$680 / item
H 9 in W 5 in D 6 in
Library Sconce, Contemporary Bookshelf Sconce in Carrara Marble, Aged Brass
Located in Savannah, GA
The small bookshelf sconce is design to fit within contemporary or transitional interior and
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Pair of Visual Comfort Brass Swing-Arm Plug-In Wall Sconces
By Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
use as bedside reading lights, library sconces, home office lighting, or flanking mirrors or artwork
Brass
$298
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Scandinavian Modern Library Brass & Opaline Glass Wall Sconce by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bar, library or Maritime Brass Wall Light with classical opaline glass shade. It was manufactured
Brass
Vintage Danish Library Up-light Wall Sconce with Green Glass Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Chrome-plated up-light wall lamp with green shade in cased glass. Made by Happy Light in Denmark during the 1980s. Measurements: H: 21 cm, Dept: 27 cm, Diameter: 17 cm (shade). Fo...
Chrome
$1,794 / set
H 19.69 in W 2.76 in D 13 in
Cast Brass Library Light in Polished Nickel with Nickel Plated Brass Lampshade
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and produced by hand with care and attention to detail, the Swing Arm Library
Brass, Nickel
$4,125
H 12 in W 16 in D 40 in
Pair of 1990s Federal Style Three-Light Wall Sconces with Eagle, Arrows & Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
or library, these Federal style wall sconces bring symmetry, heritage, and decorative gravitas to
Marble
$1,400 / set
H 22 in W 17 in D 8 in
Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron Sconces with Gilt Fleur-de-Lys Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
. Ideal for an entryway, dining room, or library, these antique sconces bring historical French charm and
Wrought Iron
Resto, Hardware, Bronze Library Wall Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Resto. Hardware- Bronze library wall sconce.
Other
Pair of Italian Brass Extendable Library Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Italian brass extendable library lamps with a warm and rich patina. Dimensions
Brass
Library Sconce in Solid Brass by Paul Ferrante
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful library/readin light designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Paul Ferrante. The
Brass
Pair of French Library Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A pair of single light brass wall light.
Brass
Set of Six Library Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six English silver plated library lights.
Set of Six Silver Library Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six English silver plated library lights.
Set of Six Silver Library Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six English silver plated library lights.
Set of Three Jacques Biny Library Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mounted library lamps, or art lamps
Metal, Brass
Rare Danish Library Lamp in Brass 1940s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare Danish library or painting wall lamp. Made in brass. In very good quality and vintage
Brass
Set of 8, brass 3-joint Library Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brass wall-mounted library lamps with 3 joints for adjustment. Original Patina. 13
Set of 4 Danish Library / Painting Wall Lamps in Brass
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of four danish library or painting wall lamp. Made in brass. In very good quality. Denmark
Brass
Italian 1950s Library Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of fully restored Mid-Century Italian brass and blown glass library sconces from the 1950s
Brass
Pair 1970 Brass Retractable Wing Library Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive pair of very tall Spanish retractable sconces Two-tone brass. The sconces are
Brass
Sold
H 12.25 in W 20 in D 9.5 in
Restoration Hardware Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Sconce Library Reading Light
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Industrial style Restoration Hardware swing arm, plug in, wall sconce / desk light finished
Metal
Sold
H 2.5 in W 9.625 in D 3 in
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel EF Caldwell Brass Library or Picture Light Sconce
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1931 EF Caldwell signed brass wall light sconce from the Towers of the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 12 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Horn Wall Sconces for the Trophy Room, Library, Games Room, Man Cave
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of horn wall sconces for the trophy room, library, games room or man cave. The sconces are
Horn, Mahogany
Pair of Bronze Library Sconces
Located in Sarasota, FL
The pair of well made bronze "Library" Sconces are ready to be wired having a clip-on shield shade.
Bronze, Metal
Brass Swing Arm Library Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of brass swing arm library sconces. Made in the United States. Please note of wear consistent
Brass
Library Wall Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Italian adjustable arm library light with hand painted and antiqued tôle shade. Fitted with Halogen
Library Wall Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Italian adjustable arm library light with hand painted and antiqued tôle shade. Fitted with Halogen
Pair Of Italian Picture/library Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian brass and glass rods picture/library lights, circa 1940's
8 Bronze Library Wall Lights, New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12 fantastic library lights from new england giving off the most fantastic staggered illumination
Bronze, Iron
Picture/library light by Venini ONLY 1 Left Available
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of brass and glass picture/library lights by Venini, circa 1940. May be sold individually. 2
Library Wall Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Italian adjustable arm library light with hand painted and antiqued tôle shade. Fitted with Halogen
Library Wall Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Italian adjustable arm library light with hand painted and antiqued tôle shade. Fitted with Halogen
Four French Brass Library or Sign Lamps, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four 1930s French brass wall lamps to be used to light bookcases or a shop sign. All in very good condition and ready to use.
Brass
$896Sale Price|9% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Minimalist Side Table "Tee" Made of Brazilian Wood
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Contemporary Side Table in Brazilian wood. Natural of Brazil, Imbuia wood possesses deep, rich colors and interesting grain patterns that make every object unique. Designed with Mini...
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 16 in
'Elska' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass & Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, George Nelson, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. (Enamel color shown in this listing is "Perfect White") Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final image. There is no additional lead time or co...
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
$7,495
H 118 in W 28 in D 28 in
Art Deco Revival Monumental Brass Etched Glass Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Art Deco Revival monumental hanging light fixture or chandelier comprised of six glass “wing” panels with etched details, brass ferrule, shaft, brackets, and a ne...
Brass
Barovier Murano "Rostrato" Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very rare Murano glass table lamp entirely made in "rostrato" mouth-blown Murano glass with brass accents. This unique table lamp is incredibly charming and was designe...
Brass
Large green Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern light green Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s. One pair available. The large Italian sconces are made of a handmade Murano glass, in a...
Brass
$3,826 / set
H 20.87 in W 12.21 in D 16.93 in
Swedish Rose Shade Swan Neck Art Deco Style Lamps, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markslöjd, Ateljé Lyktan, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of sculptural modern table lamps produced by Markslöjd in Sweden in the 1960s. Tiers of solid beech wood shaped like a swan neck placed on a solid circular base on four feet. Or...
Brass
$21,047Sale Price|20% Off
H 142 in W 94 in D 0.2 in
17th.c French Tapestry Rare Verdure Original 239x330cm Fine Wool & Silk 8x11
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredible antique 17th century French tapestry in an array of expansive trees & verdure. A magnificent addition to any space. The rich verdure scene and intricate detaili...
Wool, Silk
$2,929 / item
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in
"Rovigo" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Venetian-style Murano glass mirror, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame on a ...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
Belgian Linen Stone Washed Linen Slip Covered Chair
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ans Belgian Linen Slip Covered Accent Chair, exuding classic European style with its elegant design. Crafted with luxurious Belgian linen, this accent chair features ...
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Wood
French 20th Century Art Deco Amber Glass Pendant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Art Deco pendant has an amber-colored, frosted glass diffuser with textural floral (rose) and foliate designs of high-relief. The bowl hangs from square, chrome stems tha...
Metal
$3,865
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 5.12 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Mirrored Wall Lights attributed to Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
A pair of sculptural 1950s Italian brass & mirror wall lights. The whimsical design is attributed to Cesare Lacca (b. Italy, 1929). Good overall condition, the gilt brass frame...
Brass
$7,772 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...
Brass
Circular chandelier in Murano by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Circular chandelier in sculpted Murano glass by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2025.
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Cristalo Antico Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano “Cristallo Antico” glass chandelier by Seguso. Beautiful hand blown Murano glass chandelier in a slightly smoked crystal color named “antico". Twelve branches on two...
Murano Glass
$2,666 / item
H 19.69 in W 26.78 in D 17.33 in
No. 31 G Beige Uni Gold Color Contemporary Art Pendant Lamp Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
No. 31 F Beige Gold Pendant Lamp Sander Bottinga Dimensions: D 44 x W 68 x H 50 cm. Materials: Brass, leather, wood, and dip-dyed colored viscose. Handmade in brass, leather, wood,...
Brass, Other
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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