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Wall Lights and Sconces For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning Wall Light in Brass and White Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, wall light, brass, matted glass, Sweden, 1950s This cone-shaped wall light is held by filigree brass details ending in a small rectangular plate. Due to the matted glass in opaque white the light gets smooth and cozy. The combination of the golden metal and the white matted glass creates a beautiful design. Hans Bergström (1910-1996), a luminary figure hailing from the realm of Swedish architecture and design, was born on November 4, 1910, in Karlshamn, Sweden. After his completion of secondary school in 1927, Hans embarked on an internship at Ystad Metall, a local craft industry situated near his grandfather's farm. In 1929, he sought further education and enrolled at the esteemed School of Art and Design in Stockholm. Remarkably, even before his graduation from this institution, at the age of twenty, Hans showcased his prowess as a designer for Ystad Metall at the prestigious Stockholm Exhibition in 1930. In the 1920s, Hans encountered his future wife Verna during the summer holidays in his native town of Karlshamn. In 1934, the couple jointly established the company ateljé Lyktan, a venture that combined their collaborative efforts in luminaire design and various artistic pursuits. Bergström undertook various commissions spanning a wide range of architectural environments, including churches, private residences, and public buildings. It was from this point forward that Bergström spearheaded a revolution in Swedish luminaire manufacturing, fundamentally transforming the perception and application of electric lighting in the coming decades. During the advent of the 1950s, the emergence of plastic as a novel material in modern lighting captured Hans' attention. As the United States gradually introduced plastic as a material of significance, Bergström encountered a method involving the application of sprayed plastic onto a rotating wire frame, facilitated by a spray gun. Interestingly, this technique bore certain resemblances to the later approach employed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the creation of their Viscontea Lamp...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall Sconces by Stilnovo, Italy
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Stilnovo wall sconces made in Italy about 1950's Brass with frosted glass shades. Measures: H: 13.75", W: 5.5", D: 6.7".
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Attributed to Stilnovo, Pair of Acrylic and Brass Wall Appliques, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of 1950s wall appliques, believed to be by Stilnovo, Italy. Each comprises an opaque white acrylic shade of attractive waisted form which diffuses the light from two bulbs on a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

FOUR ORiGINAL ART DECO MURANO ITALIAN GLASS MID CENTURY BRONZE WALL SCONCES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite suite of four original circa 1950-1960’s Art Deco style Murano glass wall sconces ...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Set of French Moderne Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four mid-century French Moderne sconces. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 12" Width: 12" Depth: 3.5".
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1950s French Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Two Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamps in orange and green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". We have the ...
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1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Set of Three Wall Light Sconce Bronze Louis XV Style Acanthus Leaf, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice set of three sconces with 2 light sources, made of bronze with decoration of acanthus leaves. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. The...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Cylindrical Metal and Brass Sconces for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Cylindrical Metal and Brass Sconces for Arteluce. Executed in black painted aluminum with a brass backplate. Double ball jointed arm allows flexible shade...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x 3”  W x 5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.75” H ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5”  H x 10.75” W x 6.25”  D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s Black Perforated Sconces Attributed to Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Black Perforated Sconces Attributed to Jacques Biny. An exceptionally clean and simple design executed in perforated black metal shade with custom period-style brass ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Seguso 12 Sconces Murano Glass “Rugiada” Brass, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso 12 sconces Murano glass “Rugiada” brass, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Bakalowits & Sohne Crystal and Brass Gold Glass Sconces, Austria, circa 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 5 identical wall lights by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, circa 1955 - Priced individually Radial array of expressively shaped brass-ware with rows of diamond cut crysta...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of Brass Wall Lamps, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of brass wall lamps from the mid-20th century. Dimensions: height 25 cm / width 32 cm / depth 15 cm.
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1950s Polish Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Unique Wall Lamps, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
Custom made by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1959. Solid brass. Set of 8 available. Measure: Height 40 cm Listed price is for one (1) lamp.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

American Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and brown-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x 7.75”  W x 26” D Back Plate Dimensions (inche...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Wall Light from Designfornication with Vintage Midcentury Glass Plate
Located in Vienna, Austria
Glass wall lamp from deisgnfornication. This is our own design based on vintage glass plates, that were started in production in Czechoslovakia in...
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1950s Czech Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Double Rotary Sconce by Lightcraft of California, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Double sconce produced by Lightcraft of California, USA, 1950's. Two rotary shades in gold anodized aluminum and golden plastic.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

'Riga' Wall Sconce by Paolo Zani for Fontana Arte, 1995
By Paolo Zani, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 'Riga' Wall Sconce designed by Paolo Zani for iconic Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte, 1995. The Riga wall lamp has a thin, straight metal frame that curves and includes a ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Cubist style wall or ceiling fixture
Located in VUGHT, NL
Rare, very special shaped lamp. Four frosted glass lights with warm white Led G9 modules. These can be rotated in other positions. Brand: Tarsis iluminacion.
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1990s Spanish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Viennese Wall Lamps in Crsitallo Maria Theresa Design 1950s in One Light
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Viennese wall lamps in Crsitallo Maria Theresa design 1950s in one light.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Andre Arbus Pair of Brass & Bronze Sconces, Wall Lights, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of bronze sconces, wall lamps by Andre Arbus. Two patina, black and brass. US rewired and in working condition. Two-light per sconce, 40 watts max per bulb. 2 pairs a...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Metal

Coppia di Lampade a soffitto in vetro di Murano Anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di lampade a soffitto, in alluminio smaltato e vetro opalino. Buone condizioni.
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1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Rene Mathieu Swing Arm Sconces Wall lamp French Adjustable Lunel Arlus
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Superb pair of Swing arm sconces by Rene Mathieu, adjustable sconces. US rewired and in working condition Totally restored and refinished 1 light, 40 watts max bulb.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Sconces Wall Lights Pair Duo 1950 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage pair duo sconces or wall lights from brass and glass 1950s Austria. An amazing and elegant pair of sconces shows two arms with sockets E 27 each with slig...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Early Wall Lamps Model V-80 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early wall lamps model V-80 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces, 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern 2-arm (double) wall sconces from the mid-1950's, in bronze, cream white lacquered metal and ivory cotton shades. The lamp shades are new. The electrical part has been newly redonne and fits the American standards. 2 pairs (8 arms Lights) are available in total. Priced by pair. 2 sconces. Dimensions: Width 40 cm-15.75 in. Height 27 cm-10.63 in. Depth 19 cm-7.48 in. Backplate: diameter 12,5 cm-4.92 in. Shade: Width 14 cm-5.51 in. Height 11 cm-4.33 in. 2 pairs available (4 double sconces...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Bronze

Set of Four French Green Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 green semi precious stone gilt sconces with glass leaves. Sold per pair. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 15" Width: 13" Depth: 6.75
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1950s French Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stone, Bronze

Andre Arbus Pair of Bronze Sconces , 4 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French sconces figuring hands holding a torche André Arbus style. Coming from an hotel in Paris 4 pairs available, Priced by pair. US rewired and in working condition. One li...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

La Murrina Murano 1990s art glass and gilded metal one-light single wall lamp.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful original signed "La Murrina" sconce model 655/691 from the 1990s, made of thick clear Murano glass and lattimo milky white. The shell workmanship of the lamp is very refin...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Large Sconces Model 1568
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare large pair of sconces model 1568 with thick large curved crystal glass plates consisting of polished outer frame and inner satin-finished glass with...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Arredoluce Attrb. Two Lights Wall Lamp, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Gilded brass circular base wall sconce with conical stem ending in two spherical joints that accommodate two cream lacquered metal conical reflectors.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

1950 Pair of gilded bronze Torchère sconces Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a wall support on which rests a faceted arm of light ending in a point on the lower part, all in gilded bronze. The upper part is covered by a conical shade in off-white ...
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1950s French Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. The fixture requires two ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Model V-149 in Brass and Glass
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall lamps model V-149/2 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

One of Three Textured Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three textured glass and brass wall lamps by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). Very good condition with little patin...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. These finely...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintag...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of Italian 1950s Seguso Murano glass and brass wall lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of glamorous curved wall lights. Textured Murano glass with elegant detailing sits on rectangular brass baseplate. The reflection of textured glass and rich brass creates a flat...
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1950s Italian Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti, Wall Light, model 211, designed 1955, made by Arteluce 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gino Sarfatti, Wall Sconce, model 211, designed 1955 and manufactured by Arteluce in the 1950s. In black lacquered aluminium with reflector that rotates on its own guard axis, so th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Black Danish Wall Lamp with Brass Detailing by Fog & Mørup, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This adjustable wall lamp was both designed and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1950s. The lamp features a folded matté black shade and a flexible brass gooseneck. ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Aluminum

Pair of 1960 French Sconces, Wall Lights Bass & Crystal Shades 1955
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Brass & Crystal Sconces, Wall Lights made in circa 1955. Each Glass Shade measures: 10 inches H, 3 inches W, 2.5 inches D. 4 inches Depth projection from the wall. US...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Böhlmarks, Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light or table lamp. Designed and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s. In brass and red-lacquered metal. Other designers of the period include Jean Royere, Pa...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

2 Big Kalmar wall lamps with textured glass vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Kalmar wall lamps with textured glass vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Brass and Glass Sconce by Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
A single midcentury 1950s Italian glass, brass and steel sconce by Vico Magistretti. A perforated steel band encloses the glass shade with a center brass square. Wired with 2 E12 c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod. 36 Wall Lamp, Italy 1955
Located in Naples, IT
Wall sconce Mod. "36" in chromed metal designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1955. The lamp is structured with a horizontal chromed arm connected to a square metal plate, wh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Elegant 50s Lamp Stilnovo style – Vintage Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Sconce
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Illuminate your space with mid-century charm using this exquisite Stilnovo-inspired vintage 50s lamp crafted in Italy. Made from brass and opaline glass, this wall light epitomizes the sophistication and craftsmanship synonymous with the Stilnovo aesthetic. The brass structure of the sconce elegantly supports two opaline white glass lampshades, creating a soft and inviting glow. The teal green enameled metal details add a pop of color and visual interest, enhancing the overall elegance of the fixture. Despite its vintage age, this sconce is in very good condition, with authentic wiring ensuring safe and reliable operation. While minor traces of age, such as oxidation on the metal parts, add to its character and authenticity, they do not detract from its beauty or functionality. Bring a touch of timeless Italian design into your home with this vintage Stilnovo 50s brass sconce...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Huge Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Perspex Cinema Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of very large Mid-Century Modern wall lamps made in the 1950s. They can perfectly be mounted on the wall. The shade of the lights is made of perxpex with a brass frame. The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Pair of Benjamin Crysteel Parabolic Enamel Pendants, circa 1950
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large pair of Benjamin Crysteel parabolic enamel pendants. English, mid-20th century. Good original condition with original stickers "Benjamin Crysteel' Price is for the pair Meas...
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1950s English Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Enamel

Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A single brass, green-lacquered metal and etched glass wall light, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 4.75” W x 6” D Back Plate Dimensions...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Stilnovo sconces Bruno Gatta 288w Italy 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare wall lamps designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1959. These lamps have a modernist shaped appearance with their white lacquered metal frame and opaline gl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Italian wall lights
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of Italian Wall lights in bronze and glass shades. Italy, circa 1950. H: 25cm. W: 9cm. D: 13cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Seguso 1950s Murano iridescent Egyptian blue scalloped wall ligh
Located in London, GB
Thick smooth and generously scalloped Murano glass in rich iridescent Egyptian blue. Sits on brass backplate. Perfect mood lighting. Marked 'Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano'
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1950s Italian Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Beautiful Mid-Century German Brass & Etched Glass Sconce, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful sconce, matching the chandelier we have also for offer. It is made of brass, fitted with a E27 Socket. Made in Germany in the 1950s, unattributed Manufa...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Angular black enameled armatures paired with white opaline glass diffusers. Each sconce holds and e1...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Antique and Vintage Sconces and Wall Lights for the Bedroom, Living Room and More

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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