"Orbel" Wall or Ceiling Light by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be installed as a horizontal wall sconce or ceiling-mounted vanity light, making it ideal for
Steel
French Horizontal Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960’s French molded glass horizontal sconces with 3 interior lights each. Measurements
Art Glass
Horizontal Moderne Glass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A large single circa 1960s Italian horizontal glass sconce with four interior lights
Murano Glass
Vertical or Horizontal Chrome Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome sconce newly rewired for a 75 watt bulb; four available.
Chrome
Pair of Silver Plated Horizontal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s French silver plated sconces with molded glass shades. Measurements: Height 8
Metal
CPS 25 Horizontal Rock Crystal Quartz Sconce by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Modern rock crystal quartz sconce with multiple panels decorations in dark antique finish. Created
Rock Crystal
Set of Horizontal Venini Glass Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1960s Italian triangular Venini glass sconces with four interior lights each
Nickel
$4,879 / set
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Catania, CT
Rare set of four wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1960s, showcasing the
Murano Glass
$3,250
H 5.5 in W 25.5 in D 5 in
Horizontal Italian Mid-Century Sconce in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning 25.5 horizontal Italian Mid-Century sconce in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. This single
$1,016 / item
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 3 in
DCW Editions Light Me Tender Horizontal Wall Light in Gold Glass and Aluminum
By Patrick Jouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Light Me Tender Horizontal Wall Light in Gold Glass and Aluminum by Patrick Jouin We
Glass
Horizontal Flush Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1960's chrome-plated eight-light flush-mounted fixture with molded glass insets. Measurements: Height 7.5" min. drop Depth 11.5" Width/length 25"
Chrome
$1,200
H 24 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Modern Chrome 3-Globe Wall Sconce or Vanity Light, Frosted Glass Shades
By Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fixture can be mounted vertically as a wall sconce or horizontally as a vanity light or ceiling fixture
Chrome
Handcrafted Sauron Wall Light, Marqueterie de paille
Located in London, GB
Sauron light, which works as a horizontal/vertical wall sconce or a ceiling pendant, the light is
Straw, Oak
CPS 25 Horizontal Rock Crystal Quartz Sconce by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Modern rock crystal quartz sconce with multiple panels decorations in nickel plating finish
Rock Crystal
Unavailable
H 7.75 in W 23 in D 4 in
CHIME SOLO 23 Horizontal Geometric Modern LED Sconce Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
with a single horizontal bar of soft warm light. Available in two sizes, perfect for a vanity or
Steel
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Palma LED Horizontal Wall Lamp in Charcoal Grey by Antoni Arola
By Antoni Arola, Vibia
Located in New York, NY
Materials Diffuser: Blown-glass Wall plate: Steel Profile: Aluminum Ring: Aluminum Electrical
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 47.25 in D 9.85 in
Palma LED Horizontal Double Wall Lamp & Planter in Charcoal Grey by Antoni Arola
By Antoni Arola, Vibia
Located in New York, NY
Materials Diffuser: Blown-glass Wall plate: Steel Profile: Aluminum Ring: Aluminum Electrical
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 9.5 in W 20 in D 7.5 in
Benedict Vanity Sconce in Matte White Powder Coat and Blackened Brass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Benedict™ Vanity Sconce suspends two Benedict™ light assemblies from a horizontal brass
Opal, Brass
Marcel Asselbur Wall Sconce
By Marcel Asselbur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marcel Asselbur wall sconce. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950. Expansive horizontal
Metal, Steel
Horizontal Glass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Italian, 1950s clear "ice" glass sconces, 2 interior lights. 15" wide, 3" deep, 3" tall
Horizontal Austrian Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Austrian sconce with 5 glass squares over-lapping with nickel arms . Perfect for over a powder
Nickel
Single horizontal Lightolier sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-328 Two layers of glass rods supported by brass tube on polished nickel backplate
Sold
H 2.76 in W 21.66 in D 3.55 in
1960s 70s ice glass thick glass chrome SCONCE horizontal wall lamp
Located in Mannheim, DE
60s 70s wall lamp for horizontal mounting. The base is made of silver colored metal. The shade is a
Glass
Set of 8 Horizontal Venini Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8, 1960s Italian glass sconces with 4 interior lights each. Horizontal shaped bodies with
Pair of Horizontal Opaline Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1930s silver plated sconces with opaline glass shades. Measurements
Silver
Horizontal Brass Sconce with Glass Bobeches by Lightolier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Horizontal Brass Sconce with Glass Bobeches by Lightolier
Metal
Long brass horizontal wall mounted light fixture
Located in New York, NY
Long brass horizontal wall mounted light fixture. View our complete collection at
Brass
Horizontal Textured Glass Vanity Light
Located in New York, NY
A Contemporary design German horizontal textured glass vanity light. The shaped glass concealing
Venini Glass Applique 1970s Horizontal Development
By Venini
Located in IT
Glass wall sconce by Venini 1970s composed of convex glass elements attached with brass studs on a
Glass
Sold
H 40.15 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
Very Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Beige Pair of Sconces, Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
lights each, and rewired for the US. Can be hanged vertical or horizontal; as wall sconces, or ceiling
Brass
Horizontal Italian Mid-Century Venini Sconce
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern 26 inch horizontal sconce by Venini. Having a brass frame with beautiful
Horizontal Sconces with Molded Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1940s silver-leafed horizontal two-arm sconces with molded glass leaves
Silver Leaf
CPS Horizontal Rock Crystal Quartz Sconce by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Modern rock crystal quartz sconce with multiple panels decorations in nickel plating finish
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 5.52 in
Rare tube wall lights by Robert Mathieu 1950 France (horizontally or vertically)
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Genève, GE
Rare tube floor lamp by Robert Mathieu. To Master horizontally, vertically against the wall
Metal
Sold
H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limburg Textured Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
By Glashütte Limburg, Limburg
Located in London, England
An interesting pair of horizontal wall lights or sconces manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in
Aluminum
Horizontal Sciolari horizontal flushmount sconce
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hollywood, CA
sconce. Many pieces are stored in our warehouse, so please give us a call at (323) 463-4434 or email us
Chrome
Pair of 1970's Horizontal Glass Sconces "Rappottenstein"
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Thick slabs of hand cast glass horizontally mounted on a metal armature.
Metal
Pair of horizontal cut glass and brass sconces
Located in Hollywood, CA
Delicate cut glass pendants hang on a newly refinished brass backing. Priced for the pair.
Brass
Single Curved Cut Glass And Bronze Sconce
Located in Hollywood, CA
A single horizontal bronze wall sconce with curved cut glass accents that hang from a row of pegs
Bronze
Pair of Horizontally Hung Vanity Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent horizontally hung vanity sconce by Hustadt with heavily bubble textured glass exterior
Metal
Brass Mirror with Horizontal Mirror Lamp Attached, Italy, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
An Italian brass mirror with a matching horizontal brass mirrorlamp. A wonderful and rare to find
Brass
$10,070 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$17,066 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$13,821 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$7,764 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$17,244 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 59.06 in
Spider 150 Ceiling Light Cream silk and Parchment Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Brass
$6,100 / set
H 37.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.25 in
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces, Smoked Glass with Gold Spine, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown Murano glass with a leaf like pattern and shape. Each sconce is made with smoked glass and features a gold glass spine down the center. They have b...
Murano Glass
$1,655
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
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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