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Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Striped Holophane Glass Wall Scone Light
Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Striped Holophane Glass Wall Scone Light

Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Striped Holophane Glass Wall Scone Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

British Industrial wall/ceiling Classic cast iron with striped glass Weight: 3.35 kg / 7.4 lb

Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

1929 Holophane Explosion Proof Industrial Power Plant Sconce with Glass Shade
1929 Holophane Explosion Proof Industrial Power Plant Sconce with Glass Shade

1929 Holophane Explosion Proof Industrial Power Plant Sconce with Glass Shade

Located in New York, NY

Salvaged from a 1929 power plant in New Jersey. Four available at time of posting. Priced each. This can be seen at our 302 Bowery location in Manhattan.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brass and Holophane Glass French Mid-Century Wall Lights
Pair of Brass and Holophane Glass French Mid-Century Wall Lights

Pair of Brass and Holophane Glass French Mid-Century Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of stylish wall lights. Brass wall galleries, with holophane style glass. France, c1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Holopahne Cube Opaline Glass Brass Church Kitchen Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holopahne Cube Opaline Glass Brass Church Kitchen Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Holopahne Cube Opaline Glass Brass Church Kitchen Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair of Holophane Antique Opaline Cube Pendant Lights An unusual pair of antique opaline pendant

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gray Cast Aluminum Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Street Wall Lights (2x)
Gray Cast Aluminum Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Street Wall Lights (2x)

Gray Cast Aluminum Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Street Wall Lights (2x)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large street wall light. Aluminum body with round Holophane glass. Weight 7.00 kg / 15.4 lb

Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

White Vintage Industrial Cool House Holophane Glass Bulkheads Wall Lights (3x)
White Vintage Industrial Cool House Holophane Glass Bulkheads Wall Lights (3x)

White Vintage Industrial Cool House Holophane Glass Bulkheads Wall Lights (3x)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large American wall / ceiling light from a Cool House. White cast aluminium with Holophane glass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of French Industrial Glass Holophane Wall/Ceiling or Table Lamps
Pair of French Industrial Glass Holophane Wall/Ceiling or Table Lamps

Pair of French Industrial Glass Holophane Wall/Ceiling or Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

wall lamps. Naturally patinated metal, probably copper, with prismatic holophane glass shades

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Late Century Small Vintage Industrial Brass Circular Glass Holophane Wall Light
Late Century Small Vintage Industrial Brass Circular Glass Holophane Wall Light

Late Century Small Vintage Industrial Brass Circular Glass Holophane Wall Light

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

These small vintage industrial brass and holophane glass circular wall lights are highly decorative

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Konoser Large (17 in stock)  wall-lamp cast iron Holophane glass
Konoser Large (17 in stock)  wall-lamp cast iron Holophane glass

Konoser Large (17 in stock) wall-lamp cast iron Holophane glass

Located in Amsterdam, NL

wall-lamp cast iron, Holopane glass. Also for use outdoors. weight 7.0 kg / 15.4 lb. All lamps

Category

20th Century Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Set of Italian Holophane Lights
Set of Italian Holophane Lights

Set of Italian Holophane Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming set of Italian Holophane glass and brass lights. One sconce and one flush mount well

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Amazing Tripple Glass Holophane street lamp
Amazing Tripple Glass Holophane street lamp

Amazing Tripple Glass Holophane street lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

It's rare to find this early complex street lamp complete. There are 3 separate Holophane shades

Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1930s Holophane Dentist Overhead Light
Vintage 1930s Holophane Dentist Overhead Light

Vintage 1930s Holophane Dentist Overhead Light

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Vintage 1930s Holophane dentist overhead light. Industrial pendant lamp with a black steel body

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Industrial 1930s Holophane Dentist Overhead Light
Industrial 1930s Holophane Dentist Overhead Light

Industrial 1930s Holophane Dentist Overhead Light

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Vintage 1930s Holophane dentist overhead light. Industrial pendant lamp with a black steel body

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Rare Vintage French Copper and Holophane Glass Light
Rare Vintage French Copper and Holophane Glass Light

Rare Vintage French Copper and Holophane Glass Light

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Rare vintage Industrial French copper and Holophane glass wall light. We currently have six

Category

20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Metal frame. Measure

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

French Cast Iron Holophane Glass Streetlight by Sammode, France
French Cast Iron Holophane Glass Streetlight by Sammode, France

French Cast Iron Holophane Glass Streetlight by Sammode, France

By Sammode

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Holophane glass Size wall mount 19 × 8 cm Shipped in parts, easy to assemble Weight: 9.30 kg / 20.5 lb

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

French Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Scone Flush Mount by Mapalec, Amiens
French Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Scone Flush Mount by Mapalec, Amiens

French Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Scone Flush Mount by Mapalec, Amiens

By Mapelec

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French Industrial wall / ceiling lamp by Mapelec, Amiens, France Cast Iron back with clear striped

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

French Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Scones Flush Mounts by Mapalec, Amiens
French Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Scones Flush Mounts by Mapalec, Amiens

French Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Scones Flush Mounts by Mapalec, Amiens

By Mapelec

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French Industrial wall / ceiling lamp by Mapelec, Amiens, France Cast Iron back with clear striped

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930
Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

An elegant brass wall mounted lamp. c.1930 Elegantly formed in an art nouveau style from brass

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Flush Mounted Wall Sconce Lamp, c.1920
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Flush Mounted Wall Sconce Lamp, c.1920

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Flush Mounted Wall Sconce Lamp, c.1920

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

cast brass housing with slight violet tinted Holophane 'Blondel Bowl' shades. Could be wall or ceiling

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique GEC / Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Wall Lamp Sconce, c.1920
Antique GEC / Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Wall Lamp Sconce, c.1920

Antique GEC / Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Wall Lamp Sconce, c.1920

By Holophane, General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed brass wall bracket by GEC with Holophane shade. c.1920 Beautifully designed

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Antique Cast Brass GEC / Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1910
Vintage Antique Cast Brass GEC / Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1910

Vintage Antique Cast Brass GEC / Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1910

By Holophane, General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A substantially made cast‑brass wall lamp with Holophane glass shade, c.1910. Beautifully

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Antique Copper GEC / Holophane Stiletto Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
Vintage Antique Copper GEC / Holophane Stiletto Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

Vintage Antique Copper GEC / Holophane Stiletto Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

By Holophane, General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century wall lamp made in England by GEC. c.1920 Simply designed brass metalware

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

German Porcelain Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Wall Lamps Sconces
German Porcelain Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Wall Lamps Sconces

German Porcelain Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Wall Lamps Sconces

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial wall lamp / scones. White porcelain. Striped glass. Two conductors. No ground

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

German Porcelain Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Wall Lamps Sconces
German Porcelain Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Wall Lamps Sconces

German Porcelain Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Wall Lamps Sconces

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial ceiling lamp. White porcelain. Striped glass. Two conductors. No ground. Weight: 0.9 kg / 2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internati...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Vintage Antique Brass GEC / Holophane Acorn Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930
Vintage Antique Brass GEC / Holophane Acorn Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

Vintage Antique Brass GEC / Holophane Acorn Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An elegant brass wall mounted lamp with Holophane shade. c.1930 A quality wall bracket made in

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Antique Copper Brass GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
Vintage Antique Copper Brass GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

Vintage Antique Copper Brass GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A pair of oxy-copper plated swan neck wall lights made in England by GEC. c.1930 Brass

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Vintage Antique Brass GEC Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930
Set of Vintage Antique Brass GEC Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

Set of Vintage Antique Brass GEC Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An trio of brass wall mounted lamps made by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1930 Heavy duty

Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Vintage Antique Brass GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930
Set of Vintage Antique Brass GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

Set of Vintage Antique Brass GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A set of four brass wall mounted lamps made by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1930 Elegantly

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare XL Three Part Holophane Light Fitting with Cast Brass Scrolled Wall Bracket
Rare XL Three Part Holophane Light Fitting with Cast Brass Scrolled Wall Bracket

Rare XL Three Part Holophane Light Fitting with Cast Brass Scrolled Wall Bracket

By Holophane

Located in Nottingham, GB

of the more substantial Holophane wall sconces we’ve handled. The Holophane “Reflector-Refractor

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Lilac Tinted Prismatic Acorn Holophane Glass Wall Sconces
Rare Lilac Tinted Prismatic Acorn Holophane Glass Wall Sconces

Rare Lilac Tinted Prismatic Acorn Holophane Glass Wall Sconces

By Holophane

Located in Nottingham, GB

RARE LILAC TINTED PRISMATIC ACORN HOLOPHANE GLASS WALL LIGHTS Beautiful vintage Holophane wall

Category

Vintage 1930s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

Elegantly formed swan neck lamp with prismatic glass Holophane 'Stiletto' shade. c.1920 Former

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Wall Sconce Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Wall Sconce Lights

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Wall Sconce Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair of Antique Decorative Acorn Holophane Brass Wall Lights An elegant matching pair of antique

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Pagoda Prismatic Glass Wall Light Set
Antique Holophane Pagoda Prismatic Glass Wall Light Set

Antique Holophane Pagoda Prismatic Glass Wall Light Set

By Holophane

Located in Nottingham, GB

ANTIQUE ANGLED HOLOPHANE PRISMATIC GLASS WALL LIGHTS SOLD AS A PAIR A stunning pair of antique

Category

Vintage 1930s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Green Industrial Metal Frosted Cut Glass Sconces by Holophane, France
Green Industrial Metal Frosted Cut Glass Sconces by Holophane, France

Green Industrial Metal Frosted Cut Glass Sconces by Holophane, France

By Holophane

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French Industrial wall / ceiling lamp by Holophane, France, model AE100 Green cast iron with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Attractive Pair of Holophane Wall Scones on Aged Brass Brackets
Attractive Pair of Holophane Wall Scones on Aged Brass Brackets

Attractive Pair of Holophane Wall Scones on Aged Brass Brackets

By Holophane

Located in Nottingham, GB

A Rare Pair of Medium Holophane Reflector-Refractor Wall Sconces Price is for the Pair A pairof

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts 2 Arm Bronze Sconce w/Holophane Co. Style Glass Shades, ca. 1910
Arts & Crafts 2 Arm Bronze Sconce w/Holophane Co. Style Glass Shades, ca. 1910

Arts & Crafts 2 Arm Bronze Sconce w/Holophane Co. Style Glass Shades, ca. 1910

By Holophane

Located in Petaluma, CA

If you are looking for a single sconce in the arts & crafts style, this is a perfect choice. Clean

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Glass Globe and Bronze Wall Sconces, Pair
French Mid-Century Modern Glass Globe and Bronze Wall Sconces, Pair

French Mid-Century Modern Glass Globe and Bronze Wall Sconces, Pair

By Holophane

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of French Mid-Century Modern glass globe and bronze wall sconces from the 1950s. Working

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French Cast Metal Striped Glass Streetlight by Holophane, France
French Cast Metal Striped Glass Streetlight by Holophane, France

French Cast Metal Striped Glass Streetlight by Holophane, France

By Holophane

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Diameter wall mount 25 × 6 cm Weight: 3.10 kg / 6.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Copper Mercury Mirror Glass Street Light by Holophane, France
Rare Copper Mercury Mirror Glass Street Light by Holophane, France

Rare Copper Mercury Mirror Glass Street Light by Holophane, France

By Holophane

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Vintage French green copper street light by Holophane, France Iron arm and base, clear striped

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Iron

Vintage Bakelite Holophane Glass Wall Light Sconce
Vintage Bakelite Holophane Glass Wall Light Sconce

Vintage Bakelite Holophane Glass Wall Light Sconce

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial wall and ceiling Sconce. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Cast Aluminum frame

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Exterior Holophane Sconce
Exterior Holophane Sconce

Exterior Holophane Sconce

Located in Culver City, CA

simple holophane glass light

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Holophane Indoor Outdoor Sconces
Holophane Indoor Outdoor Sconces

Holophane Indoor Outdoor Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing pair of modern holophane glass and brass indoor/outdoor sconces from Italy. Mid-Century

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Outdoor Holophane Sconces
Italian Outdoor Holophane Sconces

Italian Outdoor Holophane Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two outdoor Italian Holophane sconces. Fully restored, patina lacquered brass finish with two E12

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Clear Holophane Glass Cast Iron Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Clear Holophane Glass Cast Iron Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Clear Holophane Glass Cast Iron Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Holophane glass wall light metal bulb holder with clear striped glass shade cast iron wall mount

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Pair of Acorn Street Light Sconces
Large Pair of Acorn Street Light Sconces

Large Pair of Acorn Street Light Sconces

By Holophane

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a perfect matching pair of street wall mounted lamps. The arms are polished aluminum and

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Nouveau Copper Brass Holophane Glass Sconce Wall Lamp
French Art Nouveau Copper Brass Holophane Glass Sconce Wall Lamp

French Art Nouveau Copper Brass Holophane Glass Sconce Wall Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French art nouveau wall lamp Clear Holophane glass shade Brass wall piece and brass arm B22 bulb

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Square Domed Holophane Sconces, Pair
Square Domed Holophane Sconces, Pair

Square Domed Holophane Sconces, Pair

Located in Peekskill, NY

These are interesting Holophane sconces with a unique domed square profile. This shape gives it

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Antique Brass Mercury Glass Wall Light
Antique Brass Mercury Glass Wall Light

Antique Brass Mercury Glass Wall Light

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Holophane Wall Light with Mercury Glass Shade An early silver backed glass wall light with

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Antique Early 20th Century Art Deco GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp c.1910
Pair of Antique Early 20th Century Art Deco GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp c.1910

Pair of Antique Early 20th Century Art Deco GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp c.1910

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Holophane

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed pair of silver plated wall lamp made in England by GEC. c.1920 Beautifully

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Striking Art Deco Holophane Street Sconce
Striking Art Deco Holophane Street Sconce

Striking Art Deco Holophane Street Sconce

Located in Peekskill, NY

I think this is one of the most striking lamps Holophane produced. It’s one of our favorites. The

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

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Holophane Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic holophane wall sconce available at 1stDibs. Each holophane wall sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and aluminum. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer holophane wall sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A holophane wall sconce, designed in the industrial, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one holophane wall sconce that is appealing in its simplicity, but Holophane, General Electric Company (GEC) and Mapelec produced versions that are worth a look. Not every interior allows for a large holophane wall sconce, so a smaller version, measuring 3.55 across, is available at 1stDibs.

How Much is a Holophane Wall Sconce?

The average selling price for a holophane wall sconce at 1stDibs is $894, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Wall Lights And Sconces 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.

Questions About Holophane Wall Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.

    Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.

    Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.