Pair of Crystal & Nickel Wall Sconces
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our elegant Pair of Crystal & Nickel Wall Sconces, meticulously crafted in 2018. These stunning wall sconces are designed to add a touch of sophistication and charm to an...
Crystal, Nickel
Browning Restoration Hardware Alencon Sconces, Pair
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Astoria, NY
Jonathan Browning (American, XX-XXI) for Restoration Hardware pair of Art Deco style "Alencon" bronzed metal sconces with frosted glass shades.
Metal
Browning Restoration Hardware Alencon Sconces, Pair
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Astoria, NY
Jonathan Browning for Restoration Hardware pair of Art Deco style "Alencon" bronzed metal sconces with frosted glass shade.
Metal
Browning for Restoration Hardware Alencon Sconce, Pair
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Astoria, NY
Jonathan Browning for Restoration Hardware pair of Art Deco style "Alencon" bronzed metal sconces with frosted glass shade.
Metal
Browning for Restoration Hardware Alencon Sconce, Pair
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Astoria, NY
Jonathan Browning for Restoration Hardware pair of Art Deco style "Alencon" bronzed metal sconces with frosted glass shades.
Metal
Sold
H 12.25 in W 20 in D 9.5 in
Restoration Hardware Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Sconce Library Reading Light
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Industrial style Restoration Hardware swing arm, plug in, wall sconce / desk light finished in polished nickel with slightly tapered cylindrical shade and cord cover.
Metal
$3,975 / set
H 12 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Mid-Century Brushed Aluminum Down-Light Sconce with Lucite Detailing
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century brushed aluminum sconces in the manner of Sciolari. Two Minimalist vertical-brushed aluminum rectangular forms rest side by side and are supported by a black en...
Aluminum
Pair of Nickel Plated Glass Rod Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French sconces with glass rods. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 4" Depth: 4"
Glass
$3,800 / set
H 10.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.25 in
Pair of Italian Chrome + Glass Sconces in the Manner of Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1960s Italian sconces crafted in the manner of Fontana Arte, defined by their architectural chrome fittings and thick, curved glass diffusers. A central chrome column house...
Chrome
$11,000 / set
H 13 in W 2.75 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte #2368 Chiseled Glass & Nickel Wall Sconces
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Hanover, MA
Max Ingrand model 2368. Arrestingly beautiful wall sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, circa 1963. Each sconce consists of a custom mirror polished nickel plated brass 'boat sh...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of wall lamps by Sciolari, chromed metal, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Sciolari
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful pair of tubular wall lamps from the house Sciolari designated and produced in italy in the 1970s. Wall lamps composed of a chrome-plated tubular geometric structure. B...
Metal
Pair of Italian Chrome & Smoked Glass Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous pair of vintage Italian wall sconces in curved smoked glass with chrome fittings each holding 2 lights.
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Glass Wall Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A smart pair of sconces in the manner of Fontana Arte, with chrome fitting and thick cut curved glass diffusers.
Glass
Pair of Custom Lucite Block Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom Lucite block sconces. Customization is available in different sizes and finishes.
Lucite
Pair of Silver Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silver plated single light sconces with crystal body. Two interior lights, could be wired to four interior lights. Measures: 23" height, 9" width, 5" depth.
Crystal
Pair of Vintage Camer Glass Sconces
By Camer Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage smoked glass trihedron Camer sconces from the 1960s with brass back plate.
Glass
$9,750 / set
H 26 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Custom Large Glass Rod Sconces with Polished Nickel Frame
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom large glass rod sconces with polished nickel frame. The frame has 5 candelabra sockets to illuminate. Custom orders available for different sizes and finishes.
Nickel
$1,680Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Chrome Murano Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Seguso
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights with clear bollicine Murano glass shades mounted on chrome structures, designed by Gino Sarfatti for Seguso / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: height 8 inches...
Chrome
Pair of Moderne Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960s Moderne style silver plated sconces with molded glass insets. Measurements: Height 10" Width 8.25" Depth 5.5".
Silver
$3,084 / set
H 8.86 in W 8.86 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Crystal Wall Lights with Chrome Base, Baccarat Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Baccarat Style Crystal Wall Lights A pair of Mid-Century Modern Baccarat stylecrystal wall sconces. Each one is made by 8 rectangular shaped pieces ...
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
$1,950 / set
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair, Gaetano Sciolari Italian Chrome & Cut Glass Sconces, Wall Lamps
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Gaetano Sciolari chrome & cut glass sconces, wall lights Mid-Century Modern era. US rewired and in working condition, each takes 1 light bulb max. 60 watts. Wooden Backing...
Chrome
$970 / set
H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Space Age Style Pair Italian Wall Sconces In Chrome Metal And Tempered Crystal
By VECA
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and linear pair of vintage Italian wall sconces. Each piece features a solid chrome-plated metal frame supporting three finely shaped rectangular sheets of tempered glass: on...
Crystal, Metal
$19,307 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$10,800 / set
H 27 in W 30.5 in D 34 in
Ivory Bouclé Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Ottoman Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A high sculptural look that's modern with curvy plush all over cushioning is what you'll get with this ménage à trois set of swivel chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall paired along ...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
Rare Swivel Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare swivel tub chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Its monumental scale (44” wide) and tufted interior make it a statement piece for any room. The chair sits on a cylin...
Upholstery, Walnut
Ralph Lauren Art Deco Style Lacquered Duke Nightstand
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite Italian Art Deco style lacquered Duke three-drawer nightstand or chest designed by Ralph Lauren. The "Duke" collection inspired by 1930s design features piano finished blac...
Steel
$34,000 / set
H 26 in W 48 in D 36 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attributed Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
So sculptural so fresh, this pair of 1970s modern Adrian Pearsall attributed throne swivel chairs were professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé and swivel atop walnut bases ...
Bouclé, Walnut
Deco Wardrobe by Heal's & Son
By Heal's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large six foot tall wardrobe cabinet in black and polished chrome. Made by Heal's of London, with a striking Art Deco design. Ample cabinet and drawer storage, plus a vanity mirror a...
Chrome
$8,800
H 37 in W 26 in D 33 in
Post Modern Charles Hollis Jones Style Lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Float on a cloud in this Charles Hollis Jones style lucite and white shearling rocker made by Hill Manufacturing. Stylish. Comfortable. Cozy. The combination of lucite and white shea...
Hide, Lucite
$4,200 / item
H 31 in W 40 in D 38 in
Lawson-Fenning Mesa Swivel Chair, Rust Velvet & Walnut, Modern Lounge Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning is a fully upholstered club chair that features a walnut or oak inset base. Pair with the Mesa Ottoman. Available with a Square Base. The Law...
Velvet, Walnut
$9,522
H 82.09 in W 46.26 in D 19.3 in
RALPH LAUREN BEL AIR COLLECTION GLAZED ILLIMiNATED DISPLAY CABINET BOOKCASE
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Ralph Lauren Bel Air glazed door and shelf open display case bookcase with dimmable lights P...
Glass, Hardwood
Balooning Kids Bed for Children Bedroom
Located in Paris, FR
Balooning kids bed for children bedroom to sleep and dream in the clouds. Structure made of wood with white lacquered gloss finishes. With drawers that can be used as storage. Bott...
Fur, Wood
$14,200 / item
H 84 in W 60 in D 16 in
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Dorothy Draper Viennese collection China cabinet designed for Henredon, circa 1963. Shown in pink lacquer, this particular one is sold but we have another available for custom refini...
Brass
Set Of 8 Restoration Hardware Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elevate your dining space with this Set of 8 Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs by Restoration Hardware. Designed with clean architectural lines and a tailored silhouette, these chairs e...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Button Tufted Chrome Sofa in a Crushed Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience one of Milo Baughman's most glamorous and comfortable sofas clad in chrome with button tufted seating and rolled arms. We specialize in high-quality mid-century modern fur...
Chrome
$5,750
H 24 in W 73 in D 16.5 in
Wonderful Restoration Hardware Harlow Large Rectangular Crystal Iron Chandelier
By Restoration Hardware, Timothy Oulton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Restoration Hardware "Harlow" The Largest Model Rectangular With Crystal / Art Glass In The Shape Reminiscent Of Emerald Cut Diamonds In The Iron Gilt Finish This Incredi...
Crystal, Metal
Italian Sideboard and Mirror by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Budapest, HU
A wonderful multifunctional Italian sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s. Measures: Sideboard 39.5 in. H x 115 in, W x 23 in, D 100 cm H x 292 cm W x 58 cm D.
Glass, Rosewood
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.