1940's french Hollywood Regency wall lamp, golden daisies bouquet
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
1940's french Hollywood Regency wall lamp, golden daisies bouquet Stunning wall sconce in gilded metal. stunning by it size, it's a beautiful object whether it's on or off.
Metal
Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce Two Lights Mod. 122 Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Naples, IT
Gilded brass circular base wall sconce with conical stem ending in two spherical joints that accommodate two cream lacquered metal conical reflectors.
Metal, Brass
Mirrored Wall Sconces Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Signed Gilded Sweden, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mirrored wall sconces made during the early part of the Gustavian period 1775-1790. Made and signed by frame maker Johan Martin Berg who lived and worked in Stockholm, Swed...
Wood
Pair of Custom Mirrors Gilded Medallion with Sconces
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Custom Mirrors Gilded Medallion with Sconces Use, Good Condition, See All Photos For Details Dimensions: 51 Inches Tall x 25.5 Inches Wide x 6 Inches Depth Local Pickup or...
Mirror
Antique Swedish Gustavian Oval Wall Mirrors, Gilded Pinewood, 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian style oval shaped wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, bronze with its original mirrored glass, in good condition...
Metal, Bronze
Gothic Revival Gilded Brass Wall Candle holders 1890s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very beathiful set of Gothic revival Wall candle sconces . Hand forced ,Gilded Brass .very nice ornate .
Brass
Large Pair of Classical Gilded Wall Lights, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large pair of classical 19th century French gilded ormolu wall lights / sconces, each with five branches, scrolling foliate, mask and ribbon decoration.
Bronze
Gilded Pine Wall Mirrors by Carl A. Carlsson, Swedish Design, 1935
By Carl A. Carlsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of wall mirrors with its original mirrored glass, made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, designed by Carl A. Carlsson in good condition. The Sca...
Mirror, Giltwood, Pine
Exceptional 18th c Pair of Gilded Girandole Mirrored Sconces, Likely Swedish
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional pair of gilded Girandole mirrored wall sconces, likely Swedish, with brass candle arms, and original looking glass.
Brass
1960's Brass & Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Gorgeous modernist faceted crystal and shiny gilded brass wall sconce designed by Palwa. Gold-plated brass rings mounted with large faceted crystals.
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Wall Appliques with Patinated Putti
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Appliques Constructed from fire gilded and patinated bronze, with hand-chased details, the pair of wall lights modelled as two bacchanalian terms of y...
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Four Light Sconces
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Louis XV style bronze four light sconces Important antique pair of fire gilded bronze wall sconces.
Bronze
Early 19th Century Pair of French Brass Twin Wall Sconces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An early 19th century pair of french brass twin wall sconces A pair of large French gilded twin arm antique wall candle sconces, the ornate leaf scrolling arms are decorated with ...
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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