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 Peter Nelson from the 60s. The design language and the materiality of Nelson's desig...
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 Miller, USA, 1950s. Please note cord feeds from bottom of stem and functions via plug...
Metal
$3,200 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pear Shaped Sconces
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern light fixtures.
Brass
George Nelson, Cigar Wall Sconce, Plastic, Walnut, Nickel, Herman Miller, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production Cigar Bubble wall sconce in plastic polymer, walnut and brushed nickel; designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1952.
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 & Peter Nelson for Conelight Limited sometime in the 1970's. The Conelight Limited ...
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. Dates from the early 1960s. The two spot lamps are adjustable, each lamp moves up a...
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. Dates from the early 1960s. The two spot lamps are adjustable, each lamp moves up a...
Aluminum
Midcentury Wall Lamp, Denmark, 1960s.
By Le Klint, George Nelson, Kaare Klint
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
Opaline Glass, Wood
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. Dates from the early 1960s. Two spot lamps are adjustable, each lamp moves up and ...
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, Achille Castiglioni, George Nelson
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lamps model 'Williams' no. 4365/1. by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (1950s - 1960s). A brass wall arm holds a lampshade made of ...
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 Architectural Lighting Co. Spun aluminium construction.
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 Miller, adapted for wall mounting with new back plates.
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 George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Original production Nelson Bubble wall lamp, adjustable in height. Walnut block attachment to wall also allows the lamp to swing in and out. Has original Howard Miller label. Measur...
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. The iconic design allows for height adjustment of the lamp and movement of the ar...
George Nelson Wall Mounted Bubble Lamps 1950 for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early wall-mounted bubble lamps designed by George Nelson, produced by Howard Miller.
Fiberglass, 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 1960. Lovely wall-mount candelabra work well indoors and out. Beautiful and heavy with...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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
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 and heavy. Solid wrought iron construction. Condition is excellent. Dimensions: 2...
Iron, Steel, Wrought Iron
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
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$4,940 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Sculptural Side Table & Stool, Hand-Carved Green Onyx Marble Conglomerate
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
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
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 pair is...
Brass
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$903 / 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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$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 Los Angeles, 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
$4,876
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 München, BY
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
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
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
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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