$10,026 / item
Wall lamp system by Rupprecht Skrip
Located in Brussels, BE
This remarkable lamp was created by Rupprecht Skrip in the 1950s. It is crafted from teak, featuring two real coconut counterweights filled with metal powder.
Teak, Coconut
$9,120 / item
Wall lamp system by Rupprecht Skrip
Located in Brussels, BE
This remarkable lamp was created by Rupprecht Skrip in the 1950s. It is crafted from teak, featuring two teak counterweights filled with plumb.
Teak, Coconut
Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of mid-century German ingenuity, this counterbalance wall lamp was conceived by designer Rupprecht Skrip in the 1950s and produced by Skrip Leuchten.
Wood, Teak, Coconut, Parchment Paper, Raffia
Huge Adjustable Teak Wall Light by Skrip Leuchten, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very large adjustable Scandinavian Modern two - arms ( 68.9 inch left / 49.2 inch right ) teak wall light with coconut counterweights by Rupprecht Skrip, circa 1950s. Made in Germ...
Teak
Huge adjustable Teak wall light Coconut Counterweights by Ruprecht Skrip
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant wall lamp from the 1950s was designed by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten. Made in Germany, it features teak elements and the original cylindrical shades that create a...
Teak
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breathtaking coconut weight wall lamp by skrip
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful teakwood wall lamp with two arms 120cm ( 47inch) + 170cm ( 67inch) . these can be adjusted in any place you like by coconat counterweights. a amazing addition to every mid ...
Teak, Coconut
Mid-Century Teak Wall Lamp with Articulating Arm and Yellow Fabric Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp combines sculptural teak craftsmanship with functional articulating design. The carved triangular mount displays woodworking techniques common in Scandinavian lighting prod...
Linen, Teak
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 59.06 in D 63 in
Rare Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip in Excellent Condition, 1950s, Mid-Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This amazing wall lamp was designed by Rupprecht Skrip in the 1950s. Made out of teakwood with two adjustable arms and cylindric pendulums.
Raffia, Teak, Coconut
Unavailable
H 68.9 in W 114.18 in D 68.9 in
Monumental Teak Wall Lights Lamp by Rupprecht Skrip Coconut Counterweights 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Monumental midcentury and super rare solid teak double wall light by Rupprecht Skrip, Germany circa 1950s to 1960s. Twice signed with Skrip Germany on top and Skrip Leuchte on revers...
Linen, Nylon, Teak
Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip 1950s in Teak
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic lamp was designed by Rupprecht Skrip in the 1950s. Made out of teak with two coconut as counterweight and.
Teak
Rupprecht Skrip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall light with articulating arms, counterweights. Ball joints rotate independently, in all directions, can be lifted and lowered.
Teak
Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip 1950s in Teak with Veneer Shade
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic lamp was designed by Rupprecht Skrip in the 1950s. Made out of teak with two teak counterweights and veneer shade.
Teak
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H 47.25 in W 78.75 in D 61.03 in
Mid Century Modern Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten, Teak 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This refined wall light from the 1950s was designed by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten. Crafted in Germany, it features elegant teak elements and straw lampshades, creating a warm...
Natural Fiber, Teak
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H 47.25 in W 78.75 in D 61.03 in
Mid Century Modern Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten, Teak 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This refined wall light from the 1950s was designed by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten. Crafted in Germany, it features elegant teak elements and straw lampshades, creating a warm...
Teak, Textile
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H 23 in W 5.75 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Rupprecht Skrip Style Wall Lamp with Green Rattan Shade, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely, Mid-Century wall light in the style of German industrial designer Rupprecht Skrip. The natural Wenge wood and rattan elements of this one-of-a-kind fishing pole light with a ...
Rattan, Wenge
Rupprecht Skrip Wall Lamp with Adjustable Swivel Arms in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten, wall lamp, teak, cord, parchment, Germany, 1958.
Teak, Cord, Coconut, Parchment Paper
Mid Century Teak Wall Lights Lamp by Rupprecht Skrip, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
This large and super rare mid century solid teak double wall light by Rupprecht Skrip (Germany) was made in the 1950s. The wall lamp has a solid teak base, two ball-joints with two t...
Cord, Teak
Wonderful Rupprecht Skrip Counter Weight Wall Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
Both arms ( 120cm & 170cm ) can be moved in various positions and be adjusted by iron filled wood pieces. Wonderful piece of midcentury furniture with original seagrass shades.
Wood
Wall Lamp in Teak by Rupprecht Skrip, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A teak wall lamp designed by Rupprecht Skrip in the 1950s. The two cantilevers are adjustable in all directions by balljoints and are held in position by counterweights.
Straw, Teak
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H 21.66 in W 59.06 in D 5.91 in
Teak Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip, 1950s-1960s, Mid-Century Modern Design Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
An amazing Rupprecht Skrip wall light. With lot of adjustable positions for any living situation.
Teak
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H 84.65 in W 94.49 in D 66.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light with coconut counterweights by Rupprecht Skrip
Located in Berlin, Germany
Very rare double wall lamp made of Teak wood designed by Rupprecht Skrip and produced in Germany, circa 1950s-1960s by Skrip Leuchten.
Teak
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H 47.25 in W 78.75 in D 61.03 in
Elegant Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten, Teak and Straw, 1950s
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant 1950s wall light was designed by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten. The piece made in Germany consists of teak elements, the lampshades are made of straw.
Straw, Teak, Coconut
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H 68.9 in W 114.18 in D 68.9 in
Monumental Teak Wall Lights Lamp by Rupprecht Skrip Coconut Counterweights 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Monumental and super rare solid teak double wall light by Rupprecht Skrip, Germany circa 1950s-1960s. Very refined and adjustable midcentury wall lamp which has a solid teak base, tw...
Linen, Nylon, Teak
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Rosso Glass 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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$856 / item
H 3 in W 18.9 in D 4.1 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' wall lamp in white. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting shade that combines form with function, allo...
Metal, Aluminum
$2,094 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$7,602 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$5,248 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
Fine French 1950s Pivoting Sconce by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare and elegant French mid-century wall light by Jean Perzel, made with a pivoting bronze arm that supports a lacquered metal and enameled glass shade.
Bronze, Metal
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black waln...
Brass
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.