Robert Mathieu Foldable Wall Light, France circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall light by Robert Mathieu, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, original
Metal, Brass
Rare folding wall light in solid brass, France, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
adjustment. The folding arm allows the sconce to be placed in different positions. Two-bulb lighting. Sober
Metal, Brass
$2,898
H 51.19 in Dm 15.75 in
Large foldable and adjustable wall light, Maison Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Maison Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall lamp. Arlus Editeur, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal
Metal, Brass
$2,898
H 4.14 in Dm 15.75 in
Large folding and adjustable wall light, Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall lamp. Arlus Editeur, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal
Metal, Brass
$3,382
H 9.45 in Dm 13.78 in
Large folding wall light René Mathieu Ed. Maison Lunel, Paris, France circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet
Metal, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Steel
$7,488
H 17.72 in W 46.86 in D 1.38 in
Foldable and adjustable wall light by Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall light, extendable and 180° rotatable, in black lacquered metal and polished brass. The
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
Jeux Contemporary Fan Shaped Wall Light Metal Origami Folded Limited Edition
By Jacobsroom
Located in Roma, IT
effortlessly complement any minimalist or contemporary interior. Fashioned of super-thin metal foil folded like
Metal, Sheet Metal
Unavailable
H 11 in W 5 in D 3 in
Contemporary Folded and Brushed Zinc Sheath Wall Sconce light from CBR Studio
By CBR Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sheath sconce was designed as a lively sculptural accent for a variety of settings. Whether in
Sheet Metal, Zinc
Pair of Circular Sconces in Cut and Folded Metal circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of metal sconces, composed of sheets of bent, cut and folded metal and brass, representing
Prototype of a Wall Lamp in Folded Sheet Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Prototype of a wall lamp in folded sheet metal, model of a silhouetted figure whose arms form the
Metal
Important Pair of Lacquered Metal Sconces, France, 2000
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Important pair of folded, welded and lacquered metal sconces, France, 2000. Creation of an
Metal
Sold
H 17.7 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Late 1970s Modern Design Pair of Folded Brass and Clear Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Deco flair. The folded brass scrolled body has a curvaceous and sensuous design highlighted by a round
Metal, Brass
Tobia Scarpa "Foglio" Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of "folded" enameled metal sconces [original]
Metal
Tobia Scarpa "Foglio" Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of "folded" chromed metal sconces [dead stock] for flos
Metal
Tobia Scarpa "Foglio" Sconces
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of "folded" enameled metal sconces [original] by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Metal
Tobia Scarpa "Foglio" Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of "folded" enameled metal sconces [original] by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Metal
Foldable and Adjustable Wall Lamp by Arlus, France circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton shade
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 5.91 in W 45.28 in D 9.06 in
Mid Century beige industrial foldable extendable wall "scissor" lamp from SIS
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern industrial metal "scissor" foldable extendable wall lamp
Metal
Sold
H 20.48 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in
Foldable and Adjustable Wall Light by Maison Lunel, France circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Foldable and adjustable wall light by Maison Lunel, France circa 1950. This unusual wall lamp is
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Folded Steel Wall Lights in the Style of Monnet
By François Monnet
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
In the style of François Monnet, French 1970s large substantial folded curved steel metal sconces
Steel
Italian Folded Plate Metal Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chic Italian sconces in bronzed brass with a single candelabra base bulb hidden behind a folded
Brass
Folding Arm Wall Lamp, 1960s, Holland
By Louis Kalff, Phillips Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful folding arm lamp. Black perforated shade chrome arm, comes with rosewood details. Nice
Metal
Floris Fideldij Folding Arm Lamp Artimeta
By Artimeta, Floris H. Fiedeldij
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful articulated wall lamp. Design by Floris Fideldij for Artimeta, Holland, 1960s. Adjustable in any direction. Black color.
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Foglio Sconces
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A white enameled metal sconce folded to create warm ambient light. Lead time: 6-8 weeks.
Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in W 40.75 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Adjustable and Foldable Wall Lights by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wall lamps by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new
Metal, Brass
INDUSTRIAL FOLDING ACCORDION WALL LIGHT WITH MERCURY GLASS SHADE
Located in Essex, MA
A metal wall mounted industrial light, with adjustable folding accordion metal arm with locking
Metal
$48,400 / set
H 34 in W 21 in D 23 in
Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Oak Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman in Latte Bouclé
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sultry large set of 14 Oak Corset Dining Chairs designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Brown Saltman newly professionally restored and refinished in original stain with new cushions...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
$6,240 / item
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches in Edo on Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
Oak
Solid Wood Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Wooden side table in solid wood with an oiled finish. Designed by Project 213A in 2020 This sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Portugal using solid chestnut...
Chestnut
Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$5,664 / item
H 11.03 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Gino Sarfatti Le Sfere Model 2042/6 Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/6 Design by Gino Sarfatti With Le Sfere Plafone, Model 2042/6 from 1963, another of Gino Sarfatti’s beautiful interpretations of the luminous sphere is reintroduced. The r...
Steel
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9 in Dm 9 in
Groove Series Amber Orb Pendant Contemporary Handmade Glass Lighting
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
Blown Glass
LISA Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
Cutting out all superfluous details, the LISA wall sconce perfectly depicts the flow of light, thru its highly functional, yet precisely sculptural form. Available in ceiling, wall, ...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonligh...
Sheepskin, Oak
$1,999Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
Metal
$7,382Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Gallery Cabinet, Inlay in Olive Root, Maple, Ash, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
This tall cabinet in ash tree and olive burl features a front that, with the use of black ash and whitened maple wood, reproduces a trompe d'oeil expertly executed with artisanal met...
Iron
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$5,481 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$4,710
H 10.63 in Dm 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top...
Metal
Mughal Embroidered Metal Threaded Tapestry from Rajasthan Framed
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large framed hand embroidered Mughal silk and metal threaded tapestry textile from North India. Fanciful Asian Folk Art designs in this distinctive quilt work with a true sense of a...
Cotton
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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