Pair of Brass Twin Arm Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass scroll twin arm wall lights. Rewired and tested.
Early 20th Century French Rococo Used Wall Sconce Lights
Brass
Pair of Brass Twin Arm Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass scroll twin arm wall lights. Rewired and tested.
Brass
Contemporary Wall Lights, Belgian Creation Signed "JN"
By Jacques Nonnon
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary wall lights, Belgian Creation signed "JN"
Glass
Contemporary Wall Lights, Belgian Creation Signed "JN"
By Jacques Nonnon
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary wall lights, Belgian creation signed "JN"
Glass
GBW, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced by GBW, Sweden, c. 1970s
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable two-armed wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. Overall
Brass
Pair of Large Bronze Verdigris Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A stylized pair of bronze verdigris wall lights in organic form. Great quality pieces from the
Bronze
Vintage French Tole Wall Sconce Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant pair of wall sconces is crafted in richly lacquered burgundy tole, accented with fine
Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal wall lights with white opaline glass shades designed and produced in Denmark, c
Metal
A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 very rare pieces, dating back to
Iron
Salvaged US Marine Explosion Proof Wall Lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stunning run of of angled explosion proof wall lights recovered from the engine room of a former
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Acrylic, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and white acrylic glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear
Acrylic, Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Acrylic, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of acrylic and brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of French 19th Century gilt bronze sconces with three branches and candle fittings. These
Bronze
1950s Italian Jardinière Wall Sconce
By Arredoluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual Italian wall-mounted lamp from the 1950s with bent brass tubing and four colorful enameled
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Norwegian Wall Lights by, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and rare pair of wall lights on a copper and painted steel frame. Designed and made in
Copper, Steel
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s. Bulb
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
19th Century Gothic Revival Wall Sconce
Located in Sarasota, FL
A 19th century Gothic Revival wall sconce, made of bronze and iron, with mica inserts. Provenance
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Two Branch Wall Lights
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Two Branch Wall Lights each sconce carved with ribbon bow issuing leaf
Giltwood
Postmodern Stoja Wall Lights from Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in KUTNO, PL
Expressive, graphic, and bold—the Stoja wall lamp, designed for IKEA, is a rare example of
Plastic, Wood
Textured Ice glass Gold Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). This wall light features lights made of handmade
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Steel, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel wall lights, designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Steel
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Steel, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel wall lights, designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Steel
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Steel, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel wall lights, designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Steel
$1,900 / set
H 11.5 in W 5.25 in D 8 in
Argentine Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige-colored fabric and brass wall lights, designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s
Brass
Vintage Regency Laurel Leaf Wall Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage wall sconce is a masterful celebration of Hollywood Regency glamour and
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Square Glass Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). This wall light features lights made of handmade
Silver Plate
Pair Of Large French Carved & Gessoed Wall Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large French carved wood and gessoed twin branch wall lights.
Brass, Tin
Frosted Glass Wall Lights, Kaiser, Germany, 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of wall lights by Kaiser 1970 Germany white enameled back plates white top and bottom plates
Metal
Wall Sconce from Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice wall lamp Kinkeldey dating from the 70's, designed and produced in Germany. Cut glass and
Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green ceramic, brass and white fabric wall lights, designed and produced in France, c
Ceramic, Fabric
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Murano glass and brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dramatic
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Some
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white glass and brass wall lights, designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Some
Brass
1920's Caldwell Small 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
Pair of Antique Mercury Glass Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of reflective mercury glass wall lights. France, c1930s. Found in France, but these
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Rattan, Metal, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and metal wall lights likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dramatic
Metal
Alfred Homann, Wall Lights, Galvanized Steel, Denmark, 1990s
By Alfred Homann, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three galvanized steel wall lights designed by Alfred Homann and produced by Louis Poulsen
Steel
Alfred Homann, Wall Lights, Galvanized Steel, Denmark, 1990s
By Alfred Homann, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of galvanized steel wall lights designed by Alfred Homann and produced by Louis Poulsen
Steel
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of glass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s
Fabric, Glass
$2,200 / set
H 12 in W 14 in D 8.5 in
Argentine Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige colored fabric and brass wall lights, designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear
Brass
Model A/567 Wall Lights by Chiaravallotti
By Chiaravallotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six Model A/567 wall lights by Chiaravallotti. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Holophane glass
Brass
Pair Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1990s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair sconces 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 9 Murano handmade pink palmette
Metal
$3,600 / set
H 10.5 in W 11.75 in D 6.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Some
Brass
$3,600 / set
H 10.5 in W 11.75 in D 6.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Some
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of patinated brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Brass
$2,200 / item
H 8.5 in W 3.25 in D 8 in
Greco Illuminazione sconces or ceiling lights, Italy circa 1960s
By Greco illuminazione
Located in Long Island City, NY
Greco Illuminazione sconces or ceiling lights. Made in Italy, 1960s Nickel plated brass, enameled
Brass, Nickel
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dramatic
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green, light-grey painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in
Metal
Vintage ikea wall lamp sconce , 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage ikea wall lamp sconce , 1970s
Metal
Pair of Poliarte Tall Wall Sconces
By Poliarte
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte. While we
Metal
Vintage Copper Palm Leaf Wall Sconce
By Mario Villa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century palm leaf sculptural wall sconce handcrafted in copper with three layers of leaves
Copper
Pair of Gothic Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage Gothic style two arm wall sconces having black and weathered gold back plates 4 w x 5.5 h
Brass
Pair of wall lights by René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of 1940's sconces designed By René Drouet France No shade included Re - wired with E27
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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