Library Sconces
Library Sconce, Contemporary Bookshelf Sconce in Carrara Marble, Aged Brass
Located in Savannah, GA
The small bookshelf sconce is design to fit within contemporary or transitional interior and
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass, Nickel
$680 / item
H 9 in W 5 in D 6 in
Scandinavian Modern Library Brass & Opaline Glass Wall Sconce by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bar, library or Maritime Brass Wall Light with classical opaline glass shade. It was manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$300
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Vintage Danish Library Up-light Wall Sconce with Green Glass Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Chrome-plated up-light wall lamp with green shade in cased glass. Made by Happy Light in Denmark during the 1980s.
Measurements: H: 21 cm, Dept: 27 cm, Diameter: 17 cm (shade).
Fo...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Cast Brass Library Light in Polished Nickel with Nickel Plated Brass Lampshade
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and produced by hand with care and attention to detail, the Swing Arm Library
Category
2010s British Aesthetic Movement Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$1,796 / set
H 19.69 in W 2.76 in D 13 in
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Resto, Hardware, Bronze Library Wall Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Resto. Hardware-
Bronze library wall sconce.
Category
2010s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Other
Pair of Italian Brass Extendable Library Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Italian brass extendable library lamps with a warm and rich patina.
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Library Sconce in Solid Brass by Paul Ferrante
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful library/readin light designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Paul Ferrante.
The
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Library Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A pair of single light brass wall light.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Library Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six English silver plated library lights.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Wall Lights and Sconces
Set of Six Silver Library Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six English silver plated library lights.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Wall Lights and Sconces
Set of Six Silver Library Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six English silver plated library lights.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Wall Lights and Sconces
Set of Three Jacques Biny Library Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mounted library lamps, or art lamps
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Danish Library Lamp in Brass 1940s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare Danish library or painting wall lamp. Made in brass. In very good quality and vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 8, brass 3-joint Library Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brass wall-mounted library lamps with 3 joints for adjustment. Original Patina. 13
Category
English Wall Lights and Sconces
Set of 4 Danish Library / Painting Wall Lamps in Brass
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of four danish library or painting wall lamp. Made in brass. In very good quality. Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Library Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of fully restored Mid-Century Italian brass and blown glass library sconces from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair 1970 Brass Retractable Wing Library Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive pair of very tall Spanish retractable sconces
Two-tone brass.
The sconces are
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Restoration Hardware Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Sconce Library Reading Light
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Industrial style Restoration Hardware swing arm, plug in, wall sconce / desk light finished
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 12.25 in W 20 in D 9.5 in
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel EF Caldwell Brass Library or Picture Light Sconce
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1931 EF Caldwell signed brass wall light sconce from the Towers of the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 2.5 in W 9.625 in D 3 in
Pair of Horn Wall Sconces for the Trophy Room, Library, Games Room, Man Cave
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of horn wall sconces for the trophy room, library, games room or man cave. The sconces are
Category
Early 20th Century English Grand Tour Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Horn, Mahogany
H 16 in W 12 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Bronze Library Sconces
Located in Sarasota, FL
The pair of well made bronze "Library" Sconces are ready to be wired having a clip-on shield shade.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Brass Swing Arm Library Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of brass swing arm library sconces. Made in the United States. Please note of wear consistent
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Library Wall Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Italian adjustable arm library light with hand painted and antiqued tôle shade. Fitted with Halogen
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Library Wall Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Italian adjustable arm library light with hand painted and antiqued tôle shade. Fitted with Halogen
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair Of Italian Picture/library Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian brass and glass rods picture/library lights, circa 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
8 Bronze Library Wall Lights, New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12 fantastic library lights from new england giving off the most fantastic staggered illumination
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Picture/library light by Venini ONLY 1 Left Available
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of brass and glass picture/library lights by Venini, circa 1940. May be sold individually. 2
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Library Wall Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Italian adjustable arm library light with hand painted and antiqued tôle shade. Fitted with Halogen
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Library Wall Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Italian adjustable arm library light with hand painted and antiqued tôle shade. Fitted with Halogen
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Four French Brass Library or Sign Lamps, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four 1930s French brass wall lamps to be used to light bookcases or a shop sign. All in very good condition and ready to use.
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut nightstands designed and produced in the USA, c. 1950s.
Moderate wear to wood consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25"H x 23.0"W x 17.5"D
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Gorgeous Antique 20 Inches in Diameter White & Black Alabaster Chandelier Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent round shape and 20Ø" in diameter 'marble-like' alabaster pendant light with a stunning condition shade.
Thanks to its large size and superb condition this three-light alab...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
$7,108
H 30 in Dm 20 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s.
For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland.
We...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Post Modern Loveseat Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti, Vintage Black Leather
By Saporiti, Nicoletti Salotti, De Sede, Mario Bellini
Located in Decatur, GA
Stellar post modern loveseat sofa by Nicoletti Salotti, Italy circa 1980s. Finely appointed and fully dressed in high grade top grain black Italian leather. Striking and stark angula...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$2,250
H 32 in W 62 in D 36 in
A French Napoleon III "Float" Armchair, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined (yet funky) Napoleon III armchair featuring the classic "float" arm design with fully upholstered seat, rolled back, and arms on turned, ebonized wood legs with original ca...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three separate surface tops: 84"x 44" glass top, a round onyx top, and a dark granite Geig...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Aluminum
Doria Midcentury Wall Lamp Sconce Glass Tubes Vintage, German, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with two clear textured glass tubes with brass base and mounted on white lacquered metal. Manufactured by German Doria Leuchten in the 19...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
French White Marble Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp
White marble, opaline glass.
Brass wall piece and arm
diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm, 3 holes to secure
Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Open Edition Ribbon Side Table
By Sam Klemick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Ribbon Side Table. Inspired by draped fabric tied in a loose bow. This side table is made from reclaimed douglas fir sourced in Los Angeles, also handmade in Los Angeles....
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Marbled Pale Rose Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant with Tassel , Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany during the Bauhaus Period.
It features a striking Art Deco design from 1930s Germany, characterized by its softly roun...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,742
H 23.63 in Dm 11.03 in
Rosenthal Table Lamp, Red & Gold Art Deco Hand-Painted Porcelain, Germany, 1935
By Piero Fornasetti, Rosenthal Netter, Gio Ponti, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand-painted, footed, sphere-shaped porcelain Art Deco / Hollywood Regency table lamp.
Made by Rosenthal, Germany, 1935.
Excellent original condition.
Signed...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$2,277
H 9.65 in Dm 5.91 in
Series01 Upward Electrolier Polished Un-Lacquered Brass, Ash Gray Leather Shades
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, soft hand-dyed waxed leather shades, patinated copper tension wire with fabric cord. The opaque nature of leather creates an overall effect of directed ambient ...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,200 / item
H 17 in Dm 19 in
21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Coupe’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradi...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Vases
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
$271 / item
H 9.45 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
$710 / item
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
French Light Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning light oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Carved circular detail on two doors with one interior shelf. Two center drawers for storage. Rests on two carved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Period Chest of Drawers by Dominique
By Dominique
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from the Art Deco period in France by iconic furniture stylist Dominique. This piece has two dovetailed drawers each featuring brass knobs. The chest is made of soli...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
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Library Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of library sconces available for sale. Frequently made of brass, metal and glass, all library sconces available were constructed with great care. There are 11 antique and vintage library sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Library 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. Library sconces are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large library sconces, so small library sconces measuring 1.97 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many library sconces are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Paul Ferrante produced popular library sconces that are worth a look.
How Much are Library Sconces?
Prices for library sconces start at $520 and top out at $3,539 with the average selling for $1,200.
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 Library Sconces
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