One of Ten Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Ten (five pairs of) large J.T. Kalmar wall lights manufactured in Austria in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). They are made of polished aluminum and handblown bub...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
$2,567Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of two Hollywood Regency gilt sconces in the style of Venini, Italy, 1980s
By Paolo Venini, Kalmar Lighting, La Murrina, Kinkeldey, Vistosi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of two. Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Hollywood Regency and Art Deco style Triedri sconces in the style of Paolo Venini for Venini, Italy, 1980s. Each piece i...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$4,218Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hollywood Regency and Art Deco gilt sconces in the style of Venini, Italy, 1980s
By Venini, Paolo Venini, La Murrina, Vistosi, Metalarte Spain
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of four. Compatible with US/EU standards. Hollywood Regency and Art Deco style Triedri sconces in the style of Paolo Venini for Venini, Italy, 1980s. Each piece is composed of a...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
New British Made Galvanised / Chrome Cantilever Conical Shade Wall Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A British cantilever wall lamp made from galvanised steel tube and a spun and mirror polished conical shade. Reach of the cantilever can be specified and also the shade colour can...
Aluminum, Steel
Axolight Avir Medium Wall Lamp in Chrome and White by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Avir Medium Wall Lamp in Chrome Steel Canopy and White by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian Waves of light, dynamic reflections, uniqueness. The knowledge and craftsmanship of a mast...
Steel
Carlo Nason Pair of Amber and Clear Murano Ice-Glass Sconces 1960's
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted pair of Murano amber streaked ice-glass wall sconces with polished chrome back plates each holding four, GY6 pin base, T6 LED bulbs.
Chrome
Pair of Veca Wall Sconces, Black Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Composed of precisely cut black Murano glass plates in a sleek geometric arrangement, mounted on polished chrome structure. Unique sconces instantly elevating any interior with bold ...
Murano Glass
$632Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Napako Wall Lamps by Hůrka, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Professionally cleaned and polished. Minor paint chips and surface wear consistent with age are present and shown in the photographs.
Metal, Chrome
$458Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1990s Czech Theater Spotlight by Divadelni Technika Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
This impressive vintage theatrical spotlight was manufactured in 1990 by Divadelni Technika Praha, the Prague-based producer of theatrical equipment. The spotlight features a substa...
Metal, Chrome
$1,375Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 3 Vintage Czech Theater Spotlights by Divadelni Technika Praha, 1990
Located in Praha, CZ
This impressive set of three matching theatrical spotlights was manufactured in 1990 by Divadelni Technika Praha, a Czech producer of theatrical equipment. Each spotlight features a ...
Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass Flush Mount Wall Light, Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri Style, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Praha, CZ
Sculptural Italian Murano glass flush mount ceiling or wall light, attributed to Mazzega and executed in the style associated with Toni Zuccheri. The fixture features a substantial s...
Metal, Chrome
Large Elegant Cobalt Blue Glass Wall Light by Cristal Art, Italy, 1970s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Trieste, IT
A rare, large, and massive artistic wall light handcrafted in Italy during the early 1970s by Cristal Art. Featuring striking bevelled, chamfered, and polished glass edges in a rich ...
Brass, Chrome
$293Sale Price|20% Off
Czech Art Deco Opaline Glass Wall Light, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Art Deco wall light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This elegant modernist fixture combines champagne opaline tubular glass with chrome plated metal construction, c...
Metal, Chrome
Large Size Elegant Emerald Green Glass Wall Light by Cristal Arte, Italy 1970s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Trieste, IT
A rare, large, and massive artistic wall light handcrafted in Italy during the early 1970s by Cristal Art. Featuring striking bevelled, chamfered, and polished glass edges in a rich ...
Brass, Chrome
1 of the 2 Exceptional and Rich Wall Lights by Signoretto, Murano
By Signoretto
Located in Rijssen, NL
"The passion of glass is a form of love' This prestigious huge colorful wall lights brings the passion of the glass makers of Signoretto of Venice into your home . The Venice wall f...
Chrome
Striking Pair of Deco Style Wall Lights
By Andrew Martin
Located in London, GB
A Striking Pair of Art Deco Style Wall Lights with Crystal Tubular Rods, the Case is made from Polished Steel. We Believe these Wall Lights came out of the Savoy Hotel when they Refu...
Chrome
$2,340 / item
A25-270 by Alain Richard for Disderot
By Disderot, Alain Richard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alain Richard doubtlessly invented the first French spotlight at the very end of the 1950’s. The lamp is amounted on rods for all different kinds of lighting : sconces, ceiling light...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$7,980 / item
A24-1500 by Alain Richard for Disderot
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alain Richard doubtlessly invented the first French spotlight at the very end of the 1950’s. The lamp is amounted on rods for all different kinds of lighting : sconces, ceiling light...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1970's Italian Space Age Light Panel by Giacomo Benevelli
By Gaetano Missaglia, Giacomo Benevelli
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare Giacomo Benevelli (1925-2011) for Gaetano Missaglia space age light panel of a sculptural chrome knot on a rectangular sheet of satin aluminum. Takes two candelabra size E14 or...
Aluminum, Chrome
$347Sale Price|76% Off
Large 1960s Space Age Sciolari Italian Wall Light
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A sleek 1960s Italian sconce in polished chrome and brass by the famed lighting company, Sciolari.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Burl Wood and Metal Sconces Attributed to Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of very attractive burl wood sconces with brushed, mirror polished steel accents, and exposed bulb sockets.
Chrome
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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