Small Wall Sconces

An assortment of small wall sconces is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique small wall sconces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 332 antique and vintage small wall sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 381 modern editions to choose from as well. Small wall sconces have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Small wall sconces made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Small wall sconces have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Patricia Urquiola, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Bianco Light & Space are consistently popular.

Prices for small wall sconces start at $1 and top out at $955,043 with the average selling for $1,787.

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.