$2,800 / item
Sole Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The versatile Sole light can be installed as a ceiling light or wall light and features our
Brass
Itsu, Wall Light, Metal, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and white-lacquered wall light produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Metal
$5,332 / set
Wall Light with 151m of string
Located in London, GB
This striking wall light by Freddy Tuppen showcases a harmonious blend of industrial materials and
Aluminum
Mid-Century Adjustable Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Wall light with adjustable shade. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Very good original condition
Wicker, Wood
$3,200 / set
Pair of Three-Light Wall Sconces
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Three-Light Wall Sconces
Metal
Ceramic Wall Light Hexagon, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s
Ceramic
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative outdoor wall light in a painted metal frame with shade in embossed glass
Metal
Pair of Ifö Sweden Glass Wall Lamp Sconces Blue, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Lindner, Stig Carlsson, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Ifö Electric
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of two original vintage wall sconces from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1950s to 1960s. They come in
Ceramic, Glass
Large Sculptural Round Convex Rose Gold Lighted Mirror or Wall Art, Italy, 43" D
Located in New York, NY
This Large Sculptural Round Convex Rose Gold Lighted Mirror or Wall Art is a unique work of art. A
Brass
'King' Wall Light by Anders Pehrson
Located in London, England
designs, such as the iconic King Wall Light, continue to inspire and captivate enthusiasts worldwide
Metal
Wall and ceiling light by Hillebrand
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
Very beautiful, large, and heavy ice glass wall lamp by RZB from the 1970s. Metal bracket with two
Blown Glass
Wall and ceiling light by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Hannover, DE
Very beautiful, large, and heavy ice glass wall lamp by Hillebrand from the 1970s. Metal bracket
Blown Glass
Translandia, Wall Light, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light produced by Translandia, Denmark, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x
Pine
$8,900 / item
Aria Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
available in 5″ and 3″ diameters, in a selection of colors. Can be installed as a flush mount or a wall
Brass
$8,900 / item
Aria Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
available in 5″ and 3″ diameters, in a selection of colors. Can be installed as a flush mount or a wall
Brass
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative outdoor wall light on a painted metal frame with shade in embossed glass
Metal
Arts & Craft Style Modern Copper /Cobalt Blue Glass Sconce Wall Light 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Made in Miami by The Studio of Lighting, this decorative Modern Sconce will add an luxurious accent
Copper
Italian Wall Light by Stilnovo, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful articulate Italian wall light by Stilnovo, 1950s, with black enameled body, wired for US
Metal, Chrome
$3,100 / item
Luna Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Luna wall light’s simple round shape is elevated by its elliptical cross-section and
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Light, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass wall lamp model model V-239 designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden
Brass
Modern Italian Tall Layered Wall Light White Blue Gray in Frosted Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
recalls Venetian plaster texture. The size of these wall lights make them a true statement, three varied
Metal, Brass
Angelo Brotto, Wall Light, Italy 1972
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Brotto Modernist Art Glass wall light. Vertical purple Art glass on a clear glass base
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Palwa Wall Light Sconce, Gold-Plated Brass Glass, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It also can be used
Gold Plate, Bronze, Brass
Large MCM 51" Wide Light Walnut Bow Tie Rectangle 3D Frame Wall Mirror MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large MCM 51" Wide Light Walnut Bow Tie Rectangle 3D Frame Wall Mirror MINT!
Glass, Walnut
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Light, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Opaline glass wall light produced and designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s
Brass
$480 / item
Isaac Maxwell Metal Wall Light Fixtures
Located in San Antonio, TX
with architects such as O’Neil Ford, E.B. Flowers, and Bill McDonald. This wall sconce/wall light is in
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Glass Brass Vintage Sconce Wall Light J.T.Kalmar, 1960 Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage white glass sconce or wall light designed and manufactured by J. T
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian 'Rise & Fall' Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
1950s Italian brass & aluminium wall lamp with red lacquered metal shade. The brass switch is
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury italian brass adjustable wall light
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury italian brass adjustable wall light with original parchment lampshade. Good vintage
Brass
$1,375 / item
Wall and ceiling light by Kalmár
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
flush-mounted light consists of four thick, textured glass panels and a large central section, all
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Sweden c. 1940s Dramatic patina on brass
Brass
Sole Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The versatile Sole light can be installed as a ceiling light or wall light and features our
Brass
Venini Gio Ponti Three-Light Wall Light in Multi-Color
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall light in multi-color handmade blown glass. Numbered edition Year of manufacture: 1946
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use
Pine
Massive Italian Wall or Ceiling Light
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Italian extra large wall lamp or ceiling light in the manner of Max Ingrand for Fontana
Brass, Nickel
Mid Century Fiberglass Art Wall Light
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Fiberglass Art Wall Light This wall light measures: 60 inches wide x 42 inches deep by
Fiberglass
$1,387 / item
Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: W 22.5 x D 17,5 x H 33,5 cm Materials: Clay Born in
Clay
$2,875 / item
Lafayette Brass Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Brass light made from solid brass, composed of multiple thin strips of brass which the end user can
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina and
Brass
German Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Germany, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal wall light designed and produced in Germany, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with
Metal
Bergboms, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall
Brass
Bison, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Bison, Norway, c. 1960s. Patina on brass
Brass
$6,974 / item
Linetype Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Linetype Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 2.5 x W 20 x H 144 cm. Materials: Brushed brass
Brass
$2,440 / item
Zigzag Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Zigzag Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12 x W 27 x H 51 cm. Materials: Brushed brass
Brass
$5,263 / item
Hélène, Wall Light by Marion Mezenge
Located in Geneve, CH
Hélène, wall light by Marion Mezenge (each pattern is unique) Astérie Collection Dimensions: L31
Brass
$4,473 / item
Lightpulse Wall Light by Studio Lampent
Located in Geneve, CH
Lightpulse wall lamp by Studio Lampent Dimensions: D 53 x W 53 x H 13 Materials: Acrylic, wood
Acrylic, Wood
$1,615 / item
Birch Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Birch Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 33 cm. Materials: Black powder-coated
Metal
$1,615 / item
Birch Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Birch Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 33 cm. Materials: White powder-coated
Metal
$3,445 / item
Rotation Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Rotation Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 14.5 x W 12 x H 50 cm. Materials: White powder
Metal
Maison Jansen attributed "Vine" Wall Light
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A burnished steel Vine wall light with foliage and black marble grapes. With two light fittings for
Steel
$5,000 / item
Gertrude, Wall Light by Marion Mezenge
Located in Geneve, CH
Hélène, wall light by Marion Mezenge Astérie Collection Dimensions: L31 x P19 x H46 cm Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Bicolor Murano Glass Ceiling Light / Wall Light 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer this Italian mid-20th century modern ceiling light, a striking piece that
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Brass presents with dramatic patina as
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Brass presents with moderate patina
Brass
$2,033 / set
Cross Brown Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning rectangular wall light with an unusual shape, made with rich brown colored ceramics
Ceramic
Wall Light by Ignazio Gardella, 1960
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful wall lamp, model 'LP12', is made of a brass construction with opaline glass lights
Brass
Adjustable Wall Light by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Adjustable wall light by Stilnovo, 1950s In excellent original condition. To be wired to country
Aluminum, 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.
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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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