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Converted Brass Oil Lamp Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Converted in the early 20th century, this Edwardian-era brass wall oil lamp creates a terrific
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Small Oil Lamp with Brass Reflector Hallway Sconce
Located in Charleston, SC
Small oil lamp with brass reflector hallway sconce.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Ostrich Egg Shell & Cast Brass Arm Sconce
By Dogfork Lamp Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
We used this pristine Ostrich egg with a beautiful texture to compose this wall lamp with a cast
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Victorian Brass Filigree Oil Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Victorian brass oil lamp wall sconces with a filigree design and two scroll arms
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
nighttime rituals and mask performances. Burning Tulu oil made from tree nuts, the lamp gave off a
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Candle Sconces
Materials
Iron
Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity.
Located in London, GB
A Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity, with purple glass and brass lamp
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Pale Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Tuxedo wall sconce or reading light shown in natural brass and high-gloss blood red enamel spun
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
H 15 in W 5 in D 6.25 in
Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Mint Green Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Tuxedo wall sconce or reading light shown in natural brass and high-gloss blood red enamel spun
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
H 15 in W 5 in D 6.25 in
Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Gray Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The tuxedo wall sconce or reading light shown in natural brass and high-gloss blood red enamel spun
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
Campana Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Dark Blue Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in oil-rubbed bronze and dark blue enamel by
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 10 in
Piatto Wall Light or Sconce in Spun Mesh & Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Piatto wall lamp--a wildly sculptural light that adds instant drama wherever it
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
H 25 in W 12 in D 23 in
'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
are also able to make wall sconces, articulated wall-mount reading lamps, small chandeliers as well as
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
H 30 in W 9 in D 9 in
Piega Wall Lamp or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Bauhaus, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Piega wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture by Blueprint Lighting, 2020.
An elegant study in
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
H 28 in W 12 in D 6 in
Gilt Metal Hammered Iron Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Spanish circa 1920's gilt metal single light sconces in the shape of oil lamps
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Parállilo Sconce in Maple 'Small'
Located in Montréal, CA
Like the night light, the sconce foregoes the larger models’ removable top shade, lending it a
Category
2010s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Maple
Parállilo Sconce in Maple 'Wide'
Located in Montréal, CA
Like the night light, the sconce foregoes the larger models’ removable top shade, lending it a
Category
2010s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Maple
Pair of Sconces with Single Arm
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine pair of single light sconces with acid etched shades, they were oil lamps but have been
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Walnut Small Rise Sconce by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
fleeting glory of the sunrise channeled into a dramatic wall sconce. This unique mirror lamp transforms as
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Walnut Large Rise Sconce by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
fleeting glory of the sunrise channeled into a dramatic wall sconce. This unique mirror lamp transforms as
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Oak Small Rise Sconce by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
fleeting glory of the sunrise channeled into a dramatic wall sconce. This unique mirror lamp transforms as
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Oak Large Rise Sconce by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
glory of the sunrise channeled into a dramatic wall sconce. This unique mirror lamp transforms as
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Japanese inspired mid-century Maple and Brass Sconce
Located in Ventura, CA
modern design, these sconces can be equally appreciated when illuminated on or off.
The wood hand cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Three Lights Bronze Empire Inspired Modern Sconces, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, gillded chains, each adorned with a lamp in the oil-lamp style. It features three points of light in a
Category
20th Century Portuguese Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Walnut Medium Hexagon Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut medium hexagon sconce, pendant by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 22" x 18.75"
Materials
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Walnut
Oak Large Hexagon Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak large hexagon sconce, pendant by Hollis & Morris.
Dimensions: 26" x 22.5".
Materials: solid
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Oak Medium Hexagon Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak medium hexagon sconce - Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 22" x 18.75"
Materials: Solid
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Oak Small Hexagon Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak small hexagon sconce - pendant by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 15" x 13"
Materials: solid wood
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Walnut Large Hexagon Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large hexagon sconce - pendant by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 26" x 22.5"
Materials: Solid
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Small Hexagon Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small hexagon sconce - Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 15" x 13"
Materials: Solid
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Walnut
Piatto Wall Lamp
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Piatto wall lamp-—a wildly sculptural light that creates instant drama wherever it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Maison Jansen, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large pair of 'vintage midcentury wall lights, lamps or sconces in polished solid brass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 16.15 in W 5.52 in D 8.27 in
Antique Pair Sconces Wall Light Lantern Brass Glass with tank 19th c, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French light lanterns pair wall sconces iron and brass.
Behind each wall light their is a an oil
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
English Victorian Brass Column Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass table lamp with a square base supporting 4 fluted columns under an
Category
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
"Galerie" Wall Lamp Designed by Federico Peri for FontanaArte
By Fontana Arte, Federico Peri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inspired both aesthetically and functionally by the antique oil lamps from the Belle Époque. Hand-blown in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Steel
Large Adams and Westlake Railroad Dining Car Side Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
straight on the curved wall of a train. 1n the 1870s this lamp would be fueled by oil. The lamp was rewired
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
shades’ shape resembles that of traditional oil lamps’, with a collar and a so-called chimney. The shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
shades’ shape resembles that of traditional oil lamps’, with a collar and a so-called chimney. The shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
. The wood is carefully selected, hand cut and oil finished with the utmost care.
The lampshade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut and Brass pendant lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
hardwoods. The wood is carefully selected, hand cut and oil finished with the utmost care.
The lampshade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century white Maple and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
. The wood is carefully selected, hand cut and oil finished with the utmost care.
The lampshade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
hardwoods. The wood is carefully selected, hand cut and oil finished with the utmost care.
The lampshade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Bronze, White and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Magari is
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
shades’ shape resembles that of traditional oil lamps’, with a collar and a so-called chimney. The shape
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Molto Wall-Mount Reading Lamp in Bronze and Enameled Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Molto wall-mount reading lamp or wall sconce is a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
H 20 in W 8 in D 22 in
NAUTILUS Floor Lamp in Bronze and Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting, 2021
By Blueprint Lighting, Fontana Arte, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Nautilus floor lamp by Blueprint Lighting is an elegant piece of functional sculpture that
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Italian Spider Wall Light or Flush Mount, Patinated Brass, Mid-Century Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
An attractive architectural ceiling lamp with the arms radiating all around the stem, ending with a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Table and Wall Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, circa 1960
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
modernist variation on classical oil table lamps. This one comes with a rare original wall mount into which
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights in Hand-Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three Gothic style candleholder oil lamps converted into wall sconces, Spain, 1930s-1940s
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Industrial Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall Lights by Pittsburgh Reflector
By Pittsburgh Reflective Glass
Located in Nottingham, GB
-75a available here.
Amazing vintage wall sconces that ooze quality and will add a touch of vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 12.6 in
Applique 16 by KNGB
Located in Geneve, CH
(not included)
A bit more discreet, the wall lamp brings decoration and clarity to corners, corridors
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak, Leather
Enameled Steel and Plexiglas 'De Stijl' Style Light Sculpture, Italy, 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
. Please see image three which illustrates the oil painting titled 'composition number vii, the three
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 28.15 in W 13.78 in D 7.17 in
Division Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Mesh and Blown Glass
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Division wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture in blown glass, enameled mesh and bronze by
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Wired Empire Hanging Oil Lamps, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French bronze hanging oil lamps dates back to the 19th century and suspend from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Konekt Armor Sconce in Satin Brass
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
tear-drop shape. Also available as a ceiling fixture.
Metal finish:
Satin brass, oil-rubbed bronze
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Konekt Teardrop Sconce with Grey Glass
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
tear-drop shape. Also available as a ceiling fixture.
Metal finish:
Satin brass, oil-rubbed bronze
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Konekt Teardrop Sconce with White Glass
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
tear-drop shape. Also available as a ceiling fixture.
Metal finish:
Satin brass, oil-rubbed bronze
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Walnut Small Bolt Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut bolt sconce - pendant by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 3ft x 36" x 13"
Materials: Solid wood
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Walnut
Oak Small Bolt Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak bolt sconce - pendant by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 3ft x 36" x 13"
Materials: Solid wood
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak
Oak Large Bolt Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Bolt sconce - pendant by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 5ft x 60" x 17"
Materials: Solid wood
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak
Walnut Large Bolt Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut bolt sconce - pendant by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 5ft x 60" x 17"
Materials: Solid wood
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Walnut
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Oil Lamp Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oil lamp sconce for your home. An oil lamp sconce — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage oil lamp sconce now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an oil lamp sconce — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each oil lamp sconce bearing Victorian, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Freddie Andersen, Adams & Westlake Co. and Blueprint Lighting each produced at least one beautiful oil lamp sconce that is worth considering.
How Much is a Oil Lamp Sconce?
An oil lamp sconce can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Oil Lamp Sconce
- What is a whale oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- How does a Roman oil lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.
Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.
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