$395Sale Price / item|50% Off
1950s Pierced Aluminium Wall Sconce, USA
By Moe Light, Columbia Manufacturing Company
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
3 sconces available. Star motif pierced shade in a copper tone. Base and arm are brass-plated. Rotating switch on base. Contain one E26 regular ceramic socket rated at...
Aluminum, Brass
Scandinavian Wall Light by Itsu, 1960
By Itsu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant articulate plug-in wall light by Itsu, Finland, 1960s, black double-tier body with white detachable diffusor at the bottom edge, mounted on an L-shape brass arm with swivel j...
Metal, Brass
Czechoslovak Brutalist Wall Light Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional brutalist wall light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. This sculptural piece combines a heavily textured metal body with an expressive plastica centerpiece in ...
Metal
A 1960s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Wall Light by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular brass and red-orange and clear corrugatedMurano glass square ceiling light by La Murrina, it works 110-240 volts and needs regular e14 bulbs. It's in good conditions ove...
Brass
Articulated Stilnovo wall light. Italy c1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s articulated wall light made by Stilnovo, Italy c1950s Original paintwork. Structualy sound. Fully functional, re wired
Brass
Italian Venini Style Crystal & Brass Large Sconce, Wall Light Mid-Century Modern
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Venini style glass sconce, 'Triedi' Glass rod, large Model, impressive. Has 2 socket, E27 base, 60 watt max per bulb. In working condition. Round Black Plate measures: 9.7...
Brass, Metal
$1,103 / item
Pergamino Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Pergamino Wall Light by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: W 34 x D 10 x H 30 cm Materials: Clay, Almond finish with shade and black trim Supplied with an E27 lampholder casing Available in in...
Clay
$975 / item
Abanico Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Abanico Wall Light by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: W 19 x D 11.5 x H 29 cm Materials: Clay, Textured Almond finish Supplied with an E27 lampholder casing Available in both indoor and out...
Clay
Backlit Iron Sunburst Mirror / Wall Light Fixture with Blue Glass Details, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful wrought iron backlit sunburst mirror accented by blue glass circles, Spain, 1950s. This backlit wall mirror features a wrought iron frame with scrolled details, rhombus and...
Iron, Wrought Iron
1950s Brass and Glass Wall light
Located in New York, NY
Charming Swedish 1950s Brass and Glass Wall light. Round lamp arm with a decorative brass filigree design. One light source with a frosted glass lantern. Age appropriate wear with pa...
Brass
$1,050 / item
Alvar Aalto A330s Chrome Wall Light Light for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s chrome wall light light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production by its original manufacturer, Arte...
Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Modern Light Mirror with Flowers, Gypsum, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A mirror in a golden decorative flowers frame from Italy. The frame is made of gypsum. Good condition, no damage or cracks in the frame, the mirror pane has minimal flaws. Beautiful ...
Mirror, Plaster
$1,079 / set
vintage Palmette wall Light - pink glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 9 Murano handmade pink palmette glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold...
Art Glass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces designed by Franco Luce. The sconces feature a striking leaf-shaped design made of hand-blown pink Murano glass, with a translucent fi...
Metal, Brass
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Murano Wall light or Flush mount
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“This exquisite 1960s Murano flush mount / wall light is a fine example of mid‐century Venetian craftsmanship. Its hand-blown glass shade, in a soft hue with the classic ‘pulegoso’ b...
Murano Glass
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Black CP-1 French Wall Light
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall Sconces with Rotating Shades by Charlotte Perriand for Galerie Steph Simon, Circa 1960 Illuminate your space with the innovative design of these wall sconces by the renowned Fr...
Metal
Vintage Palmette wall Light - smoked glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 9 Murano handmade smoked palmette glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame go...
Art Glass
Italian mid-century modern wall lamp Light Ball by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Wall or ceiling lamp model Light Ball with spherical diffuser in opaline glass. The round-based structure is matte metal. Produced by Flos in 1960s and designed by Achille and Pier G...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Organic Glass Sconce Wall Light Kalmar 1960s Vienna Up to 10
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage glass sconce or wall light designed and manufactured by Kalmar, Vienna, 1960s, up to 10 pieces are available.
Metal
$627 / item
Blue Wave Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Wave Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 10 x W 11 x H 33 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal.
Metal
Italian mid-century modern wall lamp Light Ball by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wall lamp Light Ball by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s Pair of wall or ceiling lights mod.
Metal
$487 / item
Handled LED Wall Light by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Handled LED Wall Light by Aggiolight. Dimensions: W 7 x D 5 x H 17 cm. Materials: Precision-machined metal structure in Polished Chrome. The Handled series by Aggiolight is a sophi...
Chrome
Double Wall Light by Itsu, Brass and Metal, 1960 Finland Mid-Century Modern
By Itsu
Located in Paris, IDF
Double wall light made by Itsu in Finland around 1960. Brass with later painted metal surfaces. Good condition , minor patina consistent with age and use.
Metal
Pair of Modern, Italian Wall Lights in Opalescent Light Blue Murano Glass, 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Modern, conical, Italian wall lamps in opalescent glass.
Brass, Iron
$359 / item
Black Disc Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Disc Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 5.3 x W 16 x H 16 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal.
Metal
Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light
By Barovier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with 9 glass palmettes, fitted with one E14 Socket.
Brass
Cubic Wall Light by Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cubic wall light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, with three large faceted, solid glass spheres with artful bubble inclusions, mounted to a brass plate, horizontally or vertica...
Brass
De.Light W1 Brass Articulating Double Sconce Wall Light
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops an opal glass di user or a cylinder fabric shade and the Directional stem...
Brass
Laurameroni "Work Light" Modern LED Spotlight for Ceiling or Wall by M. Anderson
By Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
Adjustable LED spotlight for ceiling or wall fastening in light burnished brass. The sophisticated design and the choice of the finest materials are the distinctive elements of our ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yellow Glass Metal Spider Fly Wall Light Sconce Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage handmade spider fly wall light or sconce or table lamp from yellow grooved glass and metal.
Metal, Copper
Light blue ceramic wall mirror att. to Roger Collet Vallauris circa 1970 design
By Roger Collet
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to Roger Collet Realised in Vallauris Circa 1970 Light blue ceramic wall mirror original perfect condition height 29 cm depth 2 cm
Ceramic
Rare Wall Light by Poliarte
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Albany, NY
Cast aluminium and raw crystal with two interior lightbulbs. Frank.rogin photos dedicated to Poliarte.
Crystal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Wall Light, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Wall Light, 1960s, Czechoslovakia, - made of Porcelain and Glass, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - In original good condition
Porcelain, Glass
$268Sale Price|19% Off
Mid-Century Wall Light, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Wall Light, 1970s, Czechoslovakia, - made of Porcelain and Glass, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - In original good condition
Porcelain, Glass
Mid-Century Wall Light, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Wall Light, 1970s, Czechoslovakia, - made of Metal and Glass, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - In original good condition
Metal
Mid-Century Wall Light, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Wall Light, 1970s, Czechoslovakia, - made of Metal and Glass, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - In original good condition
Metal
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Wall Light, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Wall Light, Czechoslovakia, 1970s, - made of Metal - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition,
Metal
MId-Century Wall Light, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Wall Light, Czechoslovakia, 1960s, - made of Porcelain and Glass, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - In original good condition
Porcelain, Glass
Mid-Century Wall Light , Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Wall Light , Czechoslovakia, 1970s, - made of Metal and Chrome, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in condition for make repaint
Metal, Chrome
$241Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Wall Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Wall Light, Germany, 1970s, - made of Glass, Metal and Wood - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition,
Metal
$1,100 / item
Wall Light in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, glass and brass, Europe, 1970s. Ornate brass and glass wall light with two-light points and small decorative structured glass globes. The chandelier is beautifully decor...
Brass
Midcentury Wall/Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal
Hand Blown Venetian Glass Wall Light
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The single wall light having a nickel base supporting a hand blown shade and blown glass ribbon decoration. Single interior socket.
Blown Glass
Tenfold Wall Sconce, Anodized Bronze, Aluminum Brutalist Wall Light, Perforated
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Anodized Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking metal panels. Mad...
Aluminum
Post Modern Vintage Sconces Wall Light Icaro Duo Pair Carlo Forcolini 1984 Italy
By Artemide, Carlo Forcolini
Located in Vienna, AT
Post - Modern vintage sconces or wall lights Icaro by Carlo Forcolini for Artemide 1986 Italy. An iconic duo sconces or wall lights from thick clear glass and perforated aluminum and...
Metal, Aluminum
$673 / item
Wall and ceiling light by Kalmár
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
Very beautiful, large, and heavy foam glass wall and ceiling light by Kalmar from the 1970s. Metal bracket with three E27 sockets for a maximum of 40W. Beautiful mid-century design....
Blown Glass
$185 / item
Terracotta Nerl Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta Nerl Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 11.5 x H 12 cm Materials: Terracotta, metal.
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Sonata' Wall Light
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light model V-169, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s This beautiful brass and glass wall lamp, model V-169 from the 'Sonat...
Brass
$359 / item
Clay Disc Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay Disc Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 5.3 x W 16 x H 16 cm Materials: Terracotta, powder coated steel.
Steel
$359 / item
Terra Disc Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Terra Disc Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 5.3 x W 16 x H 16 cm Materials: Terracotta, powder coated steel.
Steel
$359 / item
Blue Disc Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Disc Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 5.3 x W 19 x H 19 cm Materials: Ceramic, powder coated steel.
Steel
Midcentury Italian Colored Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury Italian wall light with a white and red acrylic lamp shade and brass arms. Attributed to Stilnovo, not labeled. Unique design 1950s - Itay Tested and ready to use wit...
Brass
Reclaimed Teak Wood Framed Oval Mirror, Modern Organic, with Lighted Frame
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mirror features a stunning reclaimed teak wood frame & polished finish. With wood sourced from old colonial houses in Indonesia. The wood texture adds to its charm. It features ...
Wood, Teak
Large Functionalist Wall Light, PSO, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large functionalist wall light, manufactured by PSO ( Pohjoismainen sähkö Oy), 1950s. Glass with chromed metal frame. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Metal, Chrome
Itsu, Wall Light, Brass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5” H x 4.875” W x 9.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.875” H x 4.875” W x 1...
Brass
Set Four Modern 2-Light Rock Crystal & Silvered Wall Appliques w/ Center Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
A fine set of four modern two-light rock crystal and silvered wall appliques/sconces with a hand carved center mounted rock crystal obelisk.
Rock Crystal, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sconce or Wall Light by Barovier & Toso, Italy, ca. 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp by Barovier & Toso from circa the 1960s.
Metal, 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.
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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