$1,600 / item
Opaline Glass Cone Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note the price is per unit, and the lights are sold individually* Opaline glass cone sconce Made in Italy Opaline glass shade with fixed brass arm and backplate.
Brass
$976Sale Price / set|62% Off
Pair of Opaline Glass Cone and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of patinated brass and cone shaped opaline glass.
Brass
Maison Arlus Brass, Bronze Sconces, Wall Lights with Cone Opaline Glass Shade
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern sconces in brass and bronze detail with original opaline glass shade designed by Maison Arlus and made in the 1960.
Bronze, Brass
Pair Maison Arlus Brass, Steel 3-Light Wall Sconces & Cone Opaline Glass Shade
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
2 pair available these superb French Mid-Century Modern 3 light sconces, wall lights in brass and steel with original Opaline glass shade designed by Maison Arlus and made in the 196...
Brass, Steel
Cone Shaped White Opaque Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Cone shaped wall lights in white opaque glass with brass details. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. (early 1970s). Nice craftsmanship. Minimal, geometri...
Brass
Stilnovo Style Cone-shaped Industrial Sconce in Sea Foam Enamel, Italy, 1960’s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Cool industrial fixture. Rewiring required.
Steel
Sold
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 6.7 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Cone Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s features a refined, modern design built around elongated opaline glass cone shades.
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Glass and Brass Cone Sconces
By Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian glass and brass cone sconces. Executed in polished brass and conical opaline glass in the manner of Stilnovo.
Brass
Italian 1950s Brass Wall Sconce with Opaline Glass Cone Shade
Located in Rome, IT
Wall-mounted sconce produced in Italy in the 1950s. The structure features a brass backplate, a curved brass arm with vertical extension terminating in a black metal finial, and a co...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 6.7 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Cone Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s features a refined, modern design built around elongated opaline glass cone shades.
Metal, Brass
Italian Double-Cone Sconces
By Stilnovo, Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of glass and brass Italian midcentury sconces in the manner of Jean Royere.
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson White Glass Cone and Brass Wall Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed wall lamps. Made of brass and opal glass in Sweden.
Brass
$3,457 / set
H 9.06 in W 2.96 in D 11.03 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Conical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s. Each light has a brass backplate with an angled brass arm that supports a tapered opaline-glass shade. The glass is held by two small bra...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Bronze Sconces or Wall Lamps from Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning pair of bronze wall lamps. The wall lamps are in excellent condition. Each lamp is fitted with two E14 bulb.
Bronze
$2,400
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 9.06 in
Large Italian Brass Wall Sconce with Conical Opaline Glass Shades, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Produced in Italy during the 1950s, this large wall-mounted light centres on a circular brass backplate—10 cm (3.94 in) in diameter—from which a bent brass arm descends in a shallow ...
Metal, Brass
Pavillion Modern Mold Blown Glass Quartz Sconce
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drawing inspiration from infinite patterns, the pavilion sconce is part of Bianco Light and Space, Tessellation series, a sculptural investigation using light, symmetry and modular t...
Brass
Parchment Directional Sconces, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Made in Italy Parchment shades on patinated brass arm. 8"w x 14”d x 13”h *Please Note: This fixture is made in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Stand...
Brass
Opaline Glass and Brass Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline glass circa 1950 on new brass arm. Made in Italy Measures: 3" W x 10." D x 23" H. *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). ...
Brass
$5,475 / set
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 9 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Opalene Glass with 24 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, created in Italy in the 21st century, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless allure associated with Venet...
Gold, Brass
$1,722 / set
H 19.69 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Maison Arlus Wall Sconces in Metal and Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Maison Arlus
Located in London, GB
Pair of Maison Arlus wall sconces from the 1950s Metal body with brass arms topped with opaline glass shades. Dimensions indicated include the glass shade
Metal, Brass
Milk Glass Cone Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note price is per unit* *Not UL Listed* Milk Glass Cone Sconce Made in Italy With brass hardware. Measures 5"dia x 21"h
Brass
Cream Directional Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Pivotal metal shade with brass arm. Made in Italy Measures: 6.5" W x 10" D x 11" H. *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It i...
Brass, Metal
$1,980 / set
H 12 in W 3 in D 6.5 in
Maison Lunel Sconce 2 Tone Brass & Opaline Shade France Mid-Century Modern, Pair
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lunel sconce, wall light with original cone Opaline shades, made out of two patina Brass. Superb French Design from the 1960s. Each Sconces takes 1 light bulbs with ...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall lamps dating from the 1950s, featuring a refined mid-century modern design in brass and opaline glass. Each sconce is built around a round brass wall plate and a...
Brass
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces. 2 bulbs E14
Brass
$3,674 / set
H 27.56 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Modern Pair of Brass and White Glass Sconces, Stilnovo Style Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
These sconces are very chic with their brass frame and white Murano glass domes. They have got very unusual geometrical proportions and are very elegant.They are typically in the sty...
Brass
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Arlus sconces Two lights, 40 watts max per bulb US rewired and in working condition Custom backplate Opaline glass ball diameter: 5 inches.
Brass
Murano Glass Sconces with Brass Structure and Light Green Design
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano outside of Venice, Italy. These sconces have a brass structure with an antique bronze finish. The hand-blown glass is a lovely light green with a spiral c...
Bronze
Brass frame Italian Mirror
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti shape brass frame mirror Contemporary mirror made in 1950s style Natural brass, will aquire a nice patina or can be polished back to shiny new brass
Brass
$3,800
H 13.62 in W 11 in D 1.75 in
Barovier & Toso, Wall Mirror, Brass, Murano Glass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass wall mirror designed and produced by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s. Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Brass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$3,464 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Handmade Cocktail Side Table by J.M. Szymanski, Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - LARGE J.M. Szymanski D. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items--some might say it’s...
Steel, Iron
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce Executed in hand-blown bubbled Seguso glass on a black painted metal mount. The simplicity of Sarfatti's de...
Metal
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, 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
$1,481 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 0.24 in
Mid-century Freeform Wall-hanging Modern Frameless Beveled Mirror, Vintage N.2
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid century style freeform frameless freeform wall mirror with an elegant bevel. Handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is fully customisable. Dimensions: H 106.7cm x W 66cm (widest...
Mirror
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
Leiti Rattan Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Leiti Rattan with natural rattan lamp shade and with brass structure. 1 butb, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt, 220-240 Volt, bulb not included.
Brass, Stainless Steel
$6,725 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream 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, Glass
$1,699 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, ...
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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