Retro Vanity Lighting
1950s Italian Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Glass, Mirror, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Mirror, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Marble
1970s Italian Space Age Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
1970s Retro Vanity Lighting
Porcelain
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Milk Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Aluminum
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Enamel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Nickel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Agate, Brass
1970s Italian Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal
Recent Sales
1970s Austrian Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass, Metal
1970s Italian Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Aluminum
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Silver Leaf
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Nickel, Metal
1960s Italian Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal
1980s Italian Retro Vanity Lighting
Iron
1970s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome, Iron
1960s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal, Chrome
1960s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Aluminum
1970s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass, Iron
1970s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Iron
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Iron
1960s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal
1970s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome
1960s Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal
1960s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Iron
1970s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Tin
1960s Austrian Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal
1970s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Glass, Plastic
1950s Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Mirror, Mahogany, Maple
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Formica, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Beech, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Glass, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
1950s German Retro Vanity Lighting
Cut Glass
1960s Italian Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1950s French Retro Vanity Lighting
Steel
1970s French Retro Vanity Lighting
Pottery
1970s French Retro Vanity Lighting
Pottery
1970s German Retro Vanity Lighting
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Steel
1970s American Retro Vanity Lighting
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Agate, Metal
1950s French Retro Vanity Lighting
Rope
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Porcelain, Fabric
1960s Italian Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Vanity Lighting
Glass, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Porcelain
1950s Retro Vanity Lighting
Shell
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century Baroque Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Mirror, Opaline Glass, Plexiglass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Vanity Lighting
Opaline Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome
1960s American Space Age Retro Vanity Lighting
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Enamel, Chrome
People Also Browsed
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Retro Vanity Lighting
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Gold Plate
1970s Italian Retro Vanity Lighting
Faux Fur, Glass, Mirror, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Retro Vanity Lighting
Mirror, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Retro Vanity Lighting
Pine
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Gold Leaf
1930s Dutch Art Deco Retro Vanity Lighting
Mirror, Beech
20th Century Indian Art Deco Retro Vanity Lighting
Teak
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Retro Vanity Lighting
Chrome, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Laminate, Ash
1880s French High Victorian Retro Vanity Lighting
Pine
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Retro Vanity Lighting
Wood
Late 19th Century European Retro Vanity Lighting
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vanity Lighting
Metal, Chrome
1960s Retro Vanity Lighting
Brass
Retro Vanity Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Retro Vanity Lighting?
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best vanity mirror is a matter of preference, as you’ll want to think about space and how your furniture is arranged with respect to where you want to put it. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage vanity mirrors with lights to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best lighting for bathroom vanity is a matter of preference and depends on design and lighting needs. Bathroom vanity lights come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Vanity tables have been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead. Shop a collection of antique and vintage vanities from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting for a vanity mirror can be brought about by placing two wall-mounted sconces on either side of the mirror at eye level. This creates cross-illumination. Fixtures that emit light that is as close to white as possible should be chosen with a high CRI (around 90-100) for the most accurate colors. Bulbs in the 2,500–3100 Kelvin ‘soft white' range are suitable for normal bathroom use, as well as for makeup application. Find a range of vanity lights on 1stDibs.
Read More
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.