Light wall sculpture by Rolf Kruger
By Rolf Krüger
Located in PAU, FR
Exceptionnal light sculpture of Ralf Kruger model oyster 15 appliques in a frame Original Special order
Metal
$523 / item
Alain Richard A5 Diderot wall light
By Alain Richard
Located in Grenoble, FR
Alain Richard wall light A 5 model for Diderot circa 1958 Perfect condition 3 available
Metal
Modern Italian Tall Layered Wall Light in White Blue Gray Frosted Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant and refined Italian Mediterranean design in blown Murano glass worked with the technique scavo: the frosted glass has a finish similar to archaeological ancient Roman ...
Metal, Brass
Translandia, Wall Light, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer wall light designed and produced by Translandia, Denmark, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 11.25"W x 7.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Pine
Maison Lancel French Mid-Century Modern Pair 2 Light Chrome & Wood Wall Sconces
By Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of circa 1960 2 Light chrome and black sconces for Maison Lancel, France. Wired for US and in working condition. Each wall sconce takes 2-light bulb with max. 40 w...
Chrome, Steel
$1,057 / item
cap wall light brass black LED
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
This "Cap" wall lamp is made of brass and the outside has been coloured chemical black/bronze . Inside remains brass colour. E14 led ball lamp . Available in 110v - 240 v. This l...
Brass
$2,800 / item
Sole Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The versatile Sole light can be installed as a ceiling light or wall light and features our handblown Sfera glass mounted on a colored reflective glass dish. Shown with the amber col...
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 (Inches): 13.875” H x 7.5” W x 5.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6” H x 3” W x ...
Metal
$390Sale Price|20% Off
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 shade. 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included
Wicker, Wood
'King' Wall Light by Anders Pehrson
Located in London, England
His designs, such as the iconic King Wall Light, continue to inspire and captivate enthusiasts worldwide.
Metal
Pair of Ifö Sweden Glass Wall Lamp Sconces Blue, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
By Stig Carlsson, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner, Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of two original vintage wall sconces from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1950s to 1960s. They come in a rare blue color version and the glass screens are made from white opaline glass....
Ceramic, Glass
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. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working ...
Metal
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 8.25” W x 6.3“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9” H x 8.25” W Bulb Specificati...
Pine
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 E27 sockets for a maximum of 40W. Beautiful mid-century design. Fully functional ...
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 with three E27 sockets for a maximum of 40W. Beautiful mid-century design. Fully fu...
Blown Glass
$8,900 / item
Aria Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
Airiness and playfulness intertwine in the Aria collection. Composed of a thick glass handblown semi-sphere, this unique piece allows for a wide variety of configurations via its sma...
Brass
$8,900 / item
Aria Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
Airiness and playfulness intertwine in the Aria collection. Composed of a thick glass handblown semi-sphere, this unique piece allows for a wide variety of configurations via its sma...
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. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working ...
Metal
$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 distinctive cut-outs that let out a soft glow. At the center is our Sfera glass handblown in ...
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 illuminated from the back, signed and dated on the lower left corner.
Metal
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, 1960s.
Brass
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 large, round glass is first thermoformed into a sculptural convex form (i.e. the r...
Brass
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. Height: 35 cm
Brass
$480 / item
Isaac Maxwell Metal Wall Light Fixtures
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful architectural metal wall fixture designed by Isaac Maxwell Metal features a plated copper star pattern with punched holes that cast softly diffused light. Perfect for creat...
Copper
Modern Italian Tall Layered Wall Light White Blue Gray in Frosted Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant and refined Italian Mediterranean design in blown Murano glass worked with the technique scavo: the frosted glass has a finish similar to archaeological ancient Roman ...
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Palwa Wall Light Sconce, Gold-Plated Brass Glass, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large, high quality and impressive sconce by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, cira 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). It is made of a gilded brass frame with square lens...
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
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 counterweighted to modulate the height of the shade - when pulled down, the shade is ad...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,325 / set
Venice Glass Wall Light, Set of 2
Located in PARIS, FR
The Venetian glass-making tradition stretches back over a thousand years, rooted on the island of Murano where glassblowers have passed techniques from generation to generation since...
Glass
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 handblown Sfera glass mounted on a colored reflective glass dish. Shown with the amber col...
Brass
Light Pink and Green Geometric Swedish Wall Hanging by Carin Wästberg
By Carin Wästberg
Located in New York, NY
Light Pink and Green Geometric Swedish Wall Hanging Designed by Carin Wästberg (1859-1942) A pale, open ground is animated by a sequence of angular, almost totem-like geometric forms.
Wool
Brown Orange Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic l...
Ceramic
Modern Italian Tall Layered Wall Light in White Blue Gray Frosted Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
Late 1990s, a very elegant and refined Italian Mediterranean design in blown Murano glass worked with the technique scavo: the frosted glass has a finish similar to archaeological an...
Metal, Brass
$5,534 / set
Venini Poliedri wall light, set of 2
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Venini Poliedri wall lamp: an iconic wall lamp of Italian design in Murano glass, characterized by a strong scenographic presence. This Poliedri Venini 1960 wall lamp best represents...
Art Glass
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.
Metal, Brass
$7,440 / item
INO- Wall Light, Cast Bronze, Cinabre Gallery
By Christine D. Rouvière
Located in PARIS, FR
The INO wall light takes its form from the quiet asymmetry of fungi and forest growth. Cast in bronze, its sculptural body recalls the layered silhouette of a mushroom or natural out...
Bronze
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 Metal: Gold-plated with chain Color: Multi-Color Wall light: 3 lights x max 60W E14 ...
Blown Glass
$1,337 / item
Wall and ceiling light by Kalmár
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
Flush mount made of square, richly textured glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960. Heidelberg model. The flush-mounted light consists of four thick, textured glass panels and a large centra...
Blown Glass
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 5.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
Fiberglass
$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 shape anyway desired. The spokes can be opened for a more eccentric appearance or...
Metal
$1,999 / 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. Weight: 4,5 kg. Customizable frame wood type (oak, ash, birch, etc) and color. "Ligh...
Acrylic, Wood
Massive Italian Wall or Ceiling Light
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Italian extra large wall lamp or ceiling light in the manner of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte made with two thick beveled and textured slabs of glass of a delicate light green...
Brass, Nickel
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 Dimensions (inches): 17” H x 2.9” W x 12.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 7.75” H x 1...
Brass
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 illumination. Silver silk cord with inline switch. Attributed to Maison Jansen Fra...
Steel
$5,115 / 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 x P19 x H46 cm Materials: Polished brass reflector with cloud pattern Also avai...
Brass
$1,348 / 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 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design from the Éc...
Clay
$4,859 / 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: Polished brass reflector All our lamps can be wired according to each country....
Brass
$6,778 / 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, white acrylic. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to t...
Brass
$2,371 / 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, white glass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA...
Brass
$1,569 / 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, white glass. Available in black, white, or color. Please contact us. All o...
Metal
$1,569 / 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, white glass. Available in black, white, or color. Please contact us. All o...
Metal
$3,348 / 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-coated metal, glass lens. Available in black, white, or color. All our lamps can b...
Metal
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 specification. Dimensions: W 6.5cm x D 46cm Shade width is 6.5cm at widest part.
Aluminum, Brass
$1,976 / 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, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic...
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. It was designed by Ignazio Gardella.
Brass
$1,674Sale Price|20% Off
Large Montgolfière Wall Light, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique Italian wall light from the 1940-1950s in the shape of a Montgolfière (hot air ballon). Blackened forged iron with leaf metal decorations and new parchment-paper shades. ...
Steel
$1,278 / item
Alouette Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 19.5 x W 19.7 x H 20.7 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in black, white, or color versions. Also available with white...
Metal
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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