atop a cylinder derived from the FSC certified timber offcuts from our Terra 00 range. Featuring a unique handmade ...
Nickel, Brass
$909 / item
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 2.96 in
Marz Designs, "Selene Surface Sconce, Small", Timber Surface Sconce
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Selene Surface Sconce has been inversely repurposed from the FSC-certified timber of our Terra 00 range. Suitable as a wall light or ceiling light in both residential and commer...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of German 1970s Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of modernist 1970s German sconces with black PVC frames and white frosted dome glass shades. Rewired.
Glass, PVC
Sigvard Bernadotte Set of 3 Wall Lights for IFÖ Sweden, 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Paris, IDF
Sigvard Bernadotte set of 3 wall lights for IFÖ Sweden 1960s. A pair of wall lamps, model 6020, with a fine, horizontally striped surface texture, giving the lamps a tactile depth,...
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Marz Designs, "Terra 0 Short Wall Light", Ceramic Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 0 Short Wall Light features a short or long arm the light is both directional and functional. The singular domed ceramic fitting creates a controlled light source. The Terr...
Brass
Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small-Green'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley wall lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED AC 110-240V (included) Dimmable by request Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, and g...
Aluminum
Organic modern ceramic wall sconce
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Both functional and sculptural, this wall sconce features a captivating organic and earthy design. Resembling a blooming flower but also reminiscent of the geological formations of m...
Ceramic
Marz Designs, "Terra 0 Long Wall Light", Ceramic Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 0 Long Wall Light features a short or long articulating arm, the light is both directional and functional. The singular domed ceramic fitting creates a controlled light sou...
Brass
$928 / set
H 8.66 in Dm 4.33 in
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautifully preserved pair of mid-century bathroom wall sconces designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for the iconic Swedish lighting manufacturer IFÖ. These refined fixtures exemplify J...
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Marz Designs, "Attalos, 200 Wall Light"
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Attalos Wall Light, 200 is a new addition to the current Attalos range and retains its classical sculptural aesthetic echoing ancient Greek architectural forms. Incorporating an ...
Aluminum, Brass
Wall Lamp
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish artist FOS (1971) has the unique ability to make the complicated understandable while playing and challenging himself, the audience and the art world as such. FOS’ total insta...
Brass
Max Ingrand “2240” Sconce for Fontana Arte, 1961
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “2240” sconce for Fontana Arte, brass and glass, 1961 Designed by Max Ingrand during his celebrated artistic direction at Fontana Arte, this model reflects the refined I...
Brass
$19,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model '9000', in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa model '9000', in teddy fabric re-upholstery, Italy 1970s. This model is marked by showing infinite possibilities to customize its use accordi...
Fabric, Beech
$3,431 / set
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Set of Two Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
Textile, Beech
$917 / item
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 12.6 in
Sistema Solare Wall Sconce. Calacatta oro Marble. Silvio Piattelli design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This beautiful sconce adds to the Sistema collection the wall fixture. I made several times this for specific customer requests and realised it needed to become part of the collectio...
Marble, Brass
$1,846 / set
H 16.74 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Pair of French Art Deco Wooden Table Lamps Attributed to Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of French Art Deco wooden table lamps attributed to Charles Dudouyt, with sculptural bases, balanced proportions, and a restrained geometric character. The warm, aged wood gives...
Wood, Cotton
$4,800
H 23.63 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Ten-Arm Chandelier Rupert Nikoll Brass Wood Opaline Glass, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large ten-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, fmanufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A nice mixture of materials: large opaline /...
Brass
$258 / item
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in
French Sconces Wall Lamps with Brass & Clear Holophane Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French sconce, wall lamp Heavy clear reeded Holophane glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.20 kg / ...
Brass
Casey Lurie Studio Contemporary "Lap" Side or End Table
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Named for the lap joints that make up its structure, the Lap Table is a versatile piece that can easily function as a side table, end table, nightstand, or entry table with a place f...
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Ash
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 27.5 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco 'Tulip' Stool in Floral Tapestry, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco 'Tulip' stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry. Dimensions: Height: 44 c...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$3,268
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
French Olive Green Glazed Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Rattan Shade 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
A lovely French mid century studio pottery table lamp in a beautiful olive green glaze with rattan shade. France, 1960s. Boosting a lot of Mediterranean charm, this mid century tabl...
Pottery, Rattan
$2,001
H 10 in Dm 21.4 in
Large 3-Light Midcentury Modern Honeycomb Structure Glass Flush Mount w Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern ceiling light with a teakwood finial & brass canopy and a honeycomb pattern on the glass shade. This vintage, flat, three-light flush mount has a beautiful ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$5,114 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
Art Deco Wall Sconce by Sofar, Hand-Crafted Brass & Glass, Europe
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Customer can choose from : Nickel finish Gold finish Chrome finish Old bronze Size
Brass
Towny Wall Lamp in Vintage Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp in vintage brass. Two bulbs, lamp holder type E14, max 40 Watt. Bulbs not included.
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in White
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in White The 'VL38' wall lamp was originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled flex arm. Shown he...
Metal, 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.
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.
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