$1,603 / set
2 pairs of wall sconces
By Maria Pergay
Located in Munich, DE
2 amazing sets of wall sconces in the manner of marie pergay. minimalistic steel shades with a brass detail and acrylic elements to transport light. very nice models.
Brass, Steel
$720Sale Price / item|40% Off
Up to Three J.T. Kalmar Blatt Ice Glass Disc Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three beautiful Austrian wall lights, executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s.
Metal
$2,600 / set
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s. Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Bulb specification: E-14 Number of sockets (per fixture): 3 All items ship from H...
Brass
$2,061 / set
Four Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 alabaster green glasses for each.
Metal
A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights A pair of 19th Century Brass Carriage Lights these are very decorative pieces with swags and flames to the top they...
Brass
1 of 7 Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Carlo Nason for Kalmar Ficus, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Smoked glass pieces on a brass base, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Designed by Carlo Nason Model: Ficus ...
Crystal, Brass
$8,018 / set
Large Arredoluce Wall Lights, circa 1957
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare pair of large glass and brass wall lights by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, circa 1957. Oversize conical glass diffuser with a filigrane brass wall mount. Very nice original ...
Brass
$733Sale Price / item|20% Off
Painted Aluminum and Glass Wall Lights
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous painted aluminum and glass wall sconces, designed and produced in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture. The wall sconces have a very elegant white painted aluminum support...
Aluminum
IGuzzini Bugia Wall Lights Circa 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Gloucester, GB
IGuzzini Bugia Wall Lights Circa 1970s - Curved steel backplate - Steel domed shade with slit - Takes 1x E14 bulb - Wires directly into the wall - Original ivory paint - Designed b...
Steel
$3,800 / set
1930 Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1900’s Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell double light sconces with shell design stop.
Bronze
$1,697Sale Price / set|20% Off
Louis XVI Style Antique Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A captivating duo of brass wall lights, each adorned with three graceful arms and an exquisite ribbon crown detail. These splendid reproductions exude the timeless elegance of the Lo...
Brass
$1,900 / set
Pair of Industrial Wall Lights, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of German indoor/outdoor industrial wall lights with bakelite housings, enameled metal shades and a metal cages enveloping glass domes, currently wired with external j-box...
Metal
$1,722 / set
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Wall Lights
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These stunning sputnik wall lights were designed and manufactured in Italy. Each light is made of brass, with 3 arms with elegant brass cone shaped shades to cover the sockets of th...
Brass
$4,800 / set
1920's Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Decorative & pretty pair of French wall lights with what looks to be like original frosted petal shades. Wiring dependant on country, this will add 10 days turn around time.
Bronze
Pair of Cup Sconces in Ivory and Gold Murano Glass, Art Deco Beige Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces features hand blown murano glass cup in a sweet ivory color with inclusions of golden bubbles inside the glass.They are sitting atop two gold spheres...
Brass
Set of 3 Disc Wall Sconce of Flush Mount Lights in the Charlotte Perriand Style
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Set of 3 original disc lights from the 1970s - 1980s, Made in Germany. The lights have a diameter of 33cm (13in). The lights are made of painted aluminum. They can be attached to the...
Aluminum
$2,251 / set
Pair Of Regency Style Wall Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English gilt bronze Regency style twin branch wall lights. Of good quality, with rams heads and acanthus decoration. With white glass sleeves.
Bronze
Pair of Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. This pair is handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured glass shade with a bra...
Brass
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces With Two Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1900 Caldwell silver plated neoclassical style sconces with two lights
Bronze
‘SAGA’ WALL LIGHTS by Kai Korbing
Located in London, England
These beautiful wall lights provide slight directional lighting due to the slanted glass shade attached. Beautiful patina evident on the solid brass hardware. An incredibly striking ...
Metal, Brass
$916 / item
Wall Lights, Klaus Michalik, Orno, 1970s
By Orno Oy, Klaus Michalik
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall Lights by Klaus Michalik for Orno from the 1970s. Chromed metal frame, milk glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Three pieces in total...
Metal
$3,400 / set
Lyfa, Wall Lights, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 4.25” W x 4.125“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4” H x 4.25” W x .875” ...
Brass
$4,800 / set
Pair of Wall Lights by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The pair of brass wall lights by Stilnovo with original labels. The glass shades have been remade to the original form and type.
Brass
$2,900 / set
Translandia, Wall Lights, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable pine and pine veneer wall light produced by Translandia, Denmark, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 11.25” W x 8.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
Pine
$549Sale Price|52% Off
Kalmar Wall Sconce, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Very charming sconce, made of solid textured glass nice brass knobs. In very good condition. Brass parts polished and stove enameled.
Brass
$1,250 / set
Brass Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Heavy molded brass with a deep antique patina, these sconces evoke nineteenth century interiors, though they date from the 1920's. Designed for electricity and bearing stylized, rat...
Brass
$1,374Sale Price / set|50% Off
Lighting - Pair of wall lights - 18th century
Located in Porto, PT
Lighting - Pair of wall sconces - 18th century. Portuguese; remade from 18th-century gilded wood carvings with metal applications. Small. Dimensions: 34x18 cm
Metal
Luminous Wall with 7-Lights Arms
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Luminous wall with 7-lights arms From 1960-1970 Metalwork.
Metal
$687Sale Price / set|50% Off
Lighting - Pair of Louis XVI wall lights
Located in Porto, PT
Lighting - Pair of Louis XVI wall lights. French, 20th century; Louis XVI style; in gilded bronze. Height: 40 cm.
Metal
$343Sale Price / set|50% Off
Lighting - Pair of Art Nouveau wall lights
Located in Porto, PT
Lighting - Pair of Art Nouveau wall lights. 20th-century Portuguese, in gilded metal with glass shades. Dimensions: 38x41 cm.
Metal
$687Sale Price / set|50% Off
Lighting - Pair of wall lights - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Lighting - Pair of wall lights - 19th century. Portuguese; 19th century in gilded metal; decorated with floral motifs. Small. Dimensions: 15x32 cm.
Metal
Luminous Wall with 7-Lights Arms
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Luminous wall with 7-lights arms From 1960-1970 Metalwork.
Metal
$38,000 / set
Pair of Sconces Gilt Bronze 3 Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely cast pair of louis XVI style gilt bronze and blue steel three lights. Although apparently unmarked. The quality of the bronze casting is of the highest Parisian standards...
Bronze
Danish Metal Wall Sconce
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s wall lamp made of gilded metal. A modern and functional lamp that thanks to the magnet in the lampshade allows you to direct the light according to one's needs. Ele...
Metal
$687 / item
Four Wall Lights by RAAK Holland
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four wall lights produced by the Amsterdam-based RAAK during the 1970s. Aluminium housing and holds one bulb. These vintage lamps are a typical example of 1970s Dutch lighting, whic...
Metal
Hugo Gorge: 2 wall lights 1930s
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
A pair of Art Deco wall lamps. The design is attributed to Hugo Gorge. Manufactured by the Viennese bronze foundry Melzer and Neuhardt 2 light sources E14
Brass
$1,155 / set
Vintage French Brass Acorn Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Enhance your living space with the timeless elegance of these exquisite mid 19th-century brass two-arm wall lights. Skill-fully crafted, these lights are beautifully crowned with a ...
Brass
$343Sale Price / set|50% Off
Lighting - Pair of Louis XVI wall lights
Located in Porto, PT
Lighting - Pair of Louis XVI style wall lights. Portuguese, 20th century; in the Louis XVI style; in gilded bronze with pendants. Dimensions: 30x20 cm.
Metal
$2,400 / set
Pair of Vintage Industrial Scissor Wall Lights
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of Black Steel Swing-Arm Extending Wall Sconces / Lamps Expansion Range (from wall to outer edge of shade): 13 1/2" - 29 1/2" Shade Diameter: 4 3/4" Wall Bracket: 3" Materia...
Steel
French Bagues Silver Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues silver leaf metal, crystal birds and body two lights sconces
Crystal, Metal
$2,749 / set
1950, Pair of Maison Arlus Wall Lights
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall sconces Maison Arlus of the 1950s. Composed of a cylindrical arm in blackened wood decorated on the lower part with a gilded brass ball ending in a drop and on the upper...
Brass
$1,374Sale Price / set|50% Off
Lighting - Pair of wall lights - 18th century
Located in Porto, PT
Lighting - Pair of wall lights - 18th century. Portuguese; recreated from painted and gilded carvings of the 18th century; decorated with vegetal motifs. Metal applications. Small. D...
Metal
$2,749 / set
1950, Pair of Maison Arlus Wall Lights
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of “Maison Arlus” wall sconces from the 1950s. Each sconce features a cylindrical arm made of blackened wood, adorned at the bottom with a gilded brass ball tapering to a teardr...
Brass
$2,290 / set
3 Designer Wall Lights Circa 1945
Located in NANTES, FR
Set of three gilt brass sconces, circa 1945. Alabaster tulips. Electrified and in perfect condition. B22 socket, bayonet bulb. The gilding has been redone. Height: 39.5 cm Width: 15...
Alabaster, Brass
$1,971 / set
1940s Italian Gilt Floral Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Behold the exquisite allure of these captivating gilt bronze 1940's floral wall lights, a mesmerizing testament to vintage craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Each piece boasts thre...
Crystal, Metal
Several Organic Ribbed Glass Wall Lights, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of square ribbed glass wall lights, Italy, 2022. The rich textured glass gives a wonderful soft glow. Please note the price is for the 1 piece, several pieces available. In fu...
Brass
$1,374 / set
Pair of Empire Style Wall Lights
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice pair of chiseled bronze wall lights with very beautiful Empire style gilding from the beginning of the 20th century Circular hook with lion mask holding in its mouth a f...
Bronze
$6,299 / set
Degué 4 Art Deco Wall Lights
By Degué
Located in NANTES, FR
Degué, set of 4 art deco wall lights circa 1930. Wrought iron frame. Pressed molded glass plate with floral decoration. Molded signature "Degué". In perfect condition, electrified, E...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Bronze Wall-Lights
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of French bronze wall-lights, each in the form of classical torch with a flambé top supporting three arms, decorated with stop-fluting and classical motifs, now fitted for ele...
Bronze
1 of the 6 Kalmar Wall Sconces or Lights Model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic and Kalmar wall light model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of nice shaped large hand-mo...
Brass
Aksel Holmsen, Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Hammarö, SE
A striking pair of Norwegian brass wall sconces by Aksel Holmsen, marked AH, exemplifying the sculptural elegance and refined craftsmanship that characterize Scandinavian decorative ...
Brass
$550 / item
Pair of Swedish Brass Wall Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lamps, brass, Sweden, 1960s. Attractive and chic Swedish wall lamps with brass shades, adjustable stem and pull cords. A simplistic yet smart set of wall lamps. Kindly note th...
Brass
$2,400 / item
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
Copper, Steel
$1,400Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of French 1980s Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1980s French wall lights, composed of a matte black iron fixture holding a half cone white glass shade. Rewired.
Iron
$2,200 / set
ASEA, Wall Lights, Copper, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper wall lights, designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1970s Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25" H x 6.1" W x 5.8" D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 2.75"H x 1.63" W...
Copper
Seven-Arm Monumental Wall Sconce
Located in Buchanan, MI
Striking seven-arm monumental wall sculpture or wall sconce.
Gold Leaf, Tôle
$21,000 / set
Art Deco Wall Lights from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of well scaled, substantial and superbly constructed flush-mounted wall sconces having architectural triangulated forms and crafted of patinated steel and frosted glass.
Metal
$4,800 / set
1900 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with 3 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze 3 lights sconces, unusual backplate
Bronze
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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