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Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Experience elegance and modern vibes with our Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp. Handcrafted
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rattan

Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp
Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp
$483 / item
H 16.54 in W 7.68 in D 11.82 in
1960's Brass Diabolo Sconce Up & Down Lighter
Located in Hanover, MA
Single large scale wall-mounted double cone 'diabolo' sconce with upper and lower cones made of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1960's Brass Diabolo Sconce Up & Down Lighter
1960's Brass Diabolo Sconce Up & Down Lighter
$2,800
H 12 in W 11 in D 11.75 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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Ron Rezek Post Modern Up or Down Light Wall Sconce for Artemide, Italy 1990s
By Ron Rezek, Artemide
Located in Miami, FL
Sculpted aluminium Postmodern wall light sconce designed by Ron Rezek for Artemide, Italy. Can be
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Flos Pochette Up & Down LED Wall Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, galvanized white wall attachment contains the wall attachment system as well as the electrical devices. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Brass wall lamps from the 1950s, Sweden, up or down light
Located in Hägersten, SE
Brass wall lamps designed and produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Perforated lamp shades. Made
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brass wall lamps from the 1950s, Sweden, up or down light
Brass wall lamps from the 1950s, Sweden, up or down light
$1,192 / item
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
Italian design Red and white lacquered up down wall light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Red and White Stilnovo Wall Light, 1950s An iconic example of Italian mid-century design, this
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Up Down Light, Palais by, DUNLIN
Up Down Light, Palais by, DUNLIN
$998 / item
H 11.41 in Dm 2.95 in
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. 6.3 cm Diameter x 22 cm Long Finish: Noir Two lamp holders direct light vertically u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Up Down Light, Noir, by DUNLIN
Up Down Light, Noir, by DUNLIN
$1,798 / item
H 8.67 in Dm 2.49 in
Midcentury Adjustable Wall Lamp 1950 Brass Gold Italian Cup Go Up and Down
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury adjustable wall lamp 1950 brass gold Italian cup go up and down. Maximum opening cm.155.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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. Measures: 6.3 cm Diameter x 22 cm Long Finish: Nickel Plated Brass Two lamp holders ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Up Down Light, Nickel Plated Brass by, DUNLIN
Up Down Light, Nickel Plated Brass by, DUNLIN
$1,868 / item
H 8.67 in Dm 2.49 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Up Down Light, Weathered Brass, Palais by, DUNLIN
Up Down Light, Weathered Brass, Palais by, DUNLIN
$1,398 / item
H 11.41 in Dm 2.95 in
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. Measures: 6.3 cm Diameter x 22 cm Long Finish: Tarnished Raw Brass Two lamp holders ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Up Down Light, Tarnished Raw Brass by, DUNLIN
Up Down Light, Tarnished Raw Brass by, DUNLIN
$1,798 / item
H 8.67 in Dm 2.49 in
Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconces in Brass & White Pierced Metal, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
or down fixed wall sconces. They are fashioned from solid brass and features perforated white steel
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Gold, Brass

LUte Sconce
LUte Sconce
$1,200 / item
H 7 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
LUte LP AS Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the LUte Sconce. An up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in a perforated aged silver finish. A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Silver

LUte LP AS Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires
LUte LP AS Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires
$1,500 / item
H 10 in W 4 in D 6.25 in
LUte LP Sconce BRZ by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the LUte Sconce. An up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in a perforated bronze patinated brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Brass

LUte LP Sconce BRZ by Lumfardo Luminaires
LUte LP Sconce BRZ by Lumfardo Luminaires
$1,500 / item
H 10 in W 4 in D 6.25 in
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
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Recent Sales

Pair of Up and Down Lighter Sconces
Located in London, GB
White enameled shades on brass structure. Italian design late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Up and Down Lighter Sconces
Pair of Up and Down Lighter Sconces
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Up and Down custom made Powder Coated Sconce
By trans-LUXE
Located in New York, NY
Up and down custom-made powder coated sconce. Made in New York City by trans-LUXE Additional custom
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Alabaster Sconce, Up and Down Lighting by Emmanuel Levet Stenne, 2017
By Emmanuel Levet Stenne
Located in Paris, FR
A sconce in softened alabaster, with up and down lighting. French work by designer Emmanuel Levet
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2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Aluminum

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

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. Measures: 6.3 cm Diameter x 22 cm Long Finish: Tarnished Raw Brass Two lamp holders dir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Experience elegance and modern vibes with our Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp. Handcrafted
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rattan

Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp
Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp
H 16.54 in W 7.68 in D 11.82 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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Aluminum

Mint Pair of Art Deco Alabaster Up & Down Light Wall Sconces w. Stunning Veins
Located in Lisse, NL
. If you are looking for a great shape and practical size pair of sconces to grace your living space
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Aluminum

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Up & Down Lighter Sconces Pafo by Artemide 1970s
By Artemide
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and elegant mid-century modern up & down lighter sconces. Model 'Pafo
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Lamp up and down 50 years
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp up and down the 50's, in the style of Gino Sarfatti, in perfect condition, the colors are original.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Lamp up and down 50 years
Lamp up and down 50 years
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Pochette Up\Down by Rodolfo Dordogne for Flos, 2000s, Set of 4
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Flos
Located in Savona, IT
Four wall lamps produced by Flos in 2003 designed by Rodolfo Dordoni. Body in die-cast Zamak alloy
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Giuseppe Ostuni Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1953
By Giuseppe Ostuni, O-Luce
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Giuseppe Ostuni wall sconce with a white perforated conic shade and brass details, Italy, circa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

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Guillerme Chambron Style Oak Armchairs Creme Bouclé, France 1950
By Pierre Jeanneret, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 4 French oak armchairs, France 1950. They work great as a set of 4 but are listed as pairs and priced as such. Great comfort set of 4 Oak arm-chairs with newly upholstered fin...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Bronze Tripod Lamps in the Style of Jean Michel Frank
Located in London, GB
England, modern A pair of bronze column lamps with an asymmetrical tripod base, after a design by Jean Michel Frank. Lead time: 4-6 weeks. Please enquire for stock availability. H...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Tripod Lamps in the Style of Jean Michel Frank
Pair of Bronze Tripod Lamps in the Style of Jean Michel Frank
$4,898 / set
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 12.6 in
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass, Nickel

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS
$1,550 / item
H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Rattan, Glass

Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
$643 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mohair, Oak

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
$3,104 / item
H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
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H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
$1,696 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Stools

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Marco Bogazzi Modern Outdoor Adirondack Chair in Teak or Mahogany
Located in Portland, OR
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By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Located in Oxford, GB
These exquisite handcrafted rattan wall sconces are unique, artisanal pieces, meticulously crafted using all-natural, sustainably sourced rattan. Each sconce features a striking hour...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rattan

Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
$1,531 / set
H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
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Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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Up Down Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal up down wall sconce for your home. Each up down wall sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. If you’re shopping for an up down wall sconce, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect up down wall sconce — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An up down wall sconce made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made up down wall sconce over the years, but those crafted by DUNLIN, Artemide and Flos are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Up Down Wall Sconce?

The average selling price for an up down wall sconce at 1stDibs is $2,003, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $284,668 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Up Down Wall Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A sconce fixture is a wall bracket used to hold a lamp that typically projects light upwards.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A candle sconce is a wall fixture for candles that is used as a decorative element nowadays. On 1stDibs, shop from a range of antique and vintage candle sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Sconces, which project soft light, are typically found hanging in hallways and bathrooms but can serve a function in any room of the house.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    For hanging wall sconces, you should measure between 60”-70” from the floor. If you plan on installing multiple sconces traditionally they are spaced 6’ apart.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Plug-in sconce is a light fixture that is attached to a wall but has an external cord that must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. It has a switch at the fixture. It is much easier and less expensive to install than hard-wired sconces, but the trade-off is that the cord hangs down and is visible. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and modern plug-in sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    A light that hangs on a wall is called a sconce due to its linguistic history. The term originated from the Old French term esconce, which means "lantern" or "hiding place." In turn, the word sconce has its roots in the Latin root word for "to hide," abscondere. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sconces.
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