$3,800 / item
French Pole Sconce
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale polished brass sconce with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Simple and classic design perfect for any room. Available in multiple finishes. Price is for standard ...
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Wall Mount Fishing Pole Sconce with Milk Glass Pendant
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-Century wall sconce features an articulating teak fishing pole design with adjustable height and angle capabilities.
Milk Glass, Teak
Modern Handmade Pole Wall Sconce Linen Micarta, Blackened Brass by Mutuus Studio
By Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Petra Pole Sconce is recognizable by our signature micarta shade, handmade from linen and resin.
Brass
Articulated Pole Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Articulated Pole Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by The Light Factory.
Nickel
Japanese Barber Advertising Barber's Pole Light
Located in London, GB
A scarce original barber's pole. Used as advertising outside a barber's shop. Japan, c1950s. In it's current state it lights and turns with a bit of prodding but will go ...
Glass
$1,500 / item
Tekna Wilford Pole Light in Dark Bronze
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Spreaderlight mounted on a pole, sandcasted brass with frosted glass. Spreaderlight: width 80mm - height 130mm - projection 85,5mm. Wilford: width 90mm - depth 50mm - length 700mm. ...
Lacquer
Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, 1970s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, Brass, Italy, 1970s Designed in the 1970s by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, this floor-to-ceiling tension pole lamp is structured around a verti...
Bronze
Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Light by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Light by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 16 x H 34 x D 7 cm Materials: Dark bronze finish, brushed brass, opaque white glass globes A minimal two-tone ...
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Fishing Pole Style Wall Mounted Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century wall mounted fishing pole lamp with hanging milk glass shade pendant. Black metal wire frame with curved milk glass on a white power cord. This minimalistic wall lamp is ...
Metal
Set of 2 Brass Pole and Circle Wall Lights by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Pole and Circle Wall Lights by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm. Materials: brushed brass finish, white frosted glass globe, brushed grey metal. Minim...
Metal, Brass
Finland House 2 Cone Table Pole Lamp 50s Mid Century Modern After Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent! Mid Century 2 Shade Table Lamp After Paavo Tynell This gorgeous Finnish lamp is the epitome of design that merges practical with beautiful. A stunning design lends i...
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Lights by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Lights by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 16 x H 34 x D 7 cm Materials: Dark bronze finish, brushed brass, opaque white glass globes A minimal...
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Philips Fishing Pole Wall Sconce, Striped Milk Glass Shade
By Phillips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted lamp showcases the clever fishing pole design popularized by Dutch manufacturers in the 1950s.
Metal, Enamel
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Three-Light Pole Lamp with Polished and Pierced Brass Shades
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished brass three light tension-pole floor lamp, with mounted sconce in the manner of Tommi Parzinger.
Metal, Brass
RW Winfield Art Nouveau Opaline and Brass Flower Wall Sconces 1845
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and rare pair of gilt brass and opaline glass wall sconces / curtain pole holders by R.W.Winfield, these were manufactured on July 25,1845 from the Victorian Registry of ...
Brass
French Pole Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of small scale pole sconce plated in brass with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade.
Brass
French Pole Sconce with Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale pole sconce chrome plated with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade.
Chrome
French Pole Sconce Nickel or Chrome Plated
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale pole sconce chrome plated with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade.
Chrome
French Wired Pole Sconce by Orange Los Angeles
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale pole sconce finished in black metal with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade.
French Wired Pole Sconce with Table by Orange Los Angeles
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brass-plated pole sconce with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade.
Brass
Pair of Venetian Pole Mounted Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Venetian pole mounted lanterns: Each Measures: 5" x 5" x 16".
Copper
Brass "Pole and Circle" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Pole and Circle" wall light - Square in Circle Dimensions: W4 x H45 x D7 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, white frosted glass globe, brushed grey metal Minimal brushe...
Metal, Brass
Bronze "Pole and Circle II" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze "Pole and Circle II" wall light - Square in Circle Dimensions: W 16 x H 34 x D 7 cm Materials: Dark bronze finish, brushed brass, opaque white glass globes A minimal two-...
Bronze, Brass
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H 24.81 in W 6.7 in D 9.45 in
USA mid-century lighted barber pole in plastic, metal and opaline glass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
USA mid-century Lighted barber Pole in plastic, metal and opaline glass, 1950s Illuminated barber shop wall sign with round base, also known as Barber Pole. On the upper part it has ...
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Wall Mount Sconce with Milk Glass Pendant
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-century, Louis Poulsen style, teak wall mount sconce with hanging milk glass shade. This incredibly designed wall lamp is height and angle adjustable using the notches on ...
Milk Glass, Teak
Three Light Pole Lamp With Polished & Pierced Brass Shades
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished brass three light tension-pole floor lamp, with mounted sconce in the manner of Tommi Parzinger.
Brass, Metal
French Wired Pole Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French wired pole sconce with cantilevered arm holding Industrial bulb.
Brass
French Pole Sconce
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
large-scale polished brass sconce with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Simple and Classic design perfect for any room. Available in multiple finishes. Price is for standard ...
Brass
French Pole Sconce
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale polished brass sconce with cantilevered arm holding new silk shade. Simple and classic design perfect for any room. Available in multiple finishes. Price is for standard ...
Brass
Pair of French Sconces with Vintage Brass Shade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French pole sconce newly produced with a cantilevered arm holding a vintage brass dome shade.
Brass
Brass "Pole and Circle" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Pole and Circle" wall light - Square in circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, white frosted glass globe, brushed grey metal Minimal brushed...
Metal, Brass
Brass "Pole and Circle" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Pole and Circle" wall light - Square in circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, white frosted glass globe, brushed grey metal Minimal bru...
Metal, Brass
Brass "Pole and Circle" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Pole and Circle" wall light - Square in circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, white frosted glass globe, brushed grey metal Minimal brushed...
Metal, Brass
Bronze "Pole and Circle II" Wall Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze "Pole and Circle II" wall light - Square in Circle Dimensions: W 16 x H 34 x D 7 cm Materials: Dark bronze finish, brushed brass, opaque white glass globes A minimal two-tone...
Bronze, Brass
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H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Adjustable and Articulating Brass and Jute Pole Wall Lights, Austria 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Adjustable and Articulating Brass and Sisal Pole Wall Lights, Austria1950s (Hans Agne Jacobsson Stil) Paar Cosack Wandlampen eBay Kleinanzeigen (Pole Lights), Schirme (Jute, Fax, Sis...
Brass
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H 26.38 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Mid-Century Swedish Adjustable and Articulating Brass Pole Wall Lights, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Bergboms
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual set of two height adjustable and articulating wall lights was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s to 1960s. The lights feature brass hardware and new off-wh...
Brass
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H 50 in W 7 in D 11 in
Wood Carved Red and White American Folk Art Barber Pole Trade Sign Sconce, C1920
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Substantial iron mounts and iron strapping around neck of sconce. Unique wall sconce with a decent amount of light.
Iron
Brass Pole Sconces with Linen Shades
Located in Westport, CT
Tall brass pole sconces made in France from old architectural parts.
Iron Pole Sconces Made from Old Architectural Parts
Located in Westport, CT
Iron pole sconces made from old French architectural parts.
Painted Wood Pole Sconce
Located in Westport, CT
Pained wood, pale sage finish.
Iron Pole Sconces with Linen Shades
Located in Westport, CT
Wall sconces made from old architectural fragments.
Iron Pole Sconces with Linen Shades
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of iron sconces from France made from old architectural parts. Price is for the pair including shades.
Iron Pole Sconces Made From Old Architectural Parts
Located in Westport, CT
Iron sconces with old white paint patina.
Adjustable Double Pole Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple double pole adjustable wall light with a matte black painted finish. Light bulbs adjust forward and back. Arm length is 38" and 47".
1950s Italian Pole Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
The brass and painted metal pole mounted with three lights with painted shades mounted with metal ray decoration and wood ball finials. Pole is 105" high and each light measures 10" ...
Metal
Pair of Rare Grand Scaled Mid-Century Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare grand scaled Mid-Century wall sconces each featuring pole shaped bodies in brass with double arm wall supports and two large bowl shaped uplight cream lacquered shades...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Rare Grand Scaled Mid-Century Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare grand scaled Mid-Century wall sconces each featuring pole shaped bodies in brass with double arm wall supports and two large bowl-shaped up light cream lacquered shade...
Brass, Metal
A Pair of Rare Grand Scaled Mid Century Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare grand scaled mid century wall sconces each featuring pole shaped bodies in brass with double arm wall supports and two large bowl shaped uplight cream lacquered shades...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Guillerme and Chambron Sconces, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Solid French oak and ceramic sconces very good vintage condition ; minor structural damage on one of the sconces, the pole which extends to the half moon front structured was restor...
Oak, Ceramic
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
LUread Spot Sconce 'S'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce with a push switch on the backplate. A sconce inspired as a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide...
Aluminum, Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Large Model K5-25 Brass & Textile Flush Mount by Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A large and visually striking flush-mount ceiling light model K5-25 produced by Idman Oy in Finland during the 1950s. The generously scaled shade features a sculptural, pleated form ...
Brass
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
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
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
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.
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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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