Pair of Carlo Nason mod. 'LP 236' Wall Lamps with Violet Glass Discs, Italy
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
Light and glass become closely intertwined in this pair of LP 236 wall lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Produced during the height of post-war Italian glass design, the lamps transf...
Murano Glass
Pair, Late 20th Century Handmade Brass Sunburst Wall Mirrors Mid-Century Modern
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Features brass metal tubes round frames with a large Mirror in the Center. This pair of eye-catching round mirrors adds an upscale look and sophisticated style to any room, Mantel, a...
Brass
Giusto Toso Ice Glass Sconces for Toso Selezione, 1970s
By Toso Vetri D'arte, Giusto Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and highly sculptural pair of large wall sconces designed by Gianfranco Toso for Toso Selezione, Murano, Italy, during the 1970s.
Metal
Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Blue No. 820 wall or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is made of Murano glass which is bl...
Metal
Rare Set of Four Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Their compact dimensions make them particularly well suited to a bathroom or powder room, where the four sconces could be positioned around a large mirror or arranged as two matching...
Brass
Dallux Mid-Century Wall Lights, Thick Glass & Brass, France, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Their tall, narrow proportions make these Dallux wall sconces particularly suitable for an entrance hall, living room, dining room, staircase, corridor, or installation beside a larg...
Metal, Brass
Maison Lunel Style, French Modern, Bronze, Steel, Wall Lights, 21st c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Lunel Style, French Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Steel, Star Motif Wall Sconces, Unique and one of a kind pair of handmade bronze sunburst wall sconces.
Metal, Brass
Large Federal Gilt Eagle and Foliate Wall Sconce Shelves, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of large scale Neoclassical , Federal or Regency style gold gilt wall sconces, shelves, or brackets featuring stylized eagles and foliate designs.
Composition
1970s Germany Cosack Gemini Organic Golden Space Age Wall Light, Set of 2
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Organic pair of golden space age wall sconces and flush mounts designed by Cosack Bros.
Metal, Brass
Large Italian Silvered Wall Sculptures with Mirrors, Antique Decor
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large, important and beautiful pair of Italian old friezes, that completely decorate a wall, more than a picture, but like two sculptures.
Fruitwood, Mirror
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved and Iron Silver Leaf and Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a dramatic, romantic statement in your home with this elegant pair of wall fixtures. Crafted in Italy circa 1970, each large sconce features a hand carved vase flanked with drap...
Iron, Silver Leaf
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Enameled Steel and Plexiglas 'De Stijl' Style Light Sculpture, Italy, 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful large-scale Italian light sculpture dating from the 1970s clearly reflecting the influence of the Dutch 'De Stijl' movement and very much in the style of the work of the 'D...
Steel
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Four-Arm Sconces, 1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
Rare and Important Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Four-Arm Sconces An exceptionally rare and imposing pair of Italian 18th-century giltwood wall sconces, masterfully hand-carv...
Giltwood
Pair of Glass Cube Sconces Wall Lights by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s
By Eba Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of Austrian sconces by Austrolux, Vienna, manufactured in the mid-century, circa 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s). Each lamp consists of a silver-colored metal fram...
Metal
1 of the 3 Large Valenti Luce Pistillino Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
By Valenti Luce
Located in Rijssen, NL
Collectible Pistillino lamp with gold brushed finish. The Pistillino lamp is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful lamps ever made! The Pistillino is a Classic icon of 20th ...
Gold
$7,060 / set
Set Six Italian Murano Sconces
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
They can be installed in pairs beside a painting or mirror, above a sofa, or along a large wall to create a balanced and architectural rhythm.
Metal
$82,000Sale Price / set|31% Off
19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding
Located in Dallas, TX
AS A BONUS: We have curated and sourced (recently) a Pair of Monumental French Empire Wall Sconces which are a ‘PERFECT’ match for this bedroom set!
Ormolu
Pair of Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Glass Wall Lamps Sconces by Palwa, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Beautiful pair of large gold-plated brass and faceted crystal glass wall lights by Palwa from the 1960s.
Crystal, 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.
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.
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