French Pole Sconce
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale polished brass sconce with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Simple and classic
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
French Pole Sconce
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale polished brass sconce with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Simple and classic
Brass
$1,250
H 36 in W 6 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Wall Mount Fishing Pole Sconce with Milk Glass Pendant
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-Century wall sconce features an articulating teak fishing pole design with adjustable
Milk Glass, Teak
$2,685 / item
H 21.5 in W 4 in D 3.75 in
Modern Handmade Pole Wall Sconce Linen Micarta, Blackened Brass by Mutuus Studio
By Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Petra Pole Sconce is recognizable by our signature micarta shade, handmade from linen and resin
Brass
$978 / item
H 38 in W 5.01 in D 30.01 in
Articulated Pole Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Articulated Pole Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by The Light Factory. Dimensions: W 12.7 x D 17.8
Nickel
Japanese Barber Advertising Barber's Pole Light
Located in London, GB
A scarce original barber's pole. Used as advertising outside a barber's shop. Japan, c1950s
Glass
Tekna Wilford Pole Light in Dark Bronze
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Spreaderlight mounted on a pole, sandcasted brass with frosted glass. Spreaderlight: width 80mm
Lacquer
Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, 1970s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, Brass, Italy, 1970s Designed in the 1970s by Oscar
Bronze
Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Light by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Light by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 16 x H 34 x D 7 cm Materials
Brass, Bronze
$1,250
H 61.75 in W 7 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Fishing Pole Style Wall Mounted Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century wall mounted fishing pole lamp with hanging milk glass shade pendant. Black metal wire
Metal
$2,051 / set
H 17.72 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in
Set of 2 Brass Pole and Circle Wall Lights by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Pole and Circle Wall Lights by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm
Metal, Brass
$2,806 / set
H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Set of 2 Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Lights by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Lights by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 16 x H 34 x D 7 cm
Brass, Bronze
$545
H 12.75 in W 13.25 in D 5.25 in
Mid-Century Philips Fishing Pole Wall Sconce, Striped Milk Glass Shade
By Phillips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted lamp showcases the clever fishing pole design popularized by Dutch manufacturers in
Metal, Enamel
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 86 in W 9 in D 7 in
Three-Light Pole Lamp with Polished and Pierced Brass Shades
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished brass three light tension-pole floor lamp, with mounted sconce in the manner of Tommi
Metal, Brass
French Pole Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of small scale pole sconce plated in brass with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade
Brass
French Pole Sconce with Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale pole sconce chrome plated with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Additional
Chrome
French Pole Sconce Nickel or Chrome Plated
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale pole sconce chrome plated with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Simple and
Chrome
French Wired Pole Sconce by Orange Los Angeles
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale pole sconce finished in black metal with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade
French Wired Pole Sconce with Table by Orange Los Angeles
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brass-plated pole sconce with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Additional second arm with
Brass
Pair of Venetian Pole Mounted Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Venetian pole mounted lanterns: Each Measures: 5" x 5" x 16".
Copper
Brass "Pole and Circle" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Pole and Circle" wall light - Square in Circle Dimensions: W4 x H45 x D7 cm Materials
Metal, Brass
Bronze "Pole and Circle II" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze "Pole and Circle II" wall light - Square in Circle Dimensions: W 16 x H 34 x D 7 cm
Bronze, Brass
Sold
H 24.81 in W 6.7 in D 9.45 in
USA mid-century lighted barber pole in plastic, metal and opaline glass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
USA mid-century Lighted barber Pole in plastic, metal and opaline glass, 1950s Illuminated barber
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Wall Mount Sconce with Milk Glass Pendant
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-century, Louis Poulsen style, teak wall mount sconce with hanging milk glass shade. This
Milk Glass, Teak
Three Light Pole Lamp With Polished & Pierced Brass Shades
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished brass three light tension-pole floor lamp, with mounted sconce in the manner of Tommi
Brass, Metal
French Wired Pole Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French wired pole sconce with cantilevered arm holding Industrial bulb. Available in multiple
Brass
French Pole Sconce
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
large-scale polished brass sconce with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Simple and Classic
Brass
French Pole Sconce
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale polished brass sconce with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Simple and classic
Brass
Pair of French Sconces with Vintage Brass Shade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French pole sconce newly produced with a cantilevered arm holding a vintage brass dome shade
Brass
Brass "Pole and Circle" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Pole and Circle" wall light - Square in circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass "Pole and Circle" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Pole and Circle" wall light - Square in circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass "Pole and Circle" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Pole and Circle" wall light - Square in circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm Materials
Metal, Brass
Bronze "Pole and Circle II" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze "Pole and Circle II" wall light - Square in Circle Dimensions: W 16 x H 34 x D 7 cm
Bronze, Brass
Sold
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Adjustable and Articulating Brass and Jute Pole Wall Lights, Austria 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Adjustable and Articulating Brass and Sisal Pole Wall Lights, Austria1950s (Hans Agne Jacobsson
Brass
Sold
H 26.38 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Mid-Century Swedish Adjustable and Articulating Brass Pole Wall Lights, 1950s
By Bergboms, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual set of two height adjustable and articulating wall lights was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s to 1960s. The lights feature brass hardware and new off-wh...
Brass
Sold
H 50 in W 7 in D 11 in
Wood Carved Red and White American Folk Art Barber Pole Trade Sign Sconce, C1920
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great Americana! c. 1920s American Folk Art wood and iron carved barber pole. Layers of thick
Iron
Brass Pole Sconces with Linen Shades
Located in Westport, CT
Tall brass pole sconces made in France from old architectural parts. Price is for the pair
Iron Pole Sconces Made from Old Architectural Parts
Located in Westport, CT
Iron pole sconces made from old French architectural parts. Linen shades included, other colors
Painted Wood Pole Sconce
Located in Westport, CT
Pained wood, pale sage finish.
Iron Pole Sconces with Linen Shades
Located in Westport, CT
Wall sconces made from old architectural fragments.
Iron Pole Sconces with Linen Shades
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of iron sconces from France made from old architectural parts. Price is for the pair including
Iron Pole Sconces Made From Old Architectural Parts
Located in Westport, CT
Iron sconces with old white paint patina.
Adjustable Double Pole Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple double pole adjustable wall light with a matte black painted finish. Light bulbs adjust
1950s Italian Pole Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
The brass and painted metal pole mounted with three lights with painted shades mounted with metal
Metal
Pair of Rare Grand Scaled Mid-Century Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare grand scaled Mid-Century wall sconces each featuring pole shaped bodies in brass
Brass, Metal
Pair of Rare Grand Scaled Mid-Century Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare grand scaled Mid-Century wall sconces each featuring pole shaped bodies in brass
Brass, Metal
A Pair of Rare Grand Scaled Mid Century Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare grand scaled mid century wall sconces each featuring pole shaped bodies in brass
Brass, Metal
Pair of Guillerme and Chambron Sconces, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
of the sconces, the pole which extends to the half moon front structured was restored ; hardly
Oak, Ceramic
$3,478
H 29.93 in W 88.98 in D 37.8 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Country Dining or Work Trestle Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish country dining table. The table is a so called trestle table from the mid 19th century and made in pine with a solid table top. Never painted so the patina is the au...
Pine
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
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
$795Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$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
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, 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
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.
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.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.