$7,200 / set
H 17 in W 7 in D 10 in
Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Wood and Brass Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glass globes. These old-world sconces offer a boost of charm and brightness to any room in your home
Brass
$3,160 / item
H 15.25 in W 8 in D 11.75 in
Mediterranean Handmade Exterior Lantern Wall Sconce, Old World, Seeded Glass
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern finished in our premium SBLC Old World Finish has Mediterranean style
Wrought Iron, Steel, Iron
Anacapa Wall Sconce by Steven Handelman Studios, 2007
By Steven Handelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
allows easy access for bulb changes. Finished in a dark patina, this sconce evokes old-world charm while
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Wall Sconce Set Sculptural Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old World Sculptural Italian Wall Sconce Pair Style of Gio Ponti 1950s Two arms each sconce
Metal
Wall Sconce Vintage Rococo 5-Light Bronze Grand Wall Lamp
Located in Bastogne, BE
of old-world grandeur. The sconce’s design is a testament to fine craftsmanship. Every detail, from
Bronze
$2,595 / set
H 16.4 in W 17.2 in D 4.7 in
Pair of 20th Century Italian Carved Wood And Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in High Point, NC
architectural niche, these sconces bring Old World charm, artisanal craftsmanship, and a refined decorative
Iron
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Large Old World Pine Altar Wall Hanging Shelf Sconce Bracket Corbel 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive antique reclaimed altar wall shelf / sconce / corbel / or bracket. Made of
Pine
Pair of 20th Century Carved Gilt Candle Scounces
Located in North Salem, NY
Handsome pair of hand carved gilt candle sconces. Handcrafted with old-world charm, these gilt
Wood
French Mountereau Ceramic and Bronze Three-Armed Wall Sconce
Located in Bradenton, FL
eclectic or bohemian spaces as a statement piece, offering a touch of old-world charm. Sconce has markings
Brass
Stunning Old World Distressed Iron Sconces by Niermann Weeks
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
flair to create its own individual style. The 3-light Italian sconce was designed after a unique 18th
Iron
Sold
H 24.5 in W 13.5 in D 3.5 in
Early 20th Century Brass Wall Sconce Shabbat Lamp by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
directly above the oval panel, which shows the viewer that is of “the old world” and this sconce is the
Brass
Elegant Pair Of Vintage Solid Brass Verdigris Patina Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
outdoor wall lanterns. Exuding timeless elegance and old-world charm, these high-end sconces are perfect
Brass
Sold
H 10.75 in W 3.5 in D 13 in
Old World Elegance Sculptural Italian Wall Sconce Pair Style of Gio Ponti 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian Sconces Old World Sculptural Italian Wall Sconce Pair Style of Gio Ponti 1950s Two arms
Metal
Sold
H 16.93 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Spanish Gilt Iron Medieval Revival Style Two-Arm Candle Wall Sconce, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
, making it an excellent accent for interiors seeking warmth, depth, and old-world atmosphere. This candle
Iron
Romance Revival Two-Light Sconce with Smoke Bells, circa 1934
By Sears, Roebuck & Company
Located in Portland, OR
Perfect for settling into an overstuffed armchair and leaning into your favorite old-world novel
$229,457Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$2,460 / item
H 25.5 in W 4 in D 5.75 in
Hand-Crafted Torchiere Wrought Iron Interior Wall Sconce Spanish Colonial
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
A traditional Torchiere arm mount light fixture, in hand-hammered wrought iron and finished in a rich Old World finish. Two rectangular backplates and semi-scrolled arms support thi...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
Set of Six Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six Anglo Indian circa 1950's single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and amber glass hurricanes. Priced and sold per pair. Measurements: Height 24" Width 5.5" Dep...
Metal
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$16,686 / 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
$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
White Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble, Limestone
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
$2,780 / item
H 13.75 in W 11 in D 9.5 in
Spanish Style Handmade Wrought Iron Exterior Outdoor Pendant Light Fixture
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Designed to pair with the historic Orena Adobe in Santa Barbara, a Spanish influenced top cresting, sharp geometries and six-sided tapered shape. Canopy dimensions: 5" diameter. 3'...
Wrought Iron
$2,538Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 33.47 in
Art Deco Chandelier Pietro Chiesa Style for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Delicious Art Deco chandelier with scrolled brass terminating in five scallop edged flower form socket cups, supported by finely etched glass. Attributed to Pietro Chiesa style for F...
Brass
$1,750 / item
H 13.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
Diamond Detailed Classic Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Interior Wall Sconce
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This wrought iron arm mount fixture has a classic French influence, with simple scrolls and a diamond motif on the backplate. A perfect sconce for many architectural styles, includi...
Wrought Iron
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.
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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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.