What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?

The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.Usually installed in pairs or groups , sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.

Tynell Wall Lamp

Scandinavian Copper Lamp

Wall Mount Lighting

Mid Century Finnish Wall Lights

Wall Sconces Brass Perforated

Paavo Tynell For Taito Oy

Rare Tynell

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Brass

$4,000 / set

H 2.5 in W 8.6 in D 4 in

Pair of 1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of 1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell. A highly refined pair of adjustable rectangular wall lamps executed in metal with white painted inte...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Original Paavo Tynell Wall Lamps in Copper with Beautiful Patina 1940s

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H 13.39 in Dm 12.21 in

Pair of Original Paavo Tynell Wall Lamps in Copper with Beautiful Patina 1940s

By Idman, Paavo Tynell

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PAAVO TYNELL & IDMAN - MID-CENTURY MODERN DESIGN / SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A pair of sculptural wall lamps (model 2424) by Paavo Tynell, in tarnished copper and opaque glass.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Impressive pair of Paavo Tynell wall lamps for Taito Oy Finland

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Impressive pair of Paavo Tynell wall lamps for Taito Oy Finland

Located in Toronto, Ontario

These lamps are very sophisticated and elegant. Adjustable wall mounts with solid brass screw.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Wall Lights and Sconces

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H 12 in Dm 6.75 in

Wall Lamp by Paavo Tynell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall Lamp by Paavo Tynell in painted white metal with brass jib

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Large Japanese Minimalist Glass & Patinated Metal Wall Light for Kokosha

By Kokosha, Paavo Tynell

Located in Glendale, CA

Finnish designer Paavo Tynell designed quite similar wall lamps for various well-documented commercial projects in Finland during the 1930s.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Glashütte Limburg A675 Clear Glass Scones Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell

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H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in

Glashütte Limburg A675 Clear Glass Scones Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell

By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Mid-century wall or ceiling lamp. Designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany Metal base with white clear glass. 1960-1970 1x E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Flush Mount

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$964 / item

H 10.24 in W 4.22 in D 4.73 in

Terra 2 Wall Light

By Marz Designs

Located in BYRON BAY, NSW

The Terra 2 Wall Light features two slip-cast lamp holders with unique brass, brushed black or white satin detailing. A duo of ceramic cylinders stack together to form a bi-direction...

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2010s Australian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Glass

Solana Wall Sconces

$2,500 / set

H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in

Solana Wall Sconces

By Blueprint Lighting

Located in Westport, CT

The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Enamel, Brass

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

$8,714Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Located in Cirencester, England

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

$2,000 / item

H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

$6,828

H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in

Idman Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light, Finland, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari, Gunnel Nyman

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Good vintage condition. Local re-wiring recommended prior to use. Fast shipping worldwide.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Tynell Wall Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tynell wall lamp for your home. Each tynell wall lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are 98 variations of the antique or vintage tynell wall lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tynell wall lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tynell wall lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made tynell wall lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paavo Tynell, Helena Tynell and Glashütte Limburg are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tynell Wall Lamp?

A tynell wall lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,806, while the lowest priced sells for $267 and the highest can go for as much as $66,420.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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.