$2,298
H 11.03 in W 17.52 in D 13.98 in
Memphis Design Wall Lamp attr. to Ettore Sottsass – Stylish Illumination
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This extraordinary eclectic wall lamp, attributed to the Memphis Design movement, embodies a
Metal
$1,900 / item
H 29.5 in W 43.3 in D 1.96 in
Johanna Grawunder Memphis Large Yellow Black Light Wall Lamps (4), Italy 1989
By Memphis Group, Johanna Grawunder
Located in Vienna, AT
Four early Johanna Grawunder lighting panels or sconces for Memphis, Italy, 1989. Dimensions per
Metal
$268
H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Ikea Wall Lamp in style of Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Italy, 1980s
By IKEA, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic type - very nice style of lighting - marked by label
Metal
$967
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
Rainbow design Wood Night Lamp by Kiener Zürich, in Style of Memphis Group, 1980
By Memphis Group
Located in Hagenbach, DE
elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Lamp is in
Wood
IKEA Stoja Memphis Style Wall Lamp Ettore Sottsass, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
IKEA Stoja Memphis Style Wall Lamp Ettore Sottsass, 1980s A pair (set) of IKEA Stoja lamps
Metal
$7,310 / item
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 4.73 in
Negresco Wall Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Collection
By Martine Bedin
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Wall lamp made of wood covered with decorative laminate. Negresco plays with alternating layers
Laminate, Wood
Pair of Rare Type Wall or Table Lamps Toffoli, Italy, 1970s
By Toffoli, Memphis Milano
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting - marked by label
Metal
$1,016 / set
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 9.85 in
Set of 2 Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lamps Memphis Style Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Set of 2 Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lamps Memphis Style Italy, 1980s This striking pair of vintage
Murano Glass
$665
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
XXL Mirrored Glass Wall Lamp Postmodern Memphis Style Made In Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
XXL mirrored glass wall lamp Postmodern Memphis Style Made in Italy, 1970s This rare vintage wall
Murano Glass
1970s Memphis Style Wall Lamp Bet by Gs, Germany, a Pair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of GS wall lights in the Memphis style, designed and produced in Germany in the 1970s. The
Glass
$377Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 2.96 in
Harvey Guzzini. Memphis and Post-Modern style wall light, Italy, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lamp with geometric design in the style Harvey Guzzini, Italy
Plastic, Acrylic
$880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 2.96 in
Harvey Guzzini. Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lights, Italy, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lamps with geometric design in the style Harvey Guzzini, Italy
Plastic, Acrylic
$2,177
H 71.26 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
A MINIMAL RADICAL POST-MODERN Memphis FLOOR LAMP by LUMESS, Swiss 1980
By Lumess
Located in PARIS, FR
A minimal and radical adjustable floor lamp, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Memphis
Metal
Unavailable
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 10.24 in
Set of two German postmodern, Memphis wall lamps in Lucite and metal
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Set of two postmodern, Memphis wall lamps in Lucite and metal from Germany, c. 1980.
Metal
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Jagati' Table or Wall Lamp in Wood, Year 2000
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Parma, IT
Ettore Sottsass table or wall lamp 'Jagati' for Memphis Milano, part of the collection 'Mobili
Wood
Memphis Style Sconce, Wall Lamp by Herda, 1980s
By Herda
Located in Schagen, NL
colored wall lamp. The plastic shade features a plastic Black part on top (images show a gold mirrored
Metal
Rossella Lamp
By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini
Located in Milano, MI
Metal pendant lamp designed by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano in 1985. The product is purchased
Metal
Unavailable
H 3.55 in W 18.12 in D 8.27 in
Set of six B Lux Wall Lamps, Uplighters, Aluminum and Glass, Spain
Located in Schagen, NL
These 'Memphis style' aluminum and glass wall lamps were manufactured circa 1980s-1990s. The light
Aluminum
Italian Wall Lamp, Memphis Era, 1980
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped wall lamp by Italian manufacturer, Stilnovo maybe. Superb quality, possibly post
Metal
Memphis Milano Style Wall or Table Lamp, 1980
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
In very nice condition, Italian, Memphis Milano style lamp. You can hang the lamp on the wall or
Opaline Glass
1970s Memphis Styled Wall Lamps, Spain, a Pair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very pair of wall lamps in the memphis style, designated and produced in spain in the 1970s. Smoked
Metal
Set of 2 Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lamps Memphis Style, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
2 vintage Murano glass wall lamps - light blue glass, black metal - Italy Memphis Style 1980s
Murano Glass
Pair of 1980s Wall Lamps
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of memphis style colourful opaline wall lamps. The lamps emits a soft light thanks to the
Metal
Memphis Style Kite Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage light in the shape of a kite. Yellow Lucite with long rubber spiral cord in the shape of a kite tail. Cord is over 6 feet long. Quirky sculptural light and accent piec...
Plastic
Sold
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Italian 1990s Memphis Style Black Metal Bedside Wall or Desk Lamps
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Melbourne, AU
These super fun lamps can be configured in a multitude of ways. Labeled 'Made in Italy', they
Metal, Sheet Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Italian 1990s Memphis Style Small White Metal Bedside Wall or Desk Lamps
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Melbourne, AU
These super fun desk or bedside lamps can be configured in a multitude of ways. See images for just
Metal, Sheet Metal
Radical Design Neogetti Italy Wall Lamp Memphis Style, 1980s
By Neogetti Italy
Located in Westmaas, NL
This wall lamp is a great example from Radical Design from the 1980s, and made by Neogetti, Italy
Metal
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Antique Arte Povera Italian Low Table
Located in Austin, TX
Shepherd table from the Dolomites in Italy. This piece is made of solid chestnut wood and features the original patina. It is crafted with peg joinery. This piece has four low legs s...
Wood
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the world of design, Percival Lafer was a visionary dedicated to enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which e...
Wood
Lightolier Yellow Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Lightolier
Located in Fulton, CA
A canary yellow 5-light chandelier or pendant light by Lightolier. Can be installed as a pendant light with use of 8 foot chair or shortened to hang as a chandelier with desired dept...
Steel
$574 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline gla...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$900 / item
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
$1,330
H 60.24 in Dm 5.91 in
Postmodern Varnished Metal Column Floor Lamp Ascribable to Reggiani, Italy
By Reggiani
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This beautiful and unique column floor lamp was probably produced by Reggiani. It is made in chrome-plated metal and varnished metal. This lamp is a vintage pi...
Chrome, Metal
Maison Lancel Cocktail or Coffee Table Bar
By Maison Lancel
Located in Geneva, CH
Brass and formica bar sliding coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo Produced by Maison Lancel, ca. 1970s Good condition
Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...
Velvet, Beech
Bola Disc 22” Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola Disc is a uniquely expressive LED Pendant system featuring a distinctive range of chromated disc reflectors that give the illusion of weightlessness by mirroring its surrounding...
Aluminum
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
$1,775 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Art Deco Table Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco table lamp with nickel finish and glass rods.
Brass
Funky Post Modern Colorful Coffee Table ca' 1990
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A funky and colorful, coffee table with glass top, ca' 1990's. Custom made from a doctors' office. Post modern, in the style of Memphis. See the matching side table.
Aluminum
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.
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