$2,700
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 27.56 in
Large Adjustable Rotatable Wall Lamp Brass Wood Pleated Cream Fabric Shade, 1960
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic wall light made of wood and brass with a cream colored pleated fabric shade by Rupert
Brass
Unavailable
H 14.77 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in
Contemporary Pleated Wall Light with Linen Shade Off-White Handmade 'Pair'
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
sconce. The pleated shade is made from off-white linen with a metal wall plate that fits seamlessly into
Metal, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 14.77 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in
Contemporary Pleated Wall Light LED version with Linen Shade off-white Handmade
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Limited edition handmade Pleated Wall Light. The white linen gives the light a soft glow and the
Metal, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 14.77 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in
Contemporary Pleated Wall Light G9 Version with Linen Shade off-white Handmade
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Limited edition handmade Pleated Wall Light. The white linen gives the light a soft glow and the
Metal, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 14.77 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in
Contemporary Pleated Wall Light with Linen Shade Off-White Handmade, Set of 4no.
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
sconce. The pleated shade is made from off-white linen with a metal wall plate that fits seamlessly into
Metal, Stainless Steel
Pair French sconces with hand made pleated shade
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-752 Pair brass French sconces with brass trimmed shade
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp with Pleated Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, allowing full range of motion while maintaining structural integrity. The conical pleated cream fabric
Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in W 32.29 in D 5.91 in
Erik Hansen, Tage Klint, An Oak Sax Wall Lamp with Pleated Le Klint Shade
By Erik Hansen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Hansen, Tage Klint, a.o: An oak sax wall lamp with pleated Le Klint shade. Height: 32 cm
Sold
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 9.85 in
Erik Hansen, Tage Klint, an Oak Sax Wall Lamp with Pleated Le Klint Shade
By Erik Hansen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Hansen, Tage Klint, a.o.: An oak sax wall lamp with pleated Le Klint shade. Danish design
Long Articulating Gas Sconce - Pleated Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
ornate Victorian detail and it ends with a beautiful pleated milk glass shade. It is wired to now take a
Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Large Adjustable Rotatable Wall Lamp, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shade, 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic wall light made of brass with a cream colored pleated fabric shade attributed to J.T
Brass
JEAN PASCAUD elegant pair of gold bronze sconces
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN PASCAUD elegant pair of gold bronze sconces with pleatted shade
Sold
H 16 in W 14 in D 40 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Accordion Wall Light with Kaare Klint Pleated Shade
By Kaare Klint
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
original designed Kaare Klint pleated shade (with it's original box.) Excellent vintage condition with
Paper, Teak
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 36” Lower convex disc...
Brass
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
H 80 in W 57 in D 22 in
Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century to early 19th century Welsh Dresser or pewter cupboard. Made from oak with a gray painted finish. Features an upper hutch or rack with three shelves and metal hoo...
Oak, Paint
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
Drop Chandelier Plated Metal by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop Chandelier in Plated Metal by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Colour / Material: Burned Black Lampshade & ceiling cup: 100% Iron, with plated ...
Aluminum, Iron
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$1,872 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
$2,295
H 42 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
French Pitch Pine Vanity Table Wash Stand with White Marble Top, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century pitch pine vanity features a beveled white marble top with an upper shelf. Its two drawers with metal drawer pulls are of dovetail construction. Below th...
Marble
$960 / item
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s (14 Available, Priced per Fixture) Description: Offered here is a set of Mid-Century Modern lights made in Ita...
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$1,221Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.15 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
1950s Black Bed Reading / Wall Lights Sconces 'Model 8260' By Falkenberg Sweden.
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair tubular reading lamps / wall lights 'model 8260' in hammered black combined with brass made by Falkenberg Belysning Sweden. These lamps can be hardwired but also used ...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$3,890
H 11.03 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Italian 514 Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Poggi (Big Version)
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and elegant wooden coffee table designed by the Italian architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini for the Bernini company (company logo present) This is an essential and very ...
Wood
Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood, Bleach Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural side table resembling a pile a river stones in a washed out finish. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sc...
Wood, Fruitwood
$13,260
H 35.44 in W 36.82 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Martin Eisler, Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Record Player was produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, whose designs were made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This typology was part of the...
Hardwood
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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