$2,800 / set
H 13 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Bakelite, Parchment, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, off-white bakelite and brown parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Brass presents with heavy oxidation throughout. White paint prese...
Brass
$470
H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
1960s 1970s Wall Sconce Wall Light from Glashütte Limburg Germany Design
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Wall Lamp, Limburg, Space Age Design Item: Wall Lamp Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 15 cm Depth = 15 cm Heig...
Metal
Wall sconce or lamp, after Art Dèco.
Located in Madrid, ES
Wall light with three lights. The inspiration in nature motifs present in the lampstands out: the base of the wall resembles leaves, andhas a series of intertwined stems that visuall...
Metal, Other
Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Wall Sconces
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Classic Murano Glass Wall Sconces, each lamp consisting of nine crystal prisms; five in amber/orange colored tones and four in clear glass. Fittings in chrome. Glass from the...
Glass
Pair of Italian Gilt Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Italian wall sconces. Triple palm fonds made of metal with gold gilt wash. The bulbs are covered in beaded shades, and fins are elongated with crystal prisms. All bound tog...
Giltwood
French, 1950s Wall-Sconces by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Gilded brass with frosted glass shades.
Brass
Venetian Pair of Italian Rococo Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of large handcrafted Italian Rococo wall sconces in Venetian style from the 1950s. These wall sconces feature detailed scrollwork, carved flourishes, and floral accents typica...
Steel
Pair of Bold Colorful Murano Wall Sconces
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Tutti-Frutti Colorful Murano Glass Wall Sconces, each lamp consisting of eight colored crystal prisms and one clear glass prism with finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass fr...
Glass
Pair of white perforated metal wall lights, 1980, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of white perforated metal wall lights, 1980, France
Metal
Pair of White and Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Sweden, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall lights, made in Sweden around the 70s. The lights are made of two white cone-like glass cups, held together by a brown ceramic band in the middle, creating a classy and...
Ceramic
Wall Sconces in Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass base, sculptured white opaline glass and fume glass finials.
Brass
$1,888Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25.2 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Midcentury Pair Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1990s
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are P...
Metal
$1,322Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 5.52 in
Golden Wall Lights With Pink Glass Fruit, Palwa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
These large and rare wall sconces from the 1950s and 1960s by Palwa are something special. The craftsmanship is masterful, the gilding is done by master craftsmen, and the Murano gla...
Gold Leaf
$1,074 / set
H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 7.29 in
Antique Wall Sconces Rococo Bronze Wall Lamps Pair, 3-Light, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage Rococo-style bronze wall sconces. Crafted in France mid-last century, these stunning pieces feature elegant S-shaped scrolls and intricate detailing in rich gold bro...
Bronze
$696 / item
H 9.45 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Brown Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is th...
Ceramic
$2,400 / set
H 17.5 in W 12.75 in D 7 in
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.5” H x 12.75” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Metal, Brass
Wall sconce in oak Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A glass shade and oak base sconce by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison
Glass, Oak
Pair of Wall Sconces by Ezan
By Ezan
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Ezan & Petitot. Frosted clear glass with golden highlights mounted on a bronze base, circa 1940. Signed. Height: 12.5”, width: 5.5”.
Brass
4 Italian Murano Iridescent Glass Cornucopia Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Murano iridescent glass wall sconces with a fluted cornucopia form supported by a brass bracket. (PRICED EACH)
Brass
Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s.
By Venini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s. Each sconce features a sculptural blown glass shade characterized by a softly undulating, organic form.
Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Glass Wall Lights, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant pair of Art Deco wall lights produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Pressed Glass Sconce, Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame with one E27 socket and eight pressed glass element in style of Kalmar form the 1960s. Several pieces available.
Stainless Steel
$3,800 / set
H 19.25 in W 13 in D 4 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal, and acrylic wall lights designed and produced in France, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19.25"H x 13.0"W x 4.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.5"H ...
Metal, Brass
$3,800 / set
H 15.5 in W 5.75 in D 6 in
Stilnovo, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass, metal, and glass wall lights designed and produced by Stilnovo in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5"H x 5.75"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Metal, Brass
$1,900 / set
H 13.25 in W 4.375 in D 5.25 in
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25"H x 4.375"W x 5.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson V271 Wall Lights, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original 1960s, Swedish white fringes wall light model V271 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden.
Brass
$1,758
H 22.05 in W 31.3 in D 7.88 in
60s 70s Wall Light Wall Sconce Extendable Metal Chrome Mid Century Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Extendable Wall Sconce, Metal, Chrome, Mid-Century Design Item: Wall Lamp Manufacturer: Unknown Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 52cm - 79.5cm...
Metal
Pair of Large Italian Wall Sconces, c1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great pair of oversized Italian sconces made in the 1970s and designed in the style of Mid-Century Modern. A large frosted glass capsule shade rests on a chrome cylinder with a turne...
Chrome
$2,600 / set
H 7.75 in W 3.25 in D 4.375 in
Örsjo Industri, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Örsjo Industri, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.75” H x 3.25” W x 4.375“ D Back Plate Dimensi...
Brass
Large Rare Italian Wall Light Sculpture Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large rare and elegant wall light sculpture with 22 lights. Measures: Height 122 cm. Width 70 cm. Depth 29 cm.
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Crystal Mid Century Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Crystal Mid Century Wall Sconces. The pair are stunning when turned on, and just as stunning when not lit. A compliment to many rooms, and especially flanking a doorway in ...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 9.2 in W 3.9 in D 5.25 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.2” H x 3.9” W x 5.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.6” H...
Brass
$2,900 / set
H 14.25 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Acrylic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black acrylic and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25"H x 11.0"W x 4.5"D Back Plate Dimen...
Brass
Hans Kogl Gold Leaf Wall Sconces 1970's
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Hans Kogl leaf wall sconce's 1970’s, Germany. These large and beautiful leaf sconce's are a real statement piece There are 3 handcrafted curved gilt stems decorated fully with gilt...
Metal
Antique Brass Rococo Revival Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dekalb, IL
Decorative pair of cast metal wall sconces in a Rococo revival style, featuring elaborate scrolling acanthus leaf forms and asymmetrical, flowing lines. Each sconce supports three ca...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Glass Wall Lights, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Sophisticated pair of Art Deco wall lights produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Metal, Chrome
Atelje Lyktan Brushed Brass S Wall Sconces
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Important set of fourteen wall sconces made of a perforated back plate and brushed satin brass front cover by Atelje Lyktan. Original sticker inside. Price per wall sconce
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 11.125 in W 4 in D 4.75 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and yellow beige fabric cord wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric shades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.125” H x 4” W x 4.7...
Brass
$2,900 / set
H 14.25 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25” H x 11.5” W x 6.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Nickel and Glass Wall Lights, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant pair of Art Deco wall lights produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Metal, Nickel
Set of Three Wall Lights, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of three wall lights, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s. Brass frame with glass shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The wall lights are ...
Brass
Maison Jansen. Pair of geometric shaped wall lights. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, by. Pair of wall lights in chrome metal and gilded brass, geometric or semi-circular in shape, the brass part inserting into the metal part. French work realized in ...
Brass, Chrome
$1,050 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
White Milkglass Half Cylinder Wall Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful white milkglass wall lights with small air bubbles. The lights are half cylinder shaped. They are manufactured by the company Glasshütte Limburg, in Germany, Europe around ...
Art Glass
$1,640 / set
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
White Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Triangle shaped wall lights in white opaline glass with brass details. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. (early 1970s). Nice craftsmanship. Minimal, geom...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7” H x 11.75” W x 9” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.2” H x...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale...! A pair of French Art Deco grand scale (Measures: Width 23.25", depth 11.25", height 7.75") wall sconces enhanced by scroll details. Sconces will be rewired to U.S. standa...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 11.5 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and beige fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5” H x 10.5” W x 10” D Backplate Dimensions (inches...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Large 19th Century French Wall Sconces
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of large-scale 19th Century Louis XVI style wonderfully patinated bronze three-light wall sconces. The very finely cast ribbon-tied tops on entwined draped back drapes with aco...
Brass
1 of the 2 Square Textured Glass Wall Lights, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Square shaped wall lights in bubble textured glass with gold details. Manufactured in Germany during the 1960s. ERCO is a leading international specialist in architectural lighting. ...
Metal
Vintage Carved Wood Italain Gold Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of Italian wall sconces featuring an elegant floral motif, beautifully hand-painted in soft green tones with rich gilt accents.
Wood
Austrian Wall Sconces By Willy Koska
By Willy Koska
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique glass creation by young architect Koska from Vienna workshop 2000.Price is for the pair
Ornate Pair of French Gilt Brass Floral Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of French gilt-bronze twin branch wall lights in the Régence style, each with ribbon-tied tapering backplate with foliate terminals, the down-swept branches with glass shades ...
Ormolu
$3,400 / set
H 19.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19.5"H x 11.5"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Metal, Brass
$1,710 / set
H 16.93 in W 4.73 in D 6.11 in
Antique Pair Neo-Classical Ormolu & Glass Wall lights 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb pair of stylish French Neo-classical ormolu & glass flaming torch wall lights, circa 1920 in date. Each has an ormolu foliate and ribbon backplate holding a frosted...
Ormolu
$1,984 / set
H 23.23 in W 8.27 in D 9.45 in
Antique Pair Rococo Revival Ormolu & Glass Wall Lights 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb pair of stylish French Rococo revival ormolu & glass flaming torch wall lights, circa 1900 in date. Each has an ormolu foliolate acanthus backplate holding an eboni...
Ormolu
Pair Estate Painted Tole Wall Light Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair estate painted tole wall light sconces.
Iron
Art Nouveau Brass Wall Sconces Hoffmann Style, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare pair of Art Nouveau wall sconces was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s and reflects the refined aesthetics of Hoffmann-influenced Central European Secession design.
Brass
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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