Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.75” H x 8.25” W x 6.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 12....
Fabric, Oak
Pair Italian Wall Sconce, Venini Style Murano, 1990s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano transaparent crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 12,4...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Lamp by Temde Leuchten
By Domus
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful wall lamp made up of solid teak wall lamp with a wool lampshade is a rare find. Its simple, timeless design will blend seamlessly with the overall look of your home. T...
Wool, Teak
Art Deco Nickel Sconces Circa 1930s Rewired Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Nickel or Chrome Sconces, American, circa 1930s. They have been rewired and are ready to mount.
Metal
$3,073
Pair of wall lamps
Located in Forest, BE
A leading figure in post-war French design, the duo Guillerme et Chambron developed, through their furniture company Votre Maison, a body of work in solid oak renowned for its except...
Wood
Louis Poulsen, Wall Lights, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white-lacquered metal wall lights produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.5” H x 6” W x 16.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.125...
Metal
$3,200 / item
Il Pezzo 12 Bronze and Gold Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce with two lights is a sculptural wall lamp conceived as a pure graphic gesture, bringing warmth and beauty into interiors. Designed by Cosimo Terzani and Barba...
Bronze
$5,400 / set
Set of Moderne Style Sconces, Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian circa 1960’s patinated bronze sconces with round backplate. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 16" Depth: 5" Width: 9"
Metal, Bronze
Wrought Iron Wall Sconce Wrapped in Green Passementerie, Silk Cords
Located in Ballard, CA
Three arm wrought iron structure is wrapped with silk cording with arms emanating from a central knot. Cording under the bobéches is shaped in traditional passementarie knotted detai...
Wrought Iron
Flower Rose Shaped 2-Head Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Rose Shaped 2-Head Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamp are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use Th...
Metal
Italian "Lancia" Wall Sconce in Brass and Opaline Glass by Stilux Milano, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Refined and sculptural, this striking wall sconce — informally referred to as “lancia” for its resemblance to a wall-mounted lance — was produced by Stilux in the 1960s. The fixture ...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.15"H x...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.25” H x 13.25” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 24.25” H x 2”...
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Wall Lamp, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light made from teak, brass, and fabric, designed and produced by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in Denmark during the 1950s. Dimensions variable, measured as shown in ...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Knot & Tassel Appliqué Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing matching pair of gilt bronze sconces in the shape of knotted ribbons holding two candle arms. These amazing set were produced in the 19th-century in France. Both remarkable ...
Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Opaline Glass Shell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamp by Glashütte Limburg. Shell shaped opaline glass shade with metal backplate. The light is in a good vintage condition. The light requires on...
Metal
Italian Art Deco-Style Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of Italian Art Deco wall sconces, featuring a sculptural composition of Murano glass leaves layered with textured clear glass and warm gold-leafed glass. The gently curved elements are arranged around a brass frame, creating a refined interplay of transparency, texture, and reflected light. Opulent yet balanced in form, these decorative wall sconces evoke the glamour of Italian Art Deco lighting...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Barovier & Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Barovier & Toso style Murano blown glass wall sconces, Italy, 1980s. The sconces have brass brackets; the Murano glass has a light transparent gold color with gold dust i...
Brass
Pair of Large Art Deco Style Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Lights, crafted from textured glass and brass. The glass is ribbed and curved in design, creating a stunning decorative impact. Each wall light requi...
Brass
Midcentury Pair of Gold Metal Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Postmodern Pair of Gold Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: A-1184 Oro. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by Estiluz during 198...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow glass with flowers sconce / wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.12"H x 2.6"W x 3.02"D Dimensions of back plate (inc...
Brass
$1,462Sale Price / item|24% Off
Huge Vintage Industrial Aluminum Neon TOYS "R" US Marquee Letter U Sign
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful vintage neon letter "U" from a 1980's Toys "R" Us marquee. Letter feature a semi-polished, raw aluminum structure, white neon bulb, external powe...
Aluminum
$1,550 / item
Essential Grand Stick Sconce in Alabaster
Located in Milan, IT
The Grand stick wall sconce is a contemporary lighting fixture that features a Minimalist design with thin brass profiles and advanced LED technology. It emits a warm and diffused li...
Brass
Elegant Wall Light in the style of Axella, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. In excellent condition, in the style of Axella. A beautiful wall light that com...
Ceramic
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Tex...
Brass
$3,035 / item
Riccioli Lamiera Applique
Located in Milan, IT
A modern silhouette that proves less is more, the Riccioli Lamiera applique is made with a single piece of stainless steel. Complete with a smooth chic shade, the applique adds a sub...
Stainless Steel
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
$135 / item
Vintage White Porcelain Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Czechoslovakia the 1970s. It features a white porcelain wall mounting and a glass cover. The socket requires standard E27/E 26 light bulbs. Ne...
Porcelain, Glass
Set of 3 Gilt Wrought Iron Wall Sconces by Ferro Art, Hollywood Regency, 1950s
By Ferro Art, Maison Charles, Maison Jansen
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Set of 3 Gilt Wrought Iron Wall Sconces by Ferro Art, Hollywood Regency, 1950s Stunning gilt wall sconces in the form of stylized bows, each fitted with an opaline glass globe. Cra...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Art Deco-Style Brass and Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Graniglia Finish
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of gold-colored Graniglia Murano glass wall lamps, featuring a leaf-shaped texture and a gold crystal finish. Three elongated glass panels taper toward the bottom, culminating...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, ‘Rulle’ wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful copper ‘Rulle' light by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This ...
Copper
1 'of 3' 1960 Germany Modernist Wall Sconce Aventurine Murano Glass & Wood
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant wall sconce with handblown aventurine Murano glass with gold dust on a wooden wall mount. This Murano light radiate warm, indirect light into your modern home. Manufactured b...
Murano Glass, Wood, Oak
Six-Light Italian Gilt Tole Metal Sconce, Italy 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Six-Light Italian Gilt Tole Metal Sconce, a true testament to elegance and craftsmanship. Hailing from the esteemed design era of 1970's Italy, this wall-mo...
Metal
Set of 2 Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Gino Vistosi, AVMazzega, Paolo Venini, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamps. High-quality craftsmanship and fantastic Italian design. The textured glass creates a sparkling light. Manufacturer: Mazzega ...
Metal
Brutalist Wrought Iron and Amber Glass Sconce by Longobard, Italy, 1970
By Longobard
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and unique large Brutalist-style wall sconce, crafted from wrought iron and sculpted colored glass. This magnificent piece was designed by Longobard and made in Italy during...
Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25” H x 3.25 ” W x 5.25“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7”...
Brass
1 of 8 Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 Gorgeous petite Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Each fixture requires 1 x E27 bulb with 100W max eac...
Murano Glass
Blue Eye Mirror Lamp, Collectible Wall Object, Made in Italy
Located in Paris, IDF
The Blue Eye Mirror Lamp is a striking decorative mirror that combines reflective surfaces with sculptural illumination. Measuring 130 cm wide by 100 cm high, its polished brass stru...
Brass
Charles Schneider French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare French Art Deco pendant chandelier was created by renowned glassmaker Charles Schneider at his Épinay-sur-Seine workshop near Paris, France, circa 1920. Combining exception...
Bronze
Triangle Shaped Vintage Wall Sconces in Light Green Glass Murano Due, Italy 1995
By Murano Due
Located in Trieste, IT
Set of four elegant, minimalist Postmodern style Italian wall lights, manufactured in 1995 by the lighting house Murano Due. This sconce features a beautiful layered design crafted f...
Metal
Tiffany Style Glass and Copper Pendant Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing hand - crafted Tiffany Style chandelier, circa 1940s. Socket: 3 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
Copper
White Porcelain Bathroom Wall Lights by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifö, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of sconces suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. They were designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte for the swedish company Ifö during the 1960s. White glazed porcelain mount...
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, beige and green-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and...
Metal, Brass
$750 / item
1390 Metal Grape Leaves Ceiling Light
Located in Milan, IT
This charming metal ceiling lamp almost seems to be more of a decorative piece than a light fixture, as it has been hand-decorated with golden grape leaves and small bunches...
Metal
The George Twin Arm Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Bespoke light fitting made in brass with two scrolling branches and a circular back plate. Inspired by an English Georgian antique original and hand made in England to the highest q...
Brass
SLAMP - Aria Applique - Gold - Designed by Zaha Hadid
By Zaha Hadid, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Zaha Hadid's luminous architecture is visionary, fluid and dynamic, infusing the revolutionary and iconic semantics of the celebrated architect into domestic and public interiors; th...
Other
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Cast Sconce Plated Size Wide Wet Rated Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum. Finish options are satin aluminum, matte black, ore, bronze. The sconces are ha...
Brass
$2,390 / item
Several XXL PoliArte Glass Wall Lights, Italy 1970s
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several XXL glass wall lights, manufactured by PoliArte, Italy in the 1970s. Albano Poli founded PoliArte in 1968 as an innovative and experimental lighting company. His typical sty...
Iron
$135 / item
Vintage White Porcelain Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Czechoslovakia the 1970s. It features a white porcelain wall mounting and a milk glass cover. The socket requires standard E27/E 26 light bulb...
Porcelain, Milk Glass
Set of Four Paavo Tynell Commissioned Scones in Perforated Brass, Taito, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rarely on offer, a commissioned set of four Paavo Tynell wall lamps from their original location in the Toijala region in Finland. This set of wall lights was designed specifically f...
Brass
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Artemide Nessino Giancarlo Mattioli transparent model Y2K design
By Artemide, Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masterpiece table lamp of Space Age design.Original was released from the 60s by Artemide. It is transparent model released only from the late 90s u...
Plastic
Modern Sconce/ POST KoKo Sconce Large/ Daikon Studio/ Modern Sconce Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST KoKo Sconce-Large The KoKo Sconce-Large celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans int...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,048 / set
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Lights
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall lights, circa 1925. Wrought iron frame with pine decoration. Alabaster tulip. Electric, E14 socket. In perfect condition. Total height: 30 cm Width: 34 cm Dept...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 25.25"H x 6.0"W x 13.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Brass
$1,575Sale Price / item|20% Off
Artistic Murano Sconce 2 Arms Clear and Golden Leaf Glass Toffee by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Toffee sconce 2 arms clear and golden leaf Murano glass by Multiforme. The artistic glass collection Toffee is an elegant and delicate lighting wo...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,707 / set
Pair Murano Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 17 Murano handmade amethyst glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold painted and brass. Per...
Murano Glass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and metal wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. Moderate surface...
Metal, Brass
Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce & Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Mazzega wall sconce and flush mount made of handblown white and clear Murano glass mounted on a chromed back plate. Sconce illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Grey Glass and Chrome Set of 3 Sconces by N Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Grey Glass and Chrome Set of 3 Sconces by N Leuchten, 1960s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with...
Chrome
$690 / item
Vica Light Unlacquered Brass
Located in New York, NY
The vica light is a rectangular cast metal escutcheon plate with a beveled edge design and porcelain socket. The fixture can be wall or ceiling mount...
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.