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Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
lights are hard-wired / can be also used with (or without) the pull cord switch. Each sconce; 1 x E27
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
lights are hard-wired / can be also used with (or without) the pull cord switch. Each sconce; 1 x E27
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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1970s German Kaiser Leuchten Ripple Glass Sconce
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Kaiser Leuchten ripple glass sconce with pull cord, German, 1970s. Three available, priced
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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Industrial Pull-Cord Sconce with Porcelain Shade
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Industrial Pull-Cord Sconce with Porcelain Shade, newly wired
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

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Pull Cord Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pull cord sconce you’re looking for. A pull cord sconce — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage pull cord sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the pull cord sconce you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each pull cord sconce bearing mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made pull cord sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Glashütte Limburg, Hillebrand and Kaiser Leuchten are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pull Cord Sconce?

The average selling price for a pull cord sconce at 1stDibs is $1,023, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $3,795 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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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