Germaine Wall Light, Weathered Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass exclusively for Dunlin. The Dunlin Germaine Weathered Brass Up-Down Wall
Brass
Terra Picture Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
instance. Introducing our Up/Down wall light with a terracotta-inspired finish, emitting a warm, inviting
Metal
Hand-Crafted Rattan Wall Sconce Pair with Brass Accents, Mid-Century
Located in Oxford, GB
lluminate your space with understated elegance through this striking up-down wall light, where
Brass
Germaine Wall Light, Sandblasted Aluminium by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass exclusively for Dunlin. The Dunlin Germaine Weathered Brass Up-Down Wall
Aluminum
Flos Pochette Up & Down LED Wall Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Flos, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
,” shines with a graceful indirect light that flows upwards. The structure is pressure die-cast Zamak allow
Aluminum
Up Down Light, Noir, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass exclusively for Dunlin Australia A playful up-down light in solid brass
Brass
Up Down Light, Palais by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
from wall: 75mm (2.95" Inches) Finishes: Available Now in Polished Aluminium, Weathered Brass (coming
Aluminum
Brass wall lamps from the 1950s, Sweden, up or down light
Located in Hägersten, SE
with hard wire for installation straight in the wall. Can be used both as up and down light. Very good
Brass
Up Down Light, Nickel Plated Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass in Sydney, Australia by Dunlin. A playful up-down light in solid brass
Brass
$1,172 / set
H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 7.09 in
10 Pairs Available — ERCO Wall Sconces, Germany, 1970s — Space Age Up/Down Light
By Erco
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elegant set of vintage Space Age wall sconces designed and manufactured by ERCO in Germany, circa
Metal
Up Down Light, Tarnished Raw Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass in Sydney, Australia by Dunlin. A playful up-down light in solid brass
Brass
Up Down Light, Weathered Brass, Palais by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
from wall: 75mm (2.95" Inches) Finish: Weathered Brass 12Vt Low Voltage 2x Low Voltage Phillips
Brass
$1,875 / set
H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
Timeless Design Pair of Art Deco Style Alabaster Wall Sconces / Light Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster 2-light (up & down) wall lights
Alabaster, Aluminum
Boréns Sweden White Minimalist Wall Lamp, 1980s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large simplistically made up- or down-light wall sconce in white lacquered steel. Designed at made
Steel
Arts & Crafts Brass Rocking Lamp / Sconce In The Style Of Was Benson
By Was Benson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare secessionist counterweighted tilting up or down wall light fashioned from solid brass and
Brass
$1,687Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 2.37 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Florian Schulz New 'ERA40' Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Wall Light Sconce
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
lacquered brass wall light or lamp model 'ERA 40' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. Made of
Brass
$2,118 / item
H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Florian Schulz New Large 'BEO' Mid-Century Modern Nickel Brass Wall Light Sconce
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
nickel plated brass wall light or lamp model 'BEO' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. Made of
Brass
$2,118 / item
H 16.93 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Florian Schulz New Large 'GEA' Mid-Century Modern Opaque Glass Wall Light Sconce
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
fantastic 'up and down' wall light - very elegant, simple and timeless. Perfect for a lounge, dining room
Brass
Modern Cylinder Up Down Light
By ADG Lighting
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Modern cylinder up down light. Sample sale item. Can be used indoors or outdoors.
Sold
H 8.3 in W 8.3 in D 4.1 in
Great Pair of Art Deco Style Alabaster Up & Down Light Wall Sconces / Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster 2-light (up & down) wall lights. If
Alabaster, Aluminum
DUNLIN Uptown Downtown Up Down Light, Tarnished Raw Brass
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handmade in solid brass in Australia by Dunlin. A playful up-down light in solid brass
Brass
Sold
H 4.5 in W 15.25 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Prescolite Wall Sconces, Each with Up and Down Light, Thick Yellow Glass
By Prescolite
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two 1960s Prescolite wall sconces in yellow glass and white fixture. Original with no scratches or
Steel
Italian Minimalist Geometric Brass 1960's Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
flush mount metal wall bracket. The wall lights are creating up and down wall washed light that is
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brass "Model 5607" Wall Lights Attributed to Anders Pehrson
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hitchin, England
. With both up and down light projected these wall lights create an amazing Ambience. This listing is
Brass
TITO AGNOLI FLOOR LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
base . The light source adjusts to run up and down the stem and can swivel to provide up, wall or down
Sold
H 8.3 in W 8.3 in D 4.1 in
Great Pair of Art Deco Style Alabaster Up & Down Light Wall Sconces / Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster 2-light (up & down) wall lights. If
Alabaster, Metal
Sold
H 8.3 in W 8.3 in D 4.1 in
Great Pair of Art Deco Style Alabaster Up & Down Light Wall Sconces / Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster 2-light (up & down) wall lights. If
Alabaster, Aluminum
Sold
H 8.25 in W 8.45 in D 4.25 in
Mint Pair of Art Deco Alabaster Up & Down Light Wall Sconces w. Stunning Veins
Located in Lisse, NL
and truly stylish look and feel and with the light switched on they radiate a warm light creating just
Alabaster, Aluminum
Up and Down Adjustable Italian Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vinyl pulled over frame as shown. Light hangs on a wood block wall bracket and adjusts up
Brass
$1,350 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
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...
Enamel, Brass
$9,005 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$8,263 / item
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
“Veris” Sculptural Pendant Light, 26", Handcrafted in White Plaster
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
Metal
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$1,635Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 5.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Small 'Single Block' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Single Block' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le ...
Alabaster, Steel
Serenity Organic Modern Wall Sconce, Wall Light, White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade “Serenity” organic modern wall light/wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design ...
Plaster
$827 / item
H 11.8 in Dm 4.7 in
Serenity Sofie Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midce...
Plaster
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
Classic Wall Scone by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by DUNLIN Australia. An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to fram...
Rattan
Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made and signed on the back by French artist Françoise ...
Brass
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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.
