Perforated Brass Shade & Opaline Glass Wall Light by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare Finnish wall light designed and produced by Valinte Oy in the 1950s, exemplifying the refined functionality and material quality characteristic of mid-century Scandinavian lig...
Brass
Pair of Swinging Wall Lamps with Perforated Plate Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. A few minor traces of use on the wall mounting part.
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Perforated Metal Shade Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of large mid-century wall lights. France, c1960s. With perforated black shades reminiscent of Mathieu Matégot. Could be hung up or down. Dimensions: 95 W x 33 D...
Metal, Brass
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural black painted perforated metal with attractively patin...
Metal, Brass
Telescopic Vintage Scone Model AO 1 in Perforated Brass, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely MCM telescopic perforated brass wall lamp in original condition. Please note that as the arm is telescopic the depth / length of the lamp can be extended to well more than 1...
Brass
Early 1970s Per Bovin Hand Thrown Perforated Earthenware Plug-in Wall Lamp
By P. Bovin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1970s Per Bovin Hand Thrown Perforated Earthenware Plug-in Wall Lamp Handmade by Danish ceramic artist Per Bovin on the island of Bornholm in the 1960s. Hundreds of handmade ...
Ceramic
Pair of 1950s Perforated Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Lisa Johansson Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s Perforated Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Lisa Johansson Pape A pair of highly sculptural and functional wall lamps executed in brass with an elegant polished goosene...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tynell Style Perforated Copper Scones, Finland 1950
Located in Helsinki, FI
The lighting effect is quite lovely and lively with the light directly shining up, down and through the perforated pattern but also reflected through the curved back.
Copper
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Scone 50-055 in Perforated Brass, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall light with perforated brass allowing the light to filter through the brass to give a warm starry sky like look, especially if the rest of the room is dark. This lamp...
Brass
Timelessly Beautiful Curved Plexiglass Pane on Perforated Plate Frame, 1950s Ita
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Good original vintage condition. Wear consistent with use and a...
Metal, Brass
Set of Four Paavo Tynell Commissioned Scones in Perforated Brass, Taito, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This set of wall lights was designed specifically for the Akaa Congregation's main hall. The perforated brass hourglass-shaped sconces are a unique version of the rare 6204 model.
Brass
Wall Sconce for Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A perforated metal wall sconce.
Metal
German Articulating Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's German Articulating Sconce with original perforated black metal shade and brass arm.
Metal, Brass
Pair of beautiful mint green Mid Century Modern perforated sheet metal wall lamp
Located in München, DE
Two very beautiful Mid-Century Modern perforated metal wall lamps with white plexiglass shades. A typical, beautiful 1950s design, still in its original mint green color. Both Plexig...
Metal
Rare Carl-Axel Acking '5017' Wall lights with Organic Shades in Perforated Brass
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, wall lights, model ‘5017’, brass, lacquered brass, Sweden, 1940s Elegant and constructively decorative, these wall lights ...
Brass
Rare Carl-Axel Acking '5017' Wall Light with Organic Shades in Perforated Brass
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, wall light, model ‘5017’, brass, lacquered brass, Sweden, 1940s Elegant and constructively decorative, these wall lights a...
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Brass Perforated Wall Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish mid-century design is characterized by simple, elegant forms that Paavo Tynell was a master of. Like Finnish culture he embraced timeless beauty, sustainability and a deep co...
Brass
Itsu Adjustable Double Scone Model EY 56 in White Perforated Metal Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare adjustable mid-century modern wall lamp model EY 56, manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp is meant as a reading lamp above double beds with two adjustable li...
Metal, Brass
Lovely Rare Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Plexiglass and Perforated Metal, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in brass and metal. The lamp needs 4 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and a...
Metal
Large wall lamp Lunel chrome plated metal with perforated stars from the 60's -
By Robert Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French articulated wall lamp edited by Lunel in the 60s. Chromed metal arm, double adjustable lampshade gara to the ball joint. Both shades are in grey and white lacquered metal (ori...
Metal, Chrome
$3,995 / set
Pair of Maison Arus Lantern Sconces
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful working pair of perforated metal lantern wall sconces in black in the style of Mathieu Mategot produced by Maison Arlus.
Brass
Lovely Mid Century Modern Diabolo Wall Lamp or Sconce Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Executed in brass and brass anodized and perforated aluminum, the sconce needs 1 x E26 / E27 Edison screw fit bulb.
Aluminum, Brass
Amazing Mid Century Modern Adjustable Wall Lamp or Sconce Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Executed in brass and brass anodized and perforated aluminum, the sconce needs 1 x E26 / E27 Edison screw fit bulb.
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Half-Moon Sconces in the Style of Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
They feature a black lacquered brass which is perforated, giving these sconces when lit, a beautiful light effect.
Brass
1960s Giuseppe Ostuni Model #101 Brown Articulating Sconce for O-Luce
By Giuseppe Ostuni, O-Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Giuseppe Ostuni Model #101 brown Articulating Sconce for O-Luce. Executed in polished chrome and a brown painted perforated aluminum shade.
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Two Rare Mid-Century Sconces by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Germany 1950s
By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with perforated lamp shades. Designed probably by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Leuchten...
Metal
Set of Two Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lights Sweden 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian wall lights / sconces with perforated lamp shades. Designed and manufactured probably in Swed...
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Italian White Perforated Cone Pendant Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian white perforated cone sconce attributed to Gino Sarfatti.
Metal, 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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