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.

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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

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

$2,400 / item

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

By Biggs Powell Interior Design & Antiques

Located in Memphis, TN

Pair of reproduction serpent sconces in a gun metal finish. These are available in custom lengths in both non-electrified and electrified versions and can be sold individually.

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2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France

$3,300 / set

$925

$3,095 / 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

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Brass

$2,063 / 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

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$745 / item

$905

Glass Disc Wall Sconce / Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill Putzler, Germany

By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Vintage mid century modern disc shaped wall sconce in sculptural glass on a chrome frame made by by Peill & Putzler circa 1970s.

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Optical Glass

Set of Three Kögl Gilt Metal Palm Tree Wall Sconces 1960s, Maison Jansen Style

$5,158 / set

Set of Three Kögl Gilt Metal Palm Tree Wall Sconces 1960s, Maison Jansen Style

By Hans Kögl

Located in Rijssen, NL

An eyecatcher in any Brutalist or Hollywood Regency style interior. The large walls sconce This wall sconce requires 2 single E14 screw fit light bulbs (40 Watt max).

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

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Metal, Brass, Metallic Thread

Pair of Turned Wood Double Sconces Beech Spanish Style Wall Lights c 1940 France

$756 / set

Pair of Turned Wood Double Sconces Beech Spanish Style Wall Lights c 1940 France

Located in Labrit, Landes

Ideal for a country-chic, Mediterranean, warm brutalist, or Les Arcs- and Charlotte Perriand-inspired interior, these wall sconces make a strong decorative statement while maintainin...

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

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Beech

Large Wall Sconce by Naama Hofman, Hand-Blown Glass olive green & Brass, 9.84 In

$1,260 / item

Large Wall Sconce by Naama Hofman, Hand-Blown Glass olive green & Brass, 9.84 In

By Naama Hofman

Located in Berlin, DE

LIGHT OBJECT 030.2 – Large Sculptural Wall Sconce Hand-Blown Glass & Brass Statement Light The LIGHT OBJECT 030.2 is an architectural statement piece designed for luxury interi...

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2010s German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary Modern Wrought Iron Interior, Exterior Lantern w/ Double Bulb

By Santa Barbara Lighting Company

Located in Santa Paula, CA

This lantern is forthright in it's design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. This fixture is the perfect fit for a home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a...

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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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Iron

Classic Wrought Iron Wall Sconce by Steven Handelman Studios

$1,060

$2,545 / item

H 24 in W 7 in D 5 in

Contemporary Rectangular Exterior Wrought Iron Lantern, Antique Glass

By Santa Barbara Lighting Company

Located in Santa Paula, CA

This lantern is forthright in its design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. At home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a minimal look. Hand-forged in heavy ...

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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Sconces

$784Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in

Pair of Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Sconces

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of antique sconces have cast iron filigree shields and light sockets. Wired for US electrical use and regular light bulbs. The sconces, with their rustic finish, would look ...

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

$4,900 / item

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.

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Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vintage French Turned Column Side Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt

$1,419

$16,277 / 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...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

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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.