Wall Lamp by Ernest Palme
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa, J.T. Kalmar, Ernest Palme, Christoph Palme
Located in München, DE
Impressive glass wall lamp from the 1960s. Exceptionally successful design and very high-quality craftsmanship. The 20 crystal droplets create a spectacular play of light in the room...
Metal
rare xxl 40cm silver metal and satin glass tube "TORCH" Wall Light, Italy 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light with satin white glass shade Origin: ITALY Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in ITALY in the 1970s. It is made from solid silver tone metal ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of beautiful 3-arm brass wall lamps from the 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Staff Leuchten, S.A. Boulanger
Located in München, BY
A pair of beautiful, rare brass wall lamps from the 1960s. Both lamps are made of polished solid brass. Exquisite, elegant design. High-quality craftsmanship. No damage to the brass ...
Brass
Bronze Saturn 50 Wall Lamp by Tobias Grau
By Florian Schulz, Glashütte Limburg, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and heavy bronze wall lamp from the 1980s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The lamp creates a very cozy atmosphere and is of very high qualit...
Bronze
1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff
By Staff Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Gebrüder Cosack, Charlotte Perriand, Motoko Ishii
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, large wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Features a lovely, minimalist design. It casts a wonderful light. Very rare in this size. Manufacturer: Staff The lamp is or...
Metal
1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff
By Gaetano Sciolari, Gebrüder Cosack, Charlotte Perriand, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, large wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Features a lovely, minimalist design. It casts a wonderful light. Very rare in this size. Manufacturer: Staff The color of t...
Metal
Pair of Sciolari Appliques in glass and gilded brass, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of Sciolari Appliques in glass and gilded brass, Made in Italy, 1970s. Pair of Sciolari glass and gilt brass sconces in good condition, only some slight oxidation in the brass f...
Brass
Glass Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
By Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Beautiful glass wall lamp from Glashütte Limburg. The lamp creates a wonderful play of light in the room and enchants with its radiance. High-quality workmanship and a unique design....
Metal
$1,890 / set
Set of 2 Wall Lamps by Limburg
By Gaetano Sciolari, Doria Leuchten Germany, Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Exceptional wall lamps in an iron ring design from the 1960s. Fantastic design and high-quality workmanship. The lamps impress with their spectacular play of light. Manufacturer: Gl...
Metal
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Max Ingrand, J.T. Kalmar, Gino Sarfatti, Gaetano Sciolari, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunning Murano glass wall lamp from the 1960s. The 3 heavy ice glass elements spread an elegant light. High quality. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of we...
Metal
Set of 3 1970s XL Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamps from Staff
By Gaetano Sciolari, Staff Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack, Charlotte Perriand, Motoko Ishii
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large wall or ceiling lights from the 1970s. Lovely, minimalist design. They cast a wonderful light. Very rare in this size. Manufacturer: Staff The color of the lamps i...
Metal
Brass Lesan Wall Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Gebrüder Cosack, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Florian Schulz, Gaetano Sciolari, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable brass wall lamp from the 1970s. The design and the very beautiful details create a very noble and pleasant light. The lamp creates a very cozy atmosphere...
Brass
Large 1970s Space Age Wall Lamp by Arnold Berges for Staff
By Harvey Guzzini, Gino Sarfatti, Motoko Ishii, Gaetano Sciolari, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Fantastic wall lamp from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for its high-quality workmanship. The very large lamp can be swiveled in all directions. The reflector in the lampshade c...
Metal
Set of 2 Golden 1970s Wall Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Staff Leuchten, RAAK, Motoko Ishii, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive wall lamps from the 1970s. Extraordinary design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautiful and sparkli...
Metal
Set of 4 Golden Space Age Wall Lamps by Dieter Witte for Staff
By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in München, DE
Fantastic wall lamps from the 1970s. The Staff brand is known for high -quality workmanship and perfectionist design. The lighting can be oriented towards the ceiling or floor. This ...
Metal
Set of 2 1970s Brass Lesan Wall Lamps by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful height-adjustable brass wall lamps from the 1970s. The design and the very beautiful details create a very elegant and pleasant light. The lamps create a very cozy atm...
Brass
Sculptural Gilt Brass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lisse, NL
Pair of Gilt Brass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1950s. A refined and sculptural pair of wall sconces executed in gilt brass, designed by Gaetano Sciolari and dating from ...
Metal, Brass
Rare Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Minimalist bubble glass block flush mount. Italy, 1960s.
Glass
Pair of Italian Vintage Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Alessandro Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of modernist chrome and brass wall sconces. Italy, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: 3.
Brass, Chrome
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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