Drip Violet
$1,006
Drip Violet
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
This hand-crafted ceramic wall light has the cutest flower-like design with a glowing centre that
2010s European Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
$1,006
Drip Violet
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
This hand-crafted ceramic wall light has the cutest flower-like design with a glowing centre that
Ceramic
$1,223
Saltare - Yellow
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
This handmade ceramic wall light has a dynamic design that looks like it is dancing with energy
Ceramic
General Electric Industrial Clamp Lamp Chrome Steel Wire Cage Adjustable Arm
By General Electric
Located in Lisboa, PT
This industrial clamp lamp is an authentic mid-20th-century American work light, originally
Steel, Chrome
Art Glass Sun Sculpture Lamp by Felipe Derflingher for Feders
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare example of this art glass sun sconce lamp designed by Felipe Derflingher for Feders, circa
Metal
Stilnovo adjustable bed lights made in Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, including floor lamps, chandeliers, pendant lights, and wall sconces. Their designs showcased a harmonious
Aluminum, Chrome
Rare Series 1 Antique Triplex Industrial Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for ASEA
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique series 1 Triplex telescopic work light in original condition and with the original
Steel
Mid-Century German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid century clamping lamp from Beisl. The minimalist radiation shape of the white light
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Scissor Lamp 1960s Denmark Josef Frank Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage scissor lamp or wall light made of solid teakwood. The depth is
Fabric, Teak
Applique Á Volet Pivotant by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
installation. Indirect light output towards the wall and orientable flood beam. The manufacturer recommends
Aluminum
Appliqué A Volet Pivotant Double by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
free installation. Indirect light output towards the wall and orientable flood beam. The manufacturer
Aluminum
$2,300 / item
Lampe de Marseille by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wall joint. Provides direct and indirect lighting. Double switch on the cable, for a functional and
Aluminum
$1,070 / item
Mini Lampe de Marseille by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rotating wall joint. Provides direct and indirect lighting. Double switch on the cable, for a functional
Aluminum
A set of Bed Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
vintage condition. * A pair (2) of gray, white and orange night lamps with pull-switch. Tipping function
Metal
Italian mid-century modern lamp Handle De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern lamp Maniglia De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi Stilnovo, 1970s Wall lamp mod
Metal
Postmodern Period Wall Light Sconce Spotlight or Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A small Postmodern period wall light sconce, spot-light, or small desk lamp, with adjustable head
Plastic
Large Italian 3 Light Midcentury Modern Glass Wall Sconce or Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern wall sconce or ceiling light with circular lines pattern in the glass
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Wall Lamp Sconce Friedel Wauer Goldkant Leuchten
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
mounted directly on the wall. The light shines through openings at the top and bottom. At the same time
Metal
$1,233Sale Price|20% Off
Castiglioni Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Arteluce and Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Arteluce, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
enameled metal and opal glass. It can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The wall light has been
Metal
Jugendstil Vintage Table Lamp Wall Light Brass Dust Pink Austria circa 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage table lamp or wall light from solid brass with a new paper shade in dusty pink
Brass
Vintage "Tatu" POP-OP Desk / Wall Light A. Ricard for Metalarte Spain, 1970.
By André Ricard, Metalarte Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage iconic POP-OP "TATU" desk / sconces / wall-wash light by André Ricard for Metalarte S.A
Resin
$1,470Sale Price|20% Off
Castiglioni Large Chrome "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flos, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Arteluce, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconce or ceiling lamp in chrome designed by Achille Castiglioni
Metal, Chrome
$7,115 / set
Set Six Italian Murano Sconces
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant set of six vintage Italian wall sconces, featuring a refined gold-plated metal frame and
Metal
$1,091Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large White Light Ball Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconces or ceiling lamps in white enameled metal and opaline
Metal
$2,846Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 3 Large White Light Balls, Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Flos, Italy 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of 3 Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconces or ceiling lamps in white enameled metal and
Metal
1970's MOD White Wave Table or Nightstand with Hidden Bookcase and Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal wall sconce with switch on the cord. Comes with a support box, not attached. In original condition
Metal
Set of Four Italian Gold Inclusion Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
changing with the light. When the sconces are switched off, they appear almost like graphic wall
Metal
Italian Modern Vintage Pink Plastic Balloon Table Lamp Sconce Yves Christin 1980
By Bilumen
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian modern vintage pink plastic balloon table lamp or sconce or wall lighting by Yves Christin
Plastic
Art Deco Authentic Table Lamp Sconce Nickeled Brass Glass circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco authentic table lamp or wall light or sconce from nickel plated brass and glass circa 1925
Brass, Nickel
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Rose Satin Glass Table Lamp or Sconce 1950s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
brown silk cord and toggle switch, but could easily be converted to a wall light as well. Literature
Brass
Very Rare French 1950's Three-Arm Flush Mount or Sconce
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hanover, MA
Exceptionally rare if not unique French, 1950s wall or ceiling mounted fixture with three arms
Brass, Aluminum, Iron
Set of Six Glass Brass Light Fixtures by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful set of six-light fixtures. One extra-large flushmount, two chandeliers and two wall
Brass, Steel
Christian Dell Bauhaus Industrial Table Clamp Wall Lamp, Koranda Austria, 1930s
By Christian Dell, Koranda Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
be screwed directly onto a tabletop or mounted on a wall, transforming it into a stylish sconce. This
Metal
Erik Tidstrand, modernist table lamps 29379, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Erik Tidstrand
Located in Forserum, SE
balance. They can also be wall-mounted and used as sconces, making them versatile lighting fixtures
Steel
Erik Tidstrand, modernist table lamp 31032, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Erik Tidstrand
Located in Forserum, SE
wall-mounted and used as a sconce, making it a versatile lighting fixture suitable for a range of
Brass, Steel
Stilnovo standard floor lamp Bruno Gatta Italy 1951
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, enhancing the lamp’s timeless appeal. The marble base houses the light switch, seamlessly integrated into
Marble, Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
brass arm and backplate. The sconce emits light directed primarily downwards. The three layered opal
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
and backplate. The sconce emits light directed primarily downwards. The three layered opal glass
Brass
Regency "Uplighter" Floor Lamp in Brass & Lucite, Fredrick Ramond, USA, c. 1986
By Fredrick Ramond
Located in Deland, FL
up a wall as the rays of light emanate from the sun at sunset creating a dramatic and arresting
Brass
Contemporary Blue Glazed Time Warp Pendant Large Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
‘Time Warp’ wall sconces feature elongated forms that fold into themselves to resemble the branches and
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthy Time Warp Pendant Large Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
‘Time Warp’ wall sconces feature elongated forms that fold into themselves to resemble the branches and
Ceramic
Contemporary Blue Glazed Unique Daydream Floor Lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
‘Time Warp’ wall sconces feature elongated forms that fold into themselves to resemble the branches and
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthy Time Warp Pendant Small Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
‘Time Warp’ wall sconces feature elongated forms that fold into themselves to resemble the branches and
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthy Harvest Chandelier Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Warp’ wall sconces feature elongated forms that fold into themselves to resemble the branches and stems
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthy Harvest Chandelier Small Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Warp’ wall sconces feature elongated forms that fold into themselves to resemble the branches and stems
Ceramic
Contemporary Blue Glazed Time Warp Pendant Small Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
‘Time Warp’ wall sconces feature elongated forms that fold into themselves to resemble the branches and
Ceramic
Peter Hamburger Crylicord Floor Lamps from Estate of the Vice President of Knoll
By Peter Hamburger
Located in Dallas, TX
from the estate of the former Vice President of Knoll. We also have the matching wall-mounted sconce
Acrylic
$141Sale Price / set|78% Off
Spanish White Pair of Table Lamps by Fase, Model "Bambina", 1980s
By Fase
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
. This pair of table lamps also have the possibility of hanging on the wall as wall sconces. It turns
Plastic
Stainless Steel Table Lamp by Edera Radici for Sagim – Italy, 1970
By Sagim, Italy, Edera Radici
Located in Echt, NL
dynamic illumination. On the base you can find the original lucite dimmer switch for adjustable lighting
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$260 / item
Hoodie Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
source, HOODIE can conveniently transition from being a Wall Sconce to Table Lamp. HOODIE everywhere
Metal
Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional
Chrome
$510Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Coral Effect Twig Wrought Iron White Tripod Base Table Lamp Rare
Located in Lomita, CA
for a potential complementary coral effect wall sconce. LU6651234081412
Wrought Iron
Rare Postmodern Industrial Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs, 1960s
By George Kovacs
Located in Deland, FL
features a high and low light setting via the single action switch located on the lamp head. For six
Metal
$8,600 / set
Bec Brittain Shy Beam Pair, Brass LED Floor Lamp
By Bec Brittain
Located in Long Island City, NY
pair with an inline switch and plug-in low voltage transformer. Wall-mounting brackets are included. An
Brass
$853Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist Adjustable Metal Sputnik Wall Light Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Kaiser Leuchten, Germany Origin: Germany
Metal
Kalmar 'Blatt' Sconce Wall Light Lamp, Nickel Glass, 1972
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A single and large light wall light model 'Blatt' (Blatt is the German word for leaf) by Kalmar
Nickel, Metal
Antique Wine Theme Wall Lamp/Sconce with Wrought Iron Bunch of Grapes & Leafs
Located in Lisse, NL
of this quality and detail. Both with the light switched on and off, this grapes and leafs bearing
Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$1,750 / item
Halo Wall with LED light, Walnut, switch dim
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
. Dimmer: Not in this version, wall switch dim Light source: LED 10W 24V Color temperature: 3000K
Walnut
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.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.