Swing Arm Wall Lights

At 1stDibs, there are several options of swing arm wall lights available for sale. Each of these unique swing arm wall lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and steel. Find 316 antique and vintage swing arm wall lights at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Swing arm wall lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of swing arm wall lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial swing arm wall lights are of considerable interest. Many swing arm wall lights are appealing in their simplicity, but Shaun Kasperbauer, Souda and George W. Hansen produced popular swing arm wall lights that are worth a look.

Swing arm wall lights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,268, while the lowest priced sells for $337 and the highest can go for as much as $11,339.

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.