What is a plug in wall sconce?

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.

What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?

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.

Interior Wall Sconces

Half Moon Glasses

Contemporary Italian Sconces

Murano Pearl

Pair Of Art Deco Style Murano Glass

Murano Leaf Glass Sconces

Art Deco Glass Rod Sconces

Organic Brass Wall Lights

Apsara Interior

Fabulous Designer Pair of Art Wall Sconces Rare Vintage Sconces, Italy

Located in Bastogne, BE

Wrought iron frame handcrafted by hand will elegantly illuminate your interior. An art wall sconces will easily add a touch of elegance to your home, transform the home space and ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

3 Arm Plaster Sconce Pair by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design

$8,985 / item

3 Arm Plaster Sconce Pair by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design

By Tracey Garet

Located in Carpinteria, CA

3 Arm Plaster Sconce Pair by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. Each sconce has 3 cups of varying heights and is shown in white plaster. The cups each hold a candelabra light. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sc...

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Steel

Pair of electrified Serpent Sconces finish in a gunmetal wrought iron finish

$2,400 / item

$3,300 / set

Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Pair of Mid-century wall sconces by Maison ARLUS (Paris), France, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Plaster Lotus Wall Sconce by Tracey Garet

$3,298 / item

$3,096 / set

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces with Fabric Shades, Pair

By Paavo Tynell, Josef Frank

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A refined pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern wall sconces dating from the 1950s, combining elegant brass arms with black lacquered accents and classic pleated fabric shades.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick", Chrome and White Carrara Marble

$1,139 / item

Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick", Chrome and White Carrara Marble

By Matlight Milano

Located in Milano, IT

It adds a note of color and solidity to the design, making it a durable and long-lasting lighting fixture that will complement any interior style. Overall, the stick wall sconce is ...

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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Rare Set of Five French Brutalist Fragmented Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s

$5,504 / set

Rare Set of Five French Brutalist Fragmented Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s

Located in Lisse, NL

These rare wall sconces are in good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use.

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Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick", Brass and Green Guatemala Marble

$1,052 / item

Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick", Brass and Green Guatemala Marble

By Matlight Milano

Located in Milano, IT

It adds a note of color and solidity to the design, making it a durable and long-lasting lighting fixture that will complement any interior style. Overall, the stick wall sconce is ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Pair of Scandinavian Pine Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades

$2,064 / set

Vintage Pair of Scandinavian Pine Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades

By Aneta, Uno Kristiansson

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A charming pair of vintage Scandinavian wall sconces crafted from solid pine and fitted with softly shaped opaline glass shades.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

$745 / item

Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XV Iron and Gilt Two-Light Wall Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

These elegant antique wall sconces were crafted in France circa 1920. Each hand-forged iron fixture features two arms newly wired for electricity, topped with original wax candle sle...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Garden Plaster Sconce

$7,055 / item

Garden Plaster Sconce

By Tracey Garet

Located in Carpinteria, CA

Garden Plaster Sconce by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. The Garden Sconce has 3 blooms on varying levels and is shown in a white plaster. Branches and leaves are detailed t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Steel

$7,055 / item

Custom Giacometti Style Garden Plaster Sconce by Tracey Garet

By Tracey Garet

Located in Carpinteria, CA

Garden Plaster Sconce by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. The Garden Sconce has 3 blooms on varying levels and is shown in our white (natural) plaster. Branches and leaves are...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sc...

Materials

Materials

Brass

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a powder room or an entry way with this elegant pair of antiques wall torcheres lights. Crafted in France, circa 1920, each narrow fixture made of forged and twisted iron wi...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Torchiere Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence

$2,280 / item

H 16 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in

Contemporary Torchiere Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence

By Britt Jewett

Located in Santa Paula, CA

Elegant wall sconce with gentle tapering, clean lines and classic torcheire details. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gives this wrought iron fixture a softer look. At ho...

Category

2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

$2,049

H 21 in W 6 in D 9 in

French Gothic Iron Wall Light, Antique Design, Circa 1900, Heavy Duty

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light A very handsome Large Heavy French wall light, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance of any Gothic Doorway or li...

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Antique Early 1900s Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Torchiere Hand-Crafted Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence

$2,460 / item

H 16 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in

Torchiere Hand-Crafted Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence

By Britt Jewett

Located in Santa Paula, CA

Elegant wall sconce with gentle tapering, clean lines, classic torcheire details and a curved c detail for additional style & character. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gi...

Category

2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Large Wrought Iron Candle Wall Sconce circa 1950

$1,350

H 42.13 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in

French Large Wrought Iron Candle Wall Sconce circa 1950

Located in CA, CA

A very elgant wrcandle wall sconce from the 1950s.decorated with scrolls, leaves and stylised pompoms.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic Wrought Iron Wall Sconce by Steven Handelman Studios

$1,060

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.5 in W 33 in D 8.5 in

Large Paladio Wrought Iron and Gilt Italian or Spanish Style Sconce

By Palladio

Located in New York, NY

Large and decorative three-light sconce by Palladio, Italian in the Spanish style with faux gilt highlights.

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20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

$4,013 / set

$63,067

H 61.03 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in

Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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Interior Wall Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of interior wall sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and iron, all interior wall sconces available were constructed with great care. We have 6 antique and vintage interior wall sconces in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Interior wall sconces have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Interior wall sconces made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some interior wall sconces are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller interior wall sconces, measuring 3 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many interior wall sconces are appealing in their simplicity, but Santa Barbara Lighting Company, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques and Etro produced popular interior wall sconces that are worth a look.

How Much are Interior Wall Sconces?

Prices for interior wall sconces start at $1,495 and top out at $7,980 with the average selling for $2,535.

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 Interior Wall Sconces

What is a plug in wall sconce?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?
1 Answer
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.