Vintage Boho Brass Tortoise Shell Sconce After Chapman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the captivating allure of this vintage brass tortoise shell sconce. Its unique, sculptural form, crafted from lustrous brass, brings a touch of whimsical s...
Brass
Theba Wall Lamp with Structure in walnut and tortoise shell effect
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
This wall lamp features a shade crafted from luxurious parchment in a soft Ivory White hue, casting a warm and inviting glow. The structure is made from walnut with a turtoise shell ...
Wood
Italian Modern Wall Lamp 'VOODOO' in Tortoise Shell Effect
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
VOODOO wall sconce possesses a smooth translucent tortoise-shell-like surface made of cast acrylic, its beauty comparable to precious stones.
Acrylic, Lucite
Arthur Court Sand cast Aluminum Faux Tortoise Shell Sconce
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Arthur Court Sand cast Aluminum Faux Tortoise Shell Sconce
Aluminum
A Brass Tortoise Shell Sconce by Chapman
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage sconce, with polished brass shade in the form of a tortoise (or turtle) shell, produced between 1970 and 1980 by Chapman Manufacturing Company.
Brass
Pair of Edward F. Caldwell Silver and Tortoise Shell Two-Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of signed Caldwell sconces have silver mounted cartouche shaped backs. The twin arms feature acanthus and beaded swag decoration.
Bronze
Pair of brass tortoise shell form sconces by Chapman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass tortoise shell form sconces with wire cover stem by Chapman.
Brass
1970 Pair of Brass Sconces with Tortoise Shell Brass Patina
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 pair of brass sconces with tortoise shell brass patina. The back plate is made of rectangle brass piece.
Brass
Custom Tortoise Shell Lamp by Dragonette Ltd.
By Dragonette Ltd.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful polished tortoise shell mounted on a patinated bronze stand and support by Dragonette Ltd. Base features a Greek key motif and the lamp is backlit with two sockets creat...
Sold
H 9 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
Two Pairs of Adam Style Silver and Tortoise Shell Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
The cartouche form carved walnut backplates feature silver mounts on beautifully figured tortoise shell. The sconces are newly rewired, and are ready for use.
Bronze
Tortoise Shell Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass tortoise shell sconce by Chapman. Hangs on the wall; a cord to plug in an outlet hangs down from the bottom.
Brass
Tortoise Shell Sconces & Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
pair of old tortoise shell sconces with accompanying table lamp
Shell
Arthur Court Aluminum Tortoise Shell Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Highly detailed cast aluminum tortoise shell with backlighting, mounted as a sconce.
Aluminum
Sold
H 12 in W 8.75 in D 4 in
Rare Pair of Polished Brass Tortoiseshell Sconces Attributed to Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
Back lit pair of polished brass tortoise shell sconces attributed to Arthur Court
Brass
Pair Tortoise Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Southfield, MI
Lovely pair of tortoise shells converted to wall sconces. 24 HOUR HOLD ONLY.
Tortoise Shell
Pair Faux Tortoise Shell mirrored Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Italian one arm mirrored sconces. Backplate is a faux tortoise shell with a gilded shell like motif at the crown.
Wood, Glass, Paint
North Sea White Tortoise Shell
Located in Nashville, TN
Very Large White Tortoise shell with iron bar on back with socket for light.
Tortoise Shell
Pair of Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1970's faux tortoise shell plexi wall sconces with chrome and brass banding.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Large Italian Designer Faux Tortoise and Aluminum Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Italian designer wall sconces with polished aluminum frames. A grid of solid metal cylindrical shaped elements with angled tips are mounted on the faux tortoise shell p...
Aluminum
Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful large turtle shell sconce, circa 1960. This original carapace has been mounted in sconce with two bulbs. In perfect vintage condition.
Tortoise Shell
$300Sale Price / item|28% Off
H 4.13 in W 9.05 in D 3.34 in
Ardium Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Large Brass Wall Sconce, a striking and elegant lighting fixture designed to make a bold statement in any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this larger version features a G9 so...
Brass
$2,953 / item
H 17.71 in W 7.08 in D 5.11 in
Huelva Flora Brass Casting Wall Sconce, Sculptural Sconce, Art Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
HUELVA FLORA Brass Casting Wall Sconce, a luminary masterpiece that transforms your space into an oasis of elegance and sophistication. Beyond being a source of light, this sconce is...
Brass
$2,019 / item
H 18.5 in W 9.05 in D 3.14 in
Cabesa Brass Casting Wall Sconce, Art Lighting, Sculptural Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
CABESA wall sconce is an exquisite piece of lighting that combines brass casting with an inspired leaf design to create a unique and captivating fixture. The sconce is made up of thr...
Brass
ASEA No. 20 Sculptural Wall Light in Stoneware and Metal
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in İstanbul, TR
Organic Modern stoneware and metal wall light by Ceren Gürkan. Asea is a sculptural, made-to-order wall piece featuring individually handcrafted wavy textures in ceramic stoneware, p...
Metal
$320 / item
H 2.75 in W 6.29 in D 2.36 in
Ardium Mini Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Mini Brass Wall Sconce, a timeless lighting fixture designed to add elegance and sophistication to any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this sconce features a G9 socket that i...
Brass
Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique wall mount sea turtle shell or carapace with its iconic variegated colors and ocean inspired texture and form.
Organic Material
Brass Shell Wall Sconce, Vintage Lighting, Plug-in Design, 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1475 Single brass shell wall sconce
Brass
$1,856 / item
H 12.59 in W 9.44 in D 5.11 in
Huelva Brass Casting Wall Sconce, Sculptural Sconce, Art Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
Huelva sconce is a beautiful light fixture made of solid brass that features two intricately designed water lilies. This sconce is a stunning addition to any room, providing both lig...
Brass
$1,780 / item
H 19.69 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
VeniceM Root One Wall Light in Burnished Brass by Massimo Tonetto
By VeniceM, Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Wall lamp with diffused light. Dark burnished brass structure and white Murano blown glass diffuser. Location: Interior Light source: 1×5W G9 LED 350lm 2700°K Voltage: 110 - 120...
Brass
Vintage Burnished Brass Turtle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage burnished brass turtle brings a warm, sculptural note to a shelf, console, or tabletop. Its shell is marked with incised geometric sections that emphasize the turtle’s r...
Brass
Vintage Italian Large Oval Brass Shell Sconces a Pair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1788 Pair Italian large Oval shaped Brass sconces Takes one 60 watt candelabra based bulb Rewired
Brass
Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Box - Decoration - 1950s Measures : 17x9cm H: 5,5cm Bronze turtle-shaped trinket or jewelry box. Material: Solid cast bronze. Function: Can be used as a trinket box, jewelry box, or...
Bronze
Wall Light, Sconce in Gold Patina And Chestnut Wood
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall light, sconce in gold patina metal, the base is in chestnut wood. There are five lampshades in white fabric. This wall lamp is new but has been used for an exhibition. This is...
Metal
Wall Light, Sconce in Gold Patina and Chestnut Wood
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall light, sconce in gold patina metal, the base is in chestnut wood. There are five lampshades in white fabric. This wall lamp is new but has been used for an exhibition. This is f...
Metal
$3,400 / item
H 15 in W 15 in D 5.5 in
Italian Verdigris Iron + Amber Glass Sconce or Flush Mount, 1970s - 6 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian sconce from the 1970s, defined by its verdigris iron frame and molten amber glass dome. The hand-wrought iron forms a rhythmic pattern of interlocking loops and flared mot...
Iron
Gilded Wall Sconce in Tortoise Design, Style of Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Miami, FL
In the style of Tony Duquette, this amazing resin tortoise and gilded bronze wall applique has been rewired. This jewel will add panache to any room. Rewired for US standards. 75W...
Ormolu
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. We currently have one available. NOTE: ...
Plaster
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
Original L4 Ceramic Table Lamp by Daniel Orozco
Located in Geneve, CH
Original L4 ceramic table lamp by Daniel Orozco Material: Ceramic. Dimensions: D 30 x H 50 cm White ceramic table lamp, with white peaks and palm screen. Handmade by Mexican artisan...
Ceramic
Modern Style Side Table in Antique Pewter with Aged Patina
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique pewter colored side side table. Top has an antique patina, to look as if it is aged. Its sleek clean moder edge is smooth, this table is light weight, easy to use anywhere in...
Metal
Lune Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Located in Geneve, CH
Lune Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions Unique Piece. Dimensions: Lampshade: Ø 16 x H 23 cm. Base: H 20 cm. Materials: Jute and ceramic. Weight: 1,2 kg. Electrica...
Ceramic, Jute
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$5,584
H 13.39 in W 10.44 in D 1.97 in
1940s Gold Infused Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Mirror or Picture Frame, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa, Barovier, Venini, Barovier&Toso
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
1940s Italian gold infused Murano glass picture frame or vanity mirror. Attributed to esteemed Venetian glassworks Barovier & Toso, though also very similar to designs by Carlo Scarp...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$760
H 17.25 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Italian Two-Light Sconces Gilt and Crystal Flowers Banci Firence 1950s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage pair of Italian gilt-metal sconces is an elegant example of mid-century lighting design by Banci Firenze, the esteemed Florentine manufacturer known for its refined craf...
Crystal, Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0"H x 9.5"D Dimensions of Cano...
Brass
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Wood
ALMA Wall Sconce
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved alabaster shade & textured cast brass frame with a two tone antique bronze finish. Models in the collection are individually hand-crafted by the skilled artisans in ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$5,450 / set
H 13 in W 8 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Ribbed Sconces with Brass Structure
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy made of hand-blown and stamped glass. The ribbed texture of the glass creates a beautiful filter for the light. The structure is made of brass. The...
Brass
$3,168 / item
H 16.54 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Monolithic Side Table in Burgundy Red Lacquer Handcrafted in Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
Lui + Lei, Italian for “He and She”, are two monolithic side tables with a minimalist, clean design that nods to the sculptural forms of Italian modernism. Designed in Milan by Sandr...
Beech
$14,000
H 84 in W 40 in D 24 in
Floral Wardrobe and Armoire in White Bronze Clad, Handcrafted in India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Antique wardrobe and armoire in floral white bronze clad, handcrafted in India is Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. One of the bestselling ...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Modern Worout Iron Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large hand-forged wrought iron chandelier decorated with textures motif designs (36 inches in diameter, height adjustable) Links can be replaced with rods. Plating in different fi...
Wrought Iron
$2,484
H 3.94 in Dm 10.24 in
French Sunburst Light Fixture with Nail Design in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist Ceiling Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass __________________________________________________________________________ Nail Design sunburst flush mount, gilt...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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