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Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, task lamp, wall sconce by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By EDL Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By EDL Circa 1930s
- Vitreous green enamel shade
- Articulated arms and
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Industrial West German Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, West German, task lamp, wall sconce features a cast iron mount plate with
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and articulated Bauhaus functionalist workshop lamp or task light. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swedish Adjustable Wall Light Task Light Black Lacquer Metal Brass Sweden 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable functionalist wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s-1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 12 in W 34 in D 4.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 31.89 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp or Task Light by Beisl 1960s Germany
By Beisl
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and articulated Mid-Century Modern wall lamp or task light. Designed and manufactured by Beisl
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
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
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Industrial Task Lamp By Willhelm Bader Circa 1930s
By Wilhelm Bader
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Task Lamp By Willhelm Bader Circa 1930s
- Black enamel shade
- Original bakelite head
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Multi-Adjustable Robert Sonneman Wall Mounted Orbitor Reading Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Arcing swivel and tilt counter balanced wall mounted task or reading lamp.
Robert Sonneman design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Gloucester, GB
Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
- Aluminium shade
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in
WU Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
degrees. The dual adjustability allows the WU Wall Sconce to seamlessly serve as both mood lighting, or
Category
2010s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Three Wall Art Deco Elephant Wall Lights, France 1930s
Located in London, GB
Unique set of three wall lights in silver plate in the shape of elephant heads adorned with mother
Category
Vintage 1930s European Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
homage to vintage task lighting, incorporating curvilinear and interactive design elements, the Meander
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
materials allow for playful movement and original designs. Paying homage to vintage task lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Everyday Brass Ceiling/Wall Lamp
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
placed over a table to be used as a task light, or onto a wall for ambience, Everyday proudly reclaims
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Laito Mini Wall Sconce L
Located in Renton, WA
The LAITO MINI wall sconce L has inherited the classic streamlined look and flexible functionality
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Laito Opal Wall Sconce L
Located in Renton, WA
wall mounted lamp can be perfectly positioned for your task at hand.
Material:
Steel & glass
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light #2
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty Industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light, Double Fitting
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Matching Pair Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Lights
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty pair of industrial task lights. If you are a collector of early lighting then
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Nicola Gallizia Wall Lamp 'Duca' by Oluce
By Nicola Gallizia, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
on structural subtraction to focus on the lighting effect, entrusting the light with task of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Features
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s-1960s. Features
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Link Medium Wall Light in Silver by Pablo Designs
By Peter Stathis, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
wall mount lamp options to accommodate all residential, office, and hospitality task lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Link Medium Wall Light in Black by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Peter Stathis
Located in San Francisco, CA
wall mount lamp options to accommodate all residential, office, and hospitality task lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Link Medium Wall Light in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Peter Stathis
Located in San Francisco, CA
wall mount lamp options to accommodate all residential, office, and hospitality task lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Frosted Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Features brass and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Videre Modern Wall Light in Brushed Bronze, Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
The VIDERE wall light has been designed to provide functional task illumination, from an
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Videre Modern Wall Light in Brushed Brass, Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
The Videre wall light has been designed to provide functional task illumination, from an
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Functionalist Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Features brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in W 10.24 in D 27.96 in
René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Utrecht, NL
iconic lighting models, with this one leading the list.
What sets the Diabolo Wall Light apart is its
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Sorenthia Sconce by Studio Dunn, Contemporary Linear Wall Sconce
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
contemporary light fixture create a versatile choice for accent or task lighting. With an exposed bulb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
ARC MAXI Asymmetrical Wall Light in Brushed Brass Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
perfect for creating relaxing ambient light in your home as well as task lighting. Style them either side
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
1950s Mid-Century Modern Enameled Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
-century Italian design. Functionally, these wall sconces provide both ambient and task lighting, making
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A pair of Model 13-017 Wall Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in London, GB
backwards, making the lights perfect for task lighting, illuminating a favourite artwork, or simply as a
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Chrome steel, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features chrome
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 24.41 in
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Th. Valentiner, Wall Light, Brass, White Fabric, Poul Dinesesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed by Th. Valentiner and produced Poul Dinesesen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 4.73 in D 20.87 in
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
"A2" Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland 1970s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
cylinders are open at both ends, providing two sources of light, making this pair both ideal task and
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Sheet Metal
ARC MAXI Asymmetric Wall Light in Black & Brushed Brass Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
. Wall lights are perfect for creating relaxing ambient light in your home as well as task lighting
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light / sconce / task light. Designed by Josef Frank 1920s, produced by Svenskt
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 9.45 in D 26.38 in
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass Green Lacquered Metal Italy 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Original green lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14 in W 14 in D 33 in
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, White Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s-1950s. Features
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8.4 in W 11 in D 42.5 in
Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
and task lighting. The white glass shades help to diffuse the light evenly, creating a warm and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 16.15 in W 2.37 in D 5.91 in
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light / sconce / task light. Designed by Josef Frank, produced by Svenskt Tenn
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 7.29 in D 19.69 in
Articulated Grey Industrial Wall Sconce by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
By Curt Fischer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
in Germany where it was mounted as a stationary task Wall lamp. The design dates back to the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Sorenthia 2 Contemporary Wall Sconce by Studio Dunn, Made to Order
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
orientation. A versatile choice for accent or task lighting, the exposed bulb sconce references mid-century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Grupa LED Arigato Wall Light by Filip Despot, Ivana Pavic & Tihana Taraba
By Filip Despot, Ivana Pavic & Tihana Taraba, Grupa
Located in Yonkers, NY
wear out, as is often the case with the joints on mere mortal task-lights. The Arigato wall light is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Artemide Melampo Mini E12 Wall Light in Grey by Adrien Gardère
By Artemide, Adrien Gardere
Located in Hicksville, NY
while the standard task lamp can be maneuvered into three positions.
Grey or bronze fabric shades
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Melampo Mini E12 Wall Light in Bronze by Adrien Gardère
By Artemide, Adrien Gardere
Located in Hicksville, NY
while the standard task lamp can be maneuvered into three positions.
Grey or bronze fabric shades
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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Task Wall Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of task wall lighting on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and iron. If you’re shopping for a piece of task wall lighting, we have 86 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of task wall lighting — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of task wall lighting made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of task wall lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ernst Rademacher, Dugdills and Mek Elek produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Task Wall Lighting?
A piece of task wall lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $779, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $4,400.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Task Wall Lighting
- What is a task light used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Task lighting is used for seeing small or low-contrast objects. It provides extra lighting for specific tasks in a room that may already have some ambient lighting. Task lighting includes table lamps, desk lamps and other practical fixtures. It can be used for a variety of activities such as reading, writing, working, cooking, and applying makeup. Shop a range of antique and vintage task lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
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