Pair of Large Twisted Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large hand-forged twisted wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and Stark appearance
Iron
Steven Handelman Wall Sconce in Black Iron and White Acrylic
By Steven Handelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A single sculptural wall sconce handcrafted by Steven Handelman Studios in Santa Barbara
Iron
$420Sale Price|26% Off
Italian Leaf and Wheat Black Gilt Saber Candle Wall Sconce
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This classic wall candle sconce is an iconic style to the Mid-Century period of beauty and elegance
Metal
Vintage Spanish Revival Black Iron Wired Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous pair of vintage 1970s hand wrought black iron Spanish Revival sconces. These were
Iron
$489Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco Brass Gilt Two-Candle Sconce, Hand-Crafted in France, 1960s
Located in Lomita, CA
The ornamental flourishes on this midcentury brass sconce has a beautiful patina and two candles
Brass
Pair of black metal and chrome Kalmar sconces, Austria 1960
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of chrome and black metal sconces with a thick glass diffuser, glass shades are resting on
Metal, Brass
1990s Italian Hand-Carved Wood Three-Light Sconce with Antiqued Silver Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
A refined 1990s Italian hand-carved wood three-light wall sconce, masterfully crafted and finished
Wood
Radial Wall Sconce in Aged Brass & Hand-Blown Glass by Nuumbra
Located in Geneve, CH
Radial Wall Sconce in Aged Brass & Hand-Blown Glass by Nuumbra Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 16 cm
Brass
Contemporary Calla Lily Wall Sconce, Black Plaster by Benediko, Pair
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Sconce. Available in white and black plaster finish. Each piece is hand of a cut, individually hammered
Metal
Contemporary “Galba III” Wall Sconce, Black Plaster with Linear Relief Finish
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
textures. Each sconce is individually hand-formed from two interlocking parts, designed to cast a soft
Metal
Rare Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Brass and Alabaster “Owl-Like” Wall Sconce 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Art Deco brass & alabaster wall light with owl-like silhouette black-plate. The sculptural
Alabaster, Brass
Unique Pair Wine Theme Wall Lamps / Sconces Hand Forged, Grape Bunches & Leafs
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and highly decorative pair of Arts & Crafts era, work of lighting art sconces. If you are
Wrought Iron
Pair of Big Spanish Hand-Forged Iron Wall Sconces, Mid-20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
hand-forged iron craftsmanship. Each sconce features a vertical structure with gracefully scrolled arms
Wrought Iron
1990s Italian Hand-Carved Wood Three-Light Wall Sconce, 17th-Century Design Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite 1990s Italian hand-carved wood three-light wall sconce, inspired by 17th-century
Wood
Pair of Ceramic Hand Sconces by "LE TREFLE", 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ceramic hand sconces by "LE TREFLE" Original opaline globe, US rewired, 40 watts max bulb
Ceramic
Leather Sconce Light in Black, Noma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
detailing—the stitching, the braiding and the hand tooling—that characterize the best of vintage saddles
Brass
Hand-Crafted Bright Ceramic Pair of Sconces with Reflector, 1950s Germany
By PAN Keramik
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century hand-crafted bright ceramic pair of sconces with reflector, 1950s Germany Very nice
Ceramic
1990s Italian Hand-Carved Wood Three-Light Wall Sconce with Leaf & Ribbon Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant 1990s Italian hand-carved wood wall sconce, distinguished by its refined leaf and ribbon
Silver
$6,390Sale Price / set|23% Off
Rene Drouet Art Deco Style Hand Forged Wrought Iron Sconces Set of 5
By René Drouet
Located in Miami, FL
Rene Drouet Art Deco Style Hand Forged Wrought Iron Sconces with Gold Leaf Accents Set of 5 Two
Wrought Iron
The Pyramid wall sconce made of cast and hand cut Brass shade in Bronze finish
Located in London, GB
The Pyramid Wall Sconce was designed by Andrew for the new catalogue collection in the summer of
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco/ Modern Craftsman Hand Wrought Iron Sconces /Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco double arm, hand-hammered and hand forged wrought iron sconces expressing
Wrought Iron
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Hand Rubbed Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Brass
Pair of Antique Egyptian- Revival Style Black Iron Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French black iron figural wall sconces (circa 1900): this pair of charming, heavy cast-iron
Iron
André Arbus style Nickel-Plated Hand Sconces Wall Lights French , Two Pairs
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice pair of nickel-plated sconces by Arbus, with black and silver paper shades. 2 pairs
Metal, Nickel
Arte de Mexico N. Hollywood Hand Wrought Iron Handmade Wall Light Sconces, Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming pair of wall lights, handmade for Arte de Mexico of North Hollywood.
Iron
Pair of 'Lulu' Sconces in Black & Brass by Alvaro Benitez
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Lulu' sconces in black and brass. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large 'Lola II' Sconces in Black and White
By Arteluce, Alvaro Benitez, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Lola' brass and metal adjustable sconces in black and white. Hand-fabricated by Los
Metal, Brass
Tempo Flushmount or Sconce with Hand Blown White Opal Sandblasted Glass Globe
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tempo flush mount is made with a satin brass or matte black backplate and handblown opal white
Brass
Pair of Original French Verde Green and Gilt Hand Forged Iron Sconces
Located in New York City, NY
A lovely pair of period French hand forged iron sconces, double arms with hand painted gilt accents
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Calla Lily Wall Sconce, Wall Light in Black Plaster, left version
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Sconce. Available in white and black plaster finish. Each piece is hand of a cut, individually hammered
Metal
Contemporary Calla Lily Wall Sconce, Wall Light in Black Plaster, right version
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Sconce. Available in white and black plaster finish. Each piece is hand of a cut, individually hammered
Metal
The Curve wall sconces made of thick single sheet Brass in Black Brass (pair)
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of wall sconces from Andrew Kornat Designs are 100% handmade from scratch from a
Brass
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Toll Floral Sconces, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
cattail motif. Each sconce holds two candelabra lights. Priced and sold as pairs. Can be wired to
Maison Lancel 2 Light Brass Dolphin Sconces Black Shade, France, 1950, Pair
By E. Guillemard, Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel 2 Light Brass dolphin sconces, wall lights with Black shades. These
Brass
Pair of Hand-Made Green Metal Wall Sconces with White Porcelain Flowers France
Located in Stamford, CT
A nice pair of wall sconces with green metal leaves and white porcelain flowers handmade in France
Metal
Antique French Gilt Bronze Three Light Sconce Black Silk Shades Crystal Prisms
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine antique French Belle Epoch, Louis XIV style gilded bronze sconce having three lights in
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Large 'Lola II' Sconces in Black Metal and Brass
By Arteluce, Alvaro Benitez, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of large 'Lola II' sconces in black metal and brass. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based
Metal, Brass
Double Cone Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce in Brass and Black Lacquer Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
patinated brass and ivory lacquered metal. The sconce is designed with a double-cone shade and dual light
Aluminum, Brass
A Pair Great Black Forest Wall Sconces with Deer Horns, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Great Black Forest Wall Sconces with Deer Horns, Germany ca. 1900 An antique pair of Black
Antler, Wood
$3,000Sale Price / item|53% Off
Antique Spanish Style Ornamental Black Pendant Light Fixture Refurbished by Hand
Located in Santa Paula, CA
by hand with premium, high quality, black finish paint and premium antique glass, that gives it a
Wrought Iron
$2,151Sale Price / item|10% Off
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Square' Sconce Black and Iridescent White Crystal
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
. Even more enchanting in the evening, when it’s on and creating a play of light. The crystal was hand
Brass
Pair of Sconces, Brass with Black Metal Details, Bed Side Lamps, Italy, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century brass and metal pair of sconces from Italy, C 1950. Very charming set. Original
Metal, Brass
Reflector Wall Sconce 300, LED Light Fixture, Black Anodized / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The textured, matte white aluminum reflector can be matched with our wide range o...
Aluminum
Reflector Wall Sconce 450, LED Light Fixture, Anodized Black / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The textured, matte white aluminum reflector can be matched with our range of fin...
Aluminum
Steven Handelman ‘Parma’ Black Iron Wall Sconce with White Glass, USA, 2022
By Steven Handelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully handcrafted wall sconce by Steven Handelman Studios, model Parma, made in October
Wrought Iron
Huge Foliage Floral Wall Sconce in Black Patina with Gilt Iron Flower Buds
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt and black iron eight-light flower buds wall sconce. Spain, 1950s. This large wall
Gold Leaf, Iron
Large Pair of Sconces Hand Forged Golden Iron Italy Design 1950s for Castle Mesh
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large pair of sconces hand forged golden iron Italy Design 1950s for Castle Mesh. It is really
Iron
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Pink and Black Ceramic Wall Lights and Sconces 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi.
Ceramic
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Blue and Black Ceramic Wall Lights and Sconces 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi.
Ceramic
Refined Murano Glass Sconces Black Cone White Bowl surrounding Aura 1980s Italy
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Refined Murano Glass Sconces Black Cone White Bowl surrounding Aura 1980s Italy. Exquisite Murano
Brass
Pair of Sconces Blown Murano Glass Black Gold White Deco 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Sconces, Blown Murano Glass, Black Gold White, Deco, 1980s. Pair of amazing and
Brass
$3,425 / item
Flavia 2-Light Sconce
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
The perfect blend of classic design and modern sophistication, this torchiere-style sconce will
Crystal, Brass, Metal
$9,800 / set
Candelabra Sconces, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
Candelabra Sconces, Tommi Parzinger
Metal
Leucos 1982 Italian Vintage Pair of Black White Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
By Leucos Design Lab, Rosanna Toso
Located in New York, NY
enhances the shape and design, supported by semi-hidden jutting out shelf-like bases, in black lacquered
Metal
$3,430 / item
Fonda Sconce - Blu (12.5")
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
individually hand-crafted by the skilled artisans in our studio. Custom versions tailored to a specific setting
Nickel
Rare Set of Four Bronze/Brass Hand Sconces in the Manner of Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sconces with angular shaped brass or bronze back plates with black painted hands grasping brass torchieres
Brass
Jean Perzel Style French Sconces Brass and Black Finish Cut Glass Shade, Pair
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive large pair of sconces, Jean Perzel style from a Paris 16 arrondissement building. Brass
Brass, Bronze
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.
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