Pair of French Louis XV Giltwood Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) giltwood floral carved narrow wall sconce with 3
Giltwood
Dunlin Narrow Rattan Wall Sconce
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handwoven Rattan in Indonesia. Designed by Dunlin. An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall
Rattan
Narrow Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a brass backplate covered with a curved Murano glass piece held in place with
Brass
Contemporary Amber Ripple Glass Narrow Rectangular Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary wall sconce with a narrow rounded rectangular profile and amber ripple textured glass.
Glass
$1,660
H 24 in W 6 in D 3 in
Davey Lighting Narrow Pillar Light 23.5” Wall Sconce, Brass, Model 7211, UK.
By Davey & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Davey Lighting Narrow Pillar Light 23.5” Wall Sconce In Brass Model 7211 The Original BTC lighting
Brass
Pair of Narrow Yellow Blown Glass Italian Sconces 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1970's Pair of yellow blown glass sconces with black nickeled metal mounts. Rewired for use
Blown Glass
$1,659 / item
H 8.08 in W 3.94 in D 3.75 in
Contemporary Narrow Blackened Bronze Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Narrow Blackened Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 10 x D 9.5 x H 20.5 cm Materials
Bronze
$1,226 / item
H 8.08 in W 3.94 in D 3.75 in
Contemporary Narrow Silver Aluminum Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 10 x D 9.5 x H 20.5 cm Materials: Aluminum
Aluminum
$3,750 / set
H 28.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Moderne Rope and Tassel Design Three-Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Art Moderne rope and tassel design gilt metal narrow three-arm wall sconces with coiled top.
Vintage 1920s Pair of Narrow Polychrome Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original finish.Priced for the pair. Circa 1920's. 11.25" H x 3.75" W x 5.5" D
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Square Narrow & Wide Beams in White by Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Square Narrow Spotlight in Gray with 4 Beams, Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Round Narrow Spotlight in Gray with Two Beams Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Square Narrow Spotlight in Gray with 2 Beams, Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Round Narrow Spotlight in White with 4 Beams, Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Round Narrow and Wide Beams in White by Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Square Narrow Spotlight in White wtih 2 Beams Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Square Narrow Spotlight in White, 4 Beams by Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Round Narrow Spotlight in Gray 4 Beams by Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall-mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Round Narrow and Wide Beams in Gray by Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Square Narrow Spotlight in White 1 Beam by Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall-mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 3.41 in W 3.26 in D 3.26 in
Artemide Effetto Round Narrow Spotlight in White with 2 Beams, Ernesto Gismondia
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light beams is designed to
Aluminum
Repurposed Narrow Link Conveyor Belt Sconces
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
These elegant industrial wall sconces feature heavy conveyor belt steel, with a gear head topper
Pair of Narrow Polished Brass and Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of narrow, polished brass sconces with facet-cut crystal shades.
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Tall and Narrow Iron Torch Single-Light Wired Black Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of American iron torch sconces. This pair of American single-light sconces have long
Iron
Narrow Brass Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Narrow Brass Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 10 x D 9.5 x H 20.5 cm Materials: Brass
Brass
Narrow Bronze Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very good quality wall sconces with fine leaf casting. They can house a shade. Note the backplate
Bronze
$961
H 23.62 in W 6.69 in D 3.94 in
Postmodern Italian Geco 2 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp Sconce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Geco 2 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp Sconce by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Perversi for Arteluce, 1990s Wall or ceiling lights from the italian manufacturer arteluce...
Metal
Ribbed (22") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines accentuating the form. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by...
Metal
$602
H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 7.49 in
Beautiful Black/White Perspex and Brass Sconces by Stillux, Italy 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Italian sconces in very good condition. Designed and manufactured by Stilux in the 1960s Three available, price per piece. These lamps have a perspex (acrylic) shade in...
Brass
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
Rare White Perspex by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Signed
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare white Perspex hanging lamp with frosted glass dome and brass fittings by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce signed , Italy c. 1958. Publications: Pansera A., Palmaghini A., Padoan A., ...
Glass
$3,393Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.75 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed ...
Metal
Petite Bell Glass Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass gooseneck form with a transparent glass shade that's adjustable at the head. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wir...
Brass
$3,100 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
IDE BISTRO TABLE - 30" Travertine Beige Stone Round Entryway Table, Hall Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
Elegant IDE Round Travertine Stone Table – 30 inc Diameter, 30 inc Height A masterpiece of natural elegance and sophisticated design. Measuring 30 inches in diameter and standing 30...
Stone, Travertine, Iron
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. The brass stem presents with very light oxidation. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter ...
Brass
$1,322 / set
H 10.24 in W 2.76 in D 3.55 in
Mid-century Green Metal and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Green Metal and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with a...
Metal, Brass
Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954 reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
Metal
Mid Century W&J Sloane Plinth Base Tuxedo Sofa
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Impressive W&J Sloane tuxedo sofa. Large 4 seat sofa with wood base detail. Fantastic period upholstery. Bolsters and arm rest covers complete the package.
Upholstery, Wood
$17,792 / set
H 40.56 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...
Fabric, Wood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...
Travertine
Ceiling LUpipe
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp Ceiling LUpipe fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design, made by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made in solid aged brass. Wired with 1-E26 medium based socket and can als...
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.
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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.
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