Pair of White‚ Drop 1’ Wall Lamps by Marc Sadler for Arteluce, Italy, 1993
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of wall lamps by Marc Sadler for Arteluce made in Italy in 1993. The shade of the lamp is
Plastic, Silicone
Drop Two Waterproof Wall Light Sconce by Marc Sadler for Flos, Italy
By Flos, Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Winner of the prestigious Compasso d'Oro in 1995, the drop two sconce is perfect for any wet area
Plastic
Unavailable|$1,142 / set
2 Art Deco Peirod Drop Shaped Brass and Glass Night Table Bedside Wall Sconces
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Set of 2 end Art Deco period, early 1950s brass wall sconces, drop shaped glass diffusers.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,600 / set
Rare French Pink Opaline Drop Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous pair of circa 1920's french pink opaline and crystal sconces. Very rare pink opaline
Unavailable|$1,875 / item
Benedict Drop Sconce in Antique Brass with Opal Glass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Benedict™ drop sconce is designed for intimate settings such as a quiet reading space
Opal, Brass
Unavailable|$850 / set
Pair of Florentine Style Gilded Glass Drop Sconces Vintage, Italy
Located in Frisco, TX
A beautiful pair of Florentine style wall light sconces, made in Italy in the 1960s. Hand-painted
Metal
Unavailable|$2,730 / item
Drop Small Wall Lamp, Chrome Finish, Arabesque Style, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
walls, creating sophisticated environments that highlight at the best harmony of the details. A touch of
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$4,294 / item
Drop Medium Wall Lamp, Chrome Finish, Arabesque Style, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
walls, creating sophisticated environments that highlight at the best harmony of the details. A touch of
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$6,086 / item
Drop Big Wall Lamp, Chrome Finish, Arabesque Style, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
walls, creating sophisticated environments that highlight at the best harmony of the details. A touch of
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$12,500 / set
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Chiseled Tear Drop Glass Sconces, Italy circa 1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand (1908 - 1969) A rare and exceptional pair of deep-beveled oval sconces in contrasting
Brass
Unavailable|$1,202 / set
Three Midcentury Ceiling or Wall-Mounted Adjustable Drop Down Arm Lamps
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Set of three midcentury lamps that can be either mounted on the ceiling or the wall as arm lamps
Metal
Unavailable|$1,684 / set
Set of four Dijkstra glass wall or ceiling lights “Drop” The Netherlands, 1960's
By Dijkstra, RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dijkstra glass ceiling light “Drop” 4x small: diameter: 30 cm; Height: 25 cm We also have one
Glass
Sold|$650 / set
Pair of Ebony and Brass Tear Drop Wall Sconce Planters
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of ebony and brass tear drop wall sconce planters.
Pair of Mazzega, Italian Glass Tear Drop Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian Mazzega glass clear and white glass tear drop wall sconces with chromed metal
Metal
Sold|$5,800
Sciolari Tear Drop Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of gorgeous tear drop glass sconces by Sciolari. Three rows of suspended solid glass tear
Brass
Pair of Crystal Drop Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1920's single light crystal drop sconces with metal backplates. 11" height
Water Drop Bubble Glass Wall Sconces, Ceiling Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Peill & Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful amber bubble glass textured light sculptural wall object, sconces or ceiling light
Brass
Schonbek Rondelle 3 Light Drop Crystal Wall Sconce Chandelier Vanity Light 27"
By Schonbek
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Schonbek Rondelle two light bathbar wall sconce with clear Swarovski crystals, model 1256
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$1,250
Pair of Crystal Beaded Drop Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of charming beaded and crystal drop sconces. These are made by a very talented artisan in Los
Beads
Sold|$2,400
Pair gilt and crystal drop sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-929 Pair 2 arm sconces with crystal drops
Sold|$6,000
Pair of clear glass drop prism sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of clear glass drop prism sconces.
Glass
Sold|$1,150 / set
Pair of Tear Drop Shaped Brass Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
ambiance of any room. Featuring an exotic design motif, the wall-mounted sconces emitsa soft, filtered
Brass
Delicate Pair of Murano Glass Tear Drop Sconces
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful multi-tiered pair of Murano glass tear drop sconces composed of a multitude of handblown
Brass
Sold|$1,150 / set
Italian Hollywood Regency Mazzega Style Murano Glass Drop Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Astoria, NY
dates from the 1970s and has brass bases and each sconce has ten glass drops. Each sconce has two
Brass
Pair Single Arm Crystal Drop Sconce (Two pair available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1160ab A pair of Italian 1940's single arm brass over an oval reeded bakc and dressed with crystal drops.
2"X3" junction box required
Crystal, Brass
Large Brass and Glass Tear Drop Sconce or Flush Mount
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible large scale sconce or flush mount with square polished brass frame, 5 exposed bulbs, and
Brass
Antique Drop-Light Sconces with Oak Plaque Arrow Porcelain Rotary Switches, Pair
Located in Oakville, CT
Circa 1920-1925 antique American industrial metal caged trouble lights / factory wall sconces
Metal
Pair of Two-Light Italian Sconces with Light Blue Ball Drop Crystals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, in the Italian Maria Theresa style, each with scrolling backplate of gilded iron
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 24Kt Gold Hand Blown Murano Brass Sconces with Orbital Drop
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of sconces were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice
Gold
White Glass Holmegaard 'The Drop' Pendant with Teak Wall Fixture, 1960s, Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very beautiful and sophisticated wall lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard. The opal white
Opaline Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish White Glass Drop Wall Lamp by Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Kastrup
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautifully designed wall lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard. The opal white glass
Glass, Teak
Pair of beautiful Mid Century brass and beige glass sconces shaped like a drop
Located in München, DE
Pair of beautiful elegant mid-century brass sconces with beige glass shades . Great elegant
Brass
Pair of Venini style "drop" wall lights, 3 levels, Murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare pair of "drop" wall lights in the style of Venini designed and produced in Murano
Crystal
Pair of Louis XV Style Wall Sconces in Gilt Bronze and Crystal, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
tassels with drop, rosette and leaf shapes. Wall sconce topped by a cone shaped tassel and finished by a
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Rubber Glove Pattern Mold & Wire Drop Light / Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Rubber Glove Pattern Mold & Wire Drop Light / Lamp. Extends 14 1/4" out from wall and is 26
Pair of Christoph Palme ‘Plawa’ Tear Drop Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Scones
By Christoph Palme
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional Mid-Century Modernist pair of gilt brass sconces was designed by Christoph Palme
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Blue Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal
Art Glass
Pair of vintage amber glass petals drop wall sconces
By Mezzaga
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals ((amber crystal, smooth
Art Glass
Pair of Vintage Blue Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal
Art Glass
Pair of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 pink glass petals (transparent crystal
Blown Glass
Pair of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 pink glass petals (transparent crystal
Art Glass
Pair of vintage blue glass petals drop wall sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal
Art Glass
Pair of vintage blue glass petals drop wall sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal
Art Glass
Pair of Vintage Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth
Blown Glass
Pair of vintage glass petals drop wall sconces - white lattimo
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass drops (glass with streaks and lattimo
Art Glass
Pair of Vintage Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth
Art Glass
Elegant Pair of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 pink glass petals (transparent crystal
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Sold|$1,022
Drop Brass Wall Sconce Two by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop Brass Wall Sconce Two by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 18 x H 51 cm. Materials: Brass
Brass
Small Drop Brass Wall Sconce Two by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Drop Brass Wall Sconce Two by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 14 x H 41 cm. Materials
Brass
Zandloper Wall Sconce by RAAK Glass & Metal, Dew Drop, Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
One glass and metal wall light Zandloper (Hourglass), Dauwdruppel (Dew Drop) by RAAK, Amsterdam
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
Metal
Sold|$1,082
1960s Pink Wall Sconces Venini
By Venini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of drop shaped wall sconces with striped pink glass set in gold wall brackets by Venini.
Murano Glass
Crystal Tear Drop Sconces on Nickel Arms, 1950s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of lovely tear-drop, dimpled crystal shades mounted on nickel sconce arms. Nickel back
Crystal, Nickel
Murano Glass Drop Gold Wall Light Italy
Located in Hastings, GB
Italian Murano glass drop gilt wall light Italy circa 1960s Gilt leaves decorate the gilt rope
Metal
Modernist Antique Brass Handblown Iridescent Murano Glass Orbital Drop Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist sconces were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of
Brass
“Flame” Contemporary Wall Lamp Silvered Glass, Brass, Crystal Drop
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This wall sconce is a contemporary piece, made in Tuscany Italy, manufactured entirely by hand, 100
Crystal, Brass
Modernist Brass & Handblown Iridescent Murano Glass Sconces w/ Orbital Drop
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist sconces were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of
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.
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.
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