Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, task lamp, wall sconce by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an adjustable, 5.5 inch diameter, painted metal shade on a brass stem and wall plate with an acc...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Ben Seibel (attr.) Swing Arm Wall Mounted Task Lamp Sconce
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Rare form lamp attributed to Ben Seibel (1918-1985). This rotating task lamp wall sconce features a pivoting boom, anchored with Seibel’s trademark circular base. The lamp with a bea...
Aluminum
Antique French Coolie Glass Flat Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Kitchen Task Wall Light – Wall Plate – Swan Neck – Flat An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a cl...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frilly Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Kitchen Task Wall Light – Wall Plate – Swan Neck – Frilly An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a ...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Light – L An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass ga...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Brass
$1,200
O.C. White Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An adjustable wall-mounted task lamp by O.C. White with green enamel shade. The boom arm slides along the mounted rod, as well as extends and retracts.
Industrial Task Lamp by Kaiser Dell
By Kaiser Dell
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s task lamp by Kaiser Dell, done in the Bauhaus style as these originated during the Bauhaus movement. Light gray paint with an adjustable base and arm which can be adjusted via ...
Metal, Chrome
$150 / item
4 Luxo Angle Poise Task Lamps
By Luxo
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable flex arm task lamp made by LUXO made in Denmark c 1960-1980's. The lamps are designed to be attached with screws, each has two flex arms, each arm approximately 20 inches ...
Steel
Industrial Mid-Century Articulating Task Work Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid 20th century industrial articulating task lamp features a brushed steel exterior finish and painted white interior with a perfect work-worn patina. The 7" diameter bell-shap...
Metal, Steel
Swedish Designer, Task Light, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass task light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 4” W x 10.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.78” H x 2.3” W x 0.25” D Bulb...
Brass
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Articulated Telescopic Task Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage black industrial adjustable articulated telescopic task lamp made in Germany in the 1920s-1930s. Can be used as wall or table lamp. Wall arm measures max. 44.5" in. (113 c...
Metal, Steel
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Task Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric task light produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 5.25” W x 11.5” D Stated dimensions include shad...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Task Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan clip-on task lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Assorted rattan lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 18” H x 7” W x 11.5“ D (measured ...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task lig...
Brass
Industrial Vintage Small Tube Wall Unit Task Light in Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Task Light Industrial Vintage small tube aluminum wall unit task or picture light in gold. Measures: 6.75 wide x 5.5 deep x 3 tall. Preowned unrestored original vintage condition. Se...
Metal, Aluminum
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – G An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
Brass
1930s Bernard-Albin Gras Attributed Wall Task Lamp, Black Enameled Metal
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced in 1930, this wall-mounted task lamp is attributed to the industrial modernist vision of French engineer Bernard-Albin Gras. Black enameled metal construction encompasses a ...
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern IT Task Wall Lamp from Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Alfred Homann, Ole V. Kjaer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Flexible desk lamp by Poulsen, based on a 1972 design. Shown here in a wall-mounted version. The IT Desk Lamp is based on the designs and principles of Poul Henningsen. This is prim...
Metal
Industrial Vintage Gold Tube Wall Unit Task Light Los Angeles CA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tube task lamp Industrial vintage wall tube unit task or picture light in gold Measures: 8 width x 3 tall x 6 depth Los Angeles Ca Preowned unrestored vintage condition. See ima...
Metal, Aluminum
Red Industrial Scissor Arm Desk/Wall Lamp – Adjustable Metal Task Light – 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring authentic 1970s industrial style to your home or workspace with this striking vintage red metal lamp. Featuring a fully adjustable scissor arm, conical metal shade, and origina...
Metal
Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and articulated Bauhaus functionalist workshop lamp or task light. Designed and manufactured in late 1920s, Germany. The lamp can be mounted on workshop table or wall....
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Articulated Swing-Arm Midcentury Wall Light Task Lamp by Cosack Germany
By Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This exceptional swing arm wall lamp was designed and produced by Gebrüder Cosack in Germany in the early 1950s. The brass arm is articulated at two points - one at the wall bracket,...
Metal, Brass
Full Brass Adjustable Head and Arm Industrial Task Wall Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Full Brass Adjustable Head and Arm Industrial Task Wall Lamp, 1940s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with E27 s...
Brass
Geometric Shade Large Metal Task Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very Rare Maroon Geometric shade large metal task wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant wall light It is very ideal and suitable for all living a...
Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp or Task Light by Beisl 1960s Germany
By Beisl
Located in München, BY
Rare and articulated Mid-Century Modern wall lamp or task light. Designed and manufactured by Beisl, 1960s, Germany. Adjustable arm and shade. Executed in partly black lacquered a...
Metal, Aluminum
Flute Sconce by Studio DUNN, Made to Order
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Suitable for accent or task lighting, this versatile sconce works in a range of settings ***Bulb sold separately.*** Customers can choose from: - Black poppy powder coat with bras...
Brass, Nickel, Metal
Flute Sconce by Studio DUNN, Made to Order
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Suitable for accent or task lighting, this versatile sconce works in a range of settings ***Bulb sold separately.*** Customers can choose from: - Black poppy powder coat with bras...
Brass, Nickel, Metal
Antique Industrial Green Enamel Adjustable Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
By Edl
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Original Antique Industrial Articulating Wall Lamp By EDL An original articulating wall lamp manufactured By EDL. A classic multi armed wall light in the scarcer ‘mini’ size. The sm...
Steel, Enamel
Articulating Victorian Electrified Gas Task Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of brass wall sconces with an oil-rubbed bronze finish from the late 1800s, originally gas, now electrified. They articulate in multiple places and make a perfect task light. ...
Brass
Italian Modern Chrome Eyeball Task Lamp Wall Sconce
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, wall sconce, task lamp features a chrome arm and chromed steel wall bracket with 5.5 inch diameter, black shrink paint, eyeball shade that articulates 36...
Chrome
Wall Mounted Industrial Task Lamps by EDL, circa 1950s
By Edl
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Industrial Task Lamps By EDL Circa 1950s - Price is per lamp (6 available) - Original light grey paint - Each lamp has it's original makers decal - Original switch...
Rare Sintesi Task Wall Sconce by Ernesto Gismondi
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and beautiful Sintesi Task Lamp, having a two-section rod, which can be used with two different lengths. The shade is fully directional. Ernesto Gismondi, an Italian designer,...
Steel
O.C. White Wall Task Lamp, Adjustable Vintage Sconce Light
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage adjustable steel, metal and cast iron O.C. White wall task light, lamp, sconce. Wall arm measures 18 1/2" in length, shade arm measures 20" in length. Shade measures 4 1/2" i...
Metal, Steel, Iron
Industrial Large AGI Belgium Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce, 1950s
By AGI
Located in Verviers, BE
Industrial scissor wall lamp manufactured during the 1950s. The lamp has a metal shade. The iron scissor arm is extendable and can be turned sideways. It has socket for E 27 light ...
Metal
Woodward Task Lamp
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A wall or desk mountable adjustable task lamp by Woodward Machine Co. The shade swivels; the halfway point of the arm pivots, and at the base the fixture can extend or retract in reach.
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Light – K An early French glass coolie light. The frilly milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gal...
Brass
Brass Swing Arm Task Wall Sconce by Chapman & Meyers for Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Aged brass swing arm wall sconce by Chapman & Meyers for Visual Comfort Lighting.
Metal, Brass
Aluminum Extending Task Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sleek French wall mounted task lamp with large aluminum shade and extending brass arm. Small perforated holes in shade and nice patina to arm and back plate. Newly re-wired.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 6.3 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Holophane Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Wall Light – G An original bell shaped frilly glass prismatic light shade originally from an old chapel. The light has retained its original brass ...
Brass
Wall Mounted Task Light
Located in Culver City, CA
architectural wall mounted light with aluminum shade
Metal
Woodward Machine Co. Task Lamps
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This style and feel of a Woodward lamp is one of my favorites. To be honest... I'm board with all the O.C. White and reproduction O.C White lamps out there. I find the "Woodward Hea...
Aluminum, Iron, Steel
Curt Fischer for Midgard Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scissor style Midgard wall-task lamp designed by Curt Fischer.
Metal
Jielde Industrial Wall Mount Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-armed Modernist Articulating Task Lamp designed in the 1950's by Jean-Louis Domecq.
Metal
Articulated Task Lamp by Maxlume, circa 1930s
By Maxlume
Located in Gloucester, GB
Articulated task lamp by Maxlume, circa 1930s. - Tubular steel articulated arms - Double knuckle joints with copper plating - Embossed "Maxlume" logo on the shade and knuckles ...
Art Deco Chrome Clip-On Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, clip-on, chrome-plated brass task lamp with adjustments at hinge and shade features decorative, pressed filigree details around it's handle and shade. The lamp is newly wir...
Brass, Chrome
Wall Mounted German Task Lamp, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall mounted German task lamp, circa 1940s - Articulated arms - Aluminium shade - Original switch on the head of the lamp - German, 1940s - Shade measures 18cm wide - Extends...
Steel
American Task Lamps By Fostoria Circa 1940s
By Fostoria - Fannon Inc. 1
Located in Gloucester, GB
American Task Lamps By Fostoria Circa 1940s - Pressed steel shade - Articulated arms and shade - Original On/Off pull switch on the shade - Takes E27/E26 fitting bulbs - Made by the...
Steel
Task Lamps by Ernst Rademacher, circa 1930s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Task lamps by Ernst Rademacher, circa 1930s - Price is per lamp - Vitreous grey enamel shades - Bakelite inline switches on the heads of the lamps - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - ...
Enamel
Task Lamps by Ernst Rademacher, circa 1930s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Task lamps by Ernst Rademacher, circa 1930s - Price is per lamp - Vitreous grey enamel shades - Bakelite inline switches on the heads of the lamps - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - ...
Steel
Industrial Task Lamps by Jielde, circa 1950s
By Jielde
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial task lamps by Jielde, circa 1950s - Price is per lamp - Brushed steel shades - Brushed steel articulated arms - Each lamp has its original makers badge - Each lamp ...
Steel
German Wall Mounted Task Lamps Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Steel shades and arms - Adjustable gooseneck arms - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - German ~ 1940s - 14cm wide x 95cm deep Condition Report Fully re wired with modern electrica...
Steel
Rare Dugdills Task Lamp, England circa 1920
By Dugdills
Located in Culver City, CA
Large-scale articulating light with Daisy joints, blue shade and makers mark stamped into the base. Can be mounted to the wall, or to a desk.
Metal, Brass
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s
By Dugdills
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall mounted task lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s. - Scalloped base with "Dugdills" branding - Original matchstick on/off switch - Vitreous green enamel shade - Takes B22 fitting...
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.
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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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