Norwegian Astra
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Recent Sales
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
People Also Browsed
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Night Stands
Oak, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Norwegian Astra For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Norwegian Astra?
Materials: Brass Furniture
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
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.
Read More
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.