$600 / set
H 10 in W 6 in D 20 in
Pair of Vintage Chrome Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall of Sconce Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of chrome Walter Von Nessen swing arm wall lamps .The arms articulate in different directions and lengths.
Chrome
$2,380 / set
H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in
Early Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall and Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum
By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic and seldom seen Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall (sconce) and matching Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum,, Both retain original lamp shades ,with white metal diffuser's. minor s...
Metal, Aluminum
$6,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41 in Dm 6.75 in
Greta Von Nessen Pair of Adjustable NS 945 Swing Arm Wall Lamps, circa 1950
By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Camden, ME
Greta Von Nessen pair of model NS945 swing arm wall lamps designed in 1949 for Von Nessen Studio.
Chrome, Steel
Pair Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of wall mounted swing arm sconces by Walter Von Nessen. Original milk glass diffusers and chrome cord covers. Can be either hard wired, with slight modification or plugged into ...
Chrome, Steel
Pair Nessen Chrome Swing-Arm Wall Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of wall mounted swing arm sconces by Walter Von Nessen. Original milk glass diffusers and chrome cord covers. Can be either hard wired, with slight modification or plugged into ...
Milk Glass
Pair of Walter Von Nessen Wall-Mount, Swing-Arm Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Lighting Shade: 14" diameter x 5" tall, swing out is 18"
Chrome, Steel
Greta Von Nessen Wall Arm Lamp
By Greta Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall arm lamp number NS945 Pin up lamp of extreme mobility Swings 180 degrees
Metal
Nessen Wall-Mounted Lamp
By Greta Von Nessen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin white hourglass shaped metal wall-mounted lamp with swing arm rod in brushed aluminum and a wooden mounting plate with switch.
Rare Greta Von Nessen Double Cone Adjustable Table Lamp
By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Oakland, CA
His most famous creation, the versatile swing-arm lamp, remains in production today under Nessen Lighting, successor to Nessen Lamps Inc. and Nessen Studios.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Brass Pharmacy Swing Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylish vintage pair of brass swing-arm pharmacy style wall lamps with brass triangular shade after Walter von Nessen and Koch & Lowy.
Pair of Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing-Arm Wall Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of wall-mounted swing arm sconces by Walter Von Nessen. Original milk glass diffusers, cord covers and linen shades. Can be either hard wired, with slight modification, or plugg...
Brass
Pair of Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lights
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Miami, FL
Classic chrome swing arm wall lights designed by Walter Von Nessen.
Chrome
Sold
H 53 in W 12 in D 14 in
Early 1930s Bauhaus Swing-Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and important,,,,,very early 1930s Classic Swing-arm Lamp designed by Walter Von nessen,,,made in New York City,at Nessen Studios .note the unusual pivot mechanism ,Drop down se...
Greta Von Nessen Desk Lamp
By Nessen Studio, Greta Von Nessen
Located in Hanover, MA
Available separately, we also have the very rare swing arm wall sconce version of this lamp. Same color and same metal.
Aluminum, Chrome
Greta Von Nessen Wall Arm Lamp for Nessen Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Von Nessen NS945 Wall Arm Lamp for Nessen Lighting. The curved stem swings a full 180 degrees horizontally and can be locked in any vertical position.
Pia Guidetti Crippa, Wall Lights, Steel, Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel and opaline glass wall lights designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa and produced by Lumi, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 5.25” W x 7” D Back Plate Di...
Steel
$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
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
$1,362 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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 Glendale, 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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
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
$6,726 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce model 2024, Italy 1950s
Chrome, Aluminum, Metal
$7,650 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Adjustable Wall Light by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Adjustable wall light by Stilnovo, 1950s In excellent original condition. To be wired to country specification. Dimensions: W 6.5cm x D 46cm Shade width is 6.5cm at widest part.
Aluminum, Brass
LU Swing Sconce Plug-In
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful plug-in version of our Lumfardo Luminaires brass LU swing sconce in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hard...
Brass
$16,690 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, 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.
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