1920's Caldwell Sconces with Three Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 3 lights sconces
1910s American American Colonial Used Wall Sconce Lights
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Three Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 3 lights sconces
Bronze
1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1900 silver plated sconces with tea pot shape and two lights
Silver Plate, Bronze
$1,618
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Style Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with large murano glasses, Kalmar style, manufactured
Murano Glass
$4,436
H 21.66 in Dm 6.3 in
Pair of Ivory Painted and Brass Sconces or Wall Lights Carlo Scarpa Style, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Curious and rare pair of ivory painted and brass wall lights with a precious hand blown Murano
Blown Glass
$1,618 / set
H 4.34 in W 2.96 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Italian Wall Lights Sconces in Brass and Green Metal by G. Ostuni, 1950s
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Roma, IT
and in amazing conditions, this incredibly beautiful wall lights were designed by Giuseppe Ostuni and
Metal, Brass
French Gilt Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice single gilt French wall sconce.
Metal
$1,618
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Style Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glasses, Kalmar style, manufactured
Murano Glass
Italian Brass Colored Wall Lights
By Pier Giulio Magistretti
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Made in exclusive for an hotel in Salsomaggiore, is all in brass, very elegant and perfect proportion, the quality is top level for thickness of the brass and way of construction, lo...
Brass
$2,278 / item
H 13.78 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
1 of the 4 Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chrome Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna. Each
Chrome
1970s Brutalist Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s brass Brutalist wall sconce with three standard sockets. Brass socket sleeves.
Brass
Brass Wall Sconce, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sophisticated brass sconce on a sleek curved rod, with a white glass shade, held in place by
Metal
Konrad Galaaen Wall Sconce
By Konrad Galaaen
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Midcentury wall candle sconce in ceramic and steel designed by Konrad Galaaen for Porsgrunds
Steel
German Articulating Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's German Articulating Sconce with original perforated black metal shade and brass arm. Newly
Metal, Brass
Gilt Wheat Wall Sconce
Located in Washington, DC
This is a superb example of a fully electrified and beautiful design of wheat wall sconce in gilt
Brass
Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wall sconces, each sconce has an up light and a down light. Four pairs available.
Chrome
Danish Fabric Shade Wall Sconce
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Danish Fabric Shade Wall Sconce with wood wall mount.
Fabric, Wood
Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of gilt bronze wall sconces with mythological figures.
Bronze
Large Wagenfeld Double Wall Lights, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large white porcelain, double socket wall lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, the perfect
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Art Deco Wall-Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Cast bronze with a brown patina and white alabaster bowl wall sconces.
Alabaster, Bronze
City Scape Wall Sconces
By Paul Evans
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of City Scape 2 light wall sconces possibly Paul Evans. Polished nickel and brass. Measures
Brass
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
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights, Finland, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of wall lights, manufactured in Finland, 1970s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good
Brass
American Victorian Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian bronze with green patina wall sconce with two light Aladdin lamp design and
Bronze
Italian Gilted Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century 1950s hand-painted and beautifully carved Italian sconces with two candle stick holders
Wood
$950 / item
H 12.6 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
One of Three Brass and Glass Wall Lights Lamps or Sconces by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, BE
One of three glass and brass wall lights. We have a double version in another listing. 1xL11W/42
Gold Plate
Lightolier White Wall Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Large white wall sconce by Lightolier. Signed, USA, circa 1950. Newly rewired and refinished in
Metal
$1,139 / item
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Limburg 1 of 3 Vintage 1960s Black Iron Rings and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
bullion glass'. This style of lights cast a wonderful light across a wall or ceiling - They can be wall
Metal
Wall Lights in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, glass and brass, Europe, 1970s. Captivating wall lights adorned with intricate brass
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
Kinkeldey Wall Lamp, Sconces
By Kinkeldey
Located in Vienna, AT
Small wall lights or prism lights of the 1960s by Kinkeldey Germany. Chrome-plated metal frame with
Steel
Three Seguso wall lights. Italy c1970
By Seguso
Located in London, GB
Three thick glass wall lights by Seguso. Italy c1970 *Please note the listing says there are two
Chrome
'Passo' Outdoor Wall Lights by Artemide
By Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Passo' Outdoor Wall Lights by Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Wall Lights in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, glass and brass, Europe, 1970s. Ornate brass and glass wall light with two-light
Brass
Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern Murano glass and brass globe sconces, Circa 2000. The sconces are wired and ready to
Brass
Pair of Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
) and metal and it features four thick hand blown glass tubes with gold flakes. Each wall lights takes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern Murano glass and brass globe sconces, Circa 2000. The sconces are wired and ready to
Brass
Anglepoise Wall Lights, England circa 1930
By Herbert Terry
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1930 by Herbert Terry. Solid painted cast base with full articulation. 5.5”w x 12”- 36”d x 32”h Ref. L5479 $ 2,400 ea ( 2 avail )
Metal
Felix Agostini Wall Sconces
By Felix Agostini
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Felix Agostini wall sconces "Amour toujours", a 1957 design. Gilded bronze, silk covered shades
Bronze
$1,139 / item
H 11.42 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
1 of 5 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
Crystal, Brass
Wall Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1960
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist folded metal wall lights by Staff of Germany in ivory-white and near bronze-brown color
Metal
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
Brass
Several Curved Brass Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brass wall lights. Original and well kept. Each wall light composed of a large sheet of
Brass
Pair Ruhlmann Style 'Antelope' Wall Lights
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Sharon, CT
Two pairs of wall sconces. A period variation of the Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann 'Antilope' wall
Bronze
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
Brass
Uplighter Wall Sconce, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined Mid-Century Modern uplighter wall sconce, made in Italy during the mid-20th century
Brass, 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
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
Steel
$1,200 / item
H 15 in W 12 in D 5 in
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. Sold and
Metal
$2,950 / item
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 4.73 in
1 of 4 Huge Rhaburb Leaf Brass Wall Lights or Sconces by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Berlin, BE
Four wonderful huge rhaburb leaf wall lamps by the italian designer Tommaso Barbi. The lamps are
Brass
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
Metal
Seven-Arm Monumental Wall Sconce
Located in Buchanan, MI
Striking seven-arm monumental wall sculpture or wall sconce.
Gold Leaf, Tôle
$3,597 / set
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Cup Sconces in Ivory and Gold Murano Glass, Art Deco Beige Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
separated by polished brass fittings. Sconces are mounted on brass rods and attach to wall by a brass wall
Brass
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
Aluminum
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
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
$1,858 / set
H 14.38 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
Violet Perspex and Brass 2-Lights 1960s Wall Sconces by Stilux, Milano, Set of 2
By Stilux
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of wall sconces made from brass and violet perspex shade. Very good condition: signs of
Brass
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
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.
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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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