Brown contemporary folded ceramic wall sconce
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Handbuilt ceramic wall sconce with draped/folded marbled stoneware clay, reminiscent of the
Ceramic
Black contemporary folded ceramic wall sconce
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Handbuilt ceramic wall sconce with draped/folded black stoneware clay, reminiscent of the natural
Ceramic
Pair of Abstract Folded Sconces in Satin Brass
By CTO Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of abstract folded sconces, shaped as a leaf with two simple folds. Looks great in a group
Brass
Folded Sconce Light in Crystal White by Touijer Designs
Located in Rye, NY
This sculptural folded sconce from the Sara Touijer lighting line will enhance your home with a
Enamel
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
Rare French wall light from the 1950s, fully foldable along the wall. The light arm is in three
Metal, Brass
$5,179 / set
H 23.23 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Green Folded Leaf Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of set of 2 brass and green folded leaf Murano glass, wall lights lightning pannel lamps
Brass
$4,946 / set
H 23.23 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Cola Folded Leaf Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of set of 2 brass and brown cola folded leaf pressed Murano glass, wall lights lightning
Brass
$2,825
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
$1,308 / item
H 14.5 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
Contemporary Folded Brass Wall Light in Bronze by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
A folded bronze wall light, patinated to a dark bronze colour and hand-grained on the inside
Brass, Bronze
$2,825
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
$3,180 / item
H 10 in W 33.5 in D 59 in
Folded by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Wall Light in Mulberry Tree Bark Fibre
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Folded by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted wall light that brings an organic modern presence to any
Stainless Steel
$7,297
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
$3,295
H 9.45 in Dm 13.78 in
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, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Steel
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
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
Metal, Sheet Metal
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 3.55 in D 19.69 in
Pair Maison Jansen Wall Sconces or Brass France Mid .20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
and black screens lighting wall sconces brass, foldable Lighting with style They are original lamps
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Set of two Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Foldable Wall Sconces, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two particular Italian wall sconces, brass in original patina, glasses in perfect conditions. It
Brass
Pair of Disderot Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pierced and folded aluminum wall sconces by Disderot
Brass
Pair of Articulated Wall Sconces
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
articulated elbows create a very versatile light. The sconce fold against wall and will extend to 42" from the
Brass
Sold
H 7.49 in W 20.08 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Twentieth Century Brass Folding Sconces and Bedside Lamps.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of twentieth century brass folding sconces and bedside lamps. Pair of twentieth century
Brass
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
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
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 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
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 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
Mid-Century Modern French Hollywood Regency style wall lights, entirely handcrafted, with an Art
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Large Adjustable and Foldable Wall Light by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall lamp by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 6.3 in W 42.13 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Adjustable and Foldable Wall Lights 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
Brass, Iron
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
Sold
H 7.87 in W 27.56 in D 23.62 in
Pair of Large Adjustable and Foldable Wall Lights by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of large wall lamps by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 21 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Polished Artisan Stainless Steel Wall Lamps Folded Large Sconces, France, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Polished artisan stainless steel wall lamps folded large sconces, France, 1980. Fantastic one-of-a
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 20.86 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Polished Artisan Stainless Steel Wall Lamps Folded Large Sconces, France 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Polished Artisan Stainless Steel Wall Lamps Folded Large Sconces, France 1980. Fantastic one-of-a
Stainless 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 Phillips Holland, Louis Kalff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful folding arm lamp. Black perforated shade chrome arm, comes with rosewood details. Nice
Metal
English Pair Brass Linen Fold Sconces, '3 Pair Available'
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1401 Pair solid brass English linen fold sconces. 3 Pair available. Priced per pair.
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Large Adjustable and Foldable Wall Light by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall lamp by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton
Brass, Steel
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
Sold
H 7.87 in W 27.56 in D 23.62 in
Pair of Large Adjustable and Foldable Wall Lights by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of large wall lamps by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass
Brass, Iron
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
Metal
Pair of Folded Sconces
Located in Isle sur sorgue, Provence
Two guilded brass sconces, with possibility to be fold. From 23 cm deep and 53 cm open
Esker Double Fold Sconces in Bronze
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Esker collection is an understated yet powerful series of sconces designed to suit all rooms
Early 20th Century Silvered, Linen Fold Sconce
Located in Atlanta, GA
EARLY 20thC SILVERED, LINEN FOLD SCONCE 2-LIGHT BY THE STERLING BRONZE CO. OUR INVENTORY #10
Kelly Wearstler Esker Single Fold Sconce in Bronze
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The modern and minimal Esker collection is an understated yet powerful series of sconces designed
Bronze
ORIGINAL TOBIA SCARPA WALL LIGHTS /SCONCES
Located in Miami, FL
Original "Foglia" signed Tobia Scarpa wall lights/sconces.Folded brass plated steel with white
Brass
Vintage 1920s Pair of Double Sconces with Linen Fold Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's pair of sconces. Original finish. Perfect for English Tudor, Story book, Arts And
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
Pair of American Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of circa 1920-1930 American Art Deco ripple-fold steel wall sconces from a Chicago theatre.
Steel
Sold
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Le Klint Model 203 Wall Lamps with White Folded Shades, Denmark
By Le Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Model 203 hanging wall lamp by Le Klint. Shades can be very simply flipped. Good condition, Denmark
Plastic
Pair of French Posible Maison Jansen Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
can make a reasonable offer and I will consider it Pair of foldable brass wall sconces brass
Brass
$1,118 / item
H 6.7 in W 13 in D 13 in
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta White Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potter Hou...
Clay, Earthenware
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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
$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
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$941 / item
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Beige Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$2,430 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$6,944 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$5,108Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
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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