1 of 2 Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of unique colored ceramic
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
1 of 2 Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of unique colored ceramic
Ceramic
$574Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.15 in Dm 9.45 in
Ceramic wall mounted candle sconce by Jette Hellerøe, Denmark, 1973
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Balen, BE
This rare ceramic wall-mounted candle sconce, handmade by renowned Danish ceramist Jette Hellerøe
Ceramic
Elegant Wall Light in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the
Ceramic
$3,350Sale Price|34% Off
H 23.23 in W 23.23 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Stoneware Wall lamp by Sejer Keramik, Denmark 1960
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Oirlo, LI
This stunning wall lamp, crafted in the 1960s by the small Sejer Keramik pottery on the Danish
Ceramic
$1,674 / set
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Green Ceramic Wall Lights, Sigvard Bernadotte, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of stunning wall lights, made by Sigvard Bernadotte around the 70s. The lights are made of a
Ceramic
Cone Beige Orange Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic light
Ceramic
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.21 in W 13.39 in D 6.7 in
Dated 1994 Bjorn Wiinblad Hand-painted Wall Light / Sconce / Candlestick
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Skien, NO
/ sconce / candlestick in bronze/brass, place for 1 candle. Hand-painted by Bjørn Wiinblad (Danish, 1919
Ceramic, Stoneware
Elegant Wall Light with Brown and Beige Accents, Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the
Ceramic
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.21 in W 16.15 in D 4.73 in
Unique Bjorn Wiinblad Hand-painted Wall Light / Sconce / Candlestick from 1994
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Skien, NO
A large-sized, stunning hand-painted artwork – a unique wall-hanging light/sconce with two-arm
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of White and Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Sweden, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall lights, made in Sweden around the 70s. The lights are made of two white cone-like
Ceramic
$2,512 / set
H 51.19 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Cone White Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
striped ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic
Ceramic
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in
Soholm Wall Lamp by Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg
By Noomi Backhausen, Poul Brandborg
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a wall lamp with a cool look and made of ceramic. It is a design by Noomi Backhausen
Ceramic
$1,900 / item
H 3.5 in Dm 8 in
Early 1970s Per Bovin Hand Thrown Perforated Earthenware Plug-in Wall Lamp
By P. Bovin
Located in Glendale, CA
Early 1970s Per Bovin Hand Thrown Perforated Earthenware Plug-in Wall Lamp Handmade by Danish
Ceramic
Wall candle sconce by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj, 1960's
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Balen, BE
Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj in the 1960s, this ceramic wall candle sconce is a elegant example of Danish
Ceramic
1960s Danish Ceramic Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ceramic sculptural wall sconces from Denmark in varying glazed patterns in beautiful neutral tones
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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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.