Sculptural Scandinavian Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual wall light with chrome-plated perimeter of spiral steel and center shade in pressed glass.
Steel, Chrome
$818Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 17.13 in D 12.01 in
Luxury Crystal and Brass wall Sconce Attributed to Lightolier
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in Hannover, DE
The brass decorations are unusual and very typical of this era. If you are looking for an elegant and unusual wall light, you have found a gem here that you should definitely consider.
Crystal, Brass
French Toleware Bistro Ceiling Light, Decorated with Vines
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Toleware Bistro ceiling light, decorated with vines This is a very decorative 6 sided ceiling light, the light it is decorated with Vine Leaves and bunches of Grapes Th...
Tin
Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light Very quirky and unusual
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light Very quirky and unusual a bunch of green grapes, this attractive piece fits closely to the wall when connected to the electrical supply The...
Glass
$38,102 / set
H 25.99 in W 34.06 in D 19.49 in
Unusual Pair of Mid-Victorian Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Lights
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of mid-Victorian five-light cut-glass silver mounted wall-lights (original for gas) the silvered glass covered back plates supporting five half hoop candle arms arran...
$24,494 / set
H 25.99 in W 13.98 in D 7.49 in
Unusual Pair of Four-Light Mid Victorian Cut-Glass Wall Light by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of four-light mid Victorian silvered mounted, cut-glass wall- light by F&C Osler the arm plate supporting three s shaped thumb cut candle arms these arms centred by a...
Silver Plate
$32,659
H 24.02 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques.
Ormolu
$38,102 / set
H 26.97 in W 31.89 in D 17.92 in
Unusual Victorian Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Lights Attributed to F&C Osler, Pair
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of mid-Victorian five-light cut-glass silver mounted wall-lights (original for gas) the silvered glass covered back plates supporting five half hoop thumb cut candle ...
Silver Plate
1930s Silver Gilt Italian Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1930 An unusual 1930s Italian wall light with scrolling red metal backplate and arms, with scrolling silver gilt leaves throughout, with three candle arms with silver...
Metal
Large Resin Wall Light, France, circa 1970s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and unusual large, square, wall-mounted light fixture representing a ship at sea, made out of moulded resin.
Resin
Three Light Wall Sconce Attributed to Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual 3 light wall lamp in brass and enameled perforated metal attributed to Jacques Biny.
Brass
$352Sale Price|56% Off
H 18.71 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
French Wrought Iron Caged Wall Light Sconce, circa 1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Unusual wrought Iron wall light sconce from early 20th century France.
Wrought Iron
$2,329 / set
H 11.82 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Wall Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful light when the glass hits the brass. This model is the more unusual of the wall light fixtures designed by Carl Fagerlund.
Brass
$2,529
H 16.54 in W 10.44 in D 3.94 in
Spanish Gilt Iron Wall Sconce with Foliage Design and Starburst Backplate, 1950s
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Spanish Leaves Motif Wall Light with Sunburst Back Plate, Gilt Iron Eye-catching Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Sunburst Foliage Wall Light.Manufactured by Ferro Art.
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$2,176
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Adjustable Brass and Bakelite Wall and Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint Wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp". This unusual vintage wall & desk light was designed by Kaare Klint for Le Klint in Denmark.
Brass
1950s
Located in London, GB
An unusual and striking wrought iron wall light, French circa 1950, featuring a dramatic spider and fly motif.
Wrought Iron
Tall Wall Light Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual wall light attributed to Gio Ponti Italy, 1940s.
Brass
French Art Deco Toleware Twin Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Art Deco toleware twin wall light A very unusual wall light, it is made in French toleware which has age darkened brass finish made in the shape of bull rushes growing up...
Slatted Wall Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive and unusual wall light having two floating v-shaped walnut slats separated by a lacquered brass strip projecting horizontally from a four-bulb light source operated by...
Brass, Steel
Cubist Wall Sconce in Brass in the Style of Curtis Jere, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual wall light in solid brass. Multiple shades/diffusers.
Brass
Unusual Wall Mount Work Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual wall mount work light with pivoting metal directional shade
Metal
1960s Vintage Italian Unique Star Sconce in Yellow and Blue Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Italian design unusual wall light, in the shape of a flower or six-point star.
Bronze
An Unusual French Painted Tole Wall Light
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1900 A French painted tole wall light, the metal cut and embossed to depict a flower bouquet with central red rose, tulips and gilded leaves all tied with a blue ribbo...
Metal
Unusual Infinity Light Mirror by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Wall mount Infinity light, mirror, unlike most I've seen which have repeated bulbs creating a receding effect, this one has colored bands that appear to recede onto space.
Chrome
French Art Deco Toleware Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very unusual wall light, it is made in French Toleware, painted in gold and a great look when lit up There are 3 bulb holders, the piece is in good condition, the wiring is good b...
Tin
A French Gilt Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Gilt Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Light This is a very decorative circular ceiling light, the light is open in the centre and is decorated with gilded leaves and flowers A...
Tin
Pair, Unusual Art Deco Two -Light Mask Sconces
Located in Bellport, NY
Fine quality bronze Art Deco masks with highly stylized features surmounted with stylized floral crests between drapery terminations continuing upward to arms supporting light fittin...
Otto Mueller Wall Light
By Megaphos/Sistrah, C.F. Otto Muller
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual 'Megaphos' wall light by C.F Otto Mueller.
Opaline Glass
French Modernist Long Wall Light
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual long wall light,consisting of a long brass rod which mounts to the wall on a slender vertical brace of polished teak.
Brass
Italian Telescopic Wall Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Unusual Italian Telescopic Wall light by Stilnovo.
Brass, Metal
French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme An unusual piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass Door Bell, Porch Light on a Nautical Theme An unusual piece, the bell is rung by tapping it with the clapper which hangs underneath, the lightbulb is concealed inside t...
Brass
Brass Wall Mount Light Fixture with Scissor Arm and Mirror
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual brass wall mount light fixture with scissor arm, and mirror.
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Italian Brass and Perforated Shade Adjustable Wall Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual single wall light. Italy, c1960s.
Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
1970s German Sische Lighting Brass & Frosted Glass Wall Light or Flush Mount
By Simon & Schelle 1, Sische
Located in London, England
An unusual four-lamp wall sconce/wall light designed by Simon and Schelle for Sische Lighting during the 1970s in Germany.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Claar Obscur Wall Sconce for RAAK
By Stilnovo, RAAK
Located in London, GB
A striking and unusual wall lamp. When illuminated the light glows from the pieces of copper pipe which are fixed to the triangular black metal body.
Metal
Pair of Brass Chrome Sconces by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Unusual pair of sconces or wall light, brass and metal chrome sculptural tube by Romeo Rega.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Iron and Brass Brutalist Style Sconces from France
Located in Toronto, ON
These unusual and sculpted single-light wall sconces are hand-wrought and use a pierced brass shade.
Brass, Iron
Unusual Italian Telescopic Wall Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
All brass fittings with black enameled telescopic (adjustable) arm that swivels 180 degrees. Can be mounted at any height. Linen shade pendant is also adjustable. Very flexible des...
Brass
Unusual Pair of Lantern Form Bronze Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of lantern form bronze wall light sconces.
Lighted Wall Mirror, Germany, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual and elegant German lighted wall mirror. Chrome and crystal, 1960s.
Crystal, Chrome
Unusual Spanish, 1950s Rose Gilt Iron Sunburst Light Fixture Miniature
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative gilt iron light fixture miniature with sunburst shape and a central red rose adorning the sconce and gold leaf finish. A piece difficult to find in this size. Lov...
Gold Leaf, Iron
1950s Italian Articulated Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An unusual articulated wall light with a curved arm, folding at two brass joints.
Aluminum, Brass
Unusual Spanish 1950s Gilt Iron and Green Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing hand-hammered iron sunburst light fixture with a highly decorative original patina in gold leaf and green color with rusty accents. The two tones finish and its shape make th...
Iron, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 11.03 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Swedish Adjustable and Articulating Brass Wall Light, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Bergboms
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual articulating and adjustable wall light was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s.
Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
French Art Deco Figural Lady and Snake Bronze and Glass Wall Light Sconce 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual bronze wall light was designed and manufactured in France in the early 1920s.
Bronze
Articulated Scandinavian Wall Lamp by Hugo Frandsen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual fully adjustable wall light composed of a chromed steel bar, thick height-adjustable lucite mounts and a copper/bronze anodized ball shaped aluminium shade.
Aluminum
Large Wind Instrument Brass Wall Sconce French Horn, Saxophone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual handmade multi-light wall sconce constructed of various wind instruments including saxophone, French horn, clarinet, trombone, trumpet and baritone bells.
Brass, Copper, Metal
Nautical Bauhaus Era Wall Sconce in Patinated Copper, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual ball-bearing adjustable wall light in patinated copper.
Copper
Sold
H 17.72 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Adjustable Brass and Bakelite Wall and Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint Wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp". This unusual vintage wall & desk light was designed by Kaare Klint for Le Klint in Denmark.
Brass
Sold
H 19.3 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Adjustable Black Brass and Bakelite Wall or Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp". This unusual vintage wall & desk light was designed by Kaare Klint for Le Klint in Denmark.
Brass
Pair Unique and Unusual Single Light Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful iron single light wall sconces with scroll design.
Iron
Pair Unique and Unusual Single Light Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great details in ironwork and design
Pair Unique and Unusual Single Light and Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair unique and unusual iron single light wall sconces with lovely height.
Iron
Crab Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Highly unusual French 1950's wall light in the form of a crab with original paint.
Sold
H 13.78 in W 7.29 in D 3.15 in
Unusual Pair of Triple-Light Brass Sconces in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of unusual triple-light sconces in the manner of Gio Ponti, mid century. Brass and opaline glass. The brass is nicely patinated.
Brass
PAIR 2 LIGHT WALL SCONCES BY HARVEY GUZZINI
Located in Hialeah, FL
UNUSUAL PAIR OF 2 LIGHT WALL SCONCES/ WALL LIGHTS BY FAMED HARVEY GUZZINI/ ITALY.
Metal
Superb Vintage Wall Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual vintage wall light with seven bulbs, made of wrought iron in black with golf leaf.
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Murano Art Glass Grape Cluster Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
We counted how many individual Venetian hand-blown glass grapes it took to make one of these amazing sconces.... The number is about 120 and there are no missing parts. No two grapes...
Art Glass
Plaster Shell Sculpted Sconce
By Hélène Aumont 1, Serge Roche
Located in Ballard, CA
The shell decorative sconce is sculpted and then cast in plaster. The graceful design is a reference to the 1940s years and a reverence to Serge Roche, in the design world. Electrica...
Plaster
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.
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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.
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