$1,450
H 36 in W 10 in D 18 in
1960s Danish Walnut & Glass Swing Arm Adjustable Reading Wall Sconce Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Vitrika, Lyfa
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning, solid, walnut and frosted glass adjustable length wall lamp with dimmer switch installed
Blown Glass, Walnut
$704
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 27.56 in
Danish Modern Articulated Brass Swing Arm Wall Light w. Striped Glass Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of an articulated brass 'body' and installed with a painted
Brass
$1,016Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 32.68 in
Jo Hammerborg Orange Skala Swing Arm Wall Lamp for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare swing arm wall sconce or table lamp in its original orange color. It is called Skala and was
Metal
$2,603
H 12.8 in W 31.5 in D 8.67 in
Paavo Tynell Style Flexible Wall Light of Brass and Cane Denmark 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage flexible wall lamp in the style of Finish designer Paavo Tynell, made in Denmark in the
Brass, Metal
Danish Swing Arm Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 5.12 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Wall-Mount Swing-Arm Lamps, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A pair of teak wall-mount, swing-arm, straw cone shaped lamps.
Straw, Teak
Danish Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in New Windsor, NY
Finely woven wicker hanging shade with a solid teak/walnut swing arm. Original wiring. Pull chain
Wicker, Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Danish Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Light with Opaline Sphere, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a flower shaped brass body installed with a opaline ball
Brass
Large Scale Blue Hammerborg Alfa Swing Arm Wall Light
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD 9/11 Johannes Hammerborg designed this large swing arm lamp for the Danish lighting firm Fog
Danish Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp arm swings 180 degrees.
Metal
Midcentury Swing Arm Wall Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1950s rare swing wall lamp by Holm-Sorensen. Teak swing-arm with brass detailing. Its adjustable in
Brass
Danish Teak Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
60's solid Teak swing arm, wall mounted lamp with cone shaped shade. Adjusts laterally and
Teak
Danish Teak Swing Arm Red Glass Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging wall light by Holmegaard circa 1960's, Denmark. This piece displays a
Blown Glass, Teak
Sold
H 7 in W 10 in D 28 in
Articulated Danish Mid-Century Brass Wall Lamp by Bent Nordsted for LB, 1960s
By Bent Nordsted
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swing-arm brass wall light with articulated joints and large white conical shade. Designed by Bent
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 35.44 in
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Large Articulated Wall Lamp in Teak and Brass, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare large adjustable swing-arm wall sconce made from solid teak, brass components and an acrylic
Brass
Danish Functionalist Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall light composed of a fluted brass swing-arm and a gold-striped shade in hand
Brass
Danish Holmegaard Swing Arm Glass Pendant Lamp
By Holmegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
glass shade and includes a teak swing arm with adjustable cord. Swing arm: 23.25" length
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp with Opaline Shade, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable articulated wall light/sconce composed of a brass 'body' (rod and base) installed
Brass
Vintage Danish Brass and Glass Swing Arm Wall Lamp from ABO, 1980s
By ABO Randers A/S
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adjustable swing arm wall light. Made of polished solid brass. Mounted with a diamond patterned
Brass
Sold
H 6 in W 7 in D 15.5 in
Rare 1950s Bent Karlby Adjustable Brass Wall Swing-Arm Lamp, Lyfa Danish Modern
By Bent Karlby
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Full brass, fully adjustable wall swing arm lamp designed by Bent Karlby and manufactured by Lyfa
Danish Midcentury Purple Shaded Swing Arm Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of steel, brass and a purple glass shade. It was possibly
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 24.81 in
Danish Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Light with Opaline Sphere, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a brass 'body' installed with a opaline ball shade. It was
Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Danish Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Light with Opaline Sphere, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a flower shaped brass body installed with a opaline ball
Brass
Sold
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 26.78 in
Danish Modern Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adjustable wall lamp - angle-poise Sconce made entirely from brass. It's adjustable to both sides
Brass
Sold
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 21.66 in
Danish Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Light with Opaline Sphere, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a brass 'body' installed with a opaline ball shade. It was
Brass
Maritime Scandinavian Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Copper, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of solid brass, copper and featuring a copper shade with white
Brass, Copper
Scandinavian Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a Burgundy swing-arm steel stem and a partially perforated
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 24.81 in
Danish Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights with Opaline Sphere, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fully adjustable wall lamps composed of a brass 'body' installed with a opaline ball
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Scandinavian Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Light in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp fully made in brass. Its adjustable to both sides, in dept/reach and at
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 39.38 in D 14.57 in
Scandinavian Modern Brass Swing Arm Lamp with Le Klint Shade, 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern swing arm brass lamp from the 1950s with a hand folded Le Klint shade. The lamp
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Mount Hanging Lamp Swing Arm
Located in Baltimore, MD
" tall wall swing arm is 12 1/2" from the wall to the tip when perpendicular, cord is 12' long.
Walnut
Danish Fog and Morup Accordian Wall Sconce Light
By Fog & Mørup
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century mounted wall pendant lamp by Fog and Morup in teak. This piece is equipped with an
Jute, Teak
Pair of Paavo Tynell Wall Lights in Brass and Fabric 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, Finland. Brass swing arm and new sand colored shades. Manufacturer stamp as per photo. Measure: Total
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gorgeous pair of bent walnut Mid-Century wall lamps from Denmark. Excellent Scandinavian
Brass
1950's Danish Swing Arm Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1950's Danish Modern swing arm wall lamp in all original condition.Solid teak detailing contrasted
Metal
Sold
H 10.63 in W 35.44 in D 5.52 in
2 Mid Century adjustable Swing Arm Sconces Danish Wall Lamps Jo Hammerborg style
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Modern wall lamp, Set of 2 A rare swing arm wall sconces in its original mustard color
Metal, Chrome
Danish Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Danish Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Danish Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Danish Swing Arm Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Danish Swing Arm Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Modern Adjustable Italian Swing Arm Sconce in Metal and Brass
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
$4,148 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,261 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,103 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$7,645 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
'Grande Mania' Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Grande Mania Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal half layered half sphere sconce made from delicate opaline glass....
Brass, Aluminum
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.
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