1920’s Art Deco Bronze Exterior Wall Light
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large and rare antique bronze wall light. This was originally fitted externally to a building in Birmingham. It could also be used as an internal light. The original glass has...
Bronze
3 Exterior Watertight Glass Slab Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a minimalist white lacquered base. Recent edition. Price is per fixture.
Metal
Monumental Original Exterior Art Deco Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Created for a bridge leading to the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. These large pewter enameled metal and glass lights hold four bulbs and may be mounted from the back.
Metal
Four American Art Deco Exterior Wall Sconces
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This set of four American art deco exterior wall sconces were removed from a 1930’s South Beach building prior to demolition.
Aluminum
1910 Cast Iron Art Deco Style Exterior Sconce Wall Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice pair of cast iron exterior light fixtures salvaged from the Wrigley Factory building in Chicago. Very impressive unique form with Gothic details and Deco features. Ligh...
Iron
1920 Artdeco copper exterior sconce light
Located in Surrey, BC
Bronze & Copper exterior sconces pair from the original YWCA Building on Nicollet Ave. Downtown Minneapolis. Built in 1929 and demolished in 1947 these sconces then found themselves...
Copper
Art Deco Exterior or Interior Sconces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the look of the great old patina, these have spent their life outdoors, and can certainly continue to. They are so elegantly beautiful that you may not want to give them up to t...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Stepped Exterior Sconces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This distinctively designed pair originally hung at a Texas school, and display a fantastic patina. The cabinets are solid bronze, with obscured glass inserts. New backing plates and...
Bronze
Unique Brass Exterior Wall-mounted Lantern w/ Art Deco Influence
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great brass lantern with unique design to grill work, wonderful verdigris patina, and fleur-de-lys type cut-outs
Antique Cast Iron Exterior Sconces with Octagonal Glass Shades, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Made for exterior use. Painted Black. Material: cast iron, glass Style: Traditional, Art Deco Place of origin: United States Period made: early 20th century Dimensions: 6 × 8 ...
Iron
Art Deco Exterior Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This impressive cast iron Art Deco exterior sconce features sharp hexagonal shapes and textured glass.
Iron
Art Deco Hexagonal Copper Exterior Sconce, circa 1935
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This impressive Art Deco exterior sconce is made with white glass panels and copper that has oxidized beautifully over time.
Copper
Large Custom Bronze Exterior Sconces – A Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Custom bronze large exterior sconces. Deco Style. New, solid bronze, recast from a cast iron piece c. 1910.
Bronze
Early 20th Century Black Exterior Lantern Sconces – A pair
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century black lantern sconces. Painted cast iron backplate and frame, with interior sandblasted glass panels. Open at the bottom for access to lightbulb. Porcelain socket....
Iron
Art Deco Wall Sconce, Bronze and Hand-Blown Glass, French Design, 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Single sconce available from the Art Deco period made in France. This sconce has a bronze structure in the Art Deco style. Hand-blown glass rods are held in place around the light so...
Bronze
$1,109Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 5.11 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in
Peill & Putzler, Midcentury Set of 3 Modernist German Glass Cube Wall Sconces
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Midcentury set of 3 modernist German 1970s ice glass cube wall sconce by Peill & Putzler Mid-Century Modernist German 1970s lamps were designed by Peill & Putzler. With brass fitt...
Brass
$3,263 / set
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Set of Three French Modernist Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful massive textured glass, nickel and iron wall lamps. France, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One.
Iron, Nickel
$3,916Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 3.55 in
Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Metal Glass Sconces Wall Lamps 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps or ceiling lamps ‘1940" model produced by Fontana Arte with varnished metal, chrome-plated brass, moulded glass, 1950s Italy produ...
Metal
$2,851 / set
H 32.68 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Wall Sconce by Sofar, Bronze and Glass, French Design, New
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Bronze Art Deco sconce with nickel finish and glass rode.
Bronze
Art Deco Sconce with Nickel Finish and Glass 'Modernist'
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco sconce with nickel brass and glasses. Led system.
Brass
Fine French Art Deco Glass and Chrome Sconce by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel — A fine French Art Deco sandblasted glass cylindrical wall light mounted on a sleek chrome frame.
Glass
$2,739 / set
H 21.66 in W 4.14 in D 4.93 in
Italian Midcentury Moderrn Design Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps with internal metal structure and bent and molded glass diffusers, Italy 1950s. Different heights Measurements from the left: - he...
Metal
$425
H 8.67 in W 3.15 in D 4.73 in
20th Century, French, Brass and Copper Marine Lamp with Metal Glass Shade
Located in Sofia, BG
French small wall light made of brass and copper used in military vessels mainly marine minesweeper ships. Circa 1930.
Brass
$1,690
H 18.71 in W 6.89 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco Lantern Wall Light by French Designer, Wrought Iron, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco lantern wall light or sconce. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original patinated wrought frame and lantern with original colored glass shades. Re...
Wrought Iron
$2,855
H 9.65 in W 12.8 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Nickel-Plated Bronze Wall Light or Sconce by Max Le Verrier, 1920s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco sculptural wall light or sconce. Design by Max Le Verrier. Striking French design from the 1920s. Original nickel-plated bronze frame with on each side ...
Bronze, Nickel
Early 20th century English copper wall light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English copper wall light With opaque glass inserted to give a soft warm glow this English copper wall light shows nice age with a deep patina across all its surfa...
Copper
Vintage Brass 2-Light Outdoor Wall Lantern -15” W x 12”H x 8”H
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your home’s curb appeal or add a touch of timeless character to your entryway with this elegant vintage lovely brass 2-light outdoor wall lantern. Known for their exceptional...
Brass
Patinated Bronze Industrial Sconce from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial and superb quality industrial wall-mounted light fixture in polished patinated bronze having a thick, clear glass cage-encased light diffuser and an Edison bulb.
Bronze
Art Deco Style Brass Wall Sconces with Glass Rods
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Decorative wall sconces made of a six sided brass structure encasing thin glass rods diffusing the light of the two light sources
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Dramatic patina on metal. Wear consistent with vintage age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25"H x 9.3"...
Metal
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Set of Neoclassic English Copper Lantern Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve English circa vintage indoor/outdoor copper sconces with frosted glass panels and interior lights. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 18" Width: 11" Depth: 6.5"
Copper
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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Set of 8 Fine French 1930s Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine French Art Deco solid cherry wood bridge armchairs with bronze sabots. Price is for a set of 8 chairs only (not 12 as mentioned in "Sold As")
Bronze
Jean Perzel No. 2075 Ceiling Lamp – Timeless French Modernism
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Dronten, NL
Exemplifying the precision and poise of French Art Deco design, the No. 2075 ceiling lamp by Jean Perzel is a masterclass in understated luxury. Originally conceived in the early 20t...
Steel
$2,350 / item
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 13 in
Fine French Art Deco Bronze and White Glass Sconces by Perzel (10 available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel - Fine French Art Deco bronze wall lights with white optical glass bowl shades. Signed Ten available; priced individually.
Bronze
$676 / item
H 4.34 in W 1.58 in D 5.91 in
Josef Hoffmann Coat Hook for the Wiener Werkstaette, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Sensational design from the very puristic period of Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette. Literature: Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstaette - Avantgarde Art Deco, Industrial Des...
Brass
$5,480 / set
H 18 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Bronze Finish Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design pair of semi circular wall lights, entirely handcrafted, with an antique bronze finish. The nicely scalloped airy brass structure su...
Brass
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
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
$115,448
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Italian Exterior Wall Fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant majestic cast bronze exterior wall fixtures from Italy.
Bronze
Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco walnut armchair with bronze sabots. Original Aubusson tapestry (in vintage condition).
Tapestry, Walnut
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.