Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'PH 4.5/3' Patinated Copper Wall Lights
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, wall lamps, model ‘PH 4½/3’, copper, Denmark, 1950s These copper wall lamps feature Poul Henningsen’s celebrated three shade system, developed in ...
Copper
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Rare Pair of '7227' Wall Lights
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, wall lights, model '7227', nickel-plated brass, glass, Finland, ca. 1935 Dating from circa 1935, this elegant pair of wall lamps by Paavo Tynell reflects ...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Yellow and Amber Glass Wall Lamps by Holm Sørensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive pair of Danish Modern Wall Sconces designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. * Pair of two (2) wall sconces with brass ...
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by geometric arms in black lacquered brass, round brass wall plates and spherical opaline glass diffusers. Each opal...
Brass
1950s Italian Brass Wall Lamps with Green Details and Opaline Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, featuring curved brass arms, round brass wall plates and spherical opaline glass diffusers. Each globe is topped by a green lacque...
Brass
Hollywood Regency. Art Deco glass and brass sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Schonbek, Kinkeldey, J.T. Kalmar, Fontana Arte, Swarovski
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Hollywood Regency and Art Deco style crystal wall lights by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s. Each sconce is composed of four molded and fa...
Chrome, Brass, Metal
Italian Midcentury Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Italian amber and clear Murano glass wall sconce from the 1970s, designed and manufactured in Italy. The sconce is fitted with two E14 light sockets, and a professional electrician h...
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Pair of Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Mazzega, Mazzega 1946
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each Wall Sconce is co...
Metal, Brass
Iron Metal Spider with Murano Glass, Sconce Wall Light Sculpture, Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Italian “Spider” Wall Lamp with opaline Murano Glass, 1970s Striking and sculptural, this mid-century Italian wall sconce—often referred to as a “spider” lamp—features a...
Metal
Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Italian Murano glass wall sconce by Venini, designed and manufactured in Murano, Italy in the 1970s. The fixture is composed of 8 clear Murano glass elements, with one additional gla...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Glass and Brass Sconces Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of vintage Art Deco wall sconces, featuring elegant amber-toned glass shades mounted on sculptural brass fittings. The combination of softly colored glass and warm b...
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Aluminium and Carved Wood Wall Sconces, circa 1935
Located in La xara, VC
An exceptionally elegant and unusual set of pair matching French Art Deco wall sconces, showcasing refined craftsmanship, striking architectural proportions and a distinctive combina...
Metal
Italian Midcentury Pair of Amber Murano Leaf Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Mazzega 1946
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long pair of Italian amber Murano glass wall sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were made during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice Company “Mazzega”. Each wal...
Metal
Pair of Gilt Metal Giant Clam Shell Wall Sconces, French Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Hannover, DE
A striking pair of generously proportioned vintage wall sconces, capturing the sculptural beauty of giant clam shells in richly textured, gold-toned metal. Believed to originate from...
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Petitot Feather Sconces Art Deco with Signed Ezan Glass, France, 1935s
By Ezan & Petitot, Atelier Petitot
Located in La xara, VC
An elegant pair of French Art Deco wall sconces, the feather-shaped shades in thick frosted pressed glass with hand-applied gilt highlights along the central rib and barbs. Each shad...
Art Glass, Glass
Greco Illuminazione 'Feltre' Set of Eight Wall Lights in Brass Steel and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Greco Illuminazione, set of eight 'Feltre' wall lights, steel, brass, glass, Italy, 1960s These 1960s wall lamps, model ‘Feltre’, were produced by Greco Illuminazione. Their glass s...
Brass, Steel
$3,800 / set
1950s Italian Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, featuring a refined mid-century modern design with a clean horizontal composition. Each applique is built around a round brass wa...
Brass
Czechoslovak Mid-century Set of Three Wall Sconces OSVETLOVACI SKLO, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Set of three white glass wall sconces or flush mounts from the 1970s, designed and manufactured in Czechoslovakia by Osvětlovací Sklo, model 245166. Each fixture is fitted with one E...
Metal
1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce from the 1950s, featuring a round brass wall plate, gently curved brass arms, black lacquered metal elements, and white opaline glass shades. The design is light ...
Brass
Belgian Art Nouveau Brass & White Opaline Glass Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgische art nouveau wandlamp met opaal glas Messing arm, messing top, wit opaal glas Diameter globe 250 mm / 9.84 inches Diameter wall plate 140 mm / 5.5 inches Weight: 3.20 kg ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconce
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. The sconce features a robust design with materials including lacquered black metal and brass, complemented...
Metal, Brass
Pair of large French gilt metal 5 armed wall lights
Located in London, GB
Stunning pair of large five armed gilt metal wall lights reminiscent of Jean Royere. Bespoke shades, rewired & Pat tested.
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Wall Light in Oak and Glass
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wall light, oak, glass, 1970s Charming wall light designed by French designers Guillerme and Chambron in the 1970s. The shape and materials m...
Glass, Oak
Hans Bergström for Atelje Lyktan Pendants in Patinated Copper
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, ceiling lights, patinated copper, Sweden, 1940s Swedish designer Hans Bergström designed these wonderful pendants in the 1940s. For the material, B...
Copper
1950s Finnish Adjustable Wall Light in Perforated Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, brass, Finland, 1950s A charming 1950s wall lamp from Finland, reflecting the refined craftsmanship and poetic sensibility of Finnish mid-century lighting. Crafted in b...
Brass
Pair of Small Rostrato Clear Murano Glass & Brass Wall Lights, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of small Rostrato clear Murano glass and brass wall lights, Italy Featuring thick clear textured glass shades mounted on sculptural polished brass supports. The deeply modeled g...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Cylindrical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, featuring a clean geometric construction in brass and white opaline glass. Each fixture is built around a round brass wall plate supporti...
Brass
$7,600 / item
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'V236' Wall Lights in Copper
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights model 'V236', copper, lacquered copper, Sweden, 1960s These wall lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson feature angula...
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scra...
Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Rare Double Wall Lamps in Patinated Copper
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, wall lamps, patinated copper, Sweden, 1940s These wall lamps with double shades are a rare variation on Hans Bergström’s model 1006A for Ateljé Lyk...
Copper
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
Metal, Brass
$8,670 / item
Lantern Demi Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
LANTERN DEMI SMALL reimagines the primary geometry of our best-selling Lantern Collection with a more horizontal profile, bringing its transformative presence to spaces with lower ce...
Silk
Wall Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark Mid century modern
Located in Boden, SE
Wall Lamps designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. An eye-catching lamp for an exquisite place. * Sunflower-shaped brass wall sconce * Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sørensen ...
Brass
$2,520 / item
Lantern Pyramid Sconce
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The Lantern Pyramid Sconce features two tapering facets that create an iconic triangular up-light. It features richly textured 100% Dupioni raw silk tha...
Silk
$3,900 / set
1950s Italian Brass & Frosted Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, featuring a refined mid-century modern design with a strong architectural character. Each wall lamp combines a round brass wall pl...
Brass
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova ‘Bruco’ Wall Lights
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova, ‘Bruco’ wall light from the Mobili Grigi series, chrome-plated brass, methacrylate (translucent Perspex), enameled aluminum, Italy, 1970...
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
$12,540 / item
Lantern Demi Large
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
LANTERN DEMI LARGE reimagines the primary geometry of our best-selling Lantern Collection with a more horizontal profile, bringing its transformative presence to spaces with lower ce...
Silk
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Set of three Austrian wall sconces by Kalmar Franken KG, model “Citrus” 4663/2, designed and manufactured in the 1970s in Austria. Each sconce is composed of smoke glass Murano, a me...
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Iridescent Murano Glass Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and beauty Italian Iridescent Murano glass Wall Sconce. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy. This Sconce is equipped with two light sockets ...
Metal
Barovier&Toso Wall Sconce, Hand-Blown Murano Glass with Pink Flowers
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand-blown Italian glass wall sconce featuring an elaborate arrangement of overlapping crystal flowers, with delicate gold-colored glass incorporating 23-karat gold leaf ...
Metal
Pair of Italian Terracotta Pomegranate Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
charming pair of vintage Italian wall sconces featuring beautifully hand-painted terracotta pomegranate decorations, surrounded by sculptural foliage and elegant brass scrollwork. Th...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, combining brass, black lacquered metal and white opaline glass in a refined mid-century composition. Each fixture features a large...
Brass
French Sconces Wall Lamps with Brass & Clear Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French sconce, wall lamp Clear glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb Priced per individual item. All ...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Sculptural Wall Lights in Brass, Green and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a sculptural mid-century composition and a distinctive combination of brass, green lacquer and opaline glass. Ea...
Brass
Vintage Flower Murano Glass Flush Mount or Sconce Wall Light Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage Murano glass flush mount or wall light, designed in the graceful form of a flower. Made in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s, this striking fixture features richly text...
Metal
Bauhaus Style Ceramic & Opaline Glass Wall Sconce by Gunnar Nylund, 1960s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pale yellow ceramic wall sconce by Gunnar Nylund for IFÖ Electric "Lyx" Series. Design echoes the style of Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Light is produced in the 1960s with clear Bauhaus influ...
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Vintage French Red Sconces With Tole Shades (3 pair available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2063 Vintage Pair French tole sconces with metal shades in a Venetian Red finish Newly rewired Takes on 60 watt candelabra based bulb 3 pair available Priced per pair
Metal
Josef Frank, Pair of Wall Lamps in Brass, Svenskt Tenn Model 2389, Sweden, 1950s
By Just Andersen, Nils Fougstedt, Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of elegant, mid-century, solid brass, wall sconces / lights / uplights / lamps with amazing patina. Designed by Josef Frank (model 2398) and made by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stock...
Brass
Vintage 1970s "Area" wall lamp, designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Wall or ceiling lamp that can also be used as a table lamp, with a white ceramic base and a glass-fiber-reinforced paper shade, designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s. 4 lamps...
Ceramic, Paper
Huge Carl Fagerlund Vintage Pair of Glass Wall Sconces, Orrefors in Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of huge wall sconces by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund. They are manufactured by the Danish Lamp Company Lyfa and by Swedish Orrefors in the 1960s. The sconces are made ...
Brass
Vintage Wall Lights, Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan, Bamboo & Canvas Sweden 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri, Markslöjd, Ateljé Lyktan, Anna Ehrner
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful Mid-Century bamboo and off-white canvas wall sconces / lights / lamps, with amazing patina. Designed by Anna Ehrner and made by Ateljé Lyktan, in Sweden, c. 1...
Fabric, Bamboo
Scandinavian Modern Wooden Slat Wall Light, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern wooden slat wall light, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Original wooden shade. Marked. Good original condition, consistent with age and use.
Wood
Vintage Industrial Holophane Wall Light, c.1950s France
By Holophane
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Industrial Holophane Wall Light, c.1950s Original mid-century industrial Holophane wall light with beautifully detailed prismatic glass and a simple painted metal frame. In v...
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Copper
Bud Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Bronze, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Single Light Flower Bud Ceiling Light Fixture / Wall Light, Bronze Spain, 1950s A beautiful Hollywood Regency gilt bronze floral flush mount or wall sconce. This lovely light fixture...
Bronze
1950s Italian Geometric Brass and Opaline Globe Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a distinctive geometric mid-century modern design. Each lamp features a round brass wall plate supporting an angu...
Brass
Japanese Red Lacquered and Art Glass Wall Lantern Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2023 Japanese red lacquered and art glass wall sconce Rewired
Metal
Pair of vintage Solid Brass Wall Lanterns - Timeless Elegance for Your Home
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pair of vintage solid brass lanterns exudes timeless elegance and old-world charm. Crafted from , high-quality solid brass, will not rust ,built to last . Their classic design transc...
Brass
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant pink Murano glass wall sconces, featuring a refined Art Deco-inspired design. The diffuser has a soft, gently rounded shape, crafted from pink glass with a textured three-di...
Brass
Rare Carlo Scarpa “Mezzo Diamante” Amber Sconces for Venini, 1940s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally rare and highly collectible pair of wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, during the 1940s. Each sconce features a substantial hand-blown ambe...
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.
