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Large Diabolo Sconce by Litecraft, USA, 1950's
By Litecraft
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large diabolo wall sconce model C305 by Litecraft of California, USA, 1950's. Polished aluminum and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large Diabolo Sconce by Litecraft, USA, 1950's
Large Diabolo Sconce by Litecraft, USA, 1950's
$1,018
H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 9.06 in
Stilnovo Double Cone Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Stilnovo diabolo wall sconce in matte black enameled aluminum and chrome articulating joint
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Stilnovo Double Cone Wall Lamp
Stilnovo Double Cone Wall Lamp
$2,100
H 15 in W 8 in D 24 in
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. Two
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
$778 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 12.21 in
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
$599 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 12.21 in
Midcentury French Diabolo Wall Light Sconce, 1950s
By Arlus, Stilnovo, Maison Lunel
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome Pierre Guariche style articulating wall lamp with adjustable shade and height
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury French Diabolo Wall Light Sconce, 1950s
Midcentury French Diabolo Wall Light Sconce, 1950s
$1,341
H 25.6 in W 5.71 in D 14.57 in
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
$479 / item
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconces Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Diabolo Sconces Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconces Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
$479 / item
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Stilnovo Attributed Diabolo Wall Lamp Adjustable Sconce, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
modernist shaped wall lamp with diabolo shaped shade with brass, and painted aluminium. A brass arm holds
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Danke studio sconce diabolo metal
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danke Galerie is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Danke studio sconce diabolo metal
Danke studio sconce diabolo metal
$1,078 / item
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 8.67 in
Lovely Mid Century Modern Diabolo Wall Lamp or Sconce Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo wall lamp or sconce with goosneck arm
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Midcentury “Erpé” Diabolo Wall Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Erpé” diabolo wall lamp produced by “Etablissements Ritzen & Penners”, Belgium 1950’s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Midcentury “Erpé” Diabolo Wall Lamp
Midcentury “Erpé” Diabolo Wall Lamp
$1,774
H 19.69 in Dm 8.86 in
Danke studio sconces massive brass diabolo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern diabolo sconces in solid brass. Modern craftsmanship. Structure and shade in
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Danke studio sconces massive brass diabolo
Danke studio sconces massive brass diabolo
$1,198 / item
H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Danke studio sconce diabolo massive brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danke Galerie is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Danke studio sconce diabolo massive brass
Danke studio sconce diabolo massive brass
$3,354 / set
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 8.67 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Sconce or Wall Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp. Adjustable
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Sconce "Diabolo" Unlimited
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice Italian wall light, model "diabolo". Structure in brass with metal shade. Each shade are
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Sconce "Diabolo" Unlimited
Pair of Modern Italian Sconce "Diabolo" Unlimited
$1,198 / set
H 7.09 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
1960's Brass Diabolo Sconce Up & Down Lighter
Located in Hanover, MA
Single large scale wall-mounted double cone 'diabolo' sconce with upper and lower cones made of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1960's Brass Diabolo Sconce Up & Down Lighter
1960's Brass Diabolo Sconce Up & Down Lighter
$2,800
H 12 in W 11 in D 11.75 in
Pair of Diabolo Sconces Pink Murano Glass. Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of set of 2 sconces wall lamps lights lightning Diabolo pink murano glass and gilt gold
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Diabolo Sconces Pink Murano Glass. Italy
Pair of Diabolo Sconces Pink Murano Glass. Italy
$4,193 / set
H 14.97 in W 8.27 in D 10.24 in
1 of 6 Italian Modern Design Wall Light Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style Brass 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare set of gorgeous Italian design Diabolo wall lights of the 1950s in the style of Stilnovo. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Diabolos modern brass and lacquered metal sconces
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
These diabolos sconces feature solid brass structures with a patina finish and metal shades
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Diabolos modern brass and lacquered metal sconces
Pair of Diabolos modern brass and lacquered metal sconces
$1,078 / item
H 7.09 in W 5.32 in D 8.67 in
Modern Vintage Style Large White Diabolos "Tuba" Sconce ML136
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern sconce "Tuba" in the shape of large white diabolos made by our craftsman in Italy. Solid
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of French 1950s Copper and Diabolo Glass Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of French mid-century patinated copper base wall lights with a diabolo shade and glass details.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Pair of French 1950s Copper and Diabolo Glass Sconces
Pair of French 1950s Copper and Diabolo Glass Sconces
$4,800 / set
H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury ARLUS Yellow Diabolo Wall Light, France 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant and very rare midcentury wall light was designed and manufactured in France in the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury ARLUS Yellow Diabolo Wall Light, France 1950s
Midcentury ARLUS Yellow Diabolo Wall Light, France 1950s
$1,677 Sale Price
17% Off
H 10.83 in W 6.89 in D 16.93 in
Articulating Diabolo Wall Lights, Rene Mathieu, France 1950s
By Pierre Guariche, Rene Mathieu
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These mid century wall lights were designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s by René Mathieu
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Utrecht, NL
This swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Set of 2 Mid-Century Diabolo Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two Mid-Century wall lights with Diabolo umbrella. A factual design with elegant shapes. The most
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Diabolo Wall Lamps, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Diabolo Wall Lamps, 1960s
$2,345 / set
H 11.02 in W 5.51 in D 11.81 in
Diabolo Style Design Hand-crafted Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Diabolo Style Design Hand-crafted Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Germany Very nice high quality wall
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Diabolo Sconces Pink and White Murano Glass. Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of set of 2 sconces wall lamps lights lightning Diabolo pink and white murano glass and gilt
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Diabolo Sconces Pink and White Murano Glass. Italy
Pair of Diabolo Sconces Pink and White Murano Glass. Italy
$4,193 / set
H 14.97 in W 8.27 in D 10.24 in
Monumental 'Diabolo' Perforated Double-Cone Sconce in White and Green
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 'Diabolo' perforated double-cone sconce in white and green. Handcrafted in Los Angeles
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Monumental 'Diabolo' Perforated Double-Cone Sconce in White and Black
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 'Diabolo' condition perforated double-cone sconce in white and black. Handcrafted in Los
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Monumental 'Diabolo' Perforated Double-Cone Sconce in White and Red
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 'Diabolo' perforated double-cone sconce in white and red. Handcrafted in Los Angeles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

1 of 6 Brass Diabolo Wall Lamps or Scones
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice and elegant brass wall lamps. The lamps are in very good condition. Two x E14. To be on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

1 of 6 Brass Diabolo Wall Lamps or Scones
1 of 6 Brass Diabolo Wall Lamps or Scones
$1,450 / item
H 14.97 in W 6.5 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Modern Italian Wall Lights 'Diabolo' Green ML103
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall light (bedside lamp) in the style of Stilnovo. The lampshade is adjustable and can light
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Pair of Modern Italian Wall Lights 'Diabolo' Green ML103
Pair of Modern Italian Wall Lights 'Diabolo' Green ML103
$1,018 / set
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in
Modern Italian Sconce Large Black Diabolos Tuba in Style Stilnovo ML136
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconce "Liana" in the shape of large black diabolos made by our craftsman in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Red Herda Diabolo Wall Lamp Copper Space Age Lamp
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very hip, small Herda diabolo with red/orange lacquer. The lamp has two lightsources: one in the
Category

20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Diabolo Wall Lamp in Brass and Metal from Lunel, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
This elegant Diabolo wall lamp was produced by Lunel in France during the 1950s, drawing
Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Diabolo Adjustable Wall Lights, Brass, Ivory, Baby Blue Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo. Ivory and Baby Blue
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Exceptional Three-Armed Diabolo Sconce or Ceiling Fixture by BAG Turgi 1950s
By BAG Turgi, Stilnovo
Located in Munich, DE
/ wall lamp or ceiling fixture with adjustable diabolo lamp shades. The fixture can be installed as wall
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

rare adjustable Diabolo Brass Stilnovo Style Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light with diabolo shade Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with diabolo shade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with outside red painted diabolo
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Diabolo Pair of Adjustable Brass Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo. Height 26 cm. Standard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu, Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant Mid Century Articulated Diabolo Wall Lamp by Belmag Switzerland 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern articulated diabolo wall lamp. Designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Diabolo Pair of Adjustable Wall Lights Patina Brass & Black Paint Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo. Patinated Brass and Black
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Diabolo Pair of Adjustable Wall Lights, Brass and Black Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo. Polished Brass and Black
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Sconce by BAG Turgi Switzerland 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp. Shade adjustable in
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

rare Brass and metal DIABOLO Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass theatre wall light sconce with diabolo shade element Origin: Italy Age
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Mauri Almari, Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rene Mathieu Lunel Arlus Vintage Brass 2 Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Paris
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Diabolo Sconce in the Style of Stilnovo Brass Metal Black White Enamel Finish
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Italian diabolo style sconce in brass with black metal shade. Dual lamp shade houses one
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Mauri Almari, Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Modern Green and White Diabolo Italian Wall Lights Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian wall lamps "Amanda", diabolos beige/green celadon made by our Italian
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Diabolo Trumpet Wall Lamp Red White Print on Brass, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely adorable and unique Italian wall light from Italy. This will be a one-off item, print by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Diabolo Ceramic Wall Light Sconce
Located in POITIERS, FR
Rare and big diabolo ceramic wall light sconce. Forged black iron arm. Scarified light blue and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Diabolo Ceramic Wall Light Sconce
Diabolo Ceramic Wall Light Sconce
$1,677
H 15.36 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
Pair of 1950s Diabolo Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces, brass with diabolo shades in red paper. The shades are new with the same design
Category

Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of 1950s Diabolo Sconces
Pair of 1950s Diabolo Sconces
$4,792
H 30 in W 33 in D 32 in
Two Midcentury French Design, Diabolo Shaped Glass Wall Sconces Lamps
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Nice set of two large sized French design wall sconces dating from the mid-1950s. Diabolo shaped
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Midcentury White Opaline Glass Diabolo Wall Light
By G. None
Located in Noiseau, FR
Here is a beautiful vintage wall lamp with double glass. In brass and opaline white glass. Diabolo
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Diabolo Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the diabolo wall sconce you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every diabolo wall sconce was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a diabolo wall sconce, we have 59 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a diabolo wall sconce — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each diabolo wall sconce bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Stilnovo, Maison Lunel and Rene Mathieu each produced at least one beautiful diabolo wall sconce that is worth considering.

How Much is a Diabolo Wall Sconce?

Prices for a diabolo wall sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $410 and can go as high as $9,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,247.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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.

Questions About Diabolo Wall Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.

    Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.

    Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.