Mid-Century Hala Zeist Clip Reading Lamp, Red Perforated Star Shade
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The lamp functions equally as a wall-mounted reading light or a freestanding table lamp depending on placement of the mount.
Brass, Chrome, Enamel, Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Wall Lamps from Doria Leuchten, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two mid century wall lights from doria in a special shape and color. A minimalist design. A barrel -shaped umbrella sits on an elongated, white base. The umbrella is colored in a st...
Metal
Set of Modern Brass Night Lamps by Th. Valentiner, 1960s, Denmark
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Modern Bouillotte-style Brass Night Lamps combined Wall Lamps with Red Shades made by Th.
Metal, Brass
Donna Balsan, "Unmade Bed with Red Lamp", Pastel, One of a Kind
Located in Southampton, NY
Donna Balsan. "Unmade Bed With Red Lamp". Dry (sec) Sennelier Pastel on Heavy Kraft Paper. Measures: 48 1/4” wide x 248 3/4” high. Framed. Donna McLeod Balsan. Donna was tra...
Paper
Lovely petit red florentine ceiling lamp by Kögl, Germany, 1960s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 75W max. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, Australia, Asia...
Metal
Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan, Sweden. "Simris" wall lamp in metal.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan, Sweden. "Simris" wall lamp in red lacquered metal. 1970s. In excellent condition.
Metal
1 of the 5 Red Ceramic Lamps, Rosettes by Jeanine Keizer, 1990
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique hand-cast ceramic “rosettes” from Jeanine Keizer’s 1990s Lichtpuntje installation are reborn as sculptural pendant lamps. Each set groups five to seven pieces in harmonising c...
Ceramic
Black & red metal Sirio Sconce Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1977
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black & red painted metal Sirio wall lamp designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in 1977.
Metal, Aluminum
Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan. Pair of "Simris" wall lamps in metal
Located in København, Copenhagen
Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan, Sweden. A pair of "Simris" wall lamps in red lacquered metal. 1970s. In excellent condition with minor signs of use.
Metal
Heavy Red Roses Apples Murano Drops Lamps with Shades Italian, Circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. Will be newly rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for every other country and ready to hang. An absolutely stunning pair. ...
Metal
Adolf Loos Nr. 5 for the American Bar Vienna Loos Bar, Re Edition Several Silks
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Loos has used such lamps in several houses such as Villa Steiner 1910, Wohnung Vogl Pilsen 1929, Wohnung Brummel pilsen 1929. The lamps from the American Bar in Vienna are diff...
Brass
Contemporary Hanging Lamp N°3 by Muller Van Severen x Valerie Objects, Red
By Muller Van Severen, Valerie Objects
Located in Paris, IDF
Hanging Lamp N°3 by Muller Van Severen x Valerie Objects Dimensions: L. 138 W. 25 H. 135 CM Finish: Red Specifications: — light source: 4W led — colour tempertaure: K2700 — lumen ...
Steel
1970s Brutalist Sconce or Ceiling Lamp, Metal Twirl & Ruby Red Glass, Germany
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Andernach, DE
Fabulous impressive, as much as expressive brutalist sconce or ceiling lamp, custom made in the 1970s for the Philips exhibition in Hannover at the time, Germany. The silvery cast m...
Metal
Glass Red Metal Base Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy
By Reggiani
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass red metal base pair of sconces or ceiling lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy Minimalist high quality design Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with a...
Metal
Light Red Love Wall Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Red Love Wall Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni Dimensions: D 20 x W 40 x H 40 cm.
Other
1950s Italian 'Rise & Fall' Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
1950s Italian brass & aluminium wall lamp with red lacquered metal shade. The brass switch is counterweighted to modulate the height of the shade - when pulled down, the shade is ad...
Aluminum, Brass
Pop Art mouth - lips lamps 'Flabb' Scandinavian design -Sweden
By IKEA
Located in The Hague, NL
Super funky wall lamp set of Ikea Sweden, designed by their inhouse designer team in 2003. They are not only suitable as a funny design lamp on the wall in the waiting room of a dent...
Metal
VIBE lava square luminous lamp in resin by MOĆI Collective
By MOĆI Collective
Located in Como, Italy
The VIBE luminous lamp captures the motion of waves at sunset, merging art and design into an immersive light experience. Sculpted in glossy crystal-resin with chromatic gradients, i...
Steel
Mid-century design honsel orange space age disc lamp , 1970s Charlotte perriand
By Honsel
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design honsel orange space age disc lamp , 1970s attributed to Charlotte Perriand for les arcs
Aluminum
Red "Light Ball" Wall / Ceiling Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milan, IT
Light Ball model 2 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Minimal wall / ceiling lamp providing diffused light. Base in enameled spun aluminum, opal glass sphere with scre...
Metal
Castiglioni Red Metal "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos, Italy 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century “Light Ball” wall or ceiling lamp in vibrant red enameled metal and opaline glass.
Metal
Castiglioni Red Metal "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamps for Flos, Italy 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century “Light Ball” wall or ceiling lamps in vibrant red enameled metal and opaline glass.
Metal
Castiglioni Red Metal "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos, Italy 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury "Light Ball" wall or ceiling lamp in wonderful red enameled metal and opaline glass.
Metal
Large Murano Candy Flush Mount Wall/Ceiling Lamp Red/White Stribes
Located in København, DK
Large Murano flush mount wall/ceiling lamp in the combination of red and white stribes.
Blown Glass
Castiglioni Pair of Red "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamps, by Flos, Italy 1970s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of Mid-Century “Light Ball” wall or ceiling lamps in vibrant red enameled metal and opaline glass.
Metal
'Lampiatta' Metal Wall or Table Lamp in Glossy Red for Stilnovo
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Stilnovo, Interlux
Located in Glendale, CA
Lampiatta Red Metal Table or Wall Lamp for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, producin...
Aluminum
Murano Vintage Candy Flush Mount wall ceiling lamp red white swirl
Located in København, DK
New Murano Vintage Candy Plafond wall / ceiling lamp. Flush mount and ideal for flat surfaces. Mouth-blown Murano glass with metal back plate. E27 bulb holder. Handcrafted by Italian...
Murano Glass
Art Deco Inspired Monaco Wall Lamp in Black, Red Lipstick and Rattan
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Monaco wall Sconce is a perfect balance of round shapes, rattan mesh, wooden detail and brass details intertwined with delicate and Frosted Glass Globes. The structure and the metall...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Red Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany 2 pair available Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Metal
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Stylish 50s Wall or Ceiling Lamp – Flowing Lines and Subtle Texture
Located in Herentals, BE
With their flowing metal lines and grainy red paint, these original wall lamps exude an unmistakable 50s style.
Metal
50s wall or ceiling lamp made of glass with metal reflector from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Large Mid Century wall or ceiling lamp made of glass with a metal reflector in red.
Metal
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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