Pair of Glass & Brass Wall Sconces amber by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Pair of amber iridescent glass wall sconces made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany in the 1960s.
Brass
Pair of Palwa Flower Leaf Wall Sconces Gilt Faceted Crystal Glass Bagues
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Oswald Haerdtl, Maison Baguès
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Charming pair of wall sconces with and iridescent crystal flowers and amethyst petals on a white laquered and gold-plated brass frame.
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Square Amber Pressed Glass Ceiling Light or Wall Sconce
By Helena Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century small square molded glass ceiling or wall sconce with iridescent accents and a slight amber tone.
Glass
Iridescent Glass Sconces by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Multi-tiered on a chromed metal frame. Each sconce has three sockets. *These sconces consist of old glass supported by new structures underneath.
Sold|$2,100
Pair of Vintage Iridescent Glass Sconces
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage iridescent European glass sconces attributed to Lobmeyer.
Brass
Pair of Italian Iridescent Gold Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian iridescent gold glass sconces.
Brass
Pair of Iridescent Cut Crystal & Chrome Sconces Designed by Lobmyer
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The hand blown crystals have a slightly scrolled or demilune shape and reflect iridescent hues whether illuminated or off. (View images 8 & 9 to see sconces with lights off).
Early 20th Century Brass Sconces With Spiderweb arms and Iridescent Glass Shades
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century brass sconces with spiderweb arms and iridescent glass sconces. in very good condition, rewired and ready for installation.
Brass
Peill & Putzler Iridescent Glass Wall Light , Germany, 1970s Mid-Century
By Peill & Putzler
Located in PRESTON, AU
Lovely iridescent glass sconce by Peill & Putzler. The amber colored glass emits a soft ambient light through its textured glass.
Metal, Brass
PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940'S IRIDESCENT GLASS WALL LIGHTS
Located in San Francisco, CA
(2 Pairs available, priced per pair) AN EXUBERANT MOLD-BLOWN MESH PATTERN GLASS TWO-ARM LARGE WALL LIGHTS IN TONES OF CHAMPAGNE, GRAY, AND SMOKY BLUE. Each spool-section, quadrangul...
A Pair of Modern Iridescent Mauve Finished Wall Appliques
Located in Riverdale, NY
each with a vase shaped support below a back plate hidden by a shade
Mid-Century Italian Murano Iridescent Glass And Brass Wall Light, 1950s
Located in PRESTON, AU
Lovely vintage Murano wall sconce with brass fixtures and moulded glass patterning.
Brass
Pair of Venini "Tony Zuccheri" Appliques, 1950s, Murano Glass Iridescent White
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Lucca, IT
Two wall lights designed by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, in the 1950s. Murano glass iridescent white.
Metal
Sold|$3,750
Pair of Vistosi Sconces
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
The glass is also iridescent. Each sconce wears 4 lights.
Glass
Sold|$1,250
Pair of 1970s Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of wonderful double light wall sconces featuring iridescent gold color glass and bronze.
Bronze
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful pair of bronze wall sconces with iridescent acid etched glass lampshades.
Bronze
Sold|$2,118
Pair of Polyhedral Wall Sconces by Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Fossano, IT
White iridescent polyhedral sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa at the Venini company in 1950.
Metal
Sold|$1,045 / set
Craftsman or Arts & Crafts Exterior Lantern Sconce, Pair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Cast iron sconce pair with original patina finish and original iridescent caramel slag glass.
Iron
Pair of Art Deco "Bambù" sconces by Venini Murano
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
Probably designed by Carlo Scarpa. Executed in iridescent glass. Particularity: both sconces bend to the left !
Brass
Pair of Murano Sculptural Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason For Leucos
By Carlo Nason
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of outstanding wall sculpture lights with ultra modernist circular form. The sconces are comprised of unique hand blown Murano glass in a translucent opal glass with a iridescen...
Pair of Helena Tynell style glass and metal one-light wall lamps. Germany, 1970s
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Set of two beautiful 1970s German-made amber and iridescent glass sconces with assonance to Helena Tynell's style.
Metal
Sold|$6,300
Pair of Carlo Nason Sconces
By Carlo Nason
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Carlo Nason iridescent sconces.Edited by Mazzega in the 70s.Excellent condition .
Art Nouveau Sconces with Iridescent Acid Etched Glass Shades, circa 1912
Located in Prescott, AZ
Pair of Art Nouveau brass fixtures that have Art Nouveau iridescent acid-etched glass shades, circa 1912. Bell shade holder again with an Art Nouveau design. These had a mounting bar...
Brass
Pair of Venini "Toni Zuccheri" Appliques, 1950s, Murano Glass Iridescent White
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Lucca, IT
Two wall lights designed by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, in the 1950s. Murano glass iridescent white. Pair of superbe appliques in art glas iridescent of Murano Venice , mid.cen...
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.
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.
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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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