$2,013
H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Jugendstil Bronze Boy Sculpture Wall Sconce Holding Up Roses, Wall Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This sculptural bronze wall light depicts a boy sitting on a neoclassical bracket whilst holding up two bronze roses.
Bronze
$1,400 / set
H 26.75 in W 15 in D 12 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Iron Crystal and Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room with this elegant pair of wall light fixtures. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the sconces feature one single light newly wired, decorative crystal inserts arou...
Crystal, Iron
$2,220 / set
H 14.75 in W 11 in D 6 in
Set of Six Hollywood Regency Brass Wall Candle Sconces Flower Motif, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Converted to electrical use in the 1960s in Germany by a professional electrician. Each Wall light Fixture requires 1 European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb up to 60 watts.
Brass
Large Gilt and Carved Wood Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Italian, 19th Century carved and giltwood sunburst light fixture. 6 center lights and 2 lights behind each ray. Measurements: 69″ diameter. 12" min. drop
Giltwood
Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light This wonderful piece is made in iron, it was originally powered by gas, it has now been converted to electricity We have added a large...
Iron
$1,300 / set
H 16 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique Regency Wall Sconces Electric Light Fixture w/ Tulip Shade, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Antique regency speleter metal electric wall sconce with ripped glass globes. This torchiere-style scone features a touch fixed with a ripped tulip glass shade fixed to an ov...
Metal
$1,155
H 12.5 in W 11 in D 6 in
Antique Gilt Bronze Welsbach Gas Light Fixture/ Sconce & OC White Bracket
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Antique Gilt Bronze Welsbach Gas Light/ Lamp/ Sconce Fixture. Beautiful original condition. Needs electrification.
Bronze
$3,500 / item
H 15.5 in W 16.25 in D 36 in
Early 20th Century Swing Arm Dental Double Pulley Adjustable Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This is an exceptionally rare dental swing pulley light fixture, with only a few known examples. The wall mounted bracket (restored with quartersawn white oak) pivots, giving the ar...
Iron
$1,295 / item
H 18 in W 20 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century Cast Iron And Porcelain Pulley Pendant Lamp Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This is a beautiful, refinished pulley light fixture. The antique cast iron pulley, featuring deep embossed letters, gives the light the ability to extend the 21” length of twisted ...
Iron, Brass
$2,238
H 25.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting. This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of those antiques of which you immediately real...
Brass, Bronze
$6,900 / set
H 16.5 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
Pair of Second Empire Heavy 2 Light Bronze Sconces Wall Lights Late 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of second Empire heavy 2 light solid polished bronze dore sconces, light fixture, wall lamps from the late 19th century.
Bronze
Ornate Bronze Rococo Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The light fixtures themselves feature prismed crystal pendants.
Brass
Antique Municipal Light Sconce with Milk Glass Shade
Located in Dekalb, IL
Substantial wall-mounted municipal light fixture featuring a heavy cast metal backplate with fluted architectural detailing and a projecting arm supporting a faceted square column.
Metal
Gothic Revival Bronze and Milk Glass Wall Sconce Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Remarkable gothic revival church light fixture. Made from beautifully patinated bronze and milk glass.
Bronze
Late 19th Century Hand-Forged Gothic Wall-Mount Candelabra
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique iron wall-mounted light fixture. This extra large sconce feature ornate design embellishments including acanthus leaves and a scroll motif throughout.
Iron
$38,000 / set
H 62 in W 22 in D 12.5 in
Pair Monumental French Ormolu Kangxi Powder Blue Wall Lights, Waldorf Astoria
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Monumental French Ormolu-Mounted Kangxi Powder Blue Porcelain Wall Lights Provenance: Waldorf Astoria An exceptional and monumental pair of French wall-mounted light fixture...
Ormolu
Patinated Bronze Industrial Sconce from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial and superb quality industrial wall-mounted light fixture in polished patinated bronze having a thick, clear glass cage-encased light diffuser and an Edison bulb.
Bronze
$1,400
H 32.75 in W 15.25 in D 7.5 in
Custom Sconce with Italian 18th Century Gilt Sun Ray Fragment, Shade Included
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian gilt ray wood fragment from the 18th century, re-purposed as a wall sconce. This light fixture from Italy has been made from a carved and gilt wooden sun ray fragment, wir...
Wood
$1,400
H 37.5 in W 15.25 in D 7.5 in
Italian 18th Century Gilt Sun Ray Fragment Custom Sconce with Half Shade
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian gilt ray wood fragment from the 18th century, re-purposed as a wall sconce. This light fixture from Italy has been made from a carved and gilt wooden sun ray fragment, wir...
Wood
Table Lamp, 1955, France Attributed to Mouille Serge
By Serge Mouille
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
His wall-mounted spot light fixture with articulated arms is typical for his discrete, yet highly functional designs.
Aluminum, Bronze
Wall Light Fixture with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Small wall light fixture with white opaline glass lamp shade.
Opaline Glass
Pair of Custard Glass on Bronze 1920s-1930s Deco Rococo
By Mid-West Chandelier Company
Located in Prescott, AZ
A marriage of Art Deco and Rococo styles created this wonderful pair of late 1920s-early 1930s vintage wall sconce light fixtures. The bulbous shade of the shade adds to their unique...
Bronze
Sold
H 86 in W 41.5 in D 10 in
Life-Size Mid-Century Italian Tole Tree Wall Light With Porcelain Flowers
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Hollywood Regency Era life size Italian toleware tree form wall light fixture. The tree has approximately 10 bulbs and is covered in white porcelain flowers.
Metal
Industrial Fixture by Russell & Stoll Co.
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A great quality industrial ceiling or wall, light fixture in patinated bronze with a thick clear glass cage-encased light diffuser.
Bronze
Wall Mount Industrial Scissor Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century American lamp with original copper flashed hardware and period emerald lite shade. Stamped W.D. Allison Co. Indianapolis. Multiple adjustments, expands to 6 plus feet
Pair of Train Station Wall Mount Light Fixtures
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of green painted cast iron wall mount light fixtures with white glass globes.
Sold
H 56.3 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Silvered Metal Wall Light Processional Pole Lantern, Venice, Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Extremely decorative and dramatic wall Light fixture with unusual shape. Works great in every room.
Metal
Wall Lamp or Light Fixture, Bronze, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wall light. Bronze, early 20th century. Wall light made of gilt bronze that has three points of light (shaped like a candlestick, remembering when candles were used), and a decorat...
Bronze, Other
Art Deco steel and brass wall mounted light fixtures
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large scale French Art Deco wall mounted lanterns steel with brass detail, adjustable angle, newly wired.
Steel, Brass
Sold
H 12 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Petite Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Wall Sconce Light Fixture Lighting
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Each arm has a lovely faux wax candlestick light holder added with the rewiring Yes it has been professionally rewired for US Standards.
Wire
Antique Regency Wall Sconce Electric Light Fixture w/ Ripped Tulip Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique regency speleter metal electric wall sconce with ripped glass globe. This torchiere-style scone features a touch fixed with ripped tulip glass shade fixed to an oval wall pla...
Spelter
Late 19th Century Neoclassic French Light Fixture
Located in Astoria, NY
A late 19th century neoclassic French green and golden light fixture with 6 interior lights. Dealer: G302YP.
Plaster
Rare 1920's Triple Lamp Wall / Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
very rare three light ceiling or wall fixtures. new "edison" bulbs...priced separately
Brass, Metal
c.1920 Pair of Solid Bronze Ship Light Fixtures
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of solid bronze ships lights rewired in our electrical department and most certainly suitable for an exterior installation
Bronze
c.1920-1930 Solid Brass Wall/Ceiling Light Fixtures
Located in Highwood, IL
These are being sold separately. Solid brass light fixtures with hand-blown thick glass globes.
Brass
13th Century Italian Iron Torches: Tuscan Medieval Wall Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
Whether used as functional wall-mounted light fixtures or displayed as sculptural wall art, these hand-forged iron torch holders will undoubtedly become the focal point of any space.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
French Art Nouveau Brown Iron Tole Paint Wall Jardinieres or Big Scale Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
Sourced in France, this pair of Art Nouveau period wall mounted jardinieres or sconces made of tole brown metal painted were probably grape harvest baskets that can now be used as a ...
Metal
Pair of Original French Art Deco 1920's Tulip Sconces
Located in New York City, NY
We can supply a circular back plate to cover your electrical box if necessary. Key words: wall decorations,lamp,light,fixture,English country house,Modernist,mid century,20th century.
Industrial Factory Fostoria Articulating Task Lamp c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
The mounting brackets contain two pre-drilled holes for mounting on a table or a wall. The light fixtures were likely mounted to a factory machine shop lathe or workbench.
Metal, Steel
Sold
H 5 in W 14 in D 4 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Stained Glass Sumac B2322 Yamagiwa Flush Wall Light Fixture
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Yamagiwa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright stained glass Sumac B2322 Yamagiwa Wall Light Lantern 1902-1994. Wall version of Frank Lloyd Wright 'S2300’ Sumac brass table lamp lantern box lantern 1902 / 1907 ...
Brass
Sold
H 19 in W 11 in D 5 in
Spanish Revival Gothic Hand Forged Metal Gilt Wall Sconces a Pair circa 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Spanish revival gold iron wall light fixtures with Gothic lines, crown like top, cathedral windows, quatrefoil cut-outs and floral details with original amber molded stained ...
Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Elegant and Timeless Set of 2 Vintage Glass Brass Art Deco Wall Lights, Sconces
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
These lamps produce a very pleasant light and can be used in a variety of ways. The wall light fixtures have an overall great patina.
Brass
Antique Pair of Male Guard Bronze Wall Sconces / Light Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful pair of antique sconces. Our price for this pair of sculptural and rare sconces even includes perfect packing and also worldwide shipping from our store to your door in ju...
Bronze
O.C. White Ceiling or Wall Lamp Style AW Light Fixture
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
O.C. white adjustable ceiling pendant or wall sconce task lamp, light, cast iron fittings, ball and socket joint at ceiling affording adjustment through 60 degrees in all directions,...
Steel, Iron
Wonderful Petite Baguès Rock Crystal Beaded Jansen Six-Light Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful petite chandelier has beautiful rock crystal prism crystals throughout in addition to crystal flowers, clear crystal pendants and tiny crystal beads draping the six ar...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Spanish 1920s Sunburst Gilt Iron Light Ceiling Fixture or Wall Sconce
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful hand-hammered sunburst sconce with gold leaf finish. Perfect to use as a ceiling flush mount or as a wall sconce. Highly decorative light effect when lit and gorgeous origi...
Gold Leaf, Iron
Sold
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 4 in
Late 19th Century Flour Sifter; American (Unique Oversized 30" Diameter)
Located in Incline Village, NV
The sifter is nearly 30" in diameter with a 4" deep frame, so there are probably multiple uses; I came up with a ceiling or side wall light fixture cover, as the meshed body will rev...
Iron, Tin
Sold
H 31 in W 44 in D 28 in
19th Century French Wrought Iron Six-Light Island Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Under the fleur is a hook that can be used for hanging a kitchen pan or a jardinière. The stately, Gothic wall-hanging light fixture is in excellent condition with a rich black patin...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 31 in W 44 in D 28 in
19th Century French Wrought Iron Island Six-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Under the fleur is a hook that can be used for hanging a kitchen pan or a jardinière. The stately, Gothic wall-hanging light fixture is in excellent condition with a rich black patin...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 28 in Dm 9.5 in
Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron and Art Glass Porch or Hallway Pendant Light Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
If you like this wonderful light fixture as much as we do then you will love our price.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 4.8 in W 17.5 in D 8 in
Rare & Great Pair of Art Deco Opaline Glass Flush Mounts or Wall Sconces 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, very rare and all handcrafted pair of Art Deco flush mounts or wall lamps. Some light fixtures you only find once in your life and that certainly is the case with this ha...
Copper
Large Pair of Bronze french wall light fixtures
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of Large bronze 5 light wall bracket lighting fixtures.Bronze leafs and berries.Almost rococo looking.
Bronze
Art Deco Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco two-light fixture with a detailed brass hand, circa early 20th century.
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Bird Light Fixtures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Art Deco bronze bird light fixtures from the Egyptian themed Majestic movie theatre in downtown Houston. It opened in 1923 and was torn down in 1971. They are patinated and...
Bronze
Pair of Amethyst Glass Light Fixtures
Located in San Francisco, CA
These were probably used as bar back lighting and date from the 1920's. The wiring has been updated.
BUFFALO CENTRAL TERMINAL ART DECO LIGHT FIXTURE
Located in Toronto, ON
Monumental light fixture from the Buffalo Central Terminal designed by Alfred Fellheimer and Steward Wagner. The light fixtures in the Terminal were described by a contemporary criti...
Bronze
A Pair Of Huge Outdoor Light Fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large scale american outdoor lighting in original green enameled finish.
amazing proportions and lines to the fixtures.
have been re-wired for safety.
Steel, Iron
Difficult to Find, Large Scale Exterior Light Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's wrought iron exterior wall mounted lantern. 37.25" H x 12" W 18" projection. This piece could go up or down.
Antique circa 1920s Exterior Iron and Glass Light Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant 1920s iron and glass light fixture with iron scrolls.
Pr Wrought Iron 3 Light Sconces
Located in Culver City, CA
This pair of early 20th century three light wall fixtures are from a Connecticut foundry.
Wrought Iron
American Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
A very beautiful pair of elegant wall sconces. Three light fixtures made of solid bronze, these lights feature incredible detail work.
Bronze
Sold
H 12.25 in W 7.5 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Custard Glass on Bronze 1920s-1930s Deco Rococo Original Patina
By Mid-West Chandelier Company
Located in Prescott, AZ
A marriage of Art Deco and Rococo styles created this wonderful pair of late 1920s-early 1930s vintage wall sconce light fixtures. The bulbous shade of the shade adds to their unique...
Bronze
Sold
H 12.25 in W 7.5 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Custard Glass on Bronze 1920s-1930s Deco Rococo Original Patina
By Mid-West Chandelier Company
Located in Prescott, AZ
A marriage of Art Deco and Rococo styles created this wonderful pair of late 1920s-early 1930s vintage wall sconce light fixtures. The bulbous shade of the shade adds to their unique...
Bronze
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair Art Nouveau Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Liberty style wall sconces in brass with double candle holders on each sconce. The rich flower decoration is typical for this period of the early 20th Century in Europe, were...
Brass
$17,777 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
1930 Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Bronze
Pair Of Gold Finished Mirror Back Double Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well made pair of diminutive gilt brass or bronze Mirror Sconces having a fine compact French presentation. Pair of gold finished mirror back double arm wall sconces featuring bow an...
Metal
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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