$9,800 / item
H 23 in W 6 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
sconce fittings and light green hurricane shades. Sconce is measured from bottom of backplate to top of
Brass
$8,000 / set
H 9 in W 7.8 in D 9 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Carved Mahogany Fanfare Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
-blown clear glass. Electrified with one candelabra-based socket per sconce. Our custom hurricane
Brass
$10,000 / item
H 24.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces Hand Carved Rocaille Mahogany Backplates
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Georgian-style sconces with cast brass arms, glass hurricane shades, and hand carved
Brass
David Duncan Studio Lilac Hurricane Sconces on Large Spiral Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
large hand-blown lilac glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket per sconce
Blown Glass, Oak
$9,800 / set
H 24.5 in W 7 in D 8 in
Pair of David Duncan Studio Boissy Sconces with Blue Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
sconce. Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes. The backplates
Brass
$9,800 / set
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Yellow Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
finish, patinated brass sconce fittings and yellow glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one
Brass
$10,300 / set
H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Purple Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
brass sconce fittings and purple glass flared hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base
Brass
$8,000 / set
H 24.5 in W 7 in D 8 in
Pair of David Duncan Celadon Boissy Backplates with Clear Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket per sconce. Our custom hurricane
Mahogany, Blown Glass
A Pair of Flared Hurricane Shade Sconces by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
per sconce. Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes.
Brass
$10,300
H 24.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Knife Pleat Sconces with Flared Pink Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of David Duncan Studio hand-carved shell form mahogany Georgian-style backplates with
Brass
$10,200 / set
H 17 in W 6 in D 8 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Sconces with Greek Fret Etched Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
sconce fittings and etched glass Greek fret hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket
Glass, Mahogany
$15,500 / set
H 19 in W 8 in D 18 in
Pair of Spiral Sconces with Large Green Hurricane Shades by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
large hand-blown sandblasted green glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket
Brass
$10,300 / set
H 24.5 in W 7.75 in D 10 in
A Pair of Fanfare Sconces with Flared Pink Hurricane Shades by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
with Farrow & Ball colors Marmalo and Duster. The pink handblown flared hurricane shades attached to
Brass
$13,000 / set
H 24.5 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Double-Armed Scallop Sconces with Pink Hurricane Shades by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved mahogany scallop sconces by David Duncan Studio. The backplates with a hand
Brass
$8,700
H 24.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.7 in
A Pair of Calla Sconces with Clear Hurricane Shades by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
finish, patinated brass sconce fittings and clear glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra
Brass
$13,700 / set
H 16 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Kent Arm Hurricane Sconces with Boissy Backplates by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
sconce. Our custom hurricane sconces are available with wood, painted or gilt finishes.
Brass
$8,000 / set
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Sconces with Clear Hurricane Shades and Silver Arms
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
. Each with one candelabra socket inside a clear hurricane shade, secured with a silver arm and cup.
Brass
A Pair of Scallop Sconces with Flared Violet Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
fittings and flared violet hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket per sconce.
Blown Glass, Mahogany
$14,500 / set
H 19 in W 18 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Large Spiral Sconces with Amber Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
brass sconce fittings and rare hand blown amber glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra
Brass
$10,200 / set
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Greek Key Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
brass sconce fittings and light glass hurricane shades with Greek key motif. Electrified with one
Brass
Sold
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Yellow Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
finish, patinated brass sconce fittings and yellow glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one
Brass
Pair of David Duncan Boissy Sconces with Etched Blue Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
fittings and etched blue glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket per sconce
Brass
Sold
H 23.5 in W 5.5 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Light Green Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
sconce fittings and light green glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket per
Brass
$4,160Sale Price|36% Off
H 43 in W 27 in D 27 in
Large Art Deco White Milk Glass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A gorgeous large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, or lantern. Handcrafted and having individual panes, the large Art Deco hanging lantern or ceiling fixture fe...
Metal
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...
Bronze
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Classic Empire Center Table - Weathered Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from grey cerused oak with an unusual weathered acacia finish, this table features a beautifully carved ogee edge that adds a touch of intricate detailing. The table is supp...
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
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: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$3,028 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research whic...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$5,144 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Spanish 19th Century Fajalauza Bowl from Granada
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming, handpainted terracotta lebrillo bowl from Granada, Spain (19th century)–these illustrative ceramic works collectively known as fajalauza pottery can be traced back to at ...
Clay
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.