1970s Italian Space Age Wall Sconces, Folded Steel, Modular Design
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Elevate your interior with this exceptional pair of wall sconces from the 1970s. These luminaires perfectly embody the Space Age aesthetic, an era where pure geometry and the interpl...
Sheet Metal
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 shade in lacquered black and off white metal. With two articulations at 360° and a p...
Metal, Brass
Rare folding wall light in solid brass, France, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
The lampshade support is in black-lacquered solid metal, with a small handle for easy adjustment. The folding arm allows the sconce to be placed in different positions.
Metal, Brass
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 and polished brass. New cotton “drum” shade, identical to the original. Cotton bulb ...
Metal, Brass
Large folding wall light René Mathieu Ed. Maison Lunel, Paris, France circa 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet metal shade in matte yellow enamel and white interior, original paint. The shade is ...
Metal, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Steel
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 light arm rotates in the wall-mounted hook and can be extended. The lampshade is mou...
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
Inspired by the magnificent shape of a fan, Jeux is a limited-edition LED wall light that will effortlessly complement any minimalist or contemporary interior. Fashioned of super-thi...
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 a bar, restaurant, or home, these lights project a strong mood in addition to indir...
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 petals of flowers and stylized pistils. 1970s Very high quality French work.
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 two lights.
Metal
Important Pair of Lacquered Metal Sconces, France, 2000
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Important pair of folded, welded and lacquered metal sconces, France, 2000.
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 Brooklyn, NY
Supported by a round black lacquered metal backplate.
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
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of "folded" enameled metal sconces [original] by Tobia Scarpa 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
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 and light bulb cover redone as identical. With two articulations at 360° and a patel...
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. Manufacturer is SIS. Made in Germany. The classic is in very good condition. Cream whi...
Metal
Sold
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 and polished brass. New cotton “drum” shade, identical to the original. Cotton bulb ...
Metal, Brass
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 composed of a swinging light arm with a double shade in cotton and celluloid mount...
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, each piece with two sockets.
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 metal plate.
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 looking and useful wall lamp. Probably Louis Kalff for Philips, 1960s.
Metal
Floris Fideldij Folding Arm Lamp Artimeta
By Floris H. Fiedeldij, Artimeta
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.
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 cotton "Diabolo" shades redone as identical. With two articulations at 360° and a pa...
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 mechanism and mercury glass shade. Newly re-wired.
Metal
Danish Modern, Articulating Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Large Articulating Wall Light or Sconce, Brass, Denmark, 1960s A large patinated brass articulating wall light designed and produced in Denmark in the mid...
Brass
Tito Agnoli 177a wall lamp Oluce Italy 1957
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare adjustable 177a wall lamp designed by Tito Agnoli and manufactured by Oluce in Italy in 1957. This lamp is made with a beautiful blended use of materials. The lamp has a brass w...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,883Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 3.55 in
Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Metal Glass Sconces Wall Lamps 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps or ceiling lamps ‘1940" model produced by Fontana Arte with varnished metal, chrome-plated brass, moulded glass, 1950s Italy produ...
Metal
$3,421Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 15.75 in
Midcentury Italian Brass Adjustable Wall Light, Parchment Shade, 1960s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury italian brass adjustable wall light with original parchment lampshade. Good vintage condition. Little damages on the shade. The maximum extension of the arm is 142 cm. Ita...
Brass
$5,035
H 11.03 in W 9.65 in D 43.31 in
Flexible Wall Lamp in Brass with Fabric Shade, Denmark Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Functional lighting became increasingly popular during the mid-twentieth century, reflecting a growing emphasis on pieces that could adapt to everyday life. Rather than fixing the li...
Brass
1950 Large wall lamp by Maison Arlus
By Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a rectangular wall bracket equipped with two golden brass cylinders, supporting a large cylindrical arm that can rotate 180 degrees, which in turn supports another large ...
Brass, Metal
Giuseppe Ostuni Adjustable Wall Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1950s
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
Giuseppe Ostuni Adjustable and Extendible Wall Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1950s max extension 155cm
Brass
1950s Maison Lunel Potence Wall Lamp with Adjustable Arm
By Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
Maison Lunel orientable potence wall light from the 1950s, metal and brass finish with on/off switch
Metal, Brass
$6,126
H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian wall light 50's counterweight in brass and metal attributed to Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall lamp of the 50's attributed to the Italian publishing house Oluce. Structure in steel and solid brass, black lacquered metal shade (original paint). Brass counterweight allowing...
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with textured curved glass diffuser mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy, circa 1970s 2 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 60W each Measures: height 21.5 inc...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black, white-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Brass accents and metal shade present with light patina and wear consistent with age an...
Brass, Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Shade arm is adjustab...
Brass
Single Down Light Brass Articulated Sconce, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Single brass sconce with double-jointed arms and paper shades.
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 10.0"W x 1...
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Wall Lamp, Sconce in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine 1930s Wall light in solid patinated brass. Made in Sweden during the 1930s, probably by ASEA, in a style reminiscent of Vilhelm Lauritzen and Louis Poulsen. Art Deco - Functio...
Brass
$5,317
H 19.7 in W 53.2 in D 17.72 in
Large adjustable swing-arm wall sconce, Editions Maison Lunel, Paris, circa 1960
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall lighting fixture with a black-lacquered metal and brass swing arm, featuring two “diabolo” lampshades. The light arm is mounted by a ball joint on a swivel arm extending f...
Metal, 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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$3,120 / set
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the American standard with E26 or E27 lamp holder for ...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$1,343 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Glass 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
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
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
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
$786Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$16,455 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern articulated wallight.
Located in London, GB
Useful patinated brass articulated wallight with bespoke parchment shade. The shade tilts and the arm can be folded back against the wall if required. It makes an excellent reading l...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
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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