Articulating Sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic articulating brass sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France. Two independent silk shades protrude from the top and bottom, providing a beautiful and soft illuminati...
Brass
Red 1950s French wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Oxford, GB
superb condition with original red, mottled shade . very versatile, incredibly good condition for its age .
Metal
$3,314
H 9.45 in Dm 13.78 in
Large folding wall light René Mathieu Ed. Maison Lunel, Paris, France circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet metal shade in matte yellow enamel and white interior, original paint.
Steel, Metal, Sheet Metal, Enamel
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Genève, GE
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet metal shade in matte yellow enamel and white interior, original paint.
Metal
Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel Large Articulating Wall Sconce
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large articulating wall sconce by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950s.
Brass, Metal
$4,450 / set
H 8.75 in W 16.5 in D 8.75 in
Rene Mathieu Maison Lunel Articulating Wall Sconces French Mid Century Modern
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Articulating Wall Sconces, designed by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass fixture with articulating arm and original enameled red metal shade with star-shaped perforation. Designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France, circa 1950. Light in each cone con...
Brass, Enamel
Unavailable
H 66.54 in Dm 10.24 in
Maison Lunel Gun Metal and Gilt Bronze Patinas Metal Floor Lamp, French, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Modernist floor lamp designed by René Mathieu for Lunel in the 1950s. The two gunmetal and gilt bronze patinas make it very elegant.
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 68.9 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Floor Lamp "Roseaux" Attributed to René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
1950s French floor lamp called "Roseaux" "Reeds" René Mathieu for Maison Lunel France Rewired with black cotton-insulated cable and four opaline glass shades.
Metal
1950s Maison Lunel Floor Lamp
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
1950s floor lamp model Roseaux or Reeds. Attributed to René Mathieu for Maison Lunel. Four lights with opaline glass and Lucite spikes.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 64.97 in W 45.28 in D 13.78 in
Lunel Black Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, Counterbalance Adjustable Arm, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Rare metal and brass floor lamp designed by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel in France in 1950s.
Brass, Metal
Pair of Swing Arm Sconces by Rene Mathieu for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of original yellow colored enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconces by Rene Mathieu for Lunel with decorative star perforations and custom brass backplates.
Brass, Metal
Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double cone swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France 1950, original yellow colored enameled metal shade with decorative star perforations on an articulate bra...
Metal, Brass
Articulating Sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic articulating brass sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France. A single shade protrudes in a black finish, with a charming series of star perforations lining the rim.
Brass
French Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning large-scale articulate swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, double cone lamp shade in original yellow enamel with two light source (up/down) and individual on/off...
Brass, Metal
Red Swing Arm Wall Sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel France.
Brass
Modern Swing Arm Wall Sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern swing arm wall sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950. Designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France, circa 1950.
Metal, Brass
Joyful French 1960s Articulated Chandelier by Rene Mathieu
By Stilnovo, Maison Lunel, Pierre Guariche, Rene Mathieu
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A joyful 1960s articulated chandelier by Rene Mathieu for Lunel. The six green, yellow and red "diabolo" shades are mounted on six brass arms.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century French Sconces
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rene Mathieu for Lunel sconces. Hard to find pair of metal shades on a brass articulated arms.
Brass, Steel
Articulated Mid Century Wall Sconce
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rene Mathieu for Lunel sconces. Single double shade large scale wall sconce.
Steel, Brass
René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Utrecht, NL
This swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example of timeless elegance and innovative design.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Utrecht, NL
The swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example of timeless elegance and innovative design.
Metal
Beautiful Midcentury French Wall Sconce
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large model wall sconce with a diablo shade designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel. The double bulb sconce has independent switches for the up and down lights.
Brass, Steel
Beautiful Midcentury French Wall Sconce
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large model wall sconce with a diablo shade designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel. The double bulb sconce has independent switches for the up and down lights.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 67.33 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
René Mathieu "Roseaux" Floor Lamp for Maison Lunel, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
1950s French floor lamp called "Roseaux" "Reeds" Attributed to René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France Rewired with black cotton-insulated cable and four opaline glass shades.
Metal
Sold
H 7.88 in W 27.96 in D 8.67 in
Yellow color enamelled shade wall lights by Rene Mathieu for Lunel sconce
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
A sconce yellow enamelled color shade on brass structure, articulating shade and moving arm. 1950s design by Rene Mathieu for Lunel
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 11.03 in W 41.34 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century French Swing Wall Lamp by René Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
French swing arm wall lamp by René Mathieu for Lunel from the 1950s. Diabolo shaped shade with star perforations in yellow lacquered aluminium, with two-light sources and individual...
Metal, Aluminum
Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Berlin, DE
Fully original arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, double cone lamp shade in original red lacquer with two-light source and individual on/off switches at the center of the shad...
Brass, Metal
1950s Swivelling Wall Light by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Original René Mathieu wall light or sconce by Maison Lunel.
Metal, Brass
Rene Mathieu Wall Lamp Sconce
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Madrid, ES
Rene Mathieu for Lunel, wall brass swing-arm extended sconce with original red double "diabolo" shade.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 38.59 in
French Midcentury Creme Swing Arm Wall Light Lamp by Rene Mathieu / Lunel, 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Berlin, DE
This French midcentury swing arm wall light lamp was designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel in the 1950s. The metal lamp shade with beautiful cutout little stars was re-lacquered in a cr...
Brass, Metal
Rene Mathieu Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Ventura, CA
The swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example of timeless elegance and innovative design.
Brass
Rene Mathieu Attributed Wall Lamp for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rene Mathieu attributed wall lamp for Lunel. Brass and paper shade.
Brass
René Mathieu Wall Lamp for Maison Lunel
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
A 1950s double swing arm wall lamp designed by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel. Crimson red shade, with white interior, pierced with stars.
Brass
1950s Potence Wall Light by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
1960s Articulated Potence wall light by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel with brass finish and hand switch.
Brass, Steel
Diabolo Wall Light by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, Circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
"Diabolo" extendable wall light or potence from the 1950s, designed by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel Enamelled lampshade with original star motif in yellow paint, good condition insi...
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Sold
H 11.03 in W 41.34 in D 13.78 in
René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, Large Wall Lamp Diabolo, France 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Double arm wall lamp in gilded brass and double lacquered yellow lacquered diabolo by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France 1950. Rotatable, the double reflector is perforated with ...
Brass, Metal
Brass Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel, 1960, France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This refined brass wall lamp, designed by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel in France during the 1960s, is a striking example of mid-century French design.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 7.49 in W 23.63 in D 8.27 in
Brass and Black Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel, 1960, France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant brass and black wall lamp, designed by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel in the 1960s, embodies the refined aesthetics of mid-century French lighting design.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in W 1.97 in D 39.38 in
1950s Brass Swing Arm Wall Light in a Style of René Mathieu for Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
French brass articulated wall sconces in a style of René Mathieu for Maison Lunel.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 21.26 in
Pair of French 1950s Modernist Wall Lights in Red, Black & Brass by Rene Mathieu
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu, Pierre Guariche
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare pair of 1950s modernist wall lights by Rene Mathieu for French makers Lunel. In black steel and brass, the shades in original deep red with star shaped perforations, these ...
Brass, Steel
Pair of French, 1950s Wall Lights by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
A pair of pivoting brass wall lights with adjustable lacquered metal double-cone shades designed by René Mathieu for Lunel. Re-wired and PAT tested.
Brass, Metal
Floor Lamp Magazine Holder by Rene Mathieu for Lunel 50'
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Basel, CH
Rare floor lamp with a magazine rack in orange leather by René Mathieu for Lunel, France, 1950's. Brass ring around the lampshade with the switch attached.
Brass, Metal, Steel
Sold
H 7.09 in W 27.56 in D 8.67 in
French Mid-Century Design René Mathieu for Lunel Diabolo Wall Arm Lamp
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Medium sized Mid-Century French arm lamp designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, black painted structure with brass accents.
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in W 40.95 in D 13.39 in
French Mid-Century Design: René Mathieu for Lunel Diabolo Wall Arm Lamp
By Maison Lunel, Henri Mathieu
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Medium sized Mid-Century French arm lamp designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, black painted structure with brass accents.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 27.96 in
1950s French Pair of Red and Cream Wall Lights by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
French, 1950s A pair of wall lights by René Mathieu for Lunel. Lovely pieces, with star detail, great patina and original paint.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 29.53 in D 8.67 in
Set of Two "Diabolo" Red and Yellow Sconces by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu
Located in lyon, FR
Set of two "diabolo" red and yellow sconces by René Mathieu for Lunel, circa 1950. The shades are perforated with stars.
Brass
French 1950s Brass Articulated Wall Light by Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
A French 1950s pivoting brass wall light with adjustable lacquered metal cone shade with pierced star decoration. Designed by René Mathieu for Lunel Re-wired and PAT tested.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Reed Floor Lamp in Opaline René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
4-Lamp floor lamp called "reeds" from the Lunel house, 1950, complete and in perfect condition. Base diameter 25cm and black lacquered metal rods, solid brass details and original op...
Metal, Brass
$708
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
'Parter' Sconce by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Parter' Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Opal white glass shells are paired with galvanized steel armatures. The sconces...
Steel
$1,800 / item
H 11.5 in Dm 20 in
Large Diameter Sasco Pendant in Solid Brass with Matte Milk Glass Globe
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large 20" diameter Sasco solid brass pendant with 8" satin milk glass globe. Our Brass finishes are: Brushed Brass, Aged Brass or Factory Brass which is an uneven weathered patina; a...
Brass
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$3,050 / item
H 31.7 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationshi...
Leather
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$914 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$8,403 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$435 / item
H 3.54 in W 14.37 in D 7.67 in
ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ENA Brass Casting Picture Wall Sconce is meticulously crafted from solid brass, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Its surface is adorned with hand-applied, intricate patt...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.