Brown contemporary folded ceramic wall sconce
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Handbuilt ceramic wall sconce with draped/folded marbled stoneware clay, reminiscent of the natural world.
Ceramic
Black contemporary folded ceramic wall sconce
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Handbuilt ceramic wall sconce with draped/folded black stoneware clay, reminiscent of the natural world and universe.
Ceramic
1970s Italian Space Age Wall Sconces, Folded Steel, Modular Design
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Elevate your interior with this exceptional pair of wall sconces from the 1970s. These luminaires perfectly embody the Space Age aesthetic, an era where pure geometry and the interpl...
Sheet Metal
Folded Sconce Light in Crystal White by Touijer Designs
Located in Rye, NY
This sculptural folded sconce from the Sara Touijer lighting line will enhance your home with a perfect mix of form and function. The features include a powder-coated satin finish ap...
Enamel
Robert Mathieu Foldable Wall Light, France circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall light by Robert Mathieu, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, original shade in lacquered black and off white metal. With two articulations at 360° and a p...
Metal, Brass
Rare folding wall light in solid brass, France, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Rare French wall light from the 1950s, fully foldable along the wall.
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Green Folded Leaf Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of set of 2 brass and green folded leaf Murano glass, wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces.
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Cola Folded Leaf Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of set of 2 brass and brown cola folded leaf pressed Murano glass, wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces.
Brass
Contemporary Folded Brass Wall Light in Bronze by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
A folded bronze wall light, patinated to a dark bronze colour and hand-grained on the inside surface to reflect the light. Use singly or group together for impact. Designed and ha...
Brass, Bronze
Large folding and adjustable wall light, Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall lamp. Arlus Editeur, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and polished brass. New cotton “drum” shade, identical to the original. Cotton bulb ...
Metal, Brass
Folded by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Wall Light in Mulberry Tree Bark Fibre
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Folded by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted wall light that brings an organic modern presence to any interior. Each piece is made from natural mulberry tree bark fibre, a material tra...
Stainless Steel
Foldable and adjustable wall light by Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall light, extendable and 180° rotatable, in black lacquered metal and polished brass. The light arm rotates in the wall-mounted hook and can be extended. The lampshade is mou...
Metal, Brass
Large folding wall light René Mathieu Ed. Maison Lunel, Paris, France circa 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet metal shade in matte yellow enamel and white interior, original paint. The shade is ...
Steel, Metal, Sheet Metal, Enamel
Unavailable
H 11 in W 5 in D 3 in
Contemporary Folded and Brushed Zinc Sheath Wall Sconce light from CBR Studio
By CBR Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sheath sconce was designed as a lively sculptural accent for a variety of settings. Whether in a bar, restaurant, or home, these lights project a strong mood in addition to indir...
Sheet Metal, Zinc
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
Jeux Contemporary Fan Shaped Wall Light Metal Origami Folded Limited Edition
By Jacobsroom
Located in Roma, IT
Inspired by the magnificent shape of a fan, Jeux is a limited-edition LED wall light that will effortlessly complement any minimalist or contemporary interior. Fashioned of super-thi...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 3.55 in D 19.69 in
Pair Maison Jansen Wall Sconces or Brass France Mid .20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of wall sconces Brass From France,Posible from Maison Jansen They are shipped with the gold and black screens lighting wall sconces brass, foldable Lighting with style They ar...
Brass
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H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Set of two Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Foldable Wall Sconces, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two particular Italian wall sconces, brass in original patina, glasses in perfect conditions. It has yellow original metal cones, they work 110-240 volts and need regular e14 bulbs.
Brass
Pair of Abstract Folded Sconces in Satin Brass
By CTO Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of abstract folded sconces, shaped as a leaf with two simple folds. Looks great in a group, and the shade can be rotated to play with the shape. Hand-finished. Recommended wa...
Brass
Pair of Disderot Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pierced and folded aluminum wall sconces by Disderot
Brass
Pair of Articulated Wall Sconces
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The various articulated elbows create a very versatile light. The sconce fold against wall and will extend to 42" from the wall.
Brass
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H 7.49 in W 20.08 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Twentieth Century Brass Folding Sconces and Bedside Lamps.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of twentieth century brass folding sconces and bedside lamps. Pair of twentieth century sconces in patinated brass, beautiful folding bedside lamps. H: 19cm, W: 51cm, D: 28cm
Brass
Prototype of a Wall Lamp in Folded Sheet Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Prototype of a wall lamp in folded sheet metal, model of a silhouetted figure whose arms form the two lights.
Metal
Pair of Circular Sconces in Cut and Folded Metal circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of metal sconces, composed of sheets of bent, cut and folded metal and brass, representing petals of flowers and stylized pistils. 1970s Very high quality French work. Electrici...
Foldable and Adjustable Wall Lamp by Arlus, France circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton shade and light bulb cover redone as identical. With two articulations at 360° and a patel...
Metal, Brass
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H 20.48 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in
Foldable and Adjustable Wall Light by Maison Lunel, France circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Foldable and adjustable wall light by Maison Lunel, France circa 1950. This unusual wall lamp is composed of a swinging light arm with a double shade in cotton and celluloid mount...
Metal, Brass
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H 5.91 in W 45.28 in D 9.06 in
Mid Century beige industrial foldable extendable wall "scissor" lamp from SIS
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern industrial metal "scissor" foldable extendable wall lamp. Manufacturer is SIS. Made in Germany. The classic is in very good condition. Cream whi...
Metal
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H 7.88 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Large Adjustable and Foldable Wall Light by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall lamp by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton "drum" shades redone as identical. With two articulations at 360° and a patella ab...
Brass, Steel
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H 17.7 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Late 1970s Modern Design Pair of Folded Brass and Clear Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern French Hollywood Regency style wall lights, entirely handcrafted, with an Art Deco flair.
Metal, Brass
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H 51.19 in Dm 15.75 in
Large foldable and adjustable wall light, Maison Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Maison Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall lamp. Arlus Editeur, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and polished brass. New cotton “drum” shade, identical to the original. Cotton bulb ...
Metal, Brass
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H 6.3 in W 42.13 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Adjustable and Foldable Wall Lights Arlus France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wall lamps by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton shade redone as identical. With two articulations at 360° and a patella above t...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Large Folded Steel Wall Lights in the Style of Monnet
By François Monnet
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
In the style of François Monnet, French 1970s large substantial folded curved steel metal sconces, each piece with two sockets. Can be used vertically or horizontally. All new wirin...
Steel
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H 7.87 in W 27.56 in D 23.62 in
Pair of Large Adjustable and Foldable Wall Lights by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of large wall lamps by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton "drum" shades redone as identical. With two articulations at 360° and a p...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 21 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Polished Artisan Stainless Steel Wall Lamps Folded Large Sconces, France, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Polished artisan stainless steel wall lamps folded large sconces, France, 1980. Fantastic one-of-a-kind 21" tall polished wall lights made from a single folded piece of stainless ste...
Stainless Steel
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H 20.86 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Polished Artisan Stainless Steel Wall Lamps Folded Large Sconces, France 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Polished Artisan Stainless Steel Wall Lamps Folded Large Sconces, France 1980. Fantastic one-of-a-kind 21" tall polished wall lights made from a single folded piece of stainless...
Stainless Steel
Italian Folded Plate Metal Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chic Italian sconces in bronzed brass with a single candelabra base bulb hidden behind a folded metal plate. Contemporary Mid-Century Modern style.
Brass
Folding Arm Wall Lamp, 1960s, Holland
By Phillips Holland, Louis Kalff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful folding arm lamp. Black perforated shade chrome arm, comes with rosewood details. Nice looking and useful wall lamp. Probably Louis Kalff for Philips, 1960s.
Metal
English Pair Brass Linen Fold Sconces, '3 Pair Available'
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1401 Pair solid brass English linen fold sconces. 3 Pair available. Priced per pair.
Brass
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H 7.88 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Large Adjustable and Foldable Wall Light by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall lamp by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton "drum" shades redone as identical. With two articulations at 360° and a patella ab...
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 11.82 in W 40.75 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Adjustable and Foldable Wall Lights by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wall lamps by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton "Diabolo" shades redone as identical. With two articulations at 360° and a pa...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 7.87 in W 27.56 in D 23.62 in
Pair of Large Adjustable and Foldable Wall Lights by Arlus, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of large wall lamps by Arlus Edition, France, circa 1950. Black lacquered metal and brass, new cotton "drum" shades redone as identical. With two articulations at 360° and a p...
Brass, Iron
Floris Fideldij Folding Arm Lamp Artimeta
By Artimeta, Floris H. Fiedeldij
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful articulated wall lamp. Design by Floris Fideldij for Artimeta, Holland, 1960s. Adjustable in any direction. Black color.
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.
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