Large Danish mid-century modern ceramic wall light by Noomi Backhausen, Søholm
By Noomi Backhausen
Located in DK
This large Danish mid-century modern ceramic 5-piece wall light was designed by Noomi Backhausen
Ceramic, Stoneware
$956 / item
Casa Wall Light No6
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 6 in white Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with
Ceramic
$956 / item
Casa Wall Light No3
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 3 in white Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with
Ceramic
$956 / item
Casa Wall Light No1
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 1 in yellow Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with
Ceramic
$512Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Asian Wall Light with Art Glass, 1960s USA
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Asian Wall Picture Light. Unique piece.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Large Murano Flush Mount / Wall light, Italy 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Modern Large Murano Flush Mount / Wall light, Italy 1960s This is a stunning large
Metal
Italian Palladio Wall Light
By Palladio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Palladio metal painted and gilt wall light, sconce.
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson, Large Pine Wall Light, Markaryd Sweden, Scandinavian Modern
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Well-keeped large pine wall light / sconce designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ellysett Markaryd
Pine
Elegant Mid Century Modern Swing Teak & Sisal Wall Light Denmark 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern swing wall light. Adjustable vertical and horizontal. Designed
Brass
Asea No. 21 Wall Light by Ceren Gurkan, Handcrafted Stoneware, Organic Modern
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in İstanbul, TR
Organic Modern stoneware and metal wall light by Ceren Gürkan. Asea is a sculptural, made-to-order
Stoneware
$5,200 / item
LU Sphere Wall Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LU Sphere wall fixture by Lumfardo Luminiaires is part of our contemporary collection. This
Brass
Mid-century Round Wall Mirror with light by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Round Yellow and White Wall Mirror with light by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany It
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Pastel Yellow Wall Light by E.S. Horn, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp made from Aluminium applied with a 1950s characteristic pastel yellow
Aluminum, Brass
$1,299 / item
Nature matt gold wall lamp with smoked Murano glass
Located in Vedelago, IT
Sinuous shapes and glass diffusers that evoke flowering bulbs. The soft light creates a refined atmosphere, transforming each space into an oasis of harmony and natural beauty. The ...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Gilt and Lacquered Wall Light Hans Kögl 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid Century Modern wall sconce manufactured in metal that has been gilded and lacquered. all the
Metal
Midcentury Swedish Wall Light
Located in Long Island City, NY
Midcentury Swedish wall light. Painted metal, Marked KLK 5447. Candelabra socket. Existing wiring
Danish Modern Articulated Black Wall Light wBrass Accents & Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a brass accented steel 'body' installed with a frosted glass
Brass, Steel
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Glass Wall Lamp Sconce White Modern Light, Lindner 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner, Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage double wall sconce by German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. It was manufactured by
Ceramic, Glass
Frosted Glass Wall Light by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Frosted clear glass wall light attributed to Orrefors made in Sweden around 1960. Good condition
Glass
Scandinavian Modernist Wall Light
Located in London, GB
This Modernist wall lamp can be either hardwired into an existing wall circuit or cable with inline
Glass, Teak
Single Articulating Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Articulating wall light manufactured in United Kingdom, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass
Metal, Brass
$2,950
Maison Arlus Wall Light
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Arlus large wall lamp figuring a bow and an arrow, original glass shades, 2-light, 60 watts
Brass
$866Sale Price|36% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rhombus Shaped Murano Glass Wall Light, Italy, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian rhombus-shaped Murano glass wall light, from the Mid-Century Modern era. The lamp features
Murano Glass
$423Sale Price|62% Off
1980 Italy Post-Modern Black Metal and Satin Glass Wall Light
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an engaging wall light in satin glass that has the base in aluminum lacquered in polished
Aluminum
$1,000
Wall Light by Vitrika
Located in Long Island City, NY
A wall light by Vitrika, Sweden, circa 1960. Handblown textured, light amber color glass and brass
Brass
$1,530Sale Price|20% Off
X-Large Danish Organic Modern Caramel Glazed Ceramic Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare find in beautiful condition. Large, handmade Danish midcentury organic modern ceramic sconce
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
Italian Venetian Murano Light Blue and Opalescent Glass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Delicate 1950s Murano glass wall mirror with delicate light blue floral details and opalescent
Murano Glass
Silhouette Round Wall Light, 1950s Vintage
Located in Antwerp, BE
silhouette glass art wall decoration, wall light . Is this Art or is this Kitch? You love it or you don't! In
Metal, Brass
Kaiser Wall Light, 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Bronx, NY
A single wall light by Kaiser Leuchten from 1960s matte black frame piece of thick ice looking bend
Metal
Aballs Wall Light by Jaime Hayon, Copper & Ceramic, Mid-Century Modern
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aballs A Wall lamp. Base in white, black, golden, copper or platinum ceramic. Diffuser in blown
Metal
Aballs Wall Light by Jaime Hayon, Ceramic & Glass, Mid-Century Modern
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aballs A Wall lamp. Base in white, black, golden, copper or platinum ceramic. Diffuser in blown
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Pine Wall Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Scandinavian Modern Pine Wall Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Light with Painted Shade, Valinte, Finland, 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Finnish mid-century wall light produced by Valinte Oy, featuring a long, wall-mounted brass arm
Aluminum, Brass
$836 / set
vintage opalino Palmette wall Light
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
inches depth from the wall (27 cm) Dimension glasses: 10,25 inches (26 cm) lenght; 2,40 inches (6 cm
Art Glass
Modern Luxury Handcrafted Brushed Copper Wall Mounted Light Mandolin, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Luxury Handcrafted Brushed Copper Wall Mounted Light Mandolin, Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 29 x
Copper
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Lamp / Light Mandolin, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Lamp / Light Mandolin, Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 29 x H
Brass
Modern Handcrafted Blackened Brass Wall Mounted Lamp / Light Mandolin, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Handcrafted Blackened Brass Wall Mounted Lamp / Light Mandolin, Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 29 x
Brass
Vintage Swedish wall light 1940th
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Swedish wall light, Circa 1940th. Patinated brass with flexible arm and perforated shade
Brass
The 'Diabolo' Articulated Wall Light
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 'Diabolo' wall light, inspired by a pair of 1950s French originals designed by Lumel
Brass
Stunning Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy Mazzega 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This large, mid-20th-century Murano glass wall light is an outstanding example of Italian
Metal
Stunning Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy Mazzega 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This large, mid-20th-century Murano glass wall light is an outstanding example of Italian
Metal
Stunning Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy Mazzega 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This large, mid-20th-century Murano glass wall light is an outstanding example of Italian
Metal
Hand-Blown Glass Wall Light by Naama Hofman, Modern Design 9.84 In
By Naama Hofman
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted from hand-blown glass, the Light Object 030.2 is a masterful statement wall light. Its
Brass
Baker Light Burl Walnut Queen Ann Style Decorative Wall Mirror MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Light Burl Walnut Queen Ann Style Decorative Wall Mirror MINT
Mirror, Oak, Burl, Walnut
21st Century Modern Project 213A Papel Wall Light Sconces Ceramic Brushed White
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project
Ceramic
Daikon Studio / Shoji Sconce / Minimal Modern Brass Black Wall Light
By Austin Daikon
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio - Shoji I Sconce material options: stainless steel, brass finish options: onyx black wax, satin black, satin white, brushed brass, aged brass, naval brass, burnished ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Wall Light, Itsu, Finland, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, manufactured by Itsu, Finland, 1960s. Brass frame, opaline glass shade. Good vintage
Brass
Vistosi Puppet Wall Light
By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand. Specifications: Light source
Blown Glass
Moonlet Wall Light, Aluminum
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the glow of the full moon, this original, organic modernist design is crafted entirely by hand and features a cast glass diffuser set in a brushed aluminum "cradle" base.
Aluminum
$1,800 / item
Moonlet Wall Light, Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the glow of the full moon, this original, organic modernist design is crafted entirely by hand and features a cast glass diffuser set in a bronze "cradle" base.
Bronze
1970s Large Alabaster Wall Light / Sconce, Mid-Century Modern Organic Design
Located in Lisse, NL
intern bracket on your wall. This light too will be rewired to the highest standard for safe and
Alabaster, Metal
$4,865 / item
Metropolitan 2-Light Wall Lamp
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant and minimalist wall lamp is best displayed as a set of two to light up a modern
Marble
DAYA-W1M Brass Modern Engraved Wall Light Sconce, Flow 2 Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
glass shade. Available as a single or double fixture and modern engravings. Finish: Brass (available
Brass
Alba Simple Wall Light - Alabaster
Located in London, GB
Materials: Alabaster structure and optical lens Dimensions: Ø15 cm x 9,5 cm Socket: G9 Wattage: Max 10W Only LED Voltage: 220/240V Included bulb: G9 3,6W 360lm or G9 2,5W 250lm / 270...
Alabaster
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Three Light Wall Sconce, Painted Metal, Glass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Three Light Wall Sconce, Painted Metal, Glass, 1950s This striking
Metal, Brass
$705 / item
Wave Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Wave Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 10 x W 11 x H 33 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal. Also
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Light, Wood and Opaline, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of wall light, wood and opaline, 1970s.
Opaline Glass, Wood
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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