Pair Antique French Neoclassical Bronze & Crystal Wedgewood Wall Sconces c.1910
Located in Perkasie, PA
Suggested 1stDibs Keywords French wall sconces, Neoclassical wall sconces, Louis XVI sconces, bronze crystal sconces, Wedgwood plaque sconces, antique French lighting, crystal prism ...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Vintage Italian Regency Style Gilt Wood & Iron Three-Light Wall Sconces, ci
Located in Perkasie, PA
Suggested 1stDibs Keywords Italian wall sconces, vintage Italian sconces, Regency wall lights, gilt wood sconces, iron wall sconces, three light sconces, Hollywood Regency lighting, ...
Metal
Vintage Italian Gold Leaf Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by Masca, 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Beautiful vintage gold leaf covered flush mount, made by Masca Italy in the 1960s. The lamp is in good vintage condition, the wear gives the light a beautiful antique look. Takes one...
Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Glass Cube Sconces Wall Lights by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s
By Eba Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of Austrian sconces by Austrolux, Vienna, manufactured in the mid-century, circa 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s). Each lamp consists of a silver-colored metal fram...
Metal
$6,876 / set
Set Six Italian Murano Sconces
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant set of six vintage Italian wall sconces, featuring a refined gold-plated metal frame and thick clear glass elements with a beautifully textured surface. The brass-toned fram...
Metal
$1,650Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Italy, circa 1970–1975
By Gaetano Sciolari, Romeo Gega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The floor lamps, floor lamps, suspensions or wall sconces of the 50s, 60s and 70s are evidence of a work accomplished both technically and aesthetically.
Chrome
One of Two Flush Mount or Wall Light Fixtures Chrome Sputnik by Cosack, 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two flushmount lights or wall sconces by Cosack, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or 1970s). The lights are made of polished chrome with four socket...
Metal, Chrome
French Neoclassical Chrome Wall Light Sconces, C1970s
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Neoclassical Revival Style Chrome wall light sconces, C1970s. Stylish French applique lighting in chrome, with finely cast acanthus leaf scrollwork and embellished with delica...
Brass, Chrome
French Mid-Century Patinated Brass and Mirror Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) green painted metal wall sconce with three arms, gold filigree trim, and etched oval-shaped mirrored back.
Metal
Pair of Burl Wood and Metal Sconces Attributed to Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of very attractive burl wood sconces with brushed, mirror polished steel accents, and exposed bulb sockets.
Chrome
$3,600 / set
Pair of French Neoclassic Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1930s neoclassic style two-light sconces with etched mirrored back. Measurements: Height 10" Width 8" Depth 3.5".
Mirror
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Glass Wall Lamps Sconces by Palwa, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Beautiful pair of large gold-plated brass and faceted crystal glass wall lights by Palwa from the 1960s. High quality workmanship. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germa...
Crystal, 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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