$8,000 / set
1950s Cooper Wall lights by Hans Bergström
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Cooper Wall Lights by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden. Circa 1950s and intended for outdoor use initially but also make great wall lights indoor. Age appropriate w...
Copper
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three-shade system developed by Poul Henningsen in 1925-1926 ...
Copper
Vintage Scandinavian Wall Lights by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very cool pair of wall lights by Hans Bergström, made from copper. Cylinder forms with a cutout graphic pattern. Rewired but need to be installed by an electrician if mounted outdoo...
Copper
Vintage Scandinavian Wall Lights by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very cool pair of wall lights by Hans Bergström, made from copper. Cylinder forms with a cutout graphic pattern. Rewired but need to be installed by an electrician if mounted outdoo...
Copper
$1,731Sale Price / set|43% Off
Pair of metal and ceramic wall sconces - Pink
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of brass, copper and ceramic wall sconces. Roses not perfect and are screwed. Good conditions. Thank you
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spider Wall Lamp 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage wall lamp or sconce spider shape 1950s, Italy. A gorgeous sconce from metal and glass. The legs were made of metal wire, while the body was made of yellow...
Metal, Copper
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen The PH Wall is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul Henningsen in 1925-1926 ...
Copper
$8,200 / set
Brutalist Wall Lamps by Orno, Mid-1900s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Stockholm, SE
Six Brutalist wall lamps in copper by Orno, Finland, mid-1900s. Six pieces available.
Copper
Heavy Copper and Metal Set of 3 Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Heavy Copper and Metal Set of 3 Sconces, 1960s, Germany Lamps are in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
Metal, Copper
Marcello Fantoni Pair Midcentury Brutalist Wall Scones with Murano Glass
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of impressive and rare brutalist two lights sconces designed by Marcello Fantoni, circa 1970s. The large sconces crafted of patinated, tubular forms of various sizes. Fitted ...
Copper
'Clair Obscur' Wall Lamp by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very decorative wall lamp was designed and made by RAAK in the 1960s. It is made of black sheet metal that has copper tubes at one side for a stunning light effect. Also the top...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Brutalist Sunburst Wall Light by Felipe Delfinger, 1965
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a rare example of the work of Felipe Delfinger for Feder combining brilliantly the natural craftmanship of the Cuernavacan glass blowers with the taste for the bright, sangui...
Copper, Steel
Horizon Lamp– Brass metal inlay craft - Handcrafted in traditional Bidri
By Nolwa Studio
Located in Hyderabad, IN
Nolwa reimagines traditional craft forms with contemporary perspectives. Our first collection is inspired by Bidri, a 600-year-old metal inlay craft form of India, featuring a mystic...
Copper, Zinc, Aluminum, Brass
Pair Of Italian Appliques 1700 Large Curved Arms Copper and Silver Plated
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of monumental Italian candle holder arms made in the early 1700s of embossed copper with plant motifs and applied to a frame carved of poplar wood and silvered on the edge side ...
Copper
Unique Mid-Century Modern Wall Candle Holder Made Of Slate And oCpper
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely wall candle holder was found in the estate of an architect couple who were passionate about collecting art and design. They owned many international works of art. This ca...
Slate, Copper
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Mid Century Murano Art Glass Sconces with Copper Finish 6 Available
Located in Encinitas, CA
Fabulous Art Nouveau style Murano thick art glass with fern motif, circa 1970, recently fashioned masterfully into delightful candle sconces with copper finish fixture. Fixture des...
Metal
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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