Large Arlus Black Steel & Brass Double Swing Arm Sconce, France 1960's
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Large Arlus Black and Brass Double Swing Arm Sconce. Exceptional scale and a very dynamic design.
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
$3,400 / set
H 13 in W 3.5 in D 20.25 in
6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By Metalarte Spain, George W. Hansen
Located in Hanover, MA
Hansen in 1947 while improvising a reading lamp for his bunk during World War 2, we present this vintage pair of polished brass double swing arm sconces with original harps and solid...
Brass
$3,500 / item
H 15.5 in W 16.25 in D 36 in
Early 20th Century Swing Arm Dental Double Pulley Adjustable Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This is an exceptionally rare dental swing pulley light fixture, with only a few known examples. The wall mounted bracket (restored with quartersawn white oak) pivots, giving the ar...
Iron
$1,950
H 8 in W 24.25 in D 4 in
Rene Mathieu Swing Arm Brass & Ebonized Steel Sconce France Mid-Century Modern
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Brass & black finished Steel double arm swing arm sconce with push on switch by Rene Mathieu, adjustable sconce made in France.
Metal, Brass
Pair of David Weeks Arm Sconces
By David Weeks
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of David Weeks designed double swing arm sconces in orange.
Metal
Unavailable
H 13 in W 3.5 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Vintage Hansen Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamps, Stamped in Cast Brass
By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of double swing arm wall lamps designed in 1947 by George W.
Brass
Pair of Double Arm Sconces by Gilardi & Bazarghi
By Gilardi & Bazarghi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important and rare pair of double swing arm sconces by Gilardi & Bazarghi. Double arm sconces. designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s.
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Classic Hansen Brass Swing Arm Wall Sconces
By George W. Hansen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classic vintage pair of polished brass double swing arm sconces with original harps and solid brass finials as well as solid brass column cord covers.
Brass
French Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconce currently corded backplates can be fabricated for US junction box segment lengths: 11"
Metal, Brass
French Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconce currently corded backplates can be fabricated for US junction box segment lengths: 11"
Metal, Brass
France 1950's Swing Arm Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Double shaded counterweighted swing arm sconce with up and down lights, diabolo shade.
Brass
5 foot Double Pulley Swing Arm Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This striking double pulley lamp extends from the wall 58" and easily swings in a full arc from left to right. The domed 16" milk glass shade also moves up and down on the arms pulle...
Brass, Iron
6 Foot Long Double Swing Arm Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This lamp is truly outstanding. It has 2 arms that each swing out from the wall over six foot in all directions. At the end of each articulated arm is a matching oval fixture. The li...
Steel, Aluminum
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces by Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of creme colored enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconces by Lunel with decorative star perforations and custom brass backplate
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces by Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of crème colored enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconces by Lunel with decorative star perforations and custom brass backplate.
Brass, Metal
Pair of Swing Arm Sconces by Rene Mathieu for Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of original yellow colored enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconces by Rene Mathieu for Lunel with decorative star perforations and custom brass backplates.
Brass, Metal
Austrian Swing Arm Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
double-fold brass swing arm sconce with custom conical shade
Brass, Metal
Austrian Swing Arm Wall Light
By Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Austrian double-fold swing arm sconce in brass and enameled metal, egg shell white, currently corded, can be hardwired.
Brass, Metal
Large Scale Double Swing Arm Sconce by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Large articulated double headed sconce, black enameled and brass accents.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Hansen Metalarte Swing Arm Lamps
By George W. Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This pair of polished nickel double swing arm sconces come with original harps and finials as well as column cord covers and rare 5.5" diameter metal diffusers.
Nickel
Pair of George W. Hansen Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Hanover, MA
Hansen in 1947 while improvising a reading lamp for his bunk during World War 2, we present this vintage pair of polished chrome double swing arm sconces with original harps and chro...
Chrome
French Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconce, star perforations to the shade rim
Brass, Metal
Arlus Double Shaded Steel & Aluminum Swing Arm Sconce, France 1950's
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two-tone patina steel and brass swing arm sconce with a dual reversed shade, light up and down. 48x15x16
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Joint
Located in New York, NY
Sleek double jointed swing arm 1-light wall sconce.
Brass
Pair of Hansen Double Swing Arm Wall Sconce in White Lacquer
By George W. Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pair of Hansen brass double swing arm wall lamps or sconces in original white lacquered finish.
Brass
Pair of Double Swing Sconces by W. Hansen-New York
By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair oforiginal/autentic George W. Hansen brass double swing arm wall lamps or sconces. L 1706 designed in 1947 by George W.
Brass
$2,174
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Adjustable Brass and Bakelite Wall and Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint Wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp". This unusual vintage wall & desk light was designed by Kaare Klint for Le Klint in Denmark. First produced in the 1940s t...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
$1,650 / item
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
$5,001 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
LUrman Sconce LALB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconce LALB is an adjustable reading sconce in a lightly aged lacquered brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Max...
Brass
$3,500 / item
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$910 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, 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
pairs of Jacques Adnet style Wall Sconces Art Deco France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet wall sconces. We have the matching chandelier. PRICED by PAIR. Measurements: Back plate: 5.3/4 inches H, 2.5 inches W. With shade: 13 inches W, 7 inches D projectio...
Metal, Brass
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$6,934 / 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
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
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
Urban brass mirror
Located in Firenze, FI
Large mirror with sinuous shape and vintage flavor, reminiscent of the mirrors of the great Italian country houses of the past, those of the master bedrooms with an elegant but a bit...
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.
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.
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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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