$1,100 / item
ESSEX SMALL dark bronze ribbed glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Bronze
$1,950 / item
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
directional wall washer. Available in either Natural Burlap or Natural Linen, the cone form is expressed as a
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$1,050 / item
PICTURE LIGHT SMALL brushed nickel plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp on knuckle joint 90° and fixed bracket and backplate in brass.
Metal
$1,050 / item
PICTURE LIGHT SMALL polished chrome plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp on knuckle joint 90° and fixed bracket and backplate in brass.
Metal
$1,050 / item
PICTURE LIGHT SMALL brushed chrome plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp on knuckle joint 90° and fixed bracket and backplate in brass.
Metal
PHARE DOUBLE SMALL polished nickel plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.8" or 19.6", central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
PHARE SINGLE SMALL brushed nickel plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.8" or 19.6", central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
PHARE DOUBLE SMALL polished chrome plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.8" or 19.6", central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
PHARE DOUBLE SMALL brushed nickel plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.8" or 19.6", central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
PHARE DOUBLE SMALL brushed chrome plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.8" or 19.6", central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
PHARE SINGLE SMALL brushed chrome plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.8" or 19.6", central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
PHARE SINGLE SMALL polished nickel plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.8" or 19.6", central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
PHARE TRIPLE SMALL brushed chrome plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.81 inches or 19.69 inches, central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
$2,200 / item
MONTROSE CITY SMALL dark bronze clear glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with pagoda structure in dark bronze with outside fitted clear glass and spring closure.
Bronze
PHARE TRIPLE SMALL polished nickel plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.81 inches or 19.69 inches, central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
PHARE TRIPLE SMALL brushed nickel plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.81 inches or 19.69 inches, central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
PHARE TRIPLE SMALL polished chrome plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 11.81 inches or 19.69 inches, central lampbase type S14d.
Metal
$1,800 / item
ESSEX SMALL brushed chrome plated ribbed glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Chrome
$1,800 / item
ESSEX SMALL polished nickel plated ribbed glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Nickel
$1,750 / item
ESSEX SMALL polished nickel plated clear glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Nickel
$1,800 / item
ESSEX SMALL brushed nickel plated clear glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Nickel
$1,750 / item
ESSEX SMALL brushed chrome plated frosted glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Chrome
$1,750 / item
ESSEX SMALL polished nickel plated frosted glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Nickel
$1,900 / item
ESSEX SMALL brushed nickel plated ribbed glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Nickel
$1,800 / item
ESSEX SMALL brushed nickel plated frosted glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Nickel
$3,050Sale Price|20% Off
Venini appliques 1970s transparent glass Petals - small
Located in IT
Wall sconce / wall lamp formed by several glass petal, particular for their thickness, by Venini
Glass
Wireless Oval Small Table Lamp by United Alabaster
Located in Geneve, CH
Wireless Oval Small Table Lamp by United Alabaster Dimensions: ⌀ 18 cm (Customizable Height
Alabaster, Copper
$1,001 / item
Wireless Moon Small Table Lamp by United Alabaster
Located in Geneve, CH
Wireless Moon Small Table Lamp by United Alabaster Dimensions: ⌀ 18 cm (Customizable Height
Alabaster, Copper
ESSEX SMALL polished chrome plated brass frosted glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Brass
$1,650 / item
ESSEX SMALL polished chrome plated brass clear glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Brass
ESSEX SMALL polished chrome plated brass ribbed glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Brass
$1,750 / item
ESSEX SMALL brushed chrome plated brass clear glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in brass with outside fitted clear,frosted and ribbed glass and spring closure.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$2,850 / item
MONTROSE SMALL ON BRACKET dark bronze clear glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Small lantern in dark bronze with pagoda structure with outside fitted clear glass, mounted on a
Bronze
$2,850 / item
MONTROSE SMALL ON FOOT dark bronze clear glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Small lantern in dark bronze with pagoda structure with outside fitted clear glass, mounted on a
Bronze
$325 / item
Small Industrial pendant with Snap-In Shade
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
tipped Edison bulb give this sconce a high style and softer industrial look.
Glass
$1,048 / item
Gold Echo Ceiling Light, Small by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold echo ceiling light, small by Radar. Design: Bastien Taillard. Materials: Thermoformed gold
Metal
$4,640 / item
Malle Small Lamp by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Malle small lamp by Umberto Bellardi Ricci Dimensions: D 7" x W 7" x H 1" Materials: Brass
Aluminum, Brass
$800Sale Price / item|50% Off
Lamperti small table lamp white Italian modern 70s
By Lamperti, Joe Colombo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Vivid color small table or desk lamp named "Lucciole." white steel shade is able to tilt and turn
Steel
$1,072 / item
Handmade Small Helios Chandelier by Gobo Lights
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade small helios chandelier by Gobo Lights Dimensions: globe Ø 15 ; Ø 45 ; 100 H Materials
Brass
Cassina Bollicosa Small Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Style
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Bollicosa Small Suspended Lamp Bollicosa Small is the Bollicosa lamp’s small version with
Glass
Cassina Bollicosa Small Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Style
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Bollicosa Small Suspended Lamp Bollicosa Small is the Bollicosa lamp’s small version with
Glass
Rolf Palm, Small Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small grey and blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s
Stoneware
$3,181 / item
Kendō 1 Small Copper Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kendō 1 Small Copper Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 30 cm. Materials: White
Alabaster, Copper
Tsuki Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuki Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 25 cm. Materials: White
Alabaster, Metal
Himeji Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Himeji Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 50 cm. Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Hikari Small Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Hikari Small Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 40 cm. Materials: White
Alabaster
Kinkairo Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kinkairo Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 50 cm. Materials
Alabaster, Metal
$2,431 / item
with Wall Lamp by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
instance. Curious bright yet small, the LED wall sconce is characterized by its formal qualities and
Brass
$7,102Sale Price / set|20% Off
Jacques Moniquet Signed Pair of Brass Sconces for Cheret AAM Paris, 1975, France
By jacques moniquet
Located in Brussels, BE
Very chic Jacques Moniquet pair of brass wall sconces. Small edition by Chéret AAM Paris, circa
Brass
Small Venetian chandelier in colourless and red Murano glass, circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Small Venetian chandelier in colourless and red Murano glass, circa 1950
Glass
Kendō 2 Small Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kendō 2 Small Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 34 cm. Materials
Alabaster
small 35cm Golden Metal Florentiner Theatre Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Banci Firenze, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Florentiner wall light Origin: Italy Age: 1960s This modernist light was
Metal
Cassina Bollicosa Small Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Style
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Bollicosa Small Suspended Lamp Bollicosa Small is the Bollicosa lamp’s small version with
Glass
Small Italian 1930s Art Deco Brass Three Lights Ceiling Lamp
By Emilio Lancia, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Small Italian 1930s Art Deco Three light Brass Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio
Brass
Small Venetian chandelier in colourless and red Murano glass, circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Small Venetian chandelier in colourless and red Murano glass, circa 1950
Glass
$318Sale Price|43% Off
Italian Modern Onyx Marble and Brass Small Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small and possibly bespoke ceiling light composed of a engine-turned 'salmon' onyx marble shade
Marble, Brass
Wall Lamp with Crystal Beads and Brass by Bakalowits, Austria 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hannover, DE
further than these small crystal bead wall sconces from Austria. The back plate is made of solid brass
Crystal, 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.
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