What is a plug in wall sconce?

A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?

The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.Usually installed in pairs or groups , sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.

Drop Wall Sconce

Glass Prism

Flame Sconce

Iridescent Glass Sconces

Pair Vintage Murano Wall Lights Petals

Pair Of Venini Sconces

Lival Lamp

$2,350 / set

Pair of Murano Wall Sconces in Drop form

By Paolo Venini

Located in Bromma, SE

Pair of Murano Wall Sconce consisting of two lamps with ten glass drops fixed on a chrome frame.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Glass

Classic Murano Wall Sconce with drop formed prisms.

$1,480

$4,250 / set

$2,650 / set

$1,028

Drop Shaped Smoked Glass Flush Mount Light, Germany 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Drop Shaped Smoked Glass Flush Mount Light, Germany 1960s This lamp need 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Dimmabl...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Beaded Maison Baguès Style Amethyst & Clear Murano Drop Chandelier, 1920s

$3,300

French Beaded Maison Baguès Style Amethyst & Clear Murano Drop Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 5 lights. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for country and ready to hang. Gorgeous swags throughout. Alternating Mur...

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Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Murano Glass Tear Drop Light Fixtures, circa 1960s

$8,571 / set

Mid-Century Murano Glass Tear Drop Light Fixtures, circa 1960s

By Ernst Palme

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A wonderful set of Mid-Century Modern glass tear drop chandelier and wall sconces attributed to E.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

R. Lalique Chandelier "Feuilles De Charmes"

$28,000 / item

R. Lalique Chandelier "Feuilles De Charmes"

By René Lalique

Located in Bridgewater, CT

"Feuilles de Charmes" Art Deco chandelier by Rene Lalique, in clear and frosted glass molded with stylized leaves, a design created in 1924, comprised of 12 panels and a central bask...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Rare French Pink Opaline Drop Sconces

Unavailable

H 15 in W 15 in D 9 in

Rare French Pink Opaline Drop Sconces

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Gorgeous pair of circa 1920's french pink opaline and crystal sconces. Very rare pink opaline drops topped with pink opaline beads all housed on gilded metal frames with just the ri...

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Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Benedict Drop Sconce in Antique Brass with Opal Glass

Unavailable

H 21.25 in W 6 in D 8.5 in

Benedict Drop Sconce in Antique Brass with Opal Glass

By Trella

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Benedict™ drop sconce is designed for intimate settings such as a quiet reading space, breakfast nook, a home office, or as bedside mood lighting. With a knob located at its cent...

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2010s American Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opal, Brass

H 17 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Ebony and Brass Tear Drop Wall Sconce Planters

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of ebony and brass tear drop wall sconce planters.

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Mazzega, Italian Glass Tear Drop Sconces

Sold

H 18.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

Pair of Mazzega, Italian Glass Tear Drop Sconces

By Mazzega

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Italian Mazzega glass clear and white glass tear drop wall sconces with chromed metal backplates, newly wired.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sciolari Tear Drop Sconces

Sold

H 9.5 in D 8 in Dm 11 in

Sciolari Tear Drop Sconces

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pair of gorgeous tear drop glass sconces by Sciolari. Three rows of suspended solid glass tear drops.

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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Clear Faceted Glass Drop Pendant Wall-Mounted Sconces

Sold

H 5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Pair of Italian Clear Faceted Glass Drop Pendant Wall-Mounted Sconces

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Italian Clear Faceted Glass Wall-Mounted Sconces. 5" H x 8" W x 4" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Water Drop Bubble Glass Wall Sconces, Ceiling Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany

Sold

H 2.37 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Water Drop Bubble Glass Wall Sconces, Ceiling Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany

By Peill & Putzler, Helena Tynell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful amber bubble glass textured light sculptural wall object, sconces or ceiling light designed by Peill and Putzler 1970s Germany in the style of Helena Tynell. Set of two pie...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Crystal Drop Sconces

Sold

H 11 in W 4 in D 9 in

Pair of Crystal Drop Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French circa 1920's single light crystal drop sconces with metal backplates. 11" height, 4" width & 9" depth. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY. 1...

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Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Schonbek Rondelle 3 Light Drop Crystal Wall Sconce Chandelier Vanity Light 27"

Sold

H 7 in W 8 in D 26.75 in

Schonbek Rondelle 3 Light Drop Crystal Wall Sconce Chandelier Vanity Light 27"

By Schonbek

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Schonbek Rondelle two light bathbar wall sconce with clear Swarovski crystals, model 1256-26F, French Gold finish. Like Luscious Grapes Falling From A Festoon Of Leaves, Ron...

Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Crystal Beaded Drop Sconces

Sold

H 12 in W 9 in D 4 in

Pair of Crystal Beaded Drop Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of charming beaded and crystal drop sconces. These are made by a very talented artisan in Los Angeles who really understands the designs of the original sconces & chandeliers f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Beads

Pair gilt and crystal drop sconces

Sold

H 19 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Pair gilt and crystal drop sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-929 Pair 2 arm sconces with crystal drops

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of clear glass drop prism sconces

Sold

H 27.5 in W 15 in D 8 in

Pair of clear glass drop prism sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of clear glass drop prism sconces.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Sold

H 10.63 in Dm 6.3 in

White Glass Holmegaard 'The Drop' Pendant with Teak Wall Fixture, 1960s, Denmark

By Holmegaard

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very beautiful and sophisticated wall lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard. The opal white glass in teardrop shape with teak detail hangs from a minimalist teak wall fixture....

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish White Glass Drop Wall Lamp by Holmegaard, 1960s

Sold

H 17.72 in Dm 7.09 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish White Glass Drop Wall Lamp by Holmegaard, 1960s

By Kastrup, Holmegaard

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautifully designed wall lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard. The opal white glass chalice in droplet shape with teak detail hangs from a teak suspension. The lamp is marke...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Teak

Pair of beautiful Mid Century brass and beige glass sconces shaped like a drop

Sold

H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Pair of beautiful Mid Century brass and beige glass sconces shaped like a drop

Located in München, DE

Pair of beautiful elegant mid-century brass sconces with beige glass shades . Great elegant elaborate 1950s design. Made in Germany. The frame is made of brass, the suspension on the...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Venini style "drop" wall lights, 3 levels, Murano glass, Italy, 1970

Sold

H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 8.27 in

Pair of Venini style "drop" wall lights, 3 levels, Murano glass, Italy, 1970

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and rare pair of "drop" wall lights in the style of Venini designed and produced in Murano, Italy in the 1970s. Cascading drops spread over three levels of a gilded metal stru...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Louis XV Style Wall Sconces in Gilt Bronze and Crystal, circa 1900

Sold

H 26.97 in W 19.3 in D 10.63 in

Pair of Louis XV Style Wall Sconces in Gilt Bronze and Crystal, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Ornamentation of crystal tassels with drop, rosette and leaf shapes. Wall sconce topped by a cone shaped tassel and finished by a facets ball.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Rubber Glove Pattern Mold & Wire Drop Light / Lamp

Sold

H 26.5 in W 14.25 in

Vintage Rubber Glove Pattern Mold & Wire Drop Light / Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Rubber Glove Pattern Mold & Wire Drop Light / Lamp. Extends 14 1/4" out from wall and is 26 1/2" tall.

Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Christoph Palme ‘Plawa’ Tear Drop Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Scones

Sold

H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Christoph Palme ‘Plawa’ Tear Drop Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Scones

By Christoph Palme

Located in Berlin, DE

This exceptional Mid-Century Modernist pair of gilt brass sconces was designed by Christoph Palme Germany in the 1970s. They feature a gilded brass metal frame with layers of cascad...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce

Sold

H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 8.67 in

Pair of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 pink glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame. Period:...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Sold

H 20.08 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in

Drop Brass Wall Sconce Two by Lamp Shaper

Located in Geneve, CH

Drop Brass Wall Sconce Two by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 18 x H 51 cm.

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

$821Sale Price / set|20% Off

$2,857 / set

$1,485

H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

Vintage Murano Italian Poliedri Trasparent Glass Wall Sconce

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 17 Murano handmade white alabaster POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid meta...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Blue and Clear Poliedri Sconces Carlo Scarpa Venini Variation, 1980'

$5,251

H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 11.03 in

Pair of Blue and Clear Poliedri Sconces Carlo Scarpa Venini Variation, 1980'

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing pair of poliedri wall lights. Rare combination of blue , heavenly and clear color Murano glass. Available four pairs and also a chandelier. Provenance form a historic Roman ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Vintage Murano Six-Tier Felci Wall Sconces

$1,028 / set

H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 13 in

Pair of Vintage Murano Six-Tier Felci Wall Sconces

By Venini

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconces made by 10 Murano trasparent Six-Tier Felci for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 18,50 inches...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

$4,600 / set

H 17 in W 10 in D 5 in

Pair 1980s Italian Opalescent Murano Fazzoletto Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and sculptural pair of Italian Fazzoletto-style wall sconces, hand blown in opalescent Murano glass and dating to the 1980s. Each shade features a softly rippled “handkerchie...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Ninfea Wall Sconces

$5,136

H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Ninfea Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of beautiful murano glass leave sconces with brass fittings. Precious hand blown Glasses with gold insertion are in perfect condition. Three E 27 light bulbs. We can wire for y...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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$3,180Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33 in W 20 in D 19 in

10 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Gio Ponti Style

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking set of ten Italian Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with sculptural wood frames and original green velvet upholstery. The elegant proportions and architectural lines are rem...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

$1,675

H 20.87 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in

Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

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Drop Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drop wall sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and stone, every drop wall sconce was constructed with great care. Find 44 options for an antique or vintage drop wall sconce now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a drop wall sconce — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A drop wall sconce made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made drop wall sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sabrina Landini, VG-VGnewtrend and Atelier TERRAI are consistently popular.

How Much is a Drop Wall Sconce?

Prices for a drop wall sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $347 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,229.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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.

Questions About Drop Wall Sconce

What is a plug in wall sconce?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.

Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.

Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.