$5,861 / set
H 7.48 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century FA2 Wall Lamps by Peter Nelson, England, 1960s.
By Peter Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare wall lights from Architectural Lighting according to a draft well-known industrial designer
Metal
George Nelson, Wall Light, Metal, Walnut, Resin, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable brass, walnut and resin wall light, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pear Shaped Sconces
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern light fixtures.
Brass
$1,450 / item
H 25.9 in W 8 in D 7 in
KINA 2 Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
. Kina 2 may be used as a wall sconce or as a flushmount on the ceiling. Fabricated with custom blown
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Isamu Noguchi, Blueprint Lighting, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, creating an atmosphere that's both elegant and cozy. Kina may be used as a wall sconce or as a flushmount
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$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
available--just ask! The "Elska" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in unlacquered brass and Perfect
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
$4,200 / item
H 52.75 in W 25.58 in D 6.75 in
KINA 4 Wall Light or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Black, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
a wall sconce or as a flushmount on the ceiling. Fabricated with custom blown glass made exclusively
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$5,900
H 38.75 in W 12 in D 24.5 in
George Nelson, Cigar Wall Sconce, Plastic, Walnut, Nickel, Herman Miller, 1952
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production Cigar Bubble wall sconce in plastic polymer, walnut and brushed nickel
Nickel
Aluminum Spot Wall Lamp by Ronald Holmes & Peter Nelson, 1970's
By Peter Nelson, Ronald Homes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, aluminum wall mounted pill box spot light designed by British designers Ronald Holmes
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Pair of George Nelson Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double cone sconces
Glass
Sold
H 13 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Rare 1960s Aluminium Ceiling Light Peter Nelson Architectural Lighting 2 availa
By Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Rare aluminium ceiling light designed by Peter Nelson and produced by Architectural Lighting Ltd
Aluminum
Sold
H 13 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Rare 1960s Aluminium Ceiling Light Peter Nelson Architectural Lighting 2 availa
By Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Rare aluminium ceiling light designed by Peter Nelson and produced by Architectural Lighting Ltd
Aluminum
Midcentury Wall Lamp, Denmark, 1960s.
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint, George Nelson
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
Opaline Glass, Wood
Sold
H 25 in W 9 in L 25 in
Set of Three Wrought Iron Sconces by California Modernists Van Keppel-Green
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Set of three large wrought iron candle sconces by California Modernists Van Keppel-Green, circa
Iron, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 25 in W 10 in D 3.25 in L 25 in
Wrought Iron Sconces by California Moderists Van Keppel and Green, circa 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Large Wrought Iron Candle Sconces by California Moderists Van Keppel and Green, c1960. Beautiful
Iron, Steel, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 13 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Rare 1960s Aluminium Ceiling Light by Peter Nelsen Architectural Lighting
By Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Rare aluminium ceiling light designed by Peter Nelson and produced by Architectural Lighting Ltd
Aluminum
Sold
H 19.69 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces 'WILLIAMS' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Cocoon, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, George Nelson, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lamps model 'Williams' no. 4365/1. by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Brass
Peter Nelson Spotlights for the Architectural Lighting Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of 2 double wall or ceiling mountable spotlights. Multidirectional. By Peter Nelson for the
Aluminum
Black Steel Sconces by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sconces originally for use with George Nelson's "Comprehensive Shelving System" for Herman
Pair of George Nelson Wall Mounted Sconces for General Lighting
By General Lighting, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of George Nelson for General Lighting wall mounted sconces in steel and milk glass.
Steel
Original George Nelson Wall Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Original production Nelson Bubble wall lamp, adjustable in height. Walnut block attachment to wall
Pair of Modernica George Nelson Saucer Bubble Walnut Wall Lamps, Vintage
By George Nelson
Located in Huddersfield, GB
A beautiful pair of George Nelson Bubble wall lamps in the Saucer shape with walnut wall mounts
George Nelson Wall Mounted Bubble Lamps 1950 for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early wall-mounted bubble lamps designed by George Nelson, produced by Howard Miller.
Fiberglass, Wood
George Nelson CSS Arm Lamp, Herman Miller 1959
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare yellow glass pivoting arm lamp by George Nelson made for the CSS storage system.
Steel
Articulating Wall Lamp by George Nelson and Daniel Lewis for Koch & Lowy
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eyeshade Series articulating wall sconce designed by George Nelson and Daniel Lewis for Koch & Lowy
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of Furniture Industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry....
Velvet, Beech
$900
H 44 in W 22 in D 22 in
1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to pr...
Fiberglass, Walnut
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades. France, 1960s These large lanterns have an eye-catching design featuring a cylind...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
$12,500 / item
H 48 in W 88.5 in D 66.25 in
Massive Oval Brass & Enamel Italian Campana Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final image. There is no additional lead time or cost for these colors and they may all be produced in matt...
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
$937 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$7,260 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 37.41 in
Murano Round Aqua Green / Gold Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Pure elegance, for this chandelier from the midcentury of Murano. Strong color and beautiful design. Simple but with an exciting color. Its structure is round and made of iron color...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Aluminum
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Appliqueà Volet Pivotant' wall lights in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
Metal, Aluminum
$9,950 / set
H 24 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Shagreen Bedside Tables & Side Tables, Cream Color Shagreen & Palm Wood, Order
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Decorative shagreen bedside tables or side tables with two drawers. The side tables have palm wood inside the opening. Shagreen is made of stingray, a very beautiful material. They...
Shagreen, Palmwood
$41,430Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 78.75 in D 20.08 in
Ball Cabinet Limited Edition of 2, Designed by Ramón Úbeda for BD Barcelona
By Ramón Úbeda, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ball cabinet limited edition of 2, designed by Ramón Úbeda for BD Barcelona. Container, frontals and shelves veneered in natural stained dark oak. Legs in aluminum with a brass ...
Oak
Salvatorre Gregorietti, Pendant Light, Metal, Fiberglass, Italy, 1960s
By Salvatore Gregorietti
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and fiberglass pendant light designed by Salvatorre Gregorietti and produced by Valenti, Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 47.5” H x 20.5” Diameter Dimensions of ...
Metal
$3,268 / set
H 33.47 in W 32.68 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of armchairs dates to the 1970s and is conceived in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, reflecting the understated elegance and material sensitivity associated with Italian...
Wool, Wood
$4,032Sale Price|39% Off
W 108 in L 138 in
Nordic Solstice: A Scandinavian Swedish-Style Masterpiece of Gilded Geometry
By Marianne Richter, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30674 New Scandinavian Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'00 x 11'06. Behold a radiant ode to the legacy of Scandinavian Modernism—a handwoven wool kilim that channels the spirit of mid-...
Wool
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Copper
$6,413 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
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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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.