Arteriors White Twig, Faux Coral Effect Sconce
By Arteriors
Located in Lomita, CA
Coral effect or twig effect, the name of this beautiful sconce that we picked up at auction is not
Iron
$1,500Sale Price / set|23% Off
H 20 in W 16 in D 10 in
Wonderful Large Pair Banana Leaf Hollywood Jungle Wall Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Pair Of Giant Curved Twigs Encasing A Metal Famed Leaf Form Body Surrounded By Hardened
Twig
Pair of Beautiful Twig Sconces in Chromed Steel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a beautiful pair of twig like chromed steel sconces. They are wired and ready to go. One still has
Chrome, Steel
French Leaf and Twig Moss green Metal candle sconces a Pair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair French Leaf and twig metal candle sconces
Metal
Pair of Vermillion Coral Twig Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lacquered Metal Vermillion Twig Sconces. Electrified. Painted Gold Wrap.Three Twig Branches.
Mixed Metal
Vintage Bruce Eicher Metal Twig Sconces
By Bruce Eicher
Located in Cathedral City, CA
design. Hand-forged metal twigs form the organic looking wall sconces, each with one electrified faux
Metal
$4,800
H 22.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...
Silk
$956
H 16.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Hand-Crafted Rustic and Organic Oak Tree Stool for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and heavy little stool made of oak branches. This rustic and perfectly original stool or table is made of natural tree branches and it dates back to the early 1900'...
Oak
LU Swing Sconce Plug-In
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful plug-in version of our Lumfardo Luminaires brass LU swing sconce in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hard...
Brass
$1,089 / item
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in
Small Italian Wall Light, Stilnovo Style, Opaline and Brass "Allegra"
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo. We also have it bigger with diameter 20 cm.
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 19.5 in W 38 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage wood faux bamboo bench. Upholstery is original and will absolutely need to be recovered. May have stains, holes, dirt and indents to foam cushion interior from stacki...
Wood, Faux Bamboo
Linden Table Lamp, Short, by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Linden table lamp features a cream linen shade and lamp body, solid hardwood walnut base, and brass details. A study in duality, the piece explores the balance between soft, flow...
Brass
$6,544 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.62 in
Ceiling Suspended Illuminated Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Vintage series N.4. Mid-century style ceiling suspended mirror with front illumination and a high quality brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work...
Brass, Bronze
Wall Sconce in Murano by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Amazing "Flower" wall sconce in sculpted violet Murano glass. Can also be used as a ceiling. 15 Light bulbs. Creation by Studio Glustin. Price for one. Pair available.
Brass
Mid-century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Italian Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy This lamp works with 6 x E27 light bulbs. Wired and Suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do not hesitat...
Metal, Brass
$6,500 / set
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 2
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and metal, Italy, 1927, Set of two An icon with a versatile and functional soul,...
Steel
Fine Japanese Hibachi Lacquer with Inlays Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese wood Hibachi with copper insert circa 1900-30s end of Meiji to Taisho Period. It can be used as a unique planter or to showcase an ikebana design. Hibachi means "fir...
Copper
Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
This floor lamp is inspired by the traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans. Designed by the world famous designer Ingo Maurer. Ingo Maurer first came across fans in a Paris shop in 1972 whi...
Steel
$19,250 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 41.34 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio, Handmade Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
Velvet
Japanese Ceramic Seto Tea Leaf Tsubo Jar Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese glazed ceramic jar with a lacquered wood lid circa 19th century of late Edo to early Meiji Period. The stoneware tsubo was used as a storage vessel for produce such as tea...
Ceramic
Korean Wedding Box on Stand Lacquer with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquered wood wedding box known as Ham in Korea with a conforming stand. Based on the construction and design, the piece is likely dated to early 20th century (Korean Empire...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa circa 20th century. The statue was acquired in 2006 from the collection of ...
Wood
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.
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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.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.