$3,995 / set
Pair of Maison Arus Lantern Sconces
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful working pair of perforated metal lantern wall sconces in black in the style of Mathieu Mategot produced by Maison Arlus. Rewired.
Brass
Mid-Century Rattan and Wicker "Lantern" Sconce, Louis Sognot, France, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning French Riviera style wall lamp fully made in curved rattan, hand-woven wicker and cane with a parchment shade. This charming sconce was made in France during the 1960s and i...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper
Three Pairs Available of circa 1940s French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of french brass lantern sconces. Original paper shades. Three pairs available.
Brass
Giant Organic Shaped Paper Lantern Wall Sconce
Located in North Miami, FL
This oversize paper lantern sconce is very unique in its organic and fluid shape.
Paper, Bentwood
Pair of Maison Lunel Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of Maison Lunel Sconces. 2 patinas, gun metal and gold. circa 1950 45W max per bulb, Completely restored and refinished 4 new paper shades. Back plate : 4.5" D...
Brass
$3,650
H 31 in W 7 in D 10 in
Jacques Adnet Style Largest Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960, Pair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Adnet style sconces, wall lights, lantern lamps in brass, etched glass and gun metal, this is the largest size, measures 31 inches height. In perfect working condit...
Brass, Steel
$1,225 / item
H 16.54 in Dm 7.09 in
1 of 8 French Riviera handmade rattan sconces by Coderch, Spain, 1960s
By Miguel Milà, Louis Sognot, José Antonio Coderch, Tito Agnoli, Franco Albini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
8 UNITS AVAILABLE. Today there are new reissues of this piece, but the piece presented in this ad is original from the 60s. French Riviera and Palm Beach Regency style handmade ratt...
Cane, Rattan, Reed
$2,987 / set
H 10.24 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Large Vintage Mid-Century Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of onion form white glass and copper sconces. France, 1950s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Brass, Copper
Pair of Sconces by Atelier Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Atelier Jean Perzel. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1940. Industrial, lantern-like wall sconces with sturdy brass frame and custom textured glass diffu...
Brass
Large Pair of Sconces, Maison Arlus, 1950
By Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The backplate consists of a round, gold-plated brass profile that supports a conical brass rod adorned with a blackened brass diamond. They are fitted with off-white cotton shades th...
Brass
Pair of Maison Lunel Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lunel sconces. US rewired and in working condition 60 watt max bulb custom backplate available.
Brass
$1,200Sale Price|50% Off
H 9 in W 4.75 in D 5 in
Pair of French 1960s Midcentury Lunel Wall Lamps Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s French midcentury wall lamps with matte black frames holding white glass shades by Lunel. Rewired.
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Jacques Adnet Style Sconces
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Jacques Adnet style sconces one light, 80 watts max US rewired and in working condition Backplate measures: diameter 2 3/4 inches Custom backplate available.
Brass
$22,000
H 39.17 in W 16.73 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Sconces in the style of Maison Baguès, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of large wall lamps, inspired by the renowned French manufacturer Maison Baguès, is designed as stylized pagodas showcasing intricate garden scenes inside. Glass f...
Brass
$4,940 / set
H 12.6 in W 10.04 in D 4.73 in
Pair of 1950s wall lights attributed to Atelier Guilux Paris
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French wall lights from the 1950s attributed to Atelier Guilux Paris. Black and beige lacquered steel structure (original paint). Modernist, industrial design. In good vintag...
Metal
$1,011
H 16.54 in W 8.86 in D 11.03 in
Midcentury Rattan "Lantern" Sconce Attributed to Louis Sognot, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury rattan "Lantern" wall lamp. This fantastic sconce was designed in the 1960s and is attributed to Louis Sognot. A wonderful example of mid-century craftsmanship,...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$5,595 / set
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 8 in
Pair of 1950s Ignazio Gardella LP5 'Coppa Aperta' Sconces for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s Ignazio Gardella LP5 'Coppa Aperta' Sconces for Azucena Known as the 'open cup' or LP5, these iconic sconces are executed in pressed glass, black painted metal and bra...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Maison Lunel Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lunel two arms sconces, US rewired and in working condition 40 watt max bulb.
Brass
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bronze Maison Arlus two-light sconces US rewired and in working condition 40 watts max bulb. Measures: Back plate 4.5 inches diameter.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Sconces by Maison Arlus, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sconces by Maison Arlus From 1950 brass and black lacquered matt glass.
Metal
Byzance Ottoman Pouf in Asia by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The 2-tiered octagonal Byzance pouf is made with an oak structure, high-density foam, and upholstered in a Tibetan-inspired fabric (LG,FB-38) with a base made of golden oak. Made in...
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
$8,900 / item
H 29 in W 39 in D 79 in
Sculptural Rosso Levanto Ellips Dining Table - Eliptical Marble Oval Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Fr...
Marble, Stone
$3,830 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give or take a stem or two: this time Soda has only two stems, and its top takes on an elongated shape. Smooth as a surfboard, it evokes the fluidity of 1950s French design, but with...
Blown Glass
$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
Pair of Hollywood Regency wall Lights with Golden Wheat Ears
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful pair of wall lamps is a masterpiece. The lamps come from an old castle-like estate in Germany and illuminate the floor of the stately home. The gilding reflects beauti...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$1,604 / item
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Italian "Lancia" Wall Sconce in Brass and Opaline Glass by Stilux Milano, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Refined and sculptural, this striking wall sconce — informally referred to as “lancia” for its resemblance to a wall-mounted lance — was produced by Stilux in the 1960s. The fixture ...
Brass
$657Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13 in W 7.29 in D 9.45 in
Set of 2 Handcrafted Rattan Wall Sconces, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of handcrafted rattan wall lamps, where artisanal craftsmanship meets warm, ambient lighting. Each lamp is meticulously handwoven from su...
Rattan
8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A stylish Art Deco set comprised of four chairs and four armchairs, made of wrought iron, painted white. The seats are upholstered in outdoor canvas. Dimensions provided below are...
Wrought Iron
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 10.0"W x 10.0"D Stem Length (inches): 16.5" Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
Brass
$2,177 / item
H 48 in Dm 16 in
Modernist Bamboo Lamp with Grass Shade and Seagrass Base by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials inspired by the 20th century’s most illustrious cultural expo. Model No. 011 features...
Cement, Brass
Green Peacock Rattan Side Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Green Peacock Rattan Side Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 38"H Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We're ...
Rattan
TMF, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch side table produced by TMF, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 23.5” H x 33.625” Diameter
Birch
On Hold|$4,200
H 84 in W 80.5 in D 19.5 in
French Late 19th Century Mahogany Three-Door Glass Bookcase with Original Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome French late 19th to early 20th century mahogany bookcase of very good quality, featuring three glazed doors with their original glass and original working locks with keys....
Mahogany
$1,125
H 26.38 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Large lantern or pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Large lantern-shaped pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France in the 1960s. The edges are highlighted with decorative braid and trim in warm tawny tones, complemented by d...
Wood, Parchment Paper, Trimming
$6,759
H 45.28 in W 31.5 in D 2.17 in
Organic-Shaped Green Italian Mirror Made of Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Madrid, ES
Mirror with a wooden structure featuring a brass profile and a front made of handcrafted Murano glass. Current production from Murano, Italy. This mirror is the perfect choice for ...
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique French desk crafted in mahogany and tulipwood, featuring a top with three tooled leather panels banded in brass on a case with two pullout leather top trays and tw...
Brass, Ormolu
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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