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nice ship wall sconces
nice ship wall sconces

nice ship wall sconces

Located in Munich, DE

nice set of 2 wall sconces with sailing ships in front of sanded glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Spanish Galleon Sailing Ship Wall Sconce / Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1940
Spanish Galleon Sailing Ship Wall Sconce / Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1940

Spanish Galleon Sailing Ship Wall Sconce / Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish galleon or sailing ship wall sconce, gilt iron. Spain, 1950s In the style of Gilbert

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron

Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconce with Sunburst Glass
Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconce with Sunburst Glass

Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconce with Sunburst Glass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A fixed wall light in a nautical art deco style. Designed and made by BMAC in Hyde England circa

Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconces with Domed Sunburst Glass
Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconces with Domed Sunburst Glass

Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconces with Domed Sunburst Glass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A trio of fixed wall lights in a nautical art deco style. Designed and made by BMAC in Hyde England

Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconces with Domed Sunburst Glass
Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconces with Domed Sunburst Glass

Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconces with Domed Sunburst Glass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of fixed wall lights in a nautical art deco style. Designed and made by BMAC in Hyde England

Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Art Nouveau wall sconce in acid-etched glass from the 1920s
Art Nouveau wall sconce in acid-etched glass from the 1920s

Art Nouveau wall sconce in acid-etched glass from the 1920s

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Art Nouveau ship's ship wall sconce from the 1920s. Solid brass frame and acid-etched glass shade

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Ship Cabin Wall Sconces in Stainless Steel, 1970s
Scandinavian Ship Cabin Wall Sconces in Stainless Steel, 1970s

Scandinavian Ship Cabin Wall Sconces in Stainless Steel, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of nautical - maritime wall lights with rotating stainless steel shades. They have served as

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Hand Made Sailing Ship Wall Light Sconce Sculpture
Large Hand Made Sailing Ship Wall Light Sconce Sculpture

Large Hand Made Sailing Ship Wall Light Sconce Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-805 Large hand made ship wall light sconce Takes 2 60 watt bulbs Plug in with inline switch

Category

Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce
Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce

Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce

$450Sale Price|45% Off

Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nautical, candlestick style wall lamp made to rock on a ship and stay upright. An interesting

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950's French Grand Scale Bronze Sailing Ship Nautical Wall Lamp/ Sconce
1950's French Grand Scale Bronze Sailing Ship Nautical Wall Lamp/ Sconce

1950's French Grand Scale Bronze Sailing Ship Nautical Wall Lamp/ Sconce

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1950 French Mid Century Modern Grand Scale Detailed Bronze Sailing Ship/ Nautical Theme Wall Lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1990s Wall Ship Sculpture Sconce by J.P. Jolly, Iron, Brass, Belgium
1990s Wall Ship Sculpture Sconce by J.P. Jolly, Iron, Brass, Belgium

1990s Wall Ship Sculpture Sconce by J.P. Jolly, Iron, Brass, Belgium

Located in Girona, Girona

Ship sculpture wall light, iron and brass. Design: J.P. Jolly Belgium, Quaregnon, circa 1990.

Category

1990s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century, Carved & Gilt Wall Sconces Lion Paw, Human Fist Ship Flag Mount
18th Century, Carved & Gilt Wall Sconces Lion Paw, Human Fist Ship Flag Mount

18th Century, Carved & Gilt Wall Sconces Lion Paw, Human Fist Ship Flag Mount

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An early pair of oversized converted wall sconces on the form of a lions paw and a males fist, late

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

Unique Antique Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Viking Ship Sailing on Sea Wall Sconce
Unique Antique Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Viking Ship Sailing on Sea Wall Sconce

Unique Antique Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Viking Ship Sailing on Sea Wall Sconce

Located in Lisse, NL

sconce of this quality and detail. Both with the light switched on and off, this viking ship sconce is a

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rationalist Brass and Glass Ship Sconce, 1920s
Rationalist Brass and Glass Ship Sconce, 1920s

Rationalist Brass and Glass Ship Sconce, 1920s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Rare rationalist ship's wall light in brass and ivory opaline glass. Electrical system recently

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Crystal Sconces Decorated with Ship Painting
Pair of Crystal Sconces Decorated with Ship Painting

Pair of Crystal Sconces Decorated with Ship Painting

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of crystal sconces decorated with ship painting.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gilt Metal Ship Sconces with Mica
Pair of Gilt Metal Ship Sconces with Mica

Pair of Gilt Metal Ship Sconces with Mica

Located in New York, NY

Pair of gilt iron sconces with mica shades. The sconces depicting ships sailing and with anchors

Category

Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Brass Nautical Ship Sconce w/ Vane Housing Qty Available
Brass Nautical Ship Sconce w/ Vane Housing Qty Available

Brass Nautical Ship Sconce w/ Vane Housing Qty Available

Located in New York, NY

Solid brass ship sconce with a 90 degree bend, vane top, and glass globe. Cleaned and rewired

Category

2010s Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A Pair Antique Venetian Tole & Mirrored Ship Motif Sconces
A Pair Antique Venetian Tole & Mirrored Ship Motif Sconces

A Pair Antique Venetian Tole & Mirrored Ship Motif Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Venetian Polychromed Tole and Mirrored Ship Motif Sconces  Italy, circa 1925 A captivating

Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair Antique Copper Ship's Light Sconces Made in Denmark
Pair Antique Copper Ship's Light Sconces Made in Denmark

Pair Antique Copper Ship's Light Sconces Made in Denmark

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique copper ship's light sconces, made in Denmark.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Ship Design
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Ship Design

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Ship Design

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell sconces with unusual design of a ship and lion's heads.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage  Glass Ships Wheel and Brass  Nautical  Sconces a Pair
Vintage  Glass Ships Wheel and Brass  Nautical  Sconces a Pair

Vintage Glass Ships Wheel and Brass Nautical Sconces a Pair

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1605 pair of ships wheel nautical sconces Takes one 60 watt candelabra base bulb. .

Category

Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Wall Hung or Table Lamp
Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Wall Hung or Table Lamp

Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Wall Hung or Table Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Wall Hung or Table Lamp This is a very attractive piece, the lamp

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Late 17th-Early 18th Century Ship Sconces
Rare Pair of Late 17th-Early 18th Century Ship Sconces

Rare Pair of Late 17th-Early 18th Century Ship Sconces

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very rare pair of late 17th century bronze swivel arm sconces with parapet finials over balustrade

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier European Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950
Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950

Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Spectacular French Iron Wall Light, Circa 1950 – Square Three-Masters Clipper Design. A striking

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Brass and Glass Pair of Iconic Ship Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany
Brass and Glass Pair of Iconic Ship Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany

Brass and Glass Pair of Iconic Ship Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brass and Glass Pair of Iconic Ship Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany Lamps are in very good condition

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Spanish Wall Lamp Wrought Iron Galleon Sailing Ship Santa Maria Columbus
Spanish Wall Lamp Wrought Iron Galleon Sailing Ship Santa Maria Columbus

Spanish Wall Lamp Wrought Iron Galleon Sailing Ship Santa Maria Columbus

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful, handcrafted wall lamp is a perfect addition to your home. It depicts the Spanish

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Free Ship Nobi Medium Wall Lamp White Metal by Fontana Arte

Free Ship Nobi Medium Wall Lamp White Metal by Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Nobi - Medium Wall Lamp - White Metal, Frosted Glass Shades With a simple spin, the Nobi Wall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pair of Rope Ship Wheel Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Mid-Century Pair of Rope Ship Wheel Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

Mid-Century Pair of Rope Ship Wheel Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

Original pair of rope ship wheel sconces Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Nautical.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rope

Free Ship Nobi Medium Wall Lamp Satin Nickel Metal by Fontana Arte

Free Ship Nobi Medium Wall Lamp Satin Nickel Metal by Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Wall Sconce by FontanaArte creates an elegant and unique ambiance. Designed by Italian duo Metis

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of Two Streamline Cruise Ship Cabin Sconces by The Simes Co NY, 1930s
Rare Set of Two Streamline Cruise Ship Cabin Sconces by The Simes Co NY, 1930s

Rare Set of Two Streamline Cruise Ship Cabin Sconces by The Simes Co NY, 1930s

By The Simes Co NY 1

Located in Munich, DE

Set of two exceptional and elegant streamline design sconces or wall lamps. These amazing two

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Reclaimed German Cargo Ship Bulkhead Lights by Eow 's'
Reclaimed German Cargo Ship Bulkhead Lights by Eow 's'

Reclaimed German Cargo Ship Bulkhead Lights by Eow 's'

Located in Nottingham, GB

Republic (East Germany) circa 1960. These lights were used extensively throughout German cargo ships and

Category

Vintage 1960s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Industrial Antique Navy Maritime Ships Canal Lock Lamp Bronze
Industrial Antique Navy Maritime Ships Canal Lock Lamp Bronze

Industrial Antique Navy Maritime Ships Canal Lock Lamp Bronze

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Unique lamp from the canal lock in Tiel from around 1900 This lamp is mounted on a brake disc. Gives red light because the glass is red (stop signal). Only a few copies made, hard...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights
A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights

A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Decorative Ships Copper Port and Starboard Lights The lamps are flat sided with thick

Category

Vintage 1930s Campaign Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Ship Sconce

Ship Sconce

Unavailable|$470 / item

Ship Sconce

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Replica of a typical ships wall light used from the late Victorian electric era through to the

Category

2010s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Lincoln Polychrome Two-Light Sconce with Ship
Lincoln Polychrome Two-Light Sconce with Ship

Lincoln Polychrome Two-Light Sconce with Ship

By Lincoln Lighting Company

Located in Minneapolis, MN

These sconces are in amazing condition for their age and will be a statement piece to any living

Category

Vintage 1920s American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Ship's Lights or Sconces in Brass and Glass
Pair of Ship's Lights or Sconces in Brass and Glass

Pair of Ship's Lights or Sconces in Brass and Glass

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of ships lights or sconces in brass and glass. The sconces take standard size bulbs with

Category

Mid-20th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Bronze Ship's Passage Lamps With Side Wall Mounts
Pair Of Bronze Ship's Passage Lamps With Side Wall Mounts

Pair Of Bronze Ship's Passage Lamps With Side Wall Mounts

By Steamship Oceanic

Located in Bedford, NY

1950 heavy cast bronze passage lamps with side wall mount. Glass cover over bulb. Sold in pairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Ships Lamps
Ships Lamps

Ships Lamps

Unavailable|$4,750 / set

Ships Lamps

By De Voursney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Carriage lamps made by De Voursney New York. The lamps depicting a red etched glass figure of Neptune in the front, and Oceana on the sides

Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Ship Wall Light in Solid Copper & Brass by Daniel d'Haeseleer
Ship Wall Light in Solid Copper & Brass by Daniel d'Haeseleer

Ship Wall Light in Solid Copper & Brass by Daniel d'Haeseleer

Located in Brussels, BE

Beautiful copper and brass wall light and wall sculpture by the Belgian designer Daniel d'Haeseleer

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

1920s Tall Ship Sconces in Bronze Original Finish and Patina Priced Per Pair
1920s Tall Ship Sconces in Bronze Original Finish and Patina Priced Per Pair

1920s Tall Ship Sconces in Bronze Original Finish and Patina Priced Per Pair

Located in Prescott, US

backdrop. 1920s vintage when US design was heavily influenced by European motifs and symbolism. Sconces are

Category

Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Ship's Bulkhead Light
Ship's Bulkhead Light

Ship's Bulkhead Light

Unavailable|$626

Ship's Bulkhead Light

Located in Stamford, GB

A Revo cast iron bulkhead light with original glass shade and ceramic light fitting, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Wall Light Indoor or Outdoor Oceanic Aluminum 1950's reclaimed from ship
Wall Light Indoor or Outdoor Oceanic Aluminum 1950's reclaimed from ship

Wall Light Indoor or Outdoor Oceanic Aluminum 1950's reclaimed from ship

Located in Crespieres, FR

Beautiful polished cast aluminum wall lights dating from the 1950s. The lights were made by the

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Polished Aluminum and Copper Ship's Corridor Lamps
Pair of Polished Aluminum and Copper Ship's Corridor Lamps

Pair of Polished Aluminum and Copper Ship's Corridor Lamps

Located in Woodbury, CT

These polished aluminum ship's lamps have been completely restored and now sport removeable

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Pair of Antique American Solid Copper Ships Lanterns, circa 1890-1910
Pair of Antique American Solid Copper Ships Lanterns, circa 1890-1910

Pair of Antique American Solid Copper Ships Lanterns, circa 1890-1910

Located in Houston, TX

Antique American copper ship lanterns, with swing handles, cylindrical glass chimneys, replacements

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair, Gimbal Ships Sconces
Pair, Gimbal Ships Sconces

Pair, Gimbal Ships Sconces

Located in San Francisco, CA

Electrified sconces circa 1900s. Antique heavy brass gimbal ships lamps. Top shields diameter 6 1

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Ships Wheel Sconces
Pair Ships Wheel Sconces

Pair Ships Wheel Sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-724 A pair of single light ships wheel nautical sconces.

Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair English Sailing Ship Sconce
Pair English Sailing Ship Sconce

Pair English Sailing Ship Sconce

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-454 1920's Pair of brass sconce with sailing ship details on backplate

Category

Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Caldwell Ship Design Silver Sconces
Caldwell Ship Design Silver Sconces

Caldwell Ship Design Silver Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Astoria, NY

A very unique pair of circa 1900s Caldwell silver plated sconces with ship design atop, and lions

Category

20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Cast silvered metal Neptune ship sconces
Cast silvered metal Neptune ship sconces

Cast silvered metal Neptune ship sconces

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and beautifully made pair of cast silvered metal sconces with figures of Neptune mounted

Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Heavy Ships Deck Sconce
Pair of Heavy Ships Deck Sconce

Pair of Heavy Ships Deck Sconce

Located in Peekskill, NY

brass with a copper 7.5 inch spun shade and measure 10.5 inches top to bottom. From the wall to the tip

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nautical Ship's Wheel Hurricane Sconces
Pair of Nautical Ship's Wheel Hurricane Sconces

Pair of Nautical Ship's Wheel Hurricane Sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-1244 A pair of hand painted over brass single light nautical sconce Brunelli has large

Category

Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Pair Wrought iron Nautical Ship Sconces
French Pair Wrought iron Nautical Ship Sconces

French Pair Wrought iron Nautical Ship Sconces

Located in Firenze, Toscana

sconces. Re-wired and ready to hang! Free priority shipping from Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Large Pair of Heavy Ships Deck Sconce
Large Pair of Heavy Ships Deck Sconce

Large Pair of Heavy Ships Deck Sconce

Located in Peekskill, NY

brass with a copper 9 inch spun shade and measure 14 inches top to bottom. From the wall to the tip of

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rope Ship Wheel Sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960
Rope Ship Wheel Sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960

Rope Ship Wheel Sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

Original rope ship wheel sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Nautical.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rope

Pair of Chrome and Textured Glass Ship's Sconces
Pair of Chrome and Textured Glass Ship's Sconces

Pair of Chrome and Textured Glass Ship's Sconces

Located in Nantucket, MA

From a ship's stateroom, a pair of chrome sconces with textured glass. Takes a standard base light

Category

Late 20th Century European Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

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Ship Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ship wall sconce for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every ship wall sconce was constructed with great care. There are 72 variations of the antique or vintage ship wall sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ship wall sconce — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ship wall sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ship wall sconce over the years, but those crafted by Andrea Claire Studio, Daniel d'Haeseleer and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ship Wall Sconce?

Prices for a ship wall sconce start at $270 and top out at $6,800 with the average selling for $995.

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.

Questions About Ship Wall Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The 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.