Lamp Shade Sconce
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s Philippine Colonial Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Copper, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1920s Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Glass
2010s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
2010s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Nickel
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Teak
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1980s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Copper, Brass
Vintage 1980s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Copper, Brass
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1970s Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Linen
2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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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. It’s no longer merely practical — carefully selected wall lights and sconces 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 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 as well 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 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 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.
- What is a softback lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
- What is a mica lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
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