Small Vertical Hanging Rectangular Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Hollywood, CA
A rectangular bubbled glass wall sconce on chrome fixture. Larger matching sconce also available
Vintage 1960s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
Small Vertical Hanging Rectangular Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Hollywood, CA
A rectangular bubbled glass wall sconce on chrome fixture. Larger matching sconce also available
Chrome
Sold|$275
1920s Simple Vertical Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920s. Measures 5 1/2"H x 8"W x 3 1/2"D
Sold|$1,200
Large Vertical Rectangular Glass Sconce
Located in Hollywood, CA
A large rectangular bubbled glass wall sconce. Many pieces are stored in our warehouse, so please
Glass
PAIR OF FRENCH 1940'S GILT WROUGHT IRON WALL LIGHTS by Bagues
Located in San Francisco, CA
A LYRICAL PAIR OF FRENCH 1940'S GILT WROUGHT IRON TWO ARM ELONGATED VERTICAL FOLIATE FORM WALL
Deco Sconce, Gold Vertical Geometric Modern LED Sconce Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
DECO SCONCE washes the wall with a gentle glow of indirect light. Its striking form was inspired by
Steel
Sold|$1,475
PAIR OF ITALIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS WALL SCONCES
Located in San Francisco, CA
A WINSOME PAIR OF ITALIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS REPOUSSE OVOID WALL LIGHTS.Each vertically elongated
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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