Mid-Century Modern Telescopic Brass Wall Light with Fabric Shade
Located in Long Island City, NY
Telescopic extendable brass wall lamp. Made in Sweden in 1940s Original fabric shade. The shortest length is 23 inches Longest - 38 inches Designed as plug-in with the cord. Complime...
Brass
Oak wall light with casting brass structure and fabric lamp shade
Located in Firenze, FI
This delightful applique belongs to the Brass Brothers & Co. Eclectic collection which draws its inspiration from the world of nature, from its perfect but irregular shapes like bran...
Brass
Oak Wall Light with Casting Brass Structure and Fabric Lamp Shade
Located in Firenze, FI
This delightful Oak 04 Duo applique belongs to the Brass Brothers & Co. Eclectic collection which draws its inspiration from the world of nature, from its perfect but irregular shape...
Brass
$975Sale Price / set|44% Off
Pair Modern 3 light Metal and Fabric Shade Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-507 pair 3 light modern sconces. Rewired.
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Brand new fabric shade. Wall light originally configured with arm pointing down.
Metal
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern wall light, 1950s. Brass frame with fabric shade.
Brass
Ancora SE Wall Lamp in Polished Brass & Silk Fabric by Jonathan Amar Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Articulating solid brass wall light with a silk fabric shade. Jonathan Amar Studio designs and creates handcrafted lighting, furniture, and objects, bringing together contemporary d...
Brass
Italian Brass and Leather Telescopic Wall Light
Located in London, London
Telescopic wall light Brass Black leather Red fabric shade Arm extends to 139cm Swinging arm Italy 1950s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 9.65 in D 4.53 in
Imagin Classic Wall Light 2 in Brushed Brass and Fabric Shade
By Imagin London
Located in Leighton Buzzard, GB
This wall light is a modern take on tradition. Beautifully crafted with elegant materials including brushed brass and sateen shades. The tall, timeless shades add a modern touch to t...
Metal
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 3.94 in D 5.32 in
Imagin Classic Wall Light 1 in Brushed Brass and Fabric Shade
By Imagin London
Located in Leighton Buzzard, GB
This wall light is a modern take on tradition. Beautifully crafted with elegant materials including brushed brass and sateen shades. The tall, timeless shades add a modern touch to t...
Metal
Unavailable
H 53.15 in W 12.21 in D 18.12 in
Stilnovo Midcentury Swiveling Black Floor or Wall Lamp with Fabric Shade, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, Italy
The stem of the lamp swivels on its axis, so that the lamp can be used as a floor lamp or hanged on a wall as a wall light. The fabric shade is original, but the ribbon was missing; ...
Iron
American 1970s Two-Light Wall Sconce With Fabric Shade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American 1970s Two-Light Wall Sconce With Fabric Shade
Chrome
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Brand new fabric shade. Wall light originally configured with arm pointing down.
Metal
Articulating Brass Wall Light with Shade, France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An incredibly versatile wall light which can pivot in any direction desired with the addition of an elegant glass counter balance.
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 29.53 in
Swedish, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Original String Shade, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable modernist wall light. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Features its original string lampshade.
Brass
Sold
H 9.06 in W 8.27 in D 20.48 in
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass & Fabric, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
An adjustable brass wall light with a fabric shade designed by Josef Frank.
Brass
Sold
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 19.69 in
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass & Fabric, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
An adjustable brass wall light with a satin fabric shade designed by Josef Frank.
Brass
Sold
H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 11.03 in
Houseof White and Brass Soft Fabric Wall Light with Metal and Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This simple wall light is an easy way to introduce soft lighting into your home.
Metal
$975 / item
H 15 in W 5 in D 8 in
Meander Single Sconce, Custom Leather and Brass Wall Light with Adjustable Arm
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Adjustable swing arm reading light wall sconce, leather arm and solid brass fittings. Meander Lighting comes in over 30 leather colors, and many custom options are available. Measure...
Brass
BOATY pt - solid brass ceiling lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "Boaty PT", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. The light source consist of one...
Brass
Articulating Double Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Articulating double wall sconce. Made in Italy. Black metal & brass fixture, with bendable arm, double light source both functional and aesthetically elegant. Measures: ...
Metal, Brass
$3,420Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 15.75 in
Midcentury Italian Brass Adjustable Wall Light, Parchment Shade, 1960s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury italian brass adjustable wall light with original parchment lampshade. Good vintage condition. Little damages on the shade. The maximum extension of the arm is 142 cm. Ita...
Brass
Pair of Natural Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of natural brass with two inner lights per sconce. Straight backplate on which are coming two curved brass sheets, with the light escaping from the gap b...
Brass
$1,400
H 9.875 in W 10.875 in D 5.25 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.875"H x 10.875"W x 5.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.125"...
Brass
$6,124
H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian wall light 50's counterweight in brass and metal attributed to Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall lamp of the 50's attributed to the Italian publishing house Oluce. Structure in steel and solid brass, black lacquered metal shade (original paint). Brass counterweight allowing...
Metal, Brass
$2,300
H 13.62 in W 10.25 in D 28.25 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light in brass, metal, and fabric designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.62“H x 10.25“W x 28.25“D Dimensions of Back Pl...
Brass, Metal
Mid century Wall light Brass and Cotton Shade Sweden 1960
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A typical Scandinavian wall light in brass made during the 1960s. This one with gifted with the possibility to turn the arm in order to get the light where you want. The lamp has be...
Brass
Tiffany style adjustable Brass Wall lamp 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass Wall lamp . Adjustable in height ,sliding on a rail. comes with a Tiffany style shade .
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 5.5” W x 9” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5” H x 1...
Brass
$5,035
H 11.03 in W 9.65 in D 43.31 in
Flexible Wall Lamp in Brass with Fabric Shade, Denmark Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Functional lighting became increasingly popular during the mid-twentieth century, reflecting a growing emphasis on pieces that could adapt to everyday life. Rather than fixing the li...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 16 in W 12 in D 7 in
Exceptional Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Wall Lanterns Architectural Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your home’s indoor or outdoor character with this exceptional, matching pair of vintage hand-forged solid iron lantern sconces. Masterfully crafted with a timeless, historic ...
Wrought Iron
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Shade arm is adjustab...
Brass
$1,444
H 9.85 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
Bronzed Brass Articulating and Extendable Wall Light by Cosack, 1950s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual minimalist mid-century adjustable and articulating vintage wall light was designed and manufactured in Germany by COSACK Leuchten in the 1950s. The lamp features a natu...
Brass
$3,900 / item
H 20 in W 6 in D 7 in
Giotto Sconce (Classic) in Oak and Brass Finishes by Matthew Fairbank
By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Giotto sconce unifies three luxe materials. A hand blown globe rests upon a tapered wooden body. Precisely machined brass elements add ornament and strength. Wood, glass and bras...
Glass, Walnut
$693
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$3,281Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.85 in W 33.86 in D 1.97 in
Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and tall antique French mirror is completely gold leaf gilt and is made in Louis Philippe style with it's typical rounded upper corners. The mirror frame has a classic...
Gold Leaf
$924 / item
H 22.68 in Dm 7.88 in
Ancora-W1 Contemporary Articulating Brass Wall Light Sconce, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
21st century contemporary handcrafted wall lamp fixture or sconce, made of a gold polished brass structure adorned with a brown sheathed leather detail hand sewn by artisan saddle ma...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$16,408 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,697 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$13,288 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,791 / item
H 24.02 in W 37.41 in D 7.09 in
Spider Wall Light, 3 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian mid-century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Three arms pierce the center, each ending with a lacquered metal/brass shade...
Metal, Brass
$6,640 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 39.38 in
Blossom Large Organic Modern Belgian Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Blossom Pendant is large, sculptural and dramatic yet it floats like a blossom or a cloud. Its curves soften the space around it, while providing useful and atmospheric light levels....
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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