Mid-Century Modern Slumped Glass Wall Sconce, Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boldly curved, 1990's style, slumped glass wall sconce with black and red motif accents. Adjustable
Metal
ADA Aperture - Slumped Glass 10"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A scaled version of our Aperture Sconce with glass diffuser. Under 4” in depth to meet standards of
Brass
1980s Hillebrand Leuchten Long Linear Slumped Glass Sconce
By Hillebrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linear slumped glass sconce, made in the 1980s by Hillebrand Leuchten in Germany. This sconce is
Glass
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H 2.5 in W 19.75 in D 4 in
Mid-Century German Slender Linear Slumped Glass Sconce by Hillebrand Leuchten
By Hillebrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German Mid-Century, 1960's, linear slumped glass sconces by Hillebrand Leuchten. Made to be mounted
Metal
1940s Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous brass and slumped glass sconces from 1940s, Italy. Single candelabra E12 sockets per
Brass
Kalmar "Ray" Wall Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great organic, smoked, slumped glass sconces, multi layers of thin glass, air inclusions and folds
Metal
Kalmar "Amber" Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great organic, slumped glass sconces, marked multi layers of amber & clear glass each
Glass
Pair of Barovier & Toso Slumped Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Triangular Glass Wall Appliques with 2 Suspended Glass Panels. Original Condition. Sold as
Metal
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H 31.25 in W 70.75 in D 7 in
Mazzega Attributed Italian Teak Wall Mount Light with Slumped Glass Shades
By Mezzaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Mazzega attributed Italian MOD teak grid framed wall lights with organic slump molded
Glass, Teak
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H 71 in W 66.75 in D 6.5 in
Mazzega Attributed Italian Teak Wall Mount Light with Slumped Glass Shades
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak grid wall mount lights with four organic molded glass plate shades. A uniquely
Glass, Teak
Kalmar "Shell" Wall Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great organic, slumped glass sconces, multiple layers of thin clear glass with skillfully arranged
Chrome
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H 31.25 in W 70.75 in D 7 in
Stunning Mazzega (attr) Italian Teak Wall mount light with Slumped Glass Shades
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Mazzega attributed teak grid framed wall lights with two organic slump molded glass
Metal
Sculptural Wall Sconce in Slumped and Fused Blue Glass by Jeff Zimmerman, 2018
By Jeff Zimmerman
Located in New York, NY
Unique wall-mounted sconce illuminated sculpture in slumped and fused blue glass. Designed and made
Pair of Bent Slumped Textured Glass Sconces by Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great pair of original J.T. Kalmar sconces. The white semi- translucent hand blown glass
$1,150 / item
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
'Solana' Wall Mount Lamp in Ebonized Walnut, Brass and Enamel Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The ebonized walnut backplate and distinctly arc...
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
$850 / item
H 9.75 in W 4.75 in D 5 in
DUO Wall Sconce in Bronze and Blown Opal Glass by Blueprint Lighting, 2020
By Stilnovo, Walter Gropius, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the DUO wall light designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2020. A handsome study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus. DUO is truly a go-anywhere...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
LUread Spot Sconce 'S'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce with a push switch on the backplate. A sconce inspired as a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide...
Aluminum, Brass
Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl,...
Onyx
$562 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline gla...
Brass
$1,124 / set
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass! These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
Brass
$710 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
KYLE pl - solid brass ceiling lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. The light source consist of o...
Brass
Micro KYLE pt - solid brass wall lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
*This model is highly customisable based on the client's needs* Handcrafted wall lamp model "micro KYLE pt", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly f...
Brass
$4,611 / item
H 68.1 in Dm 9.8 in
'Tekio Horizontal P3' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P3' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaa...
Metal
$1,475 / item
H 16.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Contemporary Handmade Sculptural Brass & Opal Glass Sconce by Lightmaker Studio
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Please note: *The Etcetera Sconce is currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* The Etcetera Sconce balances the sculptural with the streamlined. With an organic feel, the Etce...
Brass
Pair of Large 'Lola II' Sconces in Black
By Stilnovo, Alvaro Benitez, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of large 'Lola II' sconces in black. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these UL listed and highly refined sconces are rem...
Metal, Brass
Modern sconces by Danke studio brass and metal
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danke Studio is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces were designed in our studio to create a new range of modern, timeless lighting fixt...
Metal, Brass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 20' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 20' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnis...
Brass
LUbular Sconce 'BLK'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, this black and brass LUbular sconce is a Directional reading sconce in a patina brass and painted aluminum finish. Single E26...
Aluminum, Brass
Textured Murano with Brass Accents Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a textured and smoked Murano glass plate, offset from the wall with a brass decorative piece in the center.
Brass
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.