Swedish Designer Pine Wall Sconce with Pleated Shade, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with beautiful pleated fabric lampshade. This sconce
Fabric, Pine
$325
H 11.5 in W 5 in D 7.75 in
French Mid-Century Brass and Black Enamel Wall Sconce with Pleated Shade, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s. The pleated conical shade format was a recurring motif in French modernist lighting during this
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$831 / item
H 19.69 in W 2.76 in D 7.88 in
Single arm swing arm Library Light in Antique Brass with Silk pleated shade
Located in London, GB
Andrew topped the sconce with a handmade 8" sheet brass shade on a cast brass gimble The sconce is made
Brass
$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 Hoffmann, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic wall light made of wood and brass with a cream colored pleated fabric shade by Rupert
Brass
$950
H 15.75 in W 38.25 in D 14 in
1960s Wall Lamp Model 332 334 by Le Klint in Brazilian wood and pleated shade
Located in Victoria, BC
lamp suitable for both ambient and task lighting. The shade is a Le Klint pleated model 1-21, formed in
Art Glass, Wood
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 J.T. Kalmar, Josef Hoffmann, Rupert Nikoll, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
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
Pair of French 1920s Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of Art Deco club chairs from France, 1920s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll details on arms. Newly upholstered in a lovely pale yellow linen. Original wood fi...
Linen, Wood
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
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
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,326 / item
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
"Ca'Favretto" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Murano glass mirror in Venetian Style, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame o...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of yellow green fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 5.0"H x 12.0"W x 5.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurement...
Fabric
$995
H 11.82 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf in Curved Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic shelf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s. In amazing conditions and with a cha...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
APPUNTITO LIGHT, designed in 2023. This light has a hand-crafted ceramic base which is covered with individually shaped ceramic spikes. This artisanal piece is made in Project 213A'...
Ceramic, Clay
$1,198 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 10.63 in
J160 Minimal Rustic Stitched Belgian Linen & Aged Brass Sconce by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This J160 original, minimal, rustic, understated, graceful hand-stitched Belgian or Italian linen and aged brass scone/wall light is a refined example of 21st century artisanal desig...
Brass
French Modern Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Modern Bistro Table with a round pine flat top on a tapered column pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 30" H
Wood
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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