Pair of Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
made of polished aluminum and handblown bubble glass lampshades. Each sconce takes three small screw
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Set of two Hollywood Regency gilt sconces in the style of Venini, Italy, 1980s
By La Murrina, Kinkeldey, Paolo Venini, Kalmar Lighting, Vistosi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Triedri sconces in the style of Paolo Venini for Venini, Italy, 1980s. Each piece is composed of a gold
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair, Vintage Fontana Arte Style Smoke Beveled Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Fontana Arte featuring oval panels of smoked
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Smoked Glass Sconces by Veca
By VECA, Venini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern high quality smoked glass scones by Veca.
Chrome
Three Large Kalmar Sconces Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, Austria, manufactured in midcentury in 1970s. Each light is made of polished aluminum and 6 handblown
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Hollywood Regency and Art Deco gilt sconces in the style of Venini, Italy, 1980s
By Vistosi, Paolo Venini, La Murrina, Venini, 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
Metal, Brass, Chrome
One of Ten Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). They are made of polished aluminum and handblown bubble glass
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
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
Aluminum, Steel
Axolight Avir Medium Wall Lamp in Chrome and White by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Polished steel frame Finish: Chrome Color: White E26 - Medium 2 x Max 12W LED or 2 x Max 26W fluo Installs
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
Chrome
Pair of Veca Wall Sconces, Black Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
in a sleek geometric arrangement, mounted on polished chrome structure. Unique sconces instantly
Murano Glass
Pair of Napako Wall Lamps by Hůrka, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
1970s. These sculptural sconces are made from folded lacquered metal in a white and light blue color
Metal, Chrome
Czech Art Deco Opaline Glass Wall Light, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
fixture combines champagne opaline tubular glass with chrome plated metal construction, creating a
Metal, Chrome
1 of the 2 Exceptional and Rich Wall Lights by Signoretto, Murano
By Signoretto
Located in Rijssen, NL
lights are fully handmade entirely with polished chrome arms covered with small cylinders in a crystal
Chrome
$3,146 / set
Pair of Crystal Wall Lights, Baccarat Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
on the frontal surface. All of them placed on a polished metal chromed base. These wall light
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Striking Pair of Deco Style Wall Lights
By Andrew Martin
Located in London, GB
Polished Steel. We Believe these Wall Lights came out of the Savoy Hotel when they Refurbished
Chrome
$839Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hollywood Regency. Classic wall lights by Maison Honoré, France, 1960s
By Maison Le Dauphin, Maison Roche, Maison Jansen, Maison Honoré
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
gold chrome metal and brass structure, and an opaline glass diffuser. Very much in the style of the
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$7,980 / item
A24-1500 by Alain Richard for Disderot
By Disderot, Alain Richard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamp is amounted on rods for all different kinds of lighting : sconces, ceiling lights, desk lamps
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$2,340 / item
A25-270 by Alain Richard for Disderot
By Disderot, Alain Richard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamp is amounted on rods for all different kinds of lighting : sconces, ceiling lights, desk lamps
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1970's Italian Space Age Light Panel by Giacomo Benevelli
By Giacomo Benevelli, Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Hanover, MA
chrome knot on a rectangular sheet of satin aluminum. Takes two candelabra size E14 or E12 lightbulbs
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
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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