$2,900 / set
Centric Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl.
Brass, Enamel
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova ‘Bruco’ Wall Lights
By Design Centre, 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...
Brass, Chrome
Dalia Wall Lamp by Gino Marotta for Design Centre, 1960s
By Gino Marotta, Francesconi Fratelli, Brescia 1, Design Centre
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Dalia wall or ceiling lamp designed by Gino Marotta for Design Centre and manufactured by Francesconi. It is the interpretation of the dahlia flower. Executed in opalescent methacryl...
Metal
Dalia wall lamp by Gino Marotta for Design Center, 60s
By Design Centre, Gino Marotta
Located in Quarrata, IT
Dalia wall lamp by Gino Marotta for Design Center, 60s
Plastic
DeCastelli Aare Wall Sconce in Brass by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
By DeCastelli, Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The manual erosion technique used on the metal sheet of Aare is its modern echo, recreating the natural look of the rock along its surfaces. Thanks to a centre slit, these wall sconc...
Aluminum
The Beehive Sconce 100% handmade of hand cut and cast Brass with Milk glass
Located in London, GB
Welcome the Beehive wall sconce - this cool modern large wall light was designed with a currently chic 1970s vibe inspired by 70s wall paper designs.
Metal, Brass
DeCastelli AARE Medium Wall Light in Brass by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The manual erosion technique used on the metal sheet of Aare is its modern echo, recreating the natural look of the rock along its surfaces. Thanks to a centre slit, these wall sconc...
Brass
DeCastelli AARE Small Wall Light in Copper G5 by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
By DeCastelli, Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The manual erosion technique used on the metal sheet of Aare is its modern echo, recreating the natural look of the rock along its surfaces. Thanks to a centre slit, these wall sconc...
Brass
DeCastelli AARE Large Wall Light in L3 Brass by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
By DeCastelli, Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The manual erosion technique used on the metal sheet of Aare is its modern echo, recreating the natural look of the rock along its surfaces. Thanks to a centre slit, these wall sconc...
Brass
DeCastelli AARE Large Wall Light in L5 Brass by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
By DeCastelli, Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The manual erosion technique used on the metal sheet of Aare is its modern echo, recreating the natural look of the rock along its surfaces. Thanks to a centre slit, these wall sconc...
Brass
DeCastelli AARE Large LED Wall Light in H8 Brass by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
By DeCastelli, Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The manual erosion technique used on the metal sheet of Aare is its modern echo, recreating the natural look of the rock along its surfaces. Thanks to a centre slit, these wall sconc...
Brass
DeCastelli AARE Large LED Wall Light in H8 Steel by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
By DeCastelli, Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The manual erosion technique used on the metal sheet of Aare is its modern echo, recreating the natural look of the rock along its surfaces. Thanks to a centre slit, these wall sconc...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 3.55 in
Dalia Wall Light by Gino Marotta for Design Centre/ Poltronova, circa 1968
By Gino Marotta
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dalia wall light by Gino Marotta for Design Centre/ Poltronova, circa 1968 Lacqued metal and methacrylate. Diameter: 55cm Depth: 9cm Literature: 1000 LIGHTS 1960 to present .P.141.
Plastic
Sold
H 23 in W 19 in D 8 in
Large French Bronze Four-Light Sconce with Oval Centre Mirror and Cherub Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, elegant wall sconce was crafted in France, circa 1920. The sconce has two double lights on each side with a centre oval mirror in the middle with bevelled glass.
Bronze
Ettore Sottsass Bruco Wall Lamp from the Mobili Grigi Series
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Centre, Poltronova
Located in Chicago, IL
Ettore Sottsass. Bruco wall lamp from the Mobili Grigi series, Italy, 1971. Manufactured by Design Centre and Poltronova. Plastic, chrome-plated brass. Dimension: 11 W x 5 D x 3...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 5 in W 14.5 in D 3.5 in
English Art Deco Chrome and Louvered Glass Wall Lamp by The Lighting Centre Ltd.
By A.B. Read 1, Lighting Centre Ltd. 1
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed and executed English Art Deco wall fitting is absolutely stunning. It is ideally suited to be placed over a mirror in an entry hall, bathroom or dressing r...
Chrome
Italian Adjustable Wall Light "Perla" Beige Modern Brass
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Contemporary Italian wall sconce in the style of the 1960s. Adjustable and foldable arm, solid brass structure and beige lacquered steel diffuser. Recommended LED bulbs: E14 and E27.
Brass, Iron
$4,955 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 33.08 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
By Arredoluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4330-2 Patinated Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4330-2 Patinated Brass Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Aubö...
Brass
$5,130 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
$962 / item
H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Wall Light, Handcrafted Brass & Opaline Glass, Modern Design
Located in Marrakech, MA
Decorative brass wall light: This brass wall light fixture is composed of three circular brass discs arranged in a staggered vertical layout. Each disc is positioned at a different ...
Brass
$9,561 / item
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Ultrafragola Mirror/Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, Italy
This is Ultrafragola a nice mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in the 1970. It is a translucent white plastic frame of undulating outline, concealing pink internal flu...
Glass, Plastic
LUart Directional Sconce PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUart Directional Sconce PB is a superbly crafted linear wall sconce designed by Lumfardo Luminaires to feature artwork and/or objets d’art. Each shade is independent and can be dire...
Brass
$3,731 / item
H 26.38 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,623Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
Oak
KYLE PT2 - solid brass wall lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
*This model is customisable based on the client's needs* Handcrafted wall lamp model "KYLE pt2", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into mod...
Brass
LUmmer Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directional LUmmer sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. In patina brass and painted aluminum shade. E12 candelabra based socket. Priced individually.
Aluminum, Brass
LU Mono Spot Sconce S
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sharply elegant LU Mono Spot Sconce S (switch) is an all brass wall spot sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. Created as a fully directional sconce in a lightly patinat...
Brass
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White by Alvaro Benitez
By Alvaro Benitez, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white by Alvaro Benitez. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these UL listed and highly re...
Brass, Metal
Italian Art Deco Daybed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed or bed, walnut, sheepskin, Italy, 1940s This daybed evokes the stylistic hallmarks of the Art Deco movement of the 1940s. Its design embraces a sense of unity and purity thro...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Pair of Modern Italian Sconce "Diabolo" Unlimited
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice Italian wall light, model "diabolo". Structure in brass with metal shade. Each shade are adjustable with rotated system.
Metal, Brass
LUsneck Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic black and brass gooseneck sconce in aged patina brass and painted aluminium. Inspired by 1950s Italian midcentury design, this sconce is ideal for reading areas or a bedsid...
Aluminum, 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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.