$3,400 / item
H 34 in W 13 in D 12 in
Halo Sconce 5, Brass, Hand Blown Glass Contemporary Wall Sconce, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
In this version, the arms of the sconce stagger in space to create a symmetrical and dynamic structure.
Brass
$1,590 / item
H 32.25 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Custom Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, Hand-Painted, Baroque Style, USA
Located in Houston, TX
Custom fabricated ornate, wrought-iron sconce utilizing a modified cast iron panel. This double-arm wall sconce is reminiscent of historical styles, particularly the Baroque and Got...
Wrought Iron, Steel, Iron
Hand Wrought Scrolled Iron Demi Lune Candle Sconce
Located in New Windsor, NY
Hand wrought iron demi-lune two candle hanging sconce.
Iron
Aura, Hand Blown Glass Sconce, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
The design of Aura highlights the clear form and color of the glass. The half frosted glass globe in the center of the piece allows for equal illumination of the environment and the ...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in
Convoluted Sconce 2 – Modern Milled Aluminum Wall Sconce w/ Hand Blown Glass
By Jordan Maurice
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sconce diptych draws inspiration from the familiar forms of foam and plastic packing materials. Often discarded as fleeting remnants of the online shopping age, these shapes are...
Aluminum
$2,200 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 5 in
Convoluted Sconce 1 – Modern Milled Aluminum and Hand Blown White Glass Sconce
By Jordan Maurice
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sconce diptych draws inspiration from the familiar forms of foam and plastic packing materials. Often discarded as fleeting remnants of the online shopping age, these shapes are...
Aluminum
1960s Hand Blown Glass Sconce attributed to Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Schoorl, NL
If you like vintage lighting then you will love this glass sconces attributed to Mazzega. Designed with four vertical tubes and metal centre with one E14 bulb. In full working condit...
Glass
Workstead Signal Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The SIGNAL SCONCE features a hand-blown glass globe suspended from a luminous metal back plate by a pair of metal pins.
Bronze
Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Dual Candle Design
Located in Houston, TX
This hand-forged iron wall sconce brings timeless European elegance and warmth to any space.
Wrought Iron, Metal, Steel, Iron
Workstead Orbit Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT SCONCE is a modern interpretation of an early American candle form, radiating a warm glow from a single point of light. With a reflective disc that rotates 270 degrees, the...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$3,600 / set
H 33.5 in W 11 in D 5 in
Antique Hand-Painted Iron Chinoiserie Sconces, France, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A substantial and unusual pair of Chinoiserie Palm and Figural Sconces. One figure is wearing red clothing. The other figure is wearing a pink shirt and blue pants. Each is sporting...
Metal, Iron
$4,550 / item
H 22 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
HALO SCONCE - Modern Hand-Forged Sconce on a Nero Marquina Marble Back Plate
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO SCONCE - Modern Hand-Forged Sconce on a Nero Marquina Marble Back Plate The Halo Sconce is a sleek and modern LED wall sconce that combines form and function in a unique and st...
Marble
Hand-Hammered Brass and Opaline Sconce, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Hand-Hammered Brass and Opaline Sconce, Italy, c. 1940 Poetic, art-nouveau style sconces with beautifully patinated brass and cast opaline glass which throws light beautifully.
Brass
$1,169
H 18.12 in W 24.81 in D 9.06 in
Hand-Carved Baroque Revival Four-Light Wall Sconce, New Old Stock
Located in Hannover, DE
striking and highly decorative four-light wall sconce, masterfully hand-carved in the grand Baroque Revival tradition.
Metal
Art Deco Candle Sconce in Hand Hammered Copper, 1920s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco candle sconce in hand hammered copper. The Netherlands, 1920s.
Copper
Vintage Mid Century Hand Painted French Tole Sconces (Pair)
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of French sconces in Tole. These fabulous pieces date to the 1950s and are unique and rare. Delicate scroll work and artistry are present in these pieces. Elegant a...
Metal
18th Century Hand Painted Phoenician Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Tampa, FL
An exceptional pair of 18th century Phoenician mirrored wall sconces dating to the 1790s or earlier. Each sconce features original mercury glass and hand painted floral decoration se...
Mercury Glass, Wood, Paint
$9,800 / set
H 26.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Tommi Parzinger Hand-Crafted Metal Candelabra Sconces, Mid-Century
Located in Queens, NY
Candelabra Sconces, Tommi Parzinger
Metal
Wonderful Pair Gilt Wrought Iron Hand Forged Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Hand Forged Two Edison Wall Sconces With Wax Slips
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large, hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and stark appearance, exclusively designed by the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; sm...
Iron
$1,325 / set
H 17 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Spanish Colonial Style Hand Carved Wooden Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Southampton, NJ
Striking pair of hand carved wooden wall sconces featuring dramatic scrolling forms and a richly aged painted finish.
Wood
$2,460 / item
H 25.5 in W 4 in D 5.75 in
Hand-Crafted Torchiere Wrought Iron Interior Wall Sconce Spanish Colonial
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
A traditional Torchiere arm mount light fixture, in hand-hammered wrought iron and finished in a rich Old World finish.
Wrought Iron
Maison Arlus Gold Bronze Hand Wall Sconce, France, 1970s
By Arlus
Located in Hastings, GB
Maison Arlus gilt bronze hand wall sconce. In superb original condition, with light signs of patina, and bearing the opaline hand blown glass shade.
Bronze
Vintage Italian Carved Wood Monkey Wall Sconces, Hand-Painted
Located in Bradenton, FL
The form is elevated by a playful palette in subtle red, blue, green and cream with softly aged giltwood accents throughout. The hand-painted finish and carved detailing give these s...
Wood
Custom Hand Forged Iron "Fisher" Sconce with Five Lights
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our Exclusive Design, the Fisher sconce is custom blacksmith-made in the USA. Looks great in a stairwell or flanking a fireplace. Newly wired with all UL listed parts and five arms. ...
Iron
Pair of Italian Hand Carved Louis XVI Giltwood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian hand carved Louis XVI giltwood sconces were sculpted and hand painted to perfection, then highlighted in gold for a touch of opulence.
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Hand-Formed Glass + Chrome Sconces, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1960s, defined by their crisp geometry. Each sconce centers on an elongated oval glass shade, softly tinted and subtly curved, mounted slightl...
Chrome
Pair of Grand Hand-Carved, Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of massive hand-carved gilt wood sconces.
Giltwood
Italian Hand-Carved Wood Wall Sconce, Rococo Style, 1930s-1940s
Located in Miami, FL
The wooden sconce is hand carved and probably dates from the 1930s-1940s.
Wood
$1,169 / set
H 11.82 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Hand-Carved Louis XIV Wall Sconces, Baroque Style, Italy, 1950s Pair
Located in Hannover, DE
These hand-carved Louis XIV wall sconces are the perfect example of craftsmanship and artistry.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Custom Hand-Forged Iron "Fisher" Sconce with Five Lights
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our Exclusive Design, the Fisher sconce is custom blacksmith-made in the USA. Looks great in a stairwell or flanking a fireplace. Newly wired with all UL listed parts and five arms. ...
Iron
Striking Maison Baguès Style Bronze Hand Holding Torch Wall Sconce
By Maison Baguès
Located in Lisse, NL
Midcentury hand - holding - torche wall lamp. If you are looking for a small yet distinctive decorative wall sconce, look no further.
Brass, Bronze
6 Available Hand Painted Faux Malachite Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
(6) 1920s faux Malachite hand painted wood and gold ormolu wall sconces with fluted and curved arms and finial to top.
Wood
$1,725 / item
H 4.6 in Dm 15.74 in
ORO Hand-Hammered Copper Wall Sconce, Contemporary Sculptural Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
Oro Hand-Hammered Copper Wall Sconce is a distinguished example of contemporary sculptural lighting, defined by its expressive form and exceptional artisanal craftsmanship.
Copper
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.21 in W 13.39 in D 6.7 in
Dated 1994 Bjorn Wiinblad Hand-painted Wall Light / Sconce / Candlestick
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Skien, NO
Unique Scandinavian Modern Home decor. Stunning hand-painted artwork – a unique wall-hanging light / sconce / candlestick in bronze/brass, place for 1 candle.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Hand Wrought Iron Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of hand-wrought iron floral wall sconces. Magnificent sculptural pieces.
Iron
$1,053 / set
H 14.97 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
1900s Baroque Hand-Carved Lacquered Wood and Iron Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of hand-carved wood wall sconces crafted in Italy in the Early 20th Century.
Iron
Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces, Gothic Style, Italy, 1940s
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressively large hand forged sconces of iron and tole having 3 arms each for candles.
Iron
19th Century French Hand-Carved Painted Wood Sconce
Located in Sofia, BG
This antique Provincial style hand-carved and painted wood sconce has two wrought iron armatures wired electrically for bulbs.
Wood
Hand-Crafted Metal Wall Sconce, Antique 20th Century, United States
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The intricate metalwork is both decorative and functional, and the two 60W light porcelain sockets provide ample light. The sconce is made of metal hand painted and is sure to last f...
Metal
$1,495 / set
H 13.5 in W 10.4 in D 4.5 in
Early 20th Century Brass Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of solid brass Arts & Crafts hand-hammered wall sconces with all new wiring and electrical components.
Brass
Mid-century modern wall sconce in Hand-Crafted Murano Glass
Located in Villaverla, IT
The sconce features a unique design composed of a series of hand-blown clear Murano glass rods.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
$695 / item
H 14 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Blown Wall Sconces 9 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and plentiful (have 9 available), unique hand blown and decorated. New old stock, each sconce is a little bit different due to being hand made.
Metal
$944 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
Gold 21st Century Brass Hand-Crafted Palm Sconce Wall Light
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Palm sconce, wall mounted, wall light, sconce.
Brass
$1,322 / set
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Hand-Carved Giltwood Florentine Sconces by C. N. Firenze NOS
Located in Hannover, DE
A decorative pair of hand-carved giltwood wall sconces produced by C.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Workstead Orbit ADA Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
A fixed version of our classic ORBIT SCONCE, this ADA compliant fixture is perfectly proportioned for any space where a minimal profile is desired. A modern take on an early American...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Workstead Helios ADA Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
A fixed, wall-mounted version of our classic HELIOS TABLE LAMP, this ADA compliant fixture is a sculptural object d’art. This SCONCE celebrates the celestial while maintaining a mini...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$808 / set
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Riviera Wall Sconce by Bill Parry, Hand-Crafted Rattan, Mid-Century
Located in Oxford, GB
Shaped by hand into a sculptural silhouette, it casts warm, ambient light across the wall.
Rattan
$7,019 / set
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Wall Sconces by Banci Firenze, 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in London, GB
This large pair of decorative wall sconces were made by Banci, Firenze in the 1970s.
Metal
Wall Sconce with Dual Light Leaf Hand Cut Crystal Drops
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome wall sconce. 21st century made. Hand cut glass crystal drops hanging from the palm fronds.
Metal
$900
H 14.25 in W 12 in D 7 in
Antique French Carved Walnut And Hand Painted Faience Wall Sconce C 1915
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique, circa 1915 French Black Forest/Arts and Crafts electrified double candle wall sconce with hand carved walnut back plate, hand turned walnut wooden stems and hand-painted ...
Faience, Walnut
$12,000 / set
H 20 in W 15.5 in D 10 in
Hand-Crafted Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights, Sconces
Glass
$3,367
H 44.49 in W 22.05 in D 5.91 in
Exceptional Italian Hand Painted Holly Leaf Wall Sconce of Huge Scale
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunningly detailed wall light, hand crafted holly leaves interspersed with wisteria flowers, the entire piece has been painstakingly hand-painted, in vivid natural greens, autumnal ...
Iron
$1,500 / set
H 17.25 in W 13 in D 6 in
Hand-Crafted Brass Wall Sconces, Elegant Pair, 20th Century, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of elegant wall sconces hand crafted from solid brass beautiful patina, with one 60/watt light each, projecting the light upward, great decorative fixture for any location indoor.
Brass
$2,160 / item
H 14 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in
Hacienda Style Hand-Crafted Wall Sconce Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Interior
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Natural variations in tone, texture, and color may occur as our finishes are hand painted.
Wrought Iron
$1,147 / set
H 16.15 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Hand-Crafted Ferrocolor Wall Sconces, Gilt Metal, Spain, 1960s
By Ferrocolor
Located in London, GB
Very pretty pair of Spanish Ferrocolour gilt metal wall light, sconces. Nice patination burnished gold bronze colour. Sold rewired and sold as a pair.
Metal, Gold
$5,400 / set
H 17.25 in W 17.25 in D 6 in
Carlo Nason Mazzega Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Crafted, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale folded ice glass panels with white centers. Sconces have been rewired for use in the USA.
Metal
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.
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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