$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 George Nelson, Herman Miller
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 Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson, Blueprint Lighting
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 Blueprint Lighting, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi
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, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi
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 Ronald Homes, Peter Nelson
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, George Nelson, Le Klint
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 George Nelson, Jens Quistgaard
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 George Nelson, General Lighting
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 Howard Miller, George Nelson
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
Contemporary Italian wall lamp with four cocotte shade "Giula"
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Contemporary Italian wall light "Giula" in the style of the 60s. Solid brass stem and the four cocotte shades are in white lacquered metal and perforated. E14 type bulbs recommended....
Brass, Metal
$985 / item
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 10 in
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and pink enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong des...
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
$1,095 / item
H 10 in W 5 in D 4 in
'Monolith' Italian Reading Lamp Brass & Bright Blue Enamel Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Monolith sconce or wall-mount reading light with articulating arm and moveable head shown in satin enamel handmade by Blueprint Lighting, 2017. The spun aluminium cones are a vin...
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
$9,040 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$911 / 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
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
BRASS Pendant Concave Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Lower convex di...
Brass
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
$658Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for a...
Resin
$4,942
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
Modern Brass + Walnut Ava Sconce in Tan Leather, Plug in
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect marriage of form and function, its brass arm and full range of motion shade lock into ...
Brass
$2,900 / item
H 31 in Dm 32 in
'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Gray Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Monarch" 3-arm pendant or small chandelier shown in natural brass and our high-gloss "Dove" gray enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide brass band and d...
Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
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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