Vintage French Ceramic Parrot Wall Lights, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
These fun and playful glazed ceramic wall lights in the form of tropical parrots, provide light
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Sconce Lights
Ceramic
Vintage French Ceramic Parrot Wall Lights, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
These fun and playful glazed ceramic wall lights in the form of tropical parrots, provide light
Ceramic
Pair of rattan wall lights, France, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful pair of rattan wall lights designed and produced in france in the 1960s. An organic
Rattan
$1,678 / item
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
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
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Bulb Specifications: E-14
Pine
Several Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the
Ceramic
CP-1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in rare grey finish
Metal
Wall sconces after Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful Maison Bagues style wall sconces.
Metal
Mid Century Italian Wall Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A single lassic of ivory white and gold 1950's wall sconce in the manner of Stilnovo Italy. The two
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal wall lights designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1970s. Overall
Metal
Max Ingrand Wall Sconces
By Max Ingrand
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Designed by Max Ingrand and manufactured by Fontana Arte about 1960. Clear and frosted glass on a metal plate.
Glass
1950, Pair of Maison Arlus Wall Lights
By Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cylindrical lampshade connected to the round base of the sconce by a small rod. 1 Bulb per wall lamp.
Wood
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Acrylic
Four Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, gold
Metal
Four Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, blue alabaster
Metal
$4,316 / set
H 9.06 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Set of Three Textured Ice Glass Wall Lights Sconces by J.T. Kalmar Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful textured Murano glass sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets
Metal
Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in MADRID, ES
Wall sconces designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Chrome-plated steel frames with white metal inlay
Steel
Five Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces (lights) are designed in an elegant Rococo style
Ormolu, Bronze
1900 Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900’s Caldwell neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights
Bronze
1950s Cooper Wall lights by Hans Bergström
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Cooper Wall Lights by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden. Circa 1950s and intended
Copper
19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Schoorl, NL
A pair of scones in gilt bronze. Each piece holds three arms of lights. The front part represents
Bronze
ASEA, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and milk glass wall lights designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s. Overall
Brass
1920's Caldwell Mirror Sconces with 2 lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces with mirrored back plated
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1980s. Wear consistent with age and
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1980s. Wear consistent with age and
Pine
Four Murano Discs Wall Sconces
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 multicolored
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Inner fabric layer
Fabric
Pair of "cocoon" wall lights, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful pair of "cocoon" wall lights designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Superb
Metal
Brass & Fabric Adjustable Wall Lights, Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish Design Brass & Fabric Wall Lights, 1950s The lights feature a sleek and elegant mid
Brass
1960s Italian Hexagonal Wall Sconces
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and visually commanding pair of wall sconces crafted in Italy during the 1960s. Defined by
Metal, Brass
1900 French Empire Gilt Bronze Two Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire gilt bronze two-light sconces, 19th century, with a flame atop and empire
Bronze
Sculptural wall light, France, 1980s, minimalist wall sconce
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A minimalist wall sconce featuring a softly sculpted, bowl-shaped form with an open center that
Metal
Pair of Cocoon Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Cocoon Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
Resin
Natural Bamboo Wall Sconce Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a warm, natural touch to your space with this beautiful pair of wall sconces. Featuring a
Bamboo
Architectural Seeded Glass Wall Sconce
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This striking architectural wall sconce exemplifies sculptural lighting that seamlessly merges
Metal
Geometric Wall Sconce by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant French wall sconce by Arlus, in brass, enameled metal and textured Lucite, wired for US
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Skyscraper Bakelite Mirrored Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
A rarely seen pair of early 20th century Art Deco Bakelite wall lights, each with mirrored backs
Mirror, Bakelite
1900 Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 3 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell three lights gilt bronze sconces with unusual size and design with
Bronze
Vilhelm Lauritzen Wall Lights Model 10630, 1940
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful polished brass wall lights, Model 10630, designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
Brass
Swedish Designer Pine Wood Wall Lights, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Solbackens Svarveri, Uno Kristiansson, Fog & Mørup, Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of pine wood wall lights designed and produced in Sweden in the 1970s. Great example of
Wood, Pine
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights
Located in Karlstad, SE
Decorative pair of Swedish Art Deco wall lights executed in bronze-patinated brass with frosted
Brass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Wall Lights for Lindner, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful porcelain wall lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1950, in ivory porcelain with
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Beautiful Wall Sconce by Feders
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Rare a beautiful wall sconce designed by Felipe Delfinger, Feders, Cuernavaca, Mexico. Using
Art Glass
Fagerhults, Wall Lights, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1970s
By Fagerhult
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of glass and metal wall lights produced by Fagerhults Belysning,2 Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear
Metal
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass
Brass
Lyfa, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1940s. Dramatic
Brass
Lyfa, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1940s. Dramatic
Brass
Lyfa, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric glass wall lights produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1940s. Dramatic
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. One has dramatic patina on
Brass
GBW, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights produced by GBW, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age
Brass
1960 Pair of wall lights Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall lights by Maison Arlus. The wall bracket consists of a tall, pointed plate in gilded
Brass
Pair of German 1970s Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of modernist 1970s German sconces with black PVC frames and white frosted dome glass shades
Glass, PVC
Lyfa, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1940s. Moderate
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable black-lacquered wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Some
Metal
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable black-lacquered wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Some
Metal
Barovier and Toso wall lights. Italy c1980
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Superb pair of Barovier & Toso polychrome glass wall lights, with different length glass tubes
Chrome
French Gilt Wall Lights Set of Four
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set, each of these four fine French gilt wall lights includes a strapwork cartouche centred on a
Giltwood
Candle, Wall Lights, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights, model b515, produced by Candle
Metal
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.
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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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