Pair of Murano Frosted Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Murano frosted glass shell form sconces. Creates a Classic look!
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Pair of Murano Frosted Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Murano frosted glass shell form sconces. Creates a Classic look!
Brass
Shell-shaped sconce in frosted glass, Swedish Moden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful, decorative Swedish Modern wall sconce in shell-shaped frosted glass, 1950s. One chip
Glass
$3,531 / set
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Pair of XL shell wall lights, frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large pair of shell wall lights designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s. Shell
Crystal
$3,200 / set
H 9 in W 10 in D 5 in
A Pair of Swedish Grace-Period Glass Shell Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish molded and frosted glass sconces in the form of a seashell with brass mount and
Brass
$3,142 / item
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Swedish Coquille Sea Shell Wall Sconces from Asea, Late 1930s, Set of 2
By ASEA
Located in Värmdö, SE
Pair Swedish Sea Shell Wall Sconces "Coquille" by ASEA, late 1930´s. Very fine wall sconces made of
Brass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
Stunning Frosted Glass Shell Sconces in Gold Coloured Metal Holder, 1960s-1970s
By Deknudt
Located in Schagen, NL
These large shell wall sconces were manufactured in Europe, circa 1960s-1970s. They feature a high
Metal
Frosted Glass Shell and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of frosted glass shell-motif wall sconces on brass back plates from a ship's nautical
Brass
Frosted Glass Molded Half-Shell Sconces, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of vintage wall lights molded in matte, white glass half-shells. The frosted glass with
Metal
Pair of Art Deco White Frosted Shell Shape Sconces
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of circa 1940s Art Deco Murano glass sconces are made with a semi-opaque white glass in a
Brass
A Midcentury Pair of Shell Form Frosted Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of Italian shell form glass wall sconces mounted to a chrome fixture. Reduced
Chrome
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Shell Sconce with Nickeled Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco frosted glass shell sconce with nickeled bronze fittings. A V-shaped backplate
Bronze, Nickel
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H 8.13 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
Wonderful Pair Lalique Molded Frosted Art Glass Coquilles Shell Wall Sconces
By Lalique
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair Lalique molded frosted art glass coquilles shell wall sconces One with molded
Art Glass
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
Glass
Set of Three Italian Wall Lights Frosted Glass Shell, 1970s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of three original Italian wall lights.
Brass
ON SALE Pair Frosted Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-2980 Pair italian frosted glass shell shaped sconces. Take one Edison base bulb 60 watt. ON SALE
Glass
Pair of Frosted Glass Shell Mid Century Wall Sconces
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of frosted glass shell wall sconces, circa 1960s. Finely moulded, ribbed sea shell-shaped
Glass
Pair of shell sconces, frosted murano glass, italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
. Design sconces in shell-shaped frosted murano glass supported by a gilded metal structure. Unique object
Crystal
Large French Art Deco Frosted Glass Shell Wall Sconce, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Art Deco frosted glass shell wall light, France 1930-1939. Stylish frame of cast aluminum
Aluminum
Pair of Lalique Frosted Shell and Bronze Maple Leaf Sconces
By René Lalique
Located in Fayetteville, AR
holding up a frosted glass shell form. A Classic Art Deco motif, these sconces will bring a sense of 1940s
Bronze
Gunmetal Anton Wall Sconce - Frosted Glass Shell by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
gunmetal Finish: Polished Lamp: G9 LED (240V / 120V US). 12V option available Glass Bulb: 4.5 cm ø, Frosted
Metal
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
Glass
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
Glass
Pair of 1940s Delicate Art Deco Frosted Glass Sea Shell Wall Lights
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Art Deco frosted glass wall lights from the 1940s. Glass shaped like a sea shell on brass mount
Brass
A Pair of Swedish Grace Period Glass Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish molded and frosted glass sconces in the form of a seashell with brass mount and
Brass
Pair of Original Antique Art Deco Odeon Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of Original Antique Art Deco Odeon Clam Shell Wall Lights. The ethereal white frosted
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Glass Sea Shell Sconces
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This pair of beautifully molded and frosted Murano glass sea shell sconces is illuminated by one
Murano Glass, Glass
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H 7.68 in W 10.83 in D 3.94 in
Pair of 1920s Art Deco Frosted Glass Clam & Brass Shell Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in London, England
A pair of original 1920s Art Deco cinema clam shell wall lights. The white frosted rippled glass
Metal, Brass
Pair of Frosted Glass Scallop Sconces
Located in Fall River, MA
Frosted glass scallop shell shaped sconces ca. 1950s. Great condition given their age. Includes
Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$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
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
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
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
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$688 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
Glass, Rattan
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$5,352 / 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 N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$6,662 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Silk
$1,620
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern chandelier made of hand-blown Murano glass. The body of the lantern features panels of molded glass around a brass structure. The rod is also covered in hand-blown glass. Thi...
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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