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Scandinavian Design Functionalist Wall Lamp / Sconce, Brass
By Høvik Lys, Høvik Verk
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Scandinavian Design / Nordic Design / Functionalist Design 2-arm wall sconce / wall light
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Scandinavian / Nordic Functionalist Design Wall Sconce by Høvik Lys, Norway
By Høvik Lys, Høvik Verk
Located in Skien, NO
Functionalist Design Wall Sconce by Høvik Lys, Norway
Second Half of the 20th Century
This elegant wall sconce
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Metal
H 13.59 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Functionalist Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Flexible nickel-plated table lamp produced by IAS in 1930s
- Very good original condition
- Rewired: 1 x 40W, E25-E27 bulb
- US plug adapter included.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition
Opaline glass shade without any cracks.
Chrome with minor age patina
Cleaned, polished, rewired - 1x40W, E12-E14 bulbs
US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco / Functionalist Wall Light, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in 1920s or 1930s of wood, veneer, chrome - plated metal and opaline glass.
Carefully restored.
New shellac finish on a veneer.
Rewired: 1x40W
US wiring compatible
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood
Pair of Functionalist Wall Lights, Anonymous, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of wall lights in brass and surface decorated glass.
Most likely designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s second half.
Both lamps are fully working and good ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1930's Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus or functionalist wall lamp made of chrome and milk glass. New wiring, new switch, 1 x 1 E14
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Rare Functionalist Wall Lamp with Rotating Shade, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare nickel-plated functionalist wall lamp made in 1920s. Designed as a bedside lamp.
Rotating
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Wall Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome base with aged patina condition and blown opaline glass shade.
Rewired. Polished.
1x40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
US wiring compatible.
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Chrome milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia
- polished, new electricity
- patina(see the details)
- US wiring compatible
- one bulb any wattage
- can be used bot vertically and horizontally on wall
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Chrome milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia
- polished, new electricity
- US wiring compatible
- one bulb any wattage
- can be used bot vertically and horizontally on wall
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Functionalist / Bauhaus Wall Lamp with Rotating Shade, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus wall lamp with adjustable shade.
Restored: chrome polished.
Rewired: 2x25W, E25-E27 bulbs.
US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus / Functionalist Table or Wall Large Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, metal
New cabling
Re-polished
Good original condition
US adapter included.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Functionalist Brass Wall Lights, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Two Art Deco / Functionalist wall lamps with rotating shade.
Restored: cleaned, polished, rewired
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Functionalist Wall Lights in Glass, 1930s
By Høvik Verk
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative and original wall lights in glass.
Most likely designed and made in Norway by Høvik Verk from circa 1930s second half.
Both lamps are fully working and in excellent...
Category
Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Big Chrome Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp with lampshade- 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia
- polished, new electricity
- patina(see the details)
- adjustable chrome lampshade
- US wiring compatible
- two bulbs any wattage
- can be used bot vertical...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Big Chrome milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia
- polished, new electricity
- patina(see the details)
- US wiring compatible
- one bulb any wattage
- can be used bot vertically and horizontally on wall
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamps - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia
- polished, new electricity
- patina(see the details)
- US wiring compatible
- one bulb any wattage
- can be used both vertically and horizontally on wall
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
XXL Big Chrome and milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia
- polished, new electricity
- patina(see the details)
- US wiring compatible
- can be used bot vertically and horizontally on wall
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Chrome Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamps with adjustable shades- 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia
- polished, new electricity
- patina(see the details)
- US wiring compatible
- one bulb any wattage
- can be used both vertically and horizontally on wall
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 8.67 in W 1.97 in D 3.94 in
Danish Functionalist Wall Light in Brass and Marble Glass by Th. Valentiner
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp designed and manufactured by Th. Valentiner in Copenhagen, Denmark during the 1950s. It features a marbled glass shade, flexible gooseneck and on/off switc...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 19.69 in
Long Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp / Sconce, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition
- Opaline glass shade in a perfect condition
- Rewired.
- 2 x 40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
- US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Functionalist Wall Lights
Located in Oslo, NO
Outstanding pair of wall lights from the early 1950s when the 'funkis' movement inspired by continental Bauhaus swept across Scandinavia. Chrome frame and opaline glass shades. Both ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Tubular Bauhaus wall lamp made in 1930s.
Chrome with minor age patina - cleaned and polished
Glass with small dents not visible when assembled.
Rewired:
1x40W, E12-E14 bulb
US wiring...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus/Functionalist Wall Lamp, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Long Bauhaus wall lamp with wooden base.
Chrome with minor age patina.
Restored: polished.
Rewired: 2x40W, E12-E14 bulbs
US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition
Opaline glass shade without any cracks.
Cleaned, polished, rewired - 1x40W, E12-E14 bulbs
US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia in 1930s.
Chrome base and ivory color blown glass shade.
Rewired. Polished.
1x40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1930's Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus or functionalist wall lamp made of chrome and milk glass. New wiring, 1 x 1 E14 bulb.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp/Scone, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Czechoslovakia
- Rewired.
- 1x40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp / Scone, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition
- Ivory color glass shade
- Rewired.
- 1x40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp/Scone, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Czechoslovakia
- Very good condition
- Rewired.
- 1x40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco / Functionalist / Bauhaus Brass Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare brass Bauhaus wall lamp.
Restored, brass polished to a high shine.
Glass shade in ivory color.
Wooden base with original white color
Rewired: 1x40W
US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus/Functionalist Nickel Wall Lamp, 1930s, Excellent Condition
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia in 1930s.
Wood and nickel-plated base and white opaline blown glass shade.
Excellent Condition!
Rewired. Polished.
1x40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
US wiring compa...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Functionalist / Bauhaus Wall Lamp with Rotating Shade, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus wall lamp with adjustable shade.
Restored: chrome polished.
Rewired: 2x25W, E12-E14 bulbs.
US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Large Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus or functionalist wall lamp made of chrome and milk glass. Rarely seen in this size
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp with Rotating Shade, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus wall lamp made in 1930s.
Cleaned
Polished
Rewired: 1x40W, E12-E14 bulb
US wiring compatible
Category
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp with Rotating Shade, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus wall lamp made in 1930s.
Cleaned, new ivory paint inside shade.
Polished
Rewired: 1x40W, E12-E14 bulb
US wiring compatible
Category
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamps, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of Bauhaus or functionalist wall lamps made of chrome and milk glass.
New wiring, 2 x 1 E14
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of Bauhaus wall lamps made in Czechoslovakia in 1930s.
Chrome base in a very good condition and blown opaline glass shades.
Rewired. Polished.
1x40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
US wiring ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1930's Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp with Adjustable Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus or functionalist wall lamp made of chrome with adjustable shade.
New wiring, 2 x E14 bulb.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 16.15 in W 1.58 in D 3.94 in
1930's Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp with Adjustable Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus or functionalist wall lamp made of chrome with adjustable shade.
New wiring, Bulb: 2 x E14
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 1.58 in W 14.77 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Big Chrome milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamps - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia
- polished, new electricity
- patina(see the details)
- US wiring compatible
- one bulb any wattage
- can be used bot vertically and horizontally on wall
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 14.97 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in
Lyfa, Adjustable, Rare Small Wall Lights / Sconces, Nickel, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small adjustable functionalist wall sconce / wall light, designed and produced by Lyfa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
H 2.76 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Adjustable Functionalist Medical Optician's Examination Chrome Wall Sconce
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare and seldom found medical fully adjustable wall sconce in chrome-plated brass. Its
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Lyfa, Small Functionalist Wall Lights / Sconces, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of functionalist / minimalist wall lights / sconces. Designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Functionalist Wall Sconces in Brass by Høvik Lys, 1950s
By Høvik Lys
Located in Oslo, NO
Beautiful pair of functionalist wall lights on a brass frame and opaline plexiglass.
Designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative wall light in peach colored glass shade with an embossed surface and canopy in metal. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working an...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Functionalist Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and expressive pair of wall lights in brass and decorated glass. Most likely designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are fully working and in go...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Functionalist Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Stunning pair of wall lights from the early 1950s when the 'funkis' movement inspired by continental Bauhaus swept across Scandinavia. Bakelite frame and opaline glass shades. Both l...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bakelite, Opaline Glass
Bauhaus or Functionalist Wall Lamp/Scone, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Czechoslovakia
- Rewired.
- 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb.
-US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Bauhaus or Functionalist Nickel Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia in 1930s.
Wood and nickel-plated base and white opaline blown glass shade.
Rewired. Polished.
1x40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp/Scone, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Czechoslovakia
- Rewired.
- 1x40W, E14 bulb.
-US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Functionalist Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s-1950s. Vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 22.45 in
Long Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp / Scone, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition
- Opaline glass shade in a perfect condition
- Rewired.
- 2 x 40W, E14 or E12 bulb.
- US wiring compatible.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Functionalist Table/Wall Lights by Erik Tidstrand, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Tidstrand
Located in Waalwijk, NL
refined pair of functionalist wall or table lamps designed by Erik Tidstrand. These lights are produced in
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Functionalist Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Assorted
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 19.69 in
Functionalist Brass Swing Arm Wall Light with Horseshoe, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare equestrian themed and fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a full brass 'body', a horseshoe mount and installed with a marbled opaline shade. Manufactured in Scandinavia durin...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 25.6 in
Danish Functionalist Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall light composed of a fluted brass swing-arm and a gold-striped shade in hand-blown glass. It was made anonymously during the 1950s or 60s in Denmark. The style i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco / Functionalist / Bauhaus Wall Lamps, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of Bauhaus bedside wall lamps.
Carefully restored, nickel polished to a high shine.
Glass shade in ivory color.
Wooden base with new shellac finish.
Rewired: 1x40W
US wirin...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Danish Functionalist Brass and Marbled Glass Table or Wall Lamp, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is a hybrid lamp that can function both as a table or wall light. The lamp features patinated brass and a marbled single layer glass shade. It was produced in Denmark during the...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the functionalist sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every functionalist sconce was constructed with great care. Find 151 options for an antique or vintage functionalist sconce now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect functionalist sconce — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right functionalist sconce, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA and Lyfa each produced at least one beautiful functionalist sconce that is worth considering.
How Much is a Functionalist Sconce?
A functionalist sconce can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,900, while the lowest priced sells for $341 and the highest can go for as much as $124,025.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
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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