Set of Three Glass Wall Sconces by Vinicio Vianello for Vistosi, Italy, 1957
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare set of three wall sconces designed by Vinicio Vianello for Vistosi, Italy, 1957. This sculptural ensemble exemplifies Vianello’s refined approach to mid-century lighting, whe...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Gilt Lily Sconces by Passeri, Hollywood Regency
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptionally elegant and highly decorative pair of Italian gilt-metal wall sconces by Passeri International, handcrafted in Italy circa 1980. While produced during the late twen...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Brass Mid Century Clear Glass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass and cast Iron Industrial wall light clear bubble glass globe Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure Weight: 3.20 kg / 7.1 lb Priced per individual it...
Brass, Iron, Enamel
French Art Nouveau Copper Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French art nouveau wall lamp Semi frosted cut glass shade Copper wall piece and brass arm Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines softly curved opaline glass shades with slender brass arms for a refined mid-century presence. Each lamp features an ...
Brass
1970s French Beechwood Double Wall Sconces, Set of Three with Shades
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined suite of three French double wall sconces from the 1970s, crafted in solid beechwood and showcasing a sculptural, architectural design. Each sconce is built around a centr...
Burlap, Beech
German Black Enamel Vintage Railroad Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel German railroad wall light black enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm, 2 holes to secure Weight: 3.30 kg / 7.3 lb Priced per individual item....
Enamel, Iron
Pair of Italian 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Minimalist Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, combining a minimalist modernist design with refined brass details. Each light features an elongated opaline glass shade with a soft, tap...
Brass
Pair of Riccio scones white & brown enamel metal attributed to Gilardi Barzaghi
Located in London, GB
A pair of wall lights “RICCIO” hand made brass structure enamelled leaf and shade Italian design attributed to Gilardi Barzaghi.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
French Cast Iron Art Deco Clear Holophane Glass Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French cast iron wall light Rust brown cast iron, brass top and clear Holophane glass Size wall plate 190 × 30 mm Weight: 3.20 kg / 7.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
Iron
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Wall Lights with White Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron wall light White opaline glass, brass top. Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches 2 holes to secure Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb Priced per individual item. All ...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Wall Lights, 12 "Rondini" Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 6 glass petals "rondini" (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Period: late XX cen...
Art Glass
Swedish Designer Pine Wall Sconce Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely solid hand-carved pine wood wall sconce designed and produced in Sweden in the 1960's. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, beautifuly hand-ca...
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Pair of Zero Quattro Sconces, Murano Cut Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Zero Quattro
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare pair of Zero Quattro sconces, Italy, 1970s. Each features a radiant starburst of hand-cut Murano crystal glass petals in translucent green-tinted facets, mounted on polished chr...
Murano Glass, Cut Glass
$1,020Sale Price / set|34% Off
Toso Wall Lighting gold Glass Murano Pair, Italy 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. Beautiful unique vintage w...
Brass
AV Mazzega. Hollywood Regency Murano glass leaves sconce, Italy, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Angelo Vittorio Mazzega, Mazzega
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency style Murano glass leaves sconce by AVMazzega, Italy, 1970s. This wall light is composed of ten Murano glass leaves in semitransparent tone, with “frosted” style gl...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-century Modern Italian Design Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Italian design Brass Pair of Sconces with patinas, 1960s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent w...
Brass
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan 'King' Wall Lights in Copper and Blown Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 'King' wall lights, copper, blown glass, Sweden, 1973 There’s something quietly witty about this design by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan: a lam...
Copper
$1,450 / set
Vintage Pair of Shell-Encrusted Wall Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Pair of Shell-Encrusted Coastal Wall Sconces. Each demi-lune sconce is adorned with an artful arrangement of natural seashells including scallop shells, conch shells, spiral ...
Shell, Wood
Pair of Adjustable Sconces in Brass and Green Metal, Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of adjustable wall sconces in brass and soft green enameled metal. These stylish and elegant lights were produced in Italy during the 1950s and are attributed to Stil...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Black Steel and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces made in the 1950s, featuring a combination of brass, black-painted steel and opaline glass. Each lamp consists of a circular brass wall plate connected t...
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and yellow fabric wall lights designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dramatic patina on brass. Some small stains on fab...
Brass
One of... German Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Sconce Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... blown bubble glass, metal and brass sconce. Germany, 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Fantastic Pair of Murano Glass Tube Wall Sconces, 18 Pink Glass Tube
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 18 large pink glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp. Pe...
Blown Glass
Peill & Putzler Smoked Glass Flushmount Light, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless, molded smoked glass flush mount light 'Futura' by Peill & Putzler Germany, wall or ceiling mounted, wired for US standards, one E27 socket per fixture, max. wattage 75w...
Metal, Chrome
White Porcelain Opaline Glass Brass Wall Lamps Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain and brass wall lamp. White porcelain, brass and cast iron Opaline / Milk glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Diameter wall mount 10.5 cm / 4” for use inside only Measures: W...
Brass, Iron
Pair Murano Style Outdoor Wall Sconces Caged Glass Lanterns, March 2001
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural, sculptural, and highly decorative, this striking pair of vintage wall sconces features hand-blown Murano style seeded art glass shades enclosed within an elegant black...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Murano Glass Gold Grit Sconces
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
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamp lamp by Beisl. The minimalist spotlight shape of the lamp head is striking. Plain cylinders of various sizes. The spotlight head sits at the end of a short arm and ...
Metal
Pair of 1950s Maison Baguès Style Gilt-Metal Parrot Sconces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite pair of double-arm crystal and gilt-metal sconces is after the design by Maison Baguès, Paris, the esteemed French atelier renowned for its refined craftsmanship and i...
Metal
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s featuring a minimal yet refined composition in brass and opaline glass. Each light presents a cylindrical opaline glass holder supporting ...
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 " Uchiwa" wall lamps USA 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s and commercialized in 1977, the “Uchiwa” wall lamps reflect the designer’s pursuit of a softer, warmer light. As he told The New York Times in 19...
Bamboo
Brass and Glass Pair of Sconces Attributed to Stilnovo, 1960, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Pair of Sconces Attributed to Stilnovo, 1960, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use...
Brass
$3,720 / set
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces.
Brass
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Goose-neck Wall Light Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light White enamel, white interior Diameter cast iron wall mount 10.5 cm / 4” Weight: 3.40 kg / 7.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable b...
Enamel, Iron
$700 / item
Handcrafted Concha Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Concha wall lights designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with one opaline glass shade (glossy or satin finish) on an aged raw...
Brass
$999 / item
Eden Alley wall light
Located in Firenze, FI
Illuminate your space with the sleek design of our wall light featuring a painted aluminum structure and a painted iron lampshade. This exceptional light fixture combines durability ...
Aluminum, Iron
French Sconces Wall Lamps Satin Glass & Brass Flower
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp White satin glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.94, 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Multiple flower design glasses in ...
Brass
19th Century Italian Blue Polychrome Wooden Tole Ostrich Feather Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
An exquisite and highly decorative pair of 19th-century Italian wall candle sconces, later converted to lights, beautifully hand-carved in ...
Wood
$715Sale Price / set|25% Off
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This un...
Murano Glass
$2,313 / item
Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s - Price is per light - Solid copper shade and body - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Suitable for use outside - Designed by Poul Henning...
Copper
Mid-Century Brass 3-Head Single Wall Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Brass 3-Head Single Wall Lamp, 1950s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamp...
Brass
Two very rare original Italian 1960s wall lamps with glass and mirror components
Located in München, DE
Two very rare original 1960s wall lamps like Barovier & Toso. Made in Italy. Beautiful, elegant Italian design. The lamp consists of a tinted round mirror with an attached wall brack...
Mirror, Murano Glass, Plexiglass
Art Deco Conic Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Conic Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bulb....
Brass
Pair of Italian Two-Light Sconces Gilt and Crystal Flowers Banci Firence 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage pair of Italian gilt-metal sconces is an elegant example of mid-century lighting design by Banci Firenze, the esteemed Florentine manufacturer known for its refined craf...
Crystal, Metal
$4,800 / set
Pair of Antique Griffin Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English circa 1920's repoussé metal sconces with griffins. Measurements: Height: 14" Width: 8.75" Depth: 4.5"
Metal
Vintage Le Klint Scissor Lamp in Oak from the 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage Le Klint scissor lamp down light in oak from the 1960s. The oak has been lightly sanded and waxed without removing the beautiful dark patina to the wood. In great vin...
Oak
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Light Sconce
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Decorative Acorn Holophane Brass Wall Light – A An elegant antique Holophane brass wall light. The light has a brass gallery and cast wall bracket which has some nice aged p...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of mid-century wall lights, Italy, 1950s. Each sconce features a bent brass arm that projects from a round brass wall plate and ends with a spherical opaline glass globe. Brass ...
Brass
Pair of Baccarat "Zénith" 2-Arm Wall Sconces in Black Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of wall sconces from Baccarat's celebrated Zénith collection, reinterpreted in opaque black ("Noir") crystal by Philippe Starck. Each sconce mounts to a circular hobnail-textu...
Crystal, Metal
Set of 4 Art Deco Wall Sconces by Henry Petitot, Bronze & Frosted Glass
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Set of 4 French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Petitot, Paris, 1920s. Rare and elegant set of four French Art Deco wall sconces by Petitot, produced in Paris, France, during the 1920s. Ea...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Vintage White Glass and Brass Stilnovo Wall Lights Sconces 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful pair of Mid Century vintage matte opaline glass and brass wall lights. Italy, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1x
Metal, Brass
$1,069 / item
Papel Wall Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
Ceramic
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Enameled Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A sculptural pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a dynamic and expressive interplay of curved brass, colored metal, and opaline glass. Each sconce features a flu...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass and Black Enamel
Located in Rome, IT
A balanced and well-proportioned pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a restrained yet distinctive design. Each sconce is composed of a circular brass wall p...
Metal, Brass
French Mid-Century Wall Lamp, Clichy White Glass & Brass Sconce
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp "Clichy" white coloured glass Brass wall piece and arm E14 bulb holder diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93" 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb E14 bu...
Brass
Mid-Century Square Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Metal base with clear glass. Diameter back plate : 18 cm / 7 inches 1960-1970 Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps hav...
Metal
Patinated Brass Swing Arm Wall Light in Style of Maison Jansen, France
Located in London, GB
An elegant patinated brass classical French 1960’s swing arm wall light. Rewired and sold with shade( not new, vintage)
Brass, Bronze
Organic modern ceramic wall sconce
Located in Attleboro, MA
Both functional and sculptural, this wall sconce features a captivating organic and earthy design. Resembling a blooming flower but also reminiscent of the geological formations of m...
Ceramic
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.