What is a plug in wall sconce?

A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?

The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.Usually installed in pairs or groups , sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.

Clay Wall Sconce

Black Moroccan Lighting

$754 / item

Clay Vertical Sconce by Hatsu

Located in Geneve, CH

Clay Vertical Sconce by Hatsu Dimensions: D 5.8 x W 11 x H 44.5 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal. Available in blue or clay colors. All our lamps can be wired according to each country...

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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

XL Clay Sconce, Salmon Glaze, by Olivia Cognet

$3,176 / item

$1,295 / set

Late 20th Century Handmade Glazed Wall Sconces Janna Ugone Netherlands 4 Avail

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular wall scones by Janna Ugone of the Netherlands C1995. 4 available and will be offered in pairs. Hand painted and glazed very cool decorations reminiscent of the Arts and C...

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1990s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Post Modern Indoor Outdoor Frank Willet Santa Fe Pueblo Wall Sconces

$2,395 / set

Pair of Post Modern Indoor Outdoor Frank Willet Santa Fe Pueblo Wall Sconces

By Frank Willet

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair of large well constructed adobe styled wall sconces by Frank Willet the artisan potter, Santa Fe Lights. Pierced shells which allow light to eminate forward w...

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Vintage 1980s American Mission Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay

Satin Khora Porcelain Sconce

$800 / item

$988 / item

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade White Ceramic Wall Lamp

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Materials

Clay

Soniah Medium Sconce

Unavailable

H 7.88 in Dm 15.75 in

Soniah Medium Sconce

By Victoria Yakusha

Located in PARIS, FR

A sunflower wall lamp designed by Yakusha Studio As a symbol of prolific Ukrainian earth, this sconce is hand-sculpted in Faina's sustainable materials.

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2010s Ukrainian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Soniah Medium Sconce

Unavailable

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H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in

Set of 2 Contemporary Small Wall Lamps by FAINA

By Victoria Yakusha

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 contemporary small wall lamps by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: ZTISTA material, a blend of upcycled steel, flax rubber, wood chips, cellulose, and clay all wi...

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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay

Dark Brown Clay Oak Leaf Plug‑In Ceramic Wall Sconce by Nani Goods

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H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in

Contemporary Small Wall Lamp by Faina

By Victoria Yakusha

Located in Geneve, CH

Contemporary small wall lamp by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: ZTISTA material, a blend of upcycled steel, flax rubber, wood chips, cellulose, and clay all with a biopo...

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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Big Wall Lamp by FAINA

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H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in

Pair of English Staffordshire Deer Head Sconces or Brackets

By Staffordshire

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an unusual pair of mid-19th century Staffordshire brackets or sconces in the form of deer heads. Both brackets are in overall very good condition with the anticipated normal ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wall Brackets

Materials

Clay

Pair of wall sconces from Guy Bareff

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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Pair of wall sconces from Guy Bareff

By Guy Bareff

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pair of wall sconces in terracotta and clay from the french designer Guy Bareff, 70's.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Rare Claycraft Double Sconce

Sold

H 12.5 in W 10 in D 3 in

Rare Claycraft Double Sconce

Located in Pasadena, CA

California two light pottery sconce made by Claycraft. Beautiful mission scene. The color palette reflects the Spanish Revival period of California. Original condition with the or...

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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay

PRESS SAMPLE: Shell Plaster Wall Sconce. Photographed 1x, reconditioned as new.

$1,503 / item

H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in

PRESS SAMPLE: Shell Plaster Wall Sconce. Photographed 1x, reconditioned as new.

By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

PRESS SAMPLE RE-CONDITIONED : Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Used ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia

$2,082 / item

H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in

Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made and signed on the back by French artist Françoise ...

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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Opinion Ciatti Foliae Small Sculptural Wall Lamp

From $393 / item

$600Sale Price|50% Off

H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in

Amber Graniglia Leaf Sconce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass leaf hand blown with amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect, mounted on metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Plate

FLOS Clessidra 20° + 20° Outdoor Wall Lamp in Deep Brown by Antonio Citterio

$810 / item

$12,262 / set

H 25.99 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in

Pair of Large Ceramic Wall Sconces by Olivia Cognet

By Olivia Cognet

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Large white sandstone ceramic wall sconces created by Olivia Cognet. The soft curves and openings of the design enable light to gently filter through the sconce, producing an elegant...

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Sculptural Wall Sconces by Olivia Cognet

$7,523 / set

$7,792 / item

H 50.4 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in

Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Geneve, CH

Jud wall lamp by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 23, D 10, H 128 Materials: Resin and brass All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceramic Olivia Cognet Wall Sconces

$9,597 / set

H 18.51 in W 9.45 in D 9.85 in

Pair of Ceramic Olivia Cognet Wall Sconces

By Olivia Cognet

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of symmetrical ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet, made in Vallauris, France. Single piece of ceramic without electrical component, made to be installed n front of a source ...

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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

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$1,313 / set

H 10.44 in Dm 3.08 in

Arrangement of 4 Red Glass 'Carnaby' Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark

By Holmegaard, Per Lütken

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This is a stunning set of 4 red glass Holmegaard vases with white inner casting from the Carnaby range, designed by Per Lütken. All in a very good condition, with minor signs of age ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Seguso Wall Light in Pulegoso Murano Glass and Enamelled Brass, 1940

$5,141

H 13 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in

Seguso Wall Light in Pulegoso Murano Glass and Enamelled Brass, 1940

By Seguso

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Seguso wall lamp in Pulegoso Murano glass in shades of green, elegant finishes made of enamelled brass. Extraordinary large size. Italy, 1940. Please feel free to contact us to re...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

$16,400

H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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Clay Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the clay wall sconce you’re looking for. Each clay wall sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, clay and metal. If you’re shopping for a clay wall sconce, we have 1 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer clay wall sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A clay wall sconce, designed in the Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made clay wall sconce over the years, but those crafted by Victoria Yakusha, Dumais Made and Staffordshire are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Clay Wall Sconce?

The average selling price for a clay wall sconce at 1stDibs is $1,897, while they’re typically $587 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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.

Questions About Clay Wall Sconce

What is a plug in wall sconce?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.

Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.

Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.