Pair Estate Painted Tole Wall Light Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair estate painted tole wall light sconces.
20th Century Used Wall Sconce Lights
Iron
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
$380Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.25 in W 6 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Moroccan Brass Wall Sconce or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
Elevate your space with a stunning, handcrafted Moroccan wall sconce or lantern. Made of top-quality brass, its semi-cylindrical shape and intricate Moorish design exude elegance and...
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 14 in W 5 in D 6.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Iron, Bakelite, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron, beige bakelite and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14"H x 6"W x 6.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (Eu...
Iron
Large Guillerme et Chambron Double Wall Light Sconce
Located in Trensacq, FR
Guillerme & Chambron Double Wall Sconce – Blonde Oak, France, Circa 1970s A beautifully crafted double wall light sconce designed by the renowned French duo Jacques Chambron and...
Metal, Brass
very rare miracle wall sconce by bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Munich, DE
very rare miracle wall lamp. iconic design from austria and an great eyecatcher.
Metal
Pair of "leaf" wall lights by Ferro Arte, Spain, 1960
By Ferro Art
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful and rare pair of midcentury leaf-shaped wall lights designed and produced by ferro arte in spain in the 1960s, made of metal and made with gold leaf.
Metal
$2,443 / set
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Valenti Brass Wall Lights with Planters, Spain, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptional pair of Spanish Hollywood Regency wall sconces by Valenti, crafted in richly finished brass with integrated ceramic planter inserts.
Brass, Copper
Vintage Regency Crossed Swords Swag Wall Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage regency wall sconce. A glamorous swag design with two crossed swords. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Plaster Wall Lights 1940
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of French Art Deco plaster demi lune sconces. Rewired with one e12 socket each.
Plaster
Pair of Decorative Wall Sconces - Murano Glass - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1970s Decorative Wall Sconces Elegant pair of original 1970s wall sconces, characterized by a highly decorative and distinctive design typical of the period. Their refined p...
Glass
Pair Of Murano Leaf Brass Glass Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of three-light Murano wall lights with layers of leaf form hand blown hanging glass with brass frame. Cleaned well wired and ready to use. In excellent vintage condition. Ea...
Brass
$12,800 / set
H 14.57 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce Pair of '259/2' Wall Lights
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce, pair of '259/2' wall lights, aluminum, fabric, Italy, 1964 In the 259/2 wall lights, designed by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce in 1964, the interplay...
Aluminum
1960'S PAIR OF ALABASTER & BRASS TWIN WALL LiGHTS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair Of 1960s Twin Wall Lights. They offer a sophisticated blend of natural beauty and mid-century modern design.
Brass
Pair of mid 20th century ormolu mirrored wall lights
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of twin arm decorative wall lights circa 1960. Oval mirror with bevelled edge, surrounded by beaded edging and swags. Shaped arms with light fitting coming out of and urn. Ori...
Ormolu
Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights in Hand-Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three Gothic style candleholder oil lamps converted into wall sconces, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Each of these three wall lights were all made by hand in wrought iron.
Wrought Iron, Iron
$2,600 / set
H 11 in W 11 in D 5.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Light oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inche...
Metal, Brass
$2,600 / set
H 12 in W 3.5 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. Oxidation present to brass and metal consistent with age and use Overall Dimen...
Metal, Brass
1920's Small French Silver Plated Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French silver plated sconces with unusual two arms
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, copper and white pink opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Light scratching present on brass backplate and arms. Overall Dimensions...
Brass, Copper
Italian Gilt Wood and Gesso Wall Sconces
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of late 18th century Italian gilt wood and gesso three arm wall sconces. Recently professionally restored. Circa 1780 to 1790. Absolutely stunning!.
Gesso, Giltwood
$2,600 / set
H 10.25 in W 2.75 in D 6 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25” H x 2.75” W x 6“ D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Brass
Large Pair of Bronze and Cut Glass Wall Lights
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century highly unusual pair of French bronze-framed and ormolu-mounted Empire style wall lights.The well-cast mounts depict classical maidens in chariots centred by a floral gar...
Bronze
Pair of Early 20thC Neoclassical Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Early 20thC Neoclassical Brass Wall Sconces in the form of Protruding Nike Victory Torches - 6"w x 9"d x 15"h - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded ...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass and metal consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches)...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XVI style twin branch, gilt bronze wall sconces.
Bronze
Pair of metal wall lights Adjustable depth with double joint
By Stilux, Targetti Sankey, Reggiani
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of metal wall lights Adjustable depth with double joint. Good condition. Thank you
Metal
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s - Copper and mercury glass shades - Curved brass arms - Black steel wall mounts - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Wires directly i...
Brass
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s - Copper and mercury glass shades - Curved brass arms - Black steel wall mounts - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Wires directly i...
Brass
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s - Copper and mercury glass shades - Curved brass arms - Black steel wall mounts - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Wires directly i...
Brass
Pair of Italian Tole Pineapple Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian vintage tole or painted metal wall sconces having pineapples over four graceful arms with floral bobeches.
Metal
$1,900 / set
H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 5.5 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 3.75” W x 5.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Brass
1930's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces with Two Lights - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Bronze
1930's French 5 Lights Tulips Sconces with Amethyst Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French tulips shaped sconces with amethyst crystals
Crystal, Brass
Exceptional Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, by appointment only
Thank you for your interest in this pair of giltwood wall sconces. Nicholas Wells Antiques is pleased to present a pair of very fine carved giltwood wall sconces, naturalistically...
Giltwood
Pair of 1970s Scandinavian Hexagonal Blue Ceramic Wall Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Scandinavian vibrant blue and teal glazed ceramic hexagon shaped wall sconces, origin: Denmark. European sockets. 3.25" depth excluding bulb
Ceramic
Jacques Biny Rare Brass Two Lights Sconce, circa 1950, France.
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Jacques Biny two-light sconce, circa 1950, France. 2 adjustable reflectors. Polished brass. Vintage item in good condition. B22 bulbs. Dimensions: 35 cm W, 15 cm H, 15 cm D. All...
Brass
1920's English Silver Plated Cherub Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's English silver plated bronze cherub shape sconces
Bronze
George Jouve style Pair of Ceramic Wall Sconces
By Georges Jouve
Located in Miami, FL
George Jouve style Pair of Ceramic Wall Sconces
Ceramic
Isabelle Faure Butterfly agate and Brass Wall Sconce
By Isabelle Faure
Located in Miami, FL
Isabelle Faure Butterfly agate and Brass Wall Sconce
Agate, Brass
French Gilt Metal and Crystal Bird Sconces with 2 Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
pair of Bagues style gilt metal and crystal bird sconces with glass leaves
Crystal, Bronze
$1,416 / item
H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
Large Murano Blue Glass Discs and Brass Wall Lights, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several beautiful Murano wall lights with 10 blue glass discs, with three layers of round facet chapped glass discs framed by half moon shaped brass. In very good vintage condition...
Brass
Pair of Flemish Silver Plated Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Flemish silver plated twin branch wall sconces in the XVII Century manner.
Bronze
Pair of Evert Jelle Jelles 'Sterren Regen' Wall Lights, 1960
By Evert Jelle Jelles, RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique "Sternenregen" perforated metal wall lights by Evert Jelle Jelles for Raak Amsterdam, in powder coated metal, wired for US standards, two E27 socket per fixture, max. ...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,534 / item
H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Kalmar Vertical Ribbed Brass Glass Wall Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixtures made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). This wall light features lights ...
Metal, Brass
Pair 1930's Large French Silver Leafed 3 Lights Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silver leafed sconces with three light and cut glass body
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights
Glass
Pair of Murano Clear and Orange Glass Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of beautiful wall lights, manufactured in the Mid Century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
Brass
$2,600 / set
H 8.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.75 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.25” H x 3.25” W x 4.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Brass
Sculptural Steel Wall Art Sconce Lamp, Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Sculptural steel wall sconce. This is a unique wall sconce and while more are available, each one will be individually made with its own historical characteristics.
Steel
Pair of French Silver Plated Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French twin branch silver plated bronze wall sconces, of good weight and quality.
Bronze
$2,400 / set
H 12 in W 4.75 in D 6 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12” H x 4.75” W x 6“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak and Brass Wall Lights, Pair, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined pair of Mid-Century wall lights was produced in Denmark during the 1960s.
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
Norwegian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass and metal Wear consistent with age and use Over...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Simris Wall Lights by Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Simris red wall lamp designed by Anders Pehrsson in the 1960s for Ateljé Lyktan. The neck can be taken in different positions. The two other voltage there are two light bulbs. On t...
Steel
$4,000 / set
H 13 in W 12.01 in D 6.89 in
Large Pair of Scandinavian Wall Lights by Marius Engh, Norway
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of sculptural, organic, and decorative wall lights in copper. Designed in Norway by Marius Engh in 2022. These wall lights embody the timeless character and distinctiv...
Metal, Copper
Pair of Opaline Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Opaline Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1970. Please note the price is for a pair of two pieces. Dimensions: Diameter: 3.54″ (9 cm) Height: 15.35″ (39 cm) Cleaned ...
Metal
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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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