1960's Statement French Gold Bulrush Wall Sconce
Located in Hastings, GB
Large statement bulrush design wall sconce Gilt metal leaves, metal flowers and bulrush stems
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
1960's Statement French Gold Bulrush Wall Sconce
Located in Hastings, GB
Large statement bulrush design wall sconce Gilt metal leaves, metal flowers and bulrush stems
Metal
$2,450 / set
H 19 in W 8 in D 11 in
Pair Murano Style Outdoor Wall Sconces Caged Glass Lanterns, March 2001
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, decorators, and collectors seeking statement lighting, vintage exterior sconces, Italian style lantern
Metal
1940s Hollywood Regency Large Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Single 1940s Hollywood Regency Large Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Wall Sconce. Beautiful statement
Crystal
$3,985 / set
H 13 in W 10 in D 6 in
Pair 1Grand 9thc French Regency Bronze with Baccarat Cut Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
statement lighting! Detailed Bronze framed with Baccarat Crystal. High quality beeswax candle socket covers
Bronze
$3,760 / set
H 18 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
Large Copper Fluted Sconces by Larry Lubow, Arts and Crafts Style
By Larry Lubow
Located in Lomita, CA
scope and size that turns heads to create statement lighting. The sconces are designed to accommodate
Copper
$3,770 / set
H 39 in W 15 in D 7 in
Pair of Monumental Louis XVI Style Carved and Giltwood Wall Sconces, 20th C.
By Maison Baguès
Located in Morristown, NJ
neoclassical lighting. These statement sconces would lend opulent charm to a grand hallway, flanking a mirror
Iron
1950's Statement Italian Gold Leaf Wall Sconce
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible 1950s Italian Gilt leaf Wall sconce, the branch and leaf design are entirely gilded
Metal
Banci Firenze Statement Fan Palm Leaf Wall Sconce, 1980s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hastings, GB
Large statement fan palm leaf wall sconce Banci Firenze, Italy, 1980s Fabulous large impressive
Metal
Sold
H 17 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Bronze & Patinated Sconces - A Timeless Statement
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home's ambiance with this truly elegant pair of vintage sconces, crafted with
Brass
Sold
H 3.94 in W 16.54 in L 3.94 in
Pair of Vintage Italian 1950s Large Statement Articulated Wall Lights in Brass
Located in London, GB
A pair of impressively large brass wall lights designed and made in Italy, circa 1950. The brass used throughout is lacquered and in immaculate condition. Designed to contrast this ...
Brass
1900’s Baccarat 2 Lights Crystal Sconces - Pair
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of circa 1900 Baccarat crystal sconces with crystal hangings
Crystal
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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.