Totem Sconce

Find many varieties of an authentic totem sconce available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and brass, every totem sconce was constructed with great care. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage totem sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect totem sconce — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A totem sconce made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made totem sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georges Pelletier, Maria Pergay and Allied Maker are consistently popular.

The average selling price for a totem sconce at 1stDibs is $2,214, while they’re typically $194 on the low end and $78,000 for the highest priced.

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.