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LUnnone Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras based sockets per sconce
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

LUnnone Sconce
LUnnone Sconce
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
LUnnone Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras based sockets per sconce
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Silver

LUnnone Sconce AS
LUnnone Sconce AS
H 9 in W 6 in D 9 in
French Double Arm Articulating Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural articulating wall sconce with two arms that swivel 180 degrees. Oval shaped
Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Double Arm Articulating Sconce
French Double Arm Articulating Sconce
H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 38 in
Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Zinc Outdoor Sconce in a Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design. Crafted from zinc
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
H 12 in W 12 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Wall Sconces by Maura Martini
By Fratelli Martini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of wall sconces were designed by Maura Martini for Fratelli Martini and the date
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Space Age Bathroom Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
downward. It was made by Baheko Design in Denmark during the 1970s. The socket takes an regular European
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of French Industrial Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A rare Industrially designed pair of pivoting wall lights or sconces in chromed steel with copper
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in White
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' sconces for Louis Poulsen. Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' sconce for Louis Poulsen in black. Originally designed in the 1930s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modernist Ribbed Glass Outdoor Exterior Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Painted steel with patterned glass panels which are angled to direct light outward and downward
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Italian Rostrato Crystal Murano Glass & Brass Double-Lit Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Barovier Toso, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with double cone shape shades providing upward and downward
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Rostrato Crystal Murano Glass & Brass Double-Lit Sconce
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Toso, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with double cone shape shades providing upward and downward light
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Rostrato Crystal Murano Glass & Brass Double-Lit Sconce
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Toso, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with double cone shape shades providing upward and downward light
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Sconces Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
light is emitted. 1 Candelabra socket. The sconces can be placed in a reversible direction so that the
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Painted Wood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Painted Wood Sconces features a subdued burgundy color
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Contemporary Italian Rostrato Crystal Murano Glass & Brass Double-Lit Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Barovier Toso, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with double cone shape shades providing upward and downward
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Pair of Chrome Wall Sconces in the Manner of Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Highland, IN
This pair of elegant, minimalist wall sconce lamps feature chrome-plated semi-circular-shaped steel
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Monolith Wall Sconce in Brass & Enamel, handmade by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
socket bulbs up to 60 watts or LED. Sconces have one bulb in the downward-facing cone. Bulbs not included
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum

Pair of French Églomisé Mirrored Candle Sconces with Roman Figures at Center
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French, mid-20th century two-light mirrored candle sconces. This pair of unique French
Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pale Yellow Dutch Modern Wall Sconce / Table Lamp by Philips
By Philips
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile adjustable Dutch reading / table lamp or wall sconce by Philips (ca. 1950s, Netherlands
Category

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

Materials

Metal

21st Century Sconce 2 Arms Gold Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 390 sconce, 2 lights, in gold artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of French Iron Fleur-de-Lys Sconces in Gold Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Spanish gold-tone iron sconces from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of sconces
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Fontana Arte Style Italian Thick Tear Drop Glass Wall Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian thick double tear drop shaped wall sconces in the style of Fontana Arte. Their
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sconce 2 Arms Golden Leaf Handblown Murano Glass Capriccio by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a sconce with 2 downward lights golden leaf artistic glass and curly
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Molto Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Enameled Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The MOLTO wall sconce is a fresh, new take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt Figural Six-Light Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exquisite pair of giltwood six-light wall sconces. The light is supported by the figure of a
Category

Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Four Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Four Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Four Light Sconces Multi
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt Figural 6-Light Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exquisite pair of giltwood 6-light wall sconces. The light is supported by the figure of a
Category

Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette
By Pierre Disderot, René-Jean Caillette
Located in London, GB
strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for room lighting, or
Category

20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Petite Tulle Wall Sconce in Bronze + White Enamel Mesh, Blueprint Lighting, 2020
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Tulle wall sconce is a smaller, go anywhere version of our wildly popular Tulle wall
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette
By René-Jean Caillette, Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for room lighting, or
Category

20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette
By René-Jean Caillette, Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for room lighting, or
Category

20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Great Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sconces by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of late 19th century gilt bronze five light sconces By Henry Dasson Each
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Marble Roebling Wall Sconce by Astraeus Clarke Made in Brooklyn, NY
By ASTRAEUS CLARKE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functionality allows for upward, sideways, or downward facing light, which can be used to illuminate artwork
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tom Greene for Feldman Pair of Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Sconces with Downlights
By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
downward directed patinated cone light concealed behind the sconce between the 6" round backplate which
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th/20th Century Empire Style 3-Light Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th/20th Century Empire Revival Style Three-Light Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces
Category

Antique Early 1900s Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Two 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall sconces in the style of Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These Two 1950s wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the manner of Oscar Torlasco
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Sigvard Bernadotte Green Bathroom Wall Lamp in Porcelain & Opaline Glass, Ifö
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wall sconce suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. Designed by Royalty - Prince Sigvard
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Opaline Glass

Set of Two Leucos P3 Wall Lights designed by Toso & Massari, Italy, 2010
By Toso, Massari & Associates, Leucos
Located in Praha, CZ
contemporary wall lights part of the Leucos Golf collection. Golf P3 are colorful wall sconce providing
Category

2010s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Paul Moerenhout Belgian Brutal Bronze 1970s Wall Lamps
By Paul Moerenhout
Located in New York, NY
Moerenhout Two candelabra sockets , one upward and downward. Signed. Paul Moerenhout is a famous Belgian
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

White Porcelain Bathroom Wall Lights by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifö, 1960s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of sconces suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. They were designed by Prince Sigvard
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Opaline Glass

21st Century Chandelier 3 Lights, White Murano Glass by Multiforme in stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Multiforme Bellepoque 394 sconce 2+1 lights, white encased Murano glass As other Multiforme
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Sigvard Bernadotte Minimalist Bathroom Wall Lights for Ifö
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of sconces suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. They were designed by Prince Sigvard
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 237 Wall Lamps, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
glass on enameled ring that allows the sphere to be positioned downward or upward. Excellent condition.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen AJ Wall Lights in Black by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
the United Kingdom. The fixture emits downward directed light. The angle of the shade and rotation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Wall Light by Vittoriano Viganò for Arteluce, 1950
By Vittoriano Vigano, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
colored enameled aluminium, brass, can be mounted in an upward or downward position, shade articulate left
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Outdoor Medium Flindt Wall Lamp by Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
glary, downward directed light distribution. Softly illuminating its cut-out shape while providing an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Outdoor Flindt Wall 400 Lamp in Aluminum Grey, Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
glary, downward directed light distribution. Softly illuminating its cut-out shape while providing an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Outdoor Flindt Wall 200 Lamp in Corten by Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
glary, downward directed light distribution. Softly illuminating its cut-out shape while providing an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Outdoor Flindt Wall 400 Lamp in Corten by Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
glary, downward directed light distribution. Softly illuminating its cut-out shape while providing an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Outdoor Flindt Wall 400 Lamp in White by Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
glary, downward directed light distribution. Softly illuminating its cut-out shape while providing an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Dark Gray Metal Scissor Extendable Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
the extendable scissor mechanism. The lamp itself can also move upward and downward from the wall
Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen AJ Wall by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
the United Kingdom. The fixture emits downward directed light. The angle of the shade and rotation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Le Klint Sax 234 Vintage Scissor Lamp, Erik Hansen, Teak
By Erik Hansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
diverse family of Sax lamps, we present two variants: the downward-shining Type 233, ideal for reading
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Teak

B3 by René-Jean Caillette for Disderot
By Disderot, René-Jean Caillette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for room lighting, or
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis Poulsen Outdoor Small Flindt Wall Lamp by Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
glary, downward directed light distribution. Softly illuminating its cut-out shape while providing an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Outdoor Large Flindt Wall Lamp by Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
glary, downward directed light distribution. Softly illuminating its cut-out shape while providing an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Outdoor AJ 50 Wall Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
emits downward directed light. The shade is painted white on the inside to ensure a soft comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Lamp Deco Parete 80s Style Minimalsit
By Giorgio Marianelli, Tronconi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
. Black steel painted body. Light beam goes upward and downward. It's set to the ceiling. Sculptural
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Wall Lamp Deco Parete 80s Style Minimalsit
Wall Lamp Deco Parete 80s Style Minimalsit
H 4.34 in W 14.18 in D 5.32 in
Louis Poulsen VL38 Wall Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
fixture emits downward directed light. The angle of the shade can be adjusted to optimize light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Downward Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic downward sconce available at 1stDibs. A downward sconce — often made from metal, aluminum and brass — can elevate any home. Find 142 options for an antique or vintage downward sconce now, or shop our selection of 132 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the downward sconce you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A downward sconce made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Louis Poulsen, Astep and Gino Sarfatti each produced at least one beautiful downward sconce that is worth considering.

How Much is a Downward Sconce?

Prices for a downward sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $254 and can go as high as $81,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,570.

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. It’s no longer merely practical — carefully selected wall lights and sconces 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 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 as well 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 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 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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