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Vintage Wooden Scissor Wall Lamp with Rope Shade, 1970s
Vintage Wooden Scissor Wall Lamp with Rope Shade, 1970s

Vintage Wooden Scissor Wall Lamp with Rope Shade, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Vintage teak wood scissor lamp with wooden frame and beige, 'rope' shade. The scissor-mechanism allows you to extend the lamp from the wall. The shade itself can be adjusted too. The...

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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Linen

Aro Leuchten, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Scissor Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
Aro Leuchten, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Scissor Wall Light, Germany, 1960s

Aro Leuchten, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Scissor Wall Light, Germany, 1960s

Located in Stamford, CT

Aro Leuchten, Teak, Brass, Green Fabric, Scissor Wall Light or Sconce, Germany, 1960s A mid-century modern teak and brass scissor wall light designed and produced by Aro Leuchten in...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Metal Industrial Scissor Black Enamel Wall Work Lights
Vintage Brass Metal Industrial Scissor Black Enamel Wall Work Lights

Vintage Brass Metal Industrial Scissor Black Enamel Wall Work Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Brass scissor wall light. Enamel shade diameter: 18 cm. Maximum length: 100 cm. Minimum length: 40 cm. Wall plate: 22.5 × 6 cm. Weight: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual i...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Bauhaus Metal Wall Scissor Lamp Art Deco Era, 1930
Bauhaus Metal Wall Scissor Lamp Art Deco Era, 1930

Bauhaus Metal Wall Scissor Lamp Art Deco Era, 1930

Located in Vienna, AT

Furthermore the wall sconce was made of metal and nickel-plated metal.

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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Japanned Scissor Arm Lamp With Glass Shade
Early 20th Century Japanned Scissor Arm Lamp With Glass Shade

Early 20th Century Japanned Scissor Arm Lamp With Glass Shade

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1910s; (likely) W. D. Allison Co. - Indianapolis, IN Antique japanned copper scissor arm wall-mounted lamp. This piece likely comes from W. D. Allison, a manufacturer of medical...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Green Industrial Military Gooseneck Scissor Wall Lamp from Elektroinstala, 1960s
Green Industrial Military Gooseneck Scissor Wall Lamp from Elektroinstala, 1960s

Green Industrial Military Gooseneck Scissor Wall Lamp from Elektroinstala, 1960s

By Elektroinstala Děčín

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial adjustable gooseneck green scissor wall light was produced by Elektroinstala Dečín in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It has a metal lampshade. The ir...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Scissor Wall Lamp with Adjustable Arm, Vintage
Mid-Century Modern Scissor Wall Lamp with Adjustable Arm, Vintage

Mid-Century Modern Scissor Wall Lamp with Adjustable Arm, Vintage

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid Century wall sconce with flexible scissor arm. Striking is the finely executed scissor arm, which can expand and adjust the range and position of the luminaire.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s
Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s

Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s

By Kaiser Idell

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial adjustable Bauhaus scissor wall light designed by Christian Dell and produced by Kaiser Idell in Germany during the 1930s. It is made of black -painted metal. The iron sci...

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Kaiser Idell Bauhaus industrial scissor factory wall light by Christian Dell
Kaiser Idell Bauhaus industrial scissor factory wall light by Christian Dell

Kaiser Idell Bauhaus industrial scissor factory wall light by Christian Dell

Located in Bern, CH

Bauhaus industrial scissor factory wall light designed by Christian Dell. Produced by Kaiser Idell in Germany during the 1930s. Metal construction with black powder coated metal. The...

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Black Enamel Extra Large Iron Scissor Wall Lamps, Mid-20th Century
Black Enamel Extra Large Iron Scissor Wall Lamps, Mid-20th Century

Black Enamel Extra Large Iron Scissor Wall Lamps, Mid-20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Extra large wall scissor light. Black enamel, white interior. Length scissor including lamp in picture 85 cm. Maximum length scissor including shade 110 cm. Scissor height 35 c...

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20th Century Belgian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Industrial workshop adjustable DDRP scissor wall lamp produced by Midgard in Germany during the 1930s. - Designed by Curt Fisher. - Metal shade - Grey iron scissor arm is extendab...

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Vintage Le Klint Scissor Lamp in Oak from the 1960s
Vintage Le Klint Scissor Lamp in Oak from the 1960s

Vintage Le Klint Scissor Lamp in Oak from the 1960s

By Le Klint

Located in Søborg, DK

Iconic vintage Le Klint scissor lamp down light in oak from the 1960s. The oak has been lightly sanded and waxed without removing the beautiful dark patina to the wood. In great vin...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s

Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s

By VEB Leuchten

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial scissor lamp was produced by VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden in former East Germany during the 1950s. The lamp has a white ( beige ) bakelite shade. White iron s...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Warm-Toned Shade, 1970s
Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Warm-Toned Shade, 1970s

Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Warm-Toned Shade, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Teak wood scissor lamp with warm-toned shade. The scissor-mechanism allows you to extend the lamp from the wall. Also the part holding the shade can be adjusted. The lamp requires an...

Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Black Scissor Arm Wall Lamp, Lime Yellow Enameled Shade
Mid-Century Black Scissor Arm Wall Lamp, Lime Yellow Enameled Shade

Mid-Century Black Scissor Arm Wall Lamp, Lime Yellow Enameled Shade

By Hala Zeist

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scissor arm wall lamp produced in Europe during the 1950s or 1960s, featuring a black enameled steel pantograph mechanism and pale yellow-green enameled metal bell shade. The scissor...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Beige Metal Scissor Scone Wall Lamp from SIS, Germany
Mid-Century Beige Metal Scissor Scone Wall Lamp from SIS, Germany

Mid-Century Beige Metal Scissor Scone Wall Lamp from SIS, Germany

By SIS

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Scissor wall lamp by SIS, Germany Black shade with White, Cream metal scissor and shade Horizontal en Vertical Adjustable Diameter shade : 16 cm as shown on picture: 70 cm min len...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanned Copper Scissor Arm Wall Lamp by F. W. Hardy
Antique Japanned Copper Scissor Arm Wall Lamp by F. W. Hardy

Antique Japanned Copper Scissor Arm Wall Lamp by F. W. Hardy

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1910s-1920s; F. W. Hardy & Co. - Chicago, IL Rare japanned copper scissor-arm wall lamp with cast iron bracket, brass socket, and ruffled milk glass petticoat shade. Made by F. ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Teak scissor wall lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup
Teak scissor wall lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup

Teak scissor wall lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup

By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup

Located in Hannover, DE

Teak wall lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup from the 1960s, made in Denmark. Featuring a teak scissor arm, the lamp radiates warmth and natural beauty. The original shade is mad...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Midgard, Bauhaus style scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer, Germany, 1940s
Midgard, Bauhaus style scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer, Germany, 1940s

Midgard, Bauhaus style scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer, Germany, 1940s

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in Forserum, SE

A large and impressive scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, Germany, 1940s. It features a long scissor construction holding an enamel metal shade that can be adjusted in mo...

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with diabolo shade
Original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with diabolo shade

Original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with diabolo shade

Located in München, DE

Beautiful original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with outside red painted diabolo shade. Great quality 1950s design. Made in Germany. The frame is made entirely of b...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s
Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s

Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s

By Wilhelm Bader

Located in München, BY

Huge, articulated Bauhaus scissor wall lamp. Adjustable and extendable arm. Lamp shade adjustable in every position. Extendable between 15.75 – 55.12 in. (40 – 140 cm). A real work ...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Erik Hansen, Denmark, Scissor Lamp in Dark Oak, 1960/70's
Erik Hansen, Denmark, Scissor Lamp in Dark Oak, 1960/70's

Erik Hansen, Denmark, Scissor Lamp in Dark Oak, 1960/70's

Located in København, Copenhagen

Erik Hansen, Denmark. Scissor lamp in dark oak. 1960/70's. Measures: Height: 25 cm. Length: 30-67 cm. In excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

Very Rare Midcentury Le Klint style Wall Scissor Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
Very Rare Midcentury Le Klint style Wall Scissor Lamp, Sweden, 1960s

Very Rare Midcentury Le Klint style Wall Scissor Lamp, Sweden, 1960s

By Le Klint

Located in Praha, CZ

- extremely rare type - very nice style of ligting - maximal depth is 105 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Scissor Lamp 1960s Denmark Josef Frank Fabric
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Scissor Lamp 1960s Denmark Josef Frank Fabric

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Scissor Lamp 1960s Denmark Josef Frank Fabric

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian Modern vintage scissor lamp or wall light made of solid teakwood. The depth is adjustable from 31 cm to 93 cm. Also the renewed lamp shade is covered with multicolored J...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Stilnovo Style, Mid-Century Brass Scissor Wall Lamp from 50s
Stilnovo Style, Mid-Century Brass Scissor Wall Lamp from 50s

Stilnovo Style, Mid-Century Brass Scissor Wall Lamp from 50s

By Stilnovo

Located in Catania, CT

Good vintage condition with trace of age and use, brass with patina. Produced in Italy during the 1950s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare & Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s
Rare & Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s

Rare & Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s

By Wilhelm Bader

Located in München, BY

Huge, articulated Bauhaus scissor wall lamp. Adjustable and extendable arm. Lamp shade adjustable in every position. Extendable between 18.11 – 66.93 in. (46 – 170 cm) A real work s...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Scissor Wall Lamp by Le Klint, Teak, Denmark, 1958
Mid-Century Modern Scissor Wall Lamp by Le Klint, Teak, Denmark, 1958

Mid-Century Modern Scissor Wall Lamp by Le Klint, Teak, Denmark, 1958

By Erik Hansen, Le Klint

Located in Den Haag, NL

For sale is this iconic Le Klint scissor wall lamp, in teak Design by Erik Hansen in the 1950s. This is a large specimen measuring 127cm 50 inches off the wall. Comes with its origin...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid Century Modern adjustable Scissor Lampa by Alfred Muller for AMBA
Pair of Mid Century Modern adjustable Scissor Lampa by Alfred Muller for AMBA

Pair of Mid Century Modern adjustable Scissor Lampa by Alfred Muller for AMBA

By Alfred Müller, AMBA

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking pair of adjustable scissor wall lamps executed in warm-toned brass, dating to the mid-20th century. Defined by their elegant accordion arms, ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Danish Style Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Beige Shade and Black Pattern
Danish Style Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Beige Shade and Black Pattern

Danish Style Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Beige Shade and Black Pattern

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Danish style wooden scissor lamp with beige shade. The scissor-mechanism allows you to extend the lamp from the wall. The shade itself can be adjusted too. The lamp requires an E27/2...

Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Linen

Cream Metal Brass Scissor Wall Lamp by Karl Lang for SIS Licht, 1950s, Germany
Cream Metal Brass Scissor Wall Lamp by Karl Lang for SIS Licht, 1950s, Germany

Cream Metal Brass Scissor Wall Lamp by Karl Lang for SIS Licht, 1950s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Diabolo design Cream metal shade and brass Scissor Wall Lamp by Karl Lang for SIS Licht, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. Thes...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

XXL-Long Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke
XXL-Long Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke

XXL-Long Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

An impressive Midgard wall scissor light, a early version of modell 110, with a length of 149 cm in total. The light can be moved to almost any position at a 180-degree angle. The la...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Wire

1960's Danish Teak Scissor Wall Lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup
1960's Danish Teak Scissor Wall Lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup

1960's Danish Teak Scissor Wall Lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup

Located in Victoria, BC

Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of this 1960's Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup Teak Scissor Wall Lamp, a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design. Featur...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935
Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935

Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935. complete. switch works properly. good vintage condition. very nice vintage patina, not over restored!

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Scissor Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic scissor sconce available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and steel, every scissor sconce was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer scissor sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each scissor sconce bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Elektroinstala, Christian Dell and Kaiser Idell each produced at least one beautiful scissor sconce that is worth considering.

How Much is a Scissor Sconce?

The average selling price for a scissor sconce at 1stDibs is $842, while they’re typically $221 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

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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.

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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.

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.