Pair of Scandinavian Glass Ball Wall lamps with Copper Patina Rims, 1960's
By Gino Sarfatti, Paavo Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Poul Henningsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Scandinavian glass ball wall lamps with Copper Patina Rims, 1960's These can also be used as a flushmount. Lovely patina to the Copper Rims.
Copper, Metal
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces. Original White opaline glass shades Backplate is 3.5 diameter.
Bronze, Steel
19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce with Allegorical Figures
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
With its intricate detailing, warm golden patina, and imposing presence, this wall sconce is not only a functional lighting piece but also a statement of taste and sophistication.
Bronze
Wall Sconce Tin Recreation Longfellows Wayside Inn Sudbury MA
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Single candle tin wall sconce with circular cresting to enhance light reflection and antiqued patina.
Tin
Sconce Wall Pair Tin Shaped Cresting Washington's Headquarter's Rockingham
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Tapering single candle, tin wall sconce with shaped cresting and antiqued patina.
Metal
Wall sconces Tin Pair Recreation Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, S. Sudbury
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
SIngle candle tin wall sconce with circular cresting to enhance light reflection and antiqued patina.
Iron
Palla - brass and opaline glass wall sconce by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
Palla - solid brass and matte opaline glass wall sconce, bronzed patina. Diameter: 20cm Depth: 22cm Lamping: E26/E27 or GU9 We can make it also as plug-in version.
Brass
Pati - Solid Brass and opaline wall sconce by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
PATI- solid brass and opaline wall sconce, bronzed patina. Lamping: 2 x G9 (optionally integrated LED) Raw or with protective layer (as presented, we use patented protective surfac...
Brass
Handcrafted Art Deco Brass Wall Sconce with Geometric Design, 70 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Handcrafted brass wall sconce with patina: Each Cassandre 1A wall sconce is handcrafted, allowing the brass to reveal natural surface variations.
Brass
Stunning & Large Antique Bronze Wall Lamp / Candle Sconce with Goddess Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
We can also put in American sockets so that it can always be used and enjoyed upon arrival in the country you live in. The details and the patina of this stunning wall sconce are tru...
Bronze
Pati - pair of solid brass and opaline wall sconce by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
PATI- solid brass and opaline wall sconce, bronzed patina. Lamping: 2 x G9 (optionally integrated LED in each sconce) Raw or with protective layer (as presented, we use patented pr...
Brass
sculpture lamp with bronze face decoration with 3 patinas circa 1960/1970
Located in Mouscron, WHT
sculpture lamp with bronze face decoration with 3 patinas circa 1960/1970
Bronze
Bronze Cage Chandelier with Black Patina Decorated with Cut Crystal Pendants, Ar
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Bronze Cage Chandelier with Black Patina Decorated with Cut Crystal Pendants, Around 1900
Crystal
Pair of 18th c. Dutch Sconces Depicting Sunflowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rich in texture and patina, these rare wall sconces reflect the artistry and warmth of Dutch decorative metalwork from the period.
Metal
Pair Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze w Patina Sconces 3 light Wall Candelabra
Located in Sweden, SE
Very Good stylish and fancy fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconces in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Contin...
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
5 Maison Arlus Brass & Gunmetal Sconce Brass Stars Opaline Glass Shade 1960
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
5 Maison Arlus 2 Patina Brass Sconces, wall lights with original Brass Stars decorated white blown Opaline glass shade.
Brass
Antique Empire Bronze Wall Candle Sconce, Italy, Late 19th Century
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
They are made of bronze, heavy, with a beautiful patina. These wall sconces can be left in their original form, or they can be connected to modern electrical wiring.
Bronze
Antique Empire Bronze Wall Candle Sconces, Italy, Early 20th Century, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
They are made of bronze, heavy, with a beautiful patina. These wall sconces can be left in their original form, or they can be connected to modern electrical wiring.
Bronze
Pair of Vintage French Wall Candle Sconces in Bronze in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in COLMAR, FR
In order to save the beautiful patina, the wall candle sconces have only been cleaned, not polished.
Bronze
Two Italian Brutalist Glam Textured Glass Flush Mount in Brass-Finished Steel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Can be mounted as a ceiling light or a large wall sconce. Wonderful patina to the metal frame, showing oxidation consistent with age and the handmade production, which adds characte...
Metal
Wall Light, Sconce in Gold Patina and Chestnut Wood
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall light, sconce in gold patina metal, the base is in chestnut wood.
Metal
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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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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