Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Miid-Century Modern Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring twenty-six hanging glass elements resembling melting ice crystals su...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$7,729 / item
RA Line by Darmes
Located in Geneve, CH
RA Line by Darmes Design by Alexandre Joncas Dimensions: 140 x H 61 cm Materials: Hand-bent glass neon tube and bronze round plate Line is distinguished by a marked opposition betwe...
Gold Plate
Franco Luce Leaf Wall Light in Murano Glass and 24 KT Brass 1970
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Non-Framed Brass Applique 24 KT Gold Plating Murano glass leaf.
Gold Plate, Brass
Set Italien Golden Art Deco Revival Cut Glass Scones
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely, top-quality set of two Italian Art Deco revival wall lights is sure to delight. Their simple, timeless elegance and Italian flair are sure to add charm to any space. The...
Gold Plate
$960Sale Price|40% Off
J. T. Kalmar Large Palazzo Midcentury Gilt Brass 6 Crystal Icicle Glass Scone
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant handmade wall light, produced by Kalmar Franken KG in the 1970s. This is the larger model, its frame is made of gold-plated brass and it has two layers of solid polished i...
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Tekna Gio Bagnara Floor OD Lamp with Mango Orange Finish
Located in New York, NY
Cylinder-shaped floorlamp in lacquered aluminium, 2 meters of cable, plug and foot control dimmer. Dimensions: Ø 140mm - height 240mm. Lamp LED PAR30 e27 230V 820lm 3000K 11W 36° (di...
Gold
Eternity Sculpture Black Glass - In Stock Europe
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
The elegant silhouette of this sculpture takes its brilliance from the skillful application of the glass. The eternal circles are individually wrapped in gleaming metal and placed wi...
Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Oval Palwa Backlight Mirrors with Guilt Brass and Crystal Flowers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of oval Palwa backlight mirrors with guilt brass and crystal flowers. These vintage flower mirrors was manufactured by Palwa in Germany. The mirrors is held by an oval guilt br...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze w Patina Sconces 3 light Wall Candelabra
Located in Sweden, SE
Very Good stylish and fancy fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconces in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Contin...
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1960's Brass & Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Gorgeous modernist faceted crystal and shiny gilded brass wall sconce designed by Palwa. Gold-plated brass rings mounted with large faceted crystals.
Brass
Pair of Antique Sevres Cabinet Plates Mounted as Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
A pair of antique two-light gilt bronze wall sconces each mounting a Sevres cabinet plate, one painted with Louis XVI , the other with Marie Antoinette, both within broad bleu Celest...
Bronze
"1940s Vintage Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce by Barovier Salviai"
By Barovier Salviai
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Feather Shaped Hand Blown Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce Produced by Barovier and Toso. Circa: 1940s These Collectibles Feather Shaped Glass Central Cord Blown wi...
Metal, Wire, Brass, Gold
$7,156 / 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 thick clear glass elements with a beautifully textured surface.
Metal
$17,260 / item
5 LIGHT BRONZE Applique
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural five-light wall sconce with a luminous 24kt gold-plated bronze finish, defined by ornate curves and classical decorative detailing.
Bronze
Aline Hazarian, Ara - Silver, Contemporary Wall Sconce, Bronze, Lebanon, 2024
By Aline Hazarian
Located in New York, NY
Cinched at the waist and split delicately along its length to reveal a polished bronze interior and, when i illuminated, a ribbon of light, this shapely wall lamp reads as a graceful...
Silver, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Genet et Michon
By Gênet et Michon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall sconces in grand scale 20.75" high by the French artist “Genet et Michon” in great condition. Clear frosted glass shades with flower motif details. Shades are held on ...
Bronze, Nickel
Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring twenty-six hanging glass elements resembling melting ice crystals suspended from a 24-karat gold...
Gold Plate, 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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