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Oyster Staff

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

$1,690

H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 3.15 in

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Dieter Witte for Staff. Design, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Almelo, NL

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten — 2 Available, Priced Per

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Copper

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Almelo, NL

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten — Set of Two Rare set

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Copper

Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten Set 124 Ceiling or Wall lights, Germany 1960s.
Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten Set 124 Ceiling or Wall lights, Germany 1960s.

Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten Set 124 Ceiling or Wall lights, Germany 1960s.

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Almelo, NL

designer Dieter Witte to create a large wall panel version of the Cross Oyster light for Staff Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Very rare Oyster wall light made of black and white enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Very rare Oyster wall light made of white and silver enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Space Age 7360 Bullseye Ceiling Lamps from Staff, 1970s
Set of 2 Vintage Space Age 7360 Bullseye Ceiling Lamps from Staff, 1970s

Set of 2 Vintage Space Age 7360 Bullseye Ceiling Lamps from Staff, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

embodies the design language of the 70s. Similar to the related Oyster luminaire by Staff, this luminaire

Category

20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, DE

Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff
Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff

Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Haderslev, DK

Beautifully designed flush mounted light panel for either wall or ceiling by Rolf Krüger for Staff

Category

Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Copper

Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels
Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels

Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pair of large square light panels 'Oyster' by Dieter Witte for Staff, with indirect 4 bulb light

Category

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

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H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 5.52 in

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Steel

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

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H 5.52 in W 24.81 in L 5.52 in

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling or wall light model Oyster, German design by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for staff

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Steel

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff
1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff

1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in München, DE

Two very large steel wall lamps by Staff model A247 from the 1960s. Designed by Rolf Krüger. Made

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming Oyster wall light sculpture - about 1.25 meter x 2.5 meter! Eight oyster elements

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany
Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany

Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming Cross Oyster wall or ceiling light sculpture - produced in 1968 by Staff Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960
Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960

Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Munster, NRW

A pair of beautiful Oyster wall lamps, designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by  Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by  Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s

Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Ceiling / wall lamp designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for the German house Staff Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger
Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming oyster copper wall light sculpture: about 1.90 meter x 1.90 meter! (75 inch x 75 inch

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger
Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger

Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger

Located in Telgte, DE

60th original 9er set copper staff oyster wall light lamp panel by Witte & Krüger Wall light model

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Steel

Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968
Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968

Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968

By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Very rare oyster wall lamp by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1968. Black and

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten
Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten

Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

German design house Staff Leuchten for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich. It can be hung as an art light on

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger
Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

Staff cross oyster model A247 designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger.  

Category

Vintage 1960s German Futurist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger
Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

The White Wall Light Staff Cross Oyster Model A247, an exquisite creation of design visionary Rolf

Category

Vintage 1960s German Futurist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Wall Light Sculpture Designed by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruyer for Staff, 1968
Wall Light Sculpture Designed by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruyer for Staff, 1968

Wall Light Sculpture Designed by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruyer for Staff, 1968

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very rare sculptural wall light panels, model Oyster for Staff Germany. Lacquered white steel

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger
Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger

Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of 12 staff cross oyster model A247 designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger. Dimensions per piece: W

Category

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Materials

Steel

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming Oyster copper wall light sculpture - about 2.5 meter x 2.5 meter! 16 oyster

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968
Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968

Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

Staff cross oyster wall lamp, also known as the Flush Mount Model A247 designed by german lightning

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps
Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps

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H 24.61 in W 24.61 in D 7.09 in

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps

By Dieter Witte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of lamps, powercoated metal. Dieter Witte, Oyster, staff, Germany, 1968. D 18cm H 62.50 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

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H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 5.52 in

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The Cross Oyster sconce was created in 1968 by German designer Rolf Krüger. The base is made of

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968
Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968

Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Morazzone, Varese

A beautiful light sculpture composed of four hugh and heavy metal constructions. Every single lamp has an outer white frame and the inner bit on top is painted with shiny copper pai...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968
Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968

Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968

By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Antwerp, BE

Great set of Oyster lamps. To be used as ceiling lamp or wall lamp. Each lamp consists of a piece

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968
Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968

Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Paris, FR

Staff at the end of 60's. One piece is 62x62x16cm / the 3 pieces together are 186cm large x62cm high

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Five Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff
Five Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff

Five Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Saarbrücken, DE

Five illuminated architectural elements to be mounted on wall or ceiling or as required. Lit up by each one diagonal rack of light bulbs. These lamps come without mounting fixtur...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Set of Nine Oyster Wall Sconces by Staff Germany, 1968
Set of Nine Oyster Wall Sconces by Staff Germany, 1968

Set of Nine Oyster Wall Sconces by Staff Germany, 1968

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Set of nine large Oyster wall sconces by Dieter Witte und Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1968

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Five Decorative Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff
Five Decorative Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff

Five Decorative Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Brussels, BE

Five illuminated architectural elements to be mounted on wall or ceiling or as required. You can make a beautiful and playful combination. Professionally restored with new double i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Cross Oyster Light, Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1968
Cross Oyster Light, Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1968

Cross Oyster Light, Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1968

By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Haderslev, DK

Extremely rare original color combination on this beautiful Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger Staff

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Lacquer

Four Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamps by Witte and Krüger, 1960s
Four Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamps by Witte and Krüger, 1960s

Four Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamps by Witte and Krüger, 1960s

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, NRW

Set of four lamps made by Staff, model "Oyster". This model was designed in the late 1960s by

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Set of Four Framed "Oyster" Luminous Wall Sconces in Metal, circa 1970
Set of Four Framed "Oyster" Luminous Wall Sconces in Metal, circa 1970

Set of Four Framed "Oyster" Luminous Wall Sconces in Metal, circa 1970

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Paris, FR

for Staff . Each elements has 4 light bulbs.

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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Oyster Staff For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oyster staff you’re looking for. An oyster staff — often made from metal, copper and steel — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the oyster staff you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An oyster staff is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one oyster staff that is appealing in its simplicity, but Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Oyster Staff?

The average selling price for an oyster staff at 1stDibs is $3,373, while they’re typically $739 on the low end and $20,237 for the highest priced.

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.