Bespoke Italian "Tech Long" wall sconce, in satin brass and alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Tech long wall sconce was conceived with the idea of merging the luminaire with the lampshade into a single element, playing on the transparencies of the light through the ultra-...
Alabaster, Brass
$1,035 / item
Essential Grand Stick Sconce in Alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Grand stick wall sconce is a contemporary lighting fixture that features a Minimalist design with thin brass profiles and advanced LED technology.
Alabaster
EMILE Wall Sconce - Hand-Carved, Natural Alabaster in Bronze By LUXE
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sultry hand carved Natural Alabaster caresses a curvaceous Oil Rubbed Bronze frame like a long-lost lover. Emile, why did you stay away so long! LUXE lighting collections are handc...
Alabaster, Brass, Nickel
$6,500 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces in great condition. Both the alabaster shades and the polished silvered bronze frames are in geometric motif details with streamlined design...
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Lights in Alabaster Decor, Long Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive pair of murano glass sconces is really unusual. They are made of 3 layers of bent glass, one fixed on the other thanks to 2 brass studs. Pieces of glass are an art w...
Murano Glass
Bronze and Alabaster Sconces
By Anasthasia Millot
Located in New York, NY
One wall light available. Lead time for more is 12 weeks. Elegant wall lights with a textured bronze tie inspired by wheat ears. Alabaster shade. Anasthasia Millot’s exclusive new ...
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,035 / item
Essential Grand Stick Sconce in Alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Grand stick wall sconce is a contemporary lighting fixture that features a Minimalist design with thin brass profiles and advanced LED technology.
Brass
$6,850 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces. Both alabaster shades and bronze frames are in a geometric streamlined design. Each sconce has been re-wired to the U.S. standards with o...
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,555Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Walla Walla Wall Lamp Brass Alabaster Made in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Historic Downtown Walla is the Place to be all year long. Located in the heart of this very unique Valley, it’s home to a wine tasting room and small businesses serving the area. Tr...
Alabaster, Brass
$3,930 / item
AVRA Wall Sconce - Piccolo
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Buds of warm natural alabaster – glowing harbingers of Spring after a long Winter - nestle in textured, Brutalist – inspired cast bronze frames. Custom Sizes Available. Models in t...
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco /Modern Alabaster Sconces Greek Key Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great looking pair of Art Deco sconces with real Alabaster shades from Spain. Mounted in A Bronze deco frame with silvered patina frame.
Bronze
Pair of Hand-Carved Chelini Lyre Wall Sconces, Florence, NOS
By Chelini Firenze
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptionally decorative and highly sophisticated pair of Italian wall sconces by Chelini, Florence, one of Italy’s most respected makers of luxury decorative furnishings and ligh...
Metal
$1,631 / item
Spotlight Poseidone Long #1 by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Spotlight poseidone Long #1 by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: W 8 x D 22 x H 15 cm Materials: Italian white Alabaster, Brushed Brass Other finishes available. Please contact us. Ligh...
Alabaster, Brass
Set of Three Art Deco Skyscraper Style Alabaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully formed set of three Art Deco Skyscraper Style Alabaster Sconces originates from France during the 20th Century. They feature shades formed in solid carve...
Alabaster
Art Deco Bird Sconce Bronze and Alabaster after Albert Cheuret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A single Ibis crane sconce. Cast in bronze and bronze patina finish. The shades is Alabaster cone shape. Possibly from France, circa 1950s. Only has single bar hanging mount. A simil...
Bronze
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H 21.66 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick," in Bronze and Alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Overall, the Stick wall sconce is an excellent choice for anyone who values both form and function.
Alabaster, Brass
Bronze and Alabaster Sconces
By Anasthasia Millot
Located in New York, NY
Elegant wall lights with a textured bronze tie inspired by wheat ears. Alabaster shade. Anasthasia Millot’s exclusive new collection of delicately and rigorously crafted furniture...
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Modern Wall Sconces, Bronze &Alabaster After Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Rare design not seen in a long time. Lost wax Cast in Bronze with an Antique Silver Patina finish. The shade was made of Alabaster in Spain and fit to the bronze. Shade has a ...
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces. Both alabaster shades and bronze frames are in a geometric streamlined design. Each sconce has been re-wired to the U.S. standards with o...
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces. Both alabaster shades and bronze frames are in a geometric streamlined design. Each sconce has been re-wired to the U.S. standards with o...
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco Alabaster sconces. Both alabaster shades and bronze frames are in a geometric streamlined design. Each sconce has been re-wired to the U.S. standards with o...
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Alabaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully formed Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Alabaster Sconces originates from France during the 20th Century. They feature shades formed in solid carved ala...
Alabaster
MidCentury Alabaster and Brass Italian Wall Light, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Distinct and well finished linear, this applique has a very original design also due to the use of highly sought-after materials such as Alabaster and Brass. The applique is made up...
Alabaster, Brass
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H 22.05 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Pair of Italian Alabaster & Brass Long Squared Sconces
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
These pair of squared sconces can be mounted either vertically or horizontally on the wall.
Alabaster, Brass
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Executed in a shade of handmade washi paper stretched along hand-fabricated bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari man...
Metal
Set of 8 Fine French 1930s Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine French Art Deco solid cherry wood bridge armchairs with bronze sabots. Price is for a set of 8 chairs only (not 12 as mentioned in "Sold As")
Bronze
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$7,393 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$8,266 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$8,243 / set
H 23.63 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Brass and Alabaster Curved and Long Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze-finish brass backplate. Due to the nature of the alabaste...
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Deco style Hyedua veneered console table, the rectangular top supported by two offset pewter Argento panels hand-painted with flying cranes and with acrylic bases and capitals, on a ...
Wood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,215Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 6 in W 7.25 in D 4.75 in
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesier...
Alabaster, Steel
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$9,081 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$2,451 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.