$1,097Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Rococo Style French Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
French wall light in Rococo style. Engraved bronze. Three flamed light corpus.
Bronze
20th Century Rococo Style French Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
French wall light in Rococo style. Finely cast bronze. Three-flamed light-corpus. (F-Mr-24-Bp).
Bronze
Large French Wall Light by Arlus, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large French wall light by Arlus, 1950s. Very sculptural design with a minimalist brass and
Brass, Steel
Red 1950s French wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Oxford, GB
superb condition with original red, mottled shade . very versatile, incredibly good condition for its age .
Metal
$390Sale Price|31% Off
French Wall Light Sconce in the Style of Mainson Bagués
By Maison Baguès
Located in Vienna, AT
Sconce with two E14 sockets representing a bouquet of flowers. Structure golden to the copper colour. Beautiful patina. In the style of Maison Bagués, Paris Measures: Height 33...
Steel
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Black CP-1 French Wall Light
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Illuminate your space with the innovative design of these wall sconces by the renowned French architect and
Metal
$597Sale Price|50% Off
Maison Arlus French 1960s Glass Wall Light
By Arluce
Located in New York, NY
A Maison Arlus French wall light composed of a thick wavy ribbon glass shade and a polished brass
Brass
French Parscot Wall/Ceiling Light in Brass, 1970
By Parscot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great understated French wall light by Parscot, with brass cylinder adjustable via a ball joint on
Metal, Brass
$334Sale Price|20% Off
Sconce Wall Light Lantern Iron and Wood French circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall light lantern or sconce, iron and wood. Motifs on the iron typical of the 60's. The
Iron
Art Deco plaster shell wall light in the style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French wall light from the 1940s in style Serge Roche. Plaster structure imitating the shape
Plaster
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
A Sculptural 1940's French White Painted Tole Wall Light
Located in London, GB
A striking large French wall light crafted from painted metal, featuring three elegant arms and
Metal
Mid-Century French Overscale Atelier Swing-Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking Mid-Century French wall light with an extended swing arm and generous black enamel dome
Enamel
Rene Mathieu Lunel Arlus Vintage Brass 2 Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Paris
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the
Brass
Rene Mathieu Lunel Arlus Vintage Brass 2 Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Paris
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Light – L An early French glass coolie light. The conical
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – H An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – G An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Holophane Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Wall Light – G An original bell shaped frilly glass prismatic
Brass
Vintage Single Wall Sconce With Two Shades, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful French wall light with two diffusers made of matte art glass, brass and copper. The
Brass, Copper
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Some patina on brass. Wear
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black and yellow-lacquered wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Metal
French Swing Arm Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical French swing arm light made of iron. Pole can move 180 degrees on the wall. Original
Steel
French Midcentury Swinging Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French midcentury swinging wall light.
Brass, Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
Brass
Sculptural wall light, France, 1980s, minimalist wall sconce
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A minimalist wall sconce featuring a softly sculpted, bowl-shaped form with an open center that
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold, white-painted metal and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, beige-lacquered metal and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, 1950s. Dramatic patina
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic and pink fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear
Ceramic, Fabric
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina consistent
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal, plastic and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Minor
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Minor
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and light grey metal wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Brand new fabric
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal and white opaline glass designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Very light
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal and fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Wood, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
Glass, Wood
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass
Brass
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
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
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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