Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Bronze, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Glass
Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Stainless Steel
1950s British Adam Style Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Iron
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Iron
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Alabaster, Iron
1960s Italian Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
1970s Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Bamboo
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Crystal, Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal, Copper
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Glass
1960s Rococo Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Bronze
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
1990s Post-Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Aluminum
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Glass, Hardwood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Glass
1970s German Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal, Chrome
1970s European Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Agate, Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s German Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
1970s German Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Glass, Plastic
1970s German Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal, Brass
1970s German Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Norwegian Bauhaus Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass, Enamel
1970s German Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Steel
1960s Rococo Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Bronze
1970s European Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal, Iron
1950s German Industrial Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass, Iron
1950s Austrian Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Metal
1980s American Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Stainless Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Sconce Lamp
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.
Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.
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