A Pair of Brass Wall Shields, With Two Candleholders. Decorated
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of charming wall applique in brass, baroque form, 19th century Denmark. 6 angular shield. With candle holders for two candles Hammered details. SOLD as a pair.
Brass
Contemporary Italian Amethyst and Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconce - A
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation with a unique modern geometric design, this wall light is entirely handcrafted in Italy. The molded textured glass elements of organic curved shape, in amber ...
Brass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Organic Pink Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation with a unique modern geometric design, these wall lights are entirely handcrafted in Italy. The molded textured glass elements of organic curved shape, in amb...
Brass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Amethyst and Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation with a unique modern geometric design, these wall lights are entirely handcrafted in Italy. The molded textured glass elements of organic curved shape, in amb...
Brass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Organic Pink Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation with a unique modern geometric design, these wall lights are entirely handcrafted in Italy. The molded textured glass elements of organic curved shape, in amb...
Brass
Italian Modern Pair Silver Leaf Smoked Murano Glass Organic Design Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Italian Pair of Double Layered Murano Glass Curved Brass Sconces or flushmounts , an aerodynamic design with minimalist rectangular shape, enhanced by brass sides supporting ...
Brass, Silver Leaf
Pair Luxury Louis XV Style Bronze Brass Wall Lanterns Faceted Glass Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional pair of luxury handcrafted wall lantern sconces in the elegant French Louis XV Revival style. These impressive wall lights were created following the tradition of the fi...
Brass, Bronze
Chloe Sconce - In Stock USA
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Exquisite hammered textures dance across the shining metal of this whimsical wall light.
Brass
$1,429Sale Price|24% Off
1950’s brass Cockerel wall lights "au coq" - Atelier Cerenne - Vallauris, France
By Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
1950’s brass Cockerel wall lights "au coq" Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris - France Superb hammered-iron sconces, nicely patinated, with rooster decoration in made by the Atelier Ceren...
Iron
$2,103 / item
Jena Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Jena with solid brass structure in hammered finish with a matte varnished finish.
Brass
$2,209Sale Price / item|20% Off
Atom Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp Atom with all structure in solid brass in matt and hammered finish.
Brass
$5,277 / item
Atom High Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp atom high with all structure in solid brass in matt and hammered finish.
Brass
$14,000 / item
Orchidea Wall Light Sculpture
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Representative of love, luxury, beauty, and strength, delicate metal orchids gracefully curve across the artisanal Orchidea Sculpture. Each orchid bloom is carefully hammered by hand...
Brass
$6,800 / set
Set of Large Leaf-Shaped Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six large Italian circa 1940's repousse' hammered brass sconces with single light in acanthus leaf motif. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 28" Width: 8" Depth: 4".
Brass
Pine Shield Wall Lamp by Stories of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The Pine Shield Wall Lamp by Stories of Italy is a wall light that blends artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary character. Its textured glass surface captures and diffuses light ...
Brass
Crystal Shield Wall Lamp by Stories of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The Crystal Shield Wall Lamp by Stories of Italy is a wall light that blends artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary character. Its clear, crystal-like glass surface captures and d...
Brass
Obsidian Shield Wall Lamp by Stories of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The Obsidian Shield Wall Lamp by Stories of Italy is a wall light that blends artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary character. Its deep-toned glass surface captures and filters l...
Brass
Rose Shield Wall Lamp by Stories of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The Rose Shield Wall Lamp by Stories of Italy is a wall light that blends artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary character. Its softly toned glass surface captures and diffuses li...
Brass
Small & Decorative Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Candle Sconce and Wall Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, rare and aesthetically beautiful candle sconce. For the collectors of stunning Arts & Crafts antiques, we also have this outstanding wall sconce with mirror. All handcraft...
Brass, Copper
Unique Cross Spider Wall Lamp Hand-Forged Masterpiece
Located in Hannover, DE
This garden spider is a work of art; this wall lamp is a true masterpiece by a blacksmith who was a true master of his craft and, at the same time, an artist with an understanding of...
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Brass Leaf Appliques by Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, c.1970
By Tommaso Barbi, Bottega Gadda
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of hammered brass leaf appliques by Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, c.1970. The 'wisteria' leaf is probably the rarest of all of Barbi's brass lighting desig...
Brass
Italian Pair of Art Deco Style Textured Gold Pink & Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary venetian pair of modernist geometric wall lights / flush mounts, abstract sculpture Design, cleverly composed of three sophisticated textured Murano Art glass pieces: a ...
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian Pair of Art Deco Style Textured Gold Pink & Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Venetian pair of modernist geometric wall lights/ flush mounts, abstract sculpture Design, cleverly composed of three sophisticated textured Murano Art glass pieces: a g...
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light Sconce, Hammered Patinated Brass, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous wall light made of polished hammered solid brass with great patina. The shade can be rotated up and down and fixed at any position It is rewired and takes one medium scre...
Brass
Hervé van der Straeten, "Tube, " Pair of Sconces, France, 2000
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Patinated and hammered brass with crystal ball.
Crystal, 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.
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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.
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