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 produced in Italy in the 1970s.. It is made from solid metal in form of a blossom with l...
Metal
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 Lancia.
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
$310Sale 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 an over-sized top in solid patinated brass. Art Deco revival in style. Unknown Itali...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Brass Cobra Snake Wall Lights with Opaline Glass Shades, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The large scale gives these wall lights a strong decorative presence. Each light measures approximately 100 cm / 39.4 inches in height, making them larger and more impressive than ma...
Brass
Small Lisa Johansson-Papé Scone Model 54-425 in White & Acrylic, Orno 1960s
By Oy Stockmann AB, Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A cute bijou wall lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno-Stockmann. The lamp features a stunning minimal design of an L-shaped bent acrylic arm in clear colour adding to the lightness ...
Metal, Copper
Wall Lamp with Crystal Beads and Brass by Bakalowits, Austria 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hannover, DE
If you're looking for the best in terms of masterful and high-quality craftsmanship, then look no further than these small crystal bead wall sconces from Austria. The back plate is m...
Crystal, Brass
Set of 3 Small Elegant Ceiling Lamps with Three Lights, 1970s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of three rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamps. Fully functional. Each with three E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries...
Metal, Brass
Tekna Chelsea Small Ceiling Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Ceiling light in brass with outside fitted clear or frosted glass and spring closure. For indoor use only (IP40). Lamp LED E27 230V 4W 2700K Retro A60. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Chelsea Small Ceiling Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Frosted Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Ceiling light in brass with outside fitted clear or frosted glass and spring closure. For indoor use only (IP40). Lamp LED E27 230V 4W 2700K Retro A60. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
$1,948Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 4 Murano Wall Light and Table lamps (3+1) , 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Set consisting of 3 wall sconces and one table lamp, same Murano leaf glass, table lamp glass is slightly smaller: Set 3 wall sconces: Stunning set of 3 of Murano Glass wall lamps.
Murano Glass
Lodes A-TUBE Small Ceiling Lamp in Coppery Bronze by Studio Italia Design
By Studio Italia Design, Lodes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple form that delivers the light to wherever it’s needed, enhancing the space. Tubular and slim, A-Tube is a versatile lamp, available in different sizes and finishes, that can ...
Aluminum
Lodes A-TUBE Small Ceiling Lamp in Matte White by Studio Italia Design
By Studio Italia Design, Lodes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple form that delivers the light to wherever it’s needed, enhancing the space. Tubular and slim, A-Tube is a versatile lamp, available in different sizes and finishes, that can ...
Aluminum
Lodes A-TUBE Small Ceiling Lamp in Matte Black by Studio Italia Design
By Studio Italia Design, Lodes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple form that delivers the light to wherever it’s needed, enhancing the space. Tubular and slim, A-Tube is a versatile lamp, available in different sizes and finishes, that can ...
Aluminum
Pair of 1960s Donut Wall Lights or Flush Mounts Kalmar, Austria vintage
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of donut shape glass wall sconces with small air bubble in the glass.
Metal, Brass
Cone Pendant Lamp and Shade 'Small' by Marc Wood, Handmade Brass Lamp w/GU10
Located in London, GB
Cone is designed to showcase the beauty and timeless elegance of geometrical symmetry. Each cone is machined from a solid block of brass, with a hand-blown glass shade delicately sus...
Brass
Small /Petit Funky Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 11” High x 6”W x 5”D
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with a touch of fun , this exquisite pair of small / petite vintage solid brass lanterns exudes timeless elegance and old-world charm. Crafted from , high-qu...
Brass
Sunburst Mirror Wall Candle Sconce in Black and Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Hollywood Regency gilt iron sunburst mirror with wall candle holder, France, 1940s. Small wall sconce sunburst mirror with single candle holder in black and gilt iron; gold leaf fi...
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
18th Century, Giltwood Pair of Italian Louis XV Candle Wall Sconce with Mirror
Located in IT
On the central body is applied a mercury, coeval and original that shows the correct blackening of the surface due to the alteration and oxidation of the mercury. This type of small...
Mirror, Giltwood
Postmodern Period Wall Light Sconce Spotlight or Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A small Postmodern period wall light sconce, spot-light, or small desk lamp, with adjustable head and neck, circa late-20th century.
Plastic
Antonio Pio Saracino, Genesis, Small Contemporary Sconce, US, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated. Antonio Pio Saracino’s furniture is of a piece with his sculptural and architectural projects. Of ingenious and meticulous design and execution, each work is perfe...
Marble
Antonio Pio Saracino, Genesis, Small Contemporary Sconce, US, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated. Antonio Pio Saracino’s furniture is of a piece with his sculptural and architectural projects. Of ingenious and meticulous design and execution, each work is perfe...
Marble
Antonio Pio Saracino, Genesis, Small Contemporary Sconce, US, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated. Antonio Pio Saracino’s furniture is of a piece with his sculptural and architectural projects. Of ingenious and meticulous design and execution, each work is perfe...
Marble
Antonio Pio Saracino, Genesis, Small Contemporary Sconce, US, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated. Antonio Pio Saracino’s furniture is of a piece with his sculptural and architectural projects. Of ingenious and meticulous design and execution, each work is perfe...
Marble
Sconce Serge Mouille Antony or Small Bed Side Light
By Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
This lamp appeared with its tube bent almost square and pivoting in a fixing lug in the wall. The horizontal arm supported the reflector fitted to a ball and joint socket. There were...
Aluminum, Steel
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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