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
$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 George Nelson, Kaare Klint, Le 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
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 Miller, USA, 1950s. Please note cord feeds from bottom of stem and functions via plug...
Metal
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 George Nelson, J.T. Kalmar, 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, 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 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 Howard Miller, George Nelson
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
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
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 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
Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, white disks. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11 inches (28 cm) ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Stilnovo (Italy, 1960s) Rectangular opal glass sits at a diagonal, revealing a polished brass stem down the center. Each sconce holds a single E26 socket type. We recomm...
Brass
$2,967 / set
H 10.24 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Large Vintage Mid-Century Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of onion form white glass and copper sconces. France, 1950s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Brass, Copper
$9,940Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
Rare Pair of Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s. Large clear glass globes hooked onto blackened aluminum armature. Glob...
Aluminum, Steel
$3,310 / set
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Wall Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Wall Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s A refined pair of mid-century Italian wall lamps designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Each sconce features its o...
Metal
$4,000 / set
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 7.49 in
Ignazio Gardella LP5 Pair of Wall Lamps for Azucena, Italy, 1954
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Ignazio Gardella LP5 Pair of Wall Lamps for Azucena, Italy, 1954
Metal, Brass
$7,500 / set
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 11 in
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" Sconces for Artemide, a set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" sconces, a set of 2. Made in Italy in 1960s. Glass, nickel plated brass. Arm and head can pivot. Dimensions depend on position of the arm and the shade. Takes on...
Brass, Nickel
Matching Pair of Rare Pear Shaped Prismatic Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early example of prismatic or Holophane glass. The shades are 1920 or older. The metal parts and E26 socket are new and made for just this pair of sconces. The metal p...
Art Glass
Pair of Studio B.B.P.R. Sconces
By Studio BBPR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Studio B.B.P.R. Sconces. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Polished Nickel and reeded glass diffusers. Each sconce holds a single E27 socket type, adapted ...
Nickel
$1,200Sale Price|50% Off
H 9 in W 4.75 in D 5 in
Pair of French 1960s Midcentury Lunel Wall Lamps Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s French midcentury wall lamps with matte black frames holding white glass shades by Lunel. Rewired.
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Rare Sconces by Candle
By Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Candle (Italy, 1960s) Opaline glass globes are hoisted by a gorgeous elongated "s" arm. Original diamond shaped canopy and finished brass accents. Rewired for th...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable teak and beige fabric string wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.0"H x 7.5"W x 28.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Fabric, Teak
$9,142
H 51.19 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
20th Century, Luigi Caccia Dominioni Pair of Wall Sconces mod. LP11
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Luigi Caccia Dominioni was born in the Lombard capital in 1913. Much of his education takes place at the Jesuits, and then he enrolls in the Faculty of Architecture, at the Politecni...
Metal
Extendable teak wall lamp, 1960
By Rispal
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Extendable teak and brass wall lamp attributed to Maison Rispal, France, 1960. The pleated rhodoid shade is encircled by a wooden frame. The reflector arm slides and pivots. Beautifu...
Brass
$5,450 / set
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 9.45 in L 11.82 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Midcentury Wall Sconces - set of two wall lamps
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Bromma, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pair of Swedish Modern Wall Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. 1960s. Exquisite pair of wall lights by Hans Agne Jakobsson for his Markaryd st...
Brass
$4,141Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in
Midcentury wall lights model LP6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of two small wall lights mod. LP6 designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena Original brass structure, and prismatic glass diffuser Very good vintage condition. Italy 1950s Plea...
Brass
$884 / 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
$2,397 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$6,849 / set
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been refurbished and therefore both chairs are in very good condition - The original spring pillows in good original conditions
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herman Miller, model DCM. Signs of we...
Steel
$707 / set
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Sconces Pivot Shade Stilnovo Style, Twin Bulb, Jbox, Solid Brass Patina
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Colors available are sage, ivory and matte black. The two shades can be made in different colors. See other chandeliers in my storefront for matching possibilities. The inside of the...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$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 Los Angeles, 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
$9,600 / set
H 38 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Danish Set of Ten Rosewood Eva Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern 'Eva' dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, circa 1960's. Features a sculptural rosewood frame designed with a tall backrest support. This set incl...
Rosewood
Mīcro LU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful patinated brass MicroLU articulating wall sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. In all brass patinated finish with push switch. Multiples available fo...
Brass
Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all...
Wood, Maple
$8,882 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restor...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chairs PJ-SI-59, India, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Kangaroo Chair, model PJ-SI-59, was designed by Pierre Jeanneret in 1955, Chandigarh India. Constructed in solid Indian teak with handwoven cane, the chair embodies Jeanneret’s b...
Cane, Teak
Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® outdoor modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. T...
Mahogany
'Clinio' Wall Lights by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘Clinio’ Wall Lights by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960s The ‘Clinio’ wall lights by Vico Magistretti reflect the spatial intelligence and formal refinement that placed M...
Brass, Nickel
$2,275 / set
H 26 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
Pair John Stuart 3 Drawer Night Stands Mid Century Modern Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Pair three drawer night stands by John Stuart. Refinished in off white lacquer. Antiqued brass finish ch...
Mahogany, Lacquer
Set of Four MCM Swivel Dining Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Swivel MCM Dining Chair Germany 1960s
Chrome
The 'Diabolo' Articulated Wall Light
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 'Diabolo' wall light, inspired by a pair of 1950s French originals designed by Lumel. Made by Oskaig in the UK. The gathered linen shades follow the form of classic 1950s ...
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.
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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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