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Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial adjustable Bauhaus scissor wall light designed by Christian Dell and produced by Kaiser
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Bauhaus black metal AGI Belgium scissor wall lamp ca. 1920
By AGI
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920 / scissor wall lamp / AGI / metal / Vintage / Mid-Century / Industrial / Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial workshop adjustable DDRP scissor wall lamp produced by Midgard in Germany during the
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Iron Scissor Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial wall scissor.
Black Enamel shade.
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Rusty Brown Metal Vintage Industrial Scissor Wall Work Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal scissor wall light. Metal shade diameter: 18 cm.
Maximum length 100 cm. Minimum length 40 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Metal Wall Scissor Lamp Art Deco Era, 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
This wonderful original wall scissor Bauhaus lamp features a wall bracket made of beechwood - black
Category
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1950s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Scissor Lamp / Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Scissor Lamp / Sconce ...Retains original color
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial scissor lamp was produced by VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden in former East
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Warm-Toned Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Teak wood scissor lamp with warm-toned shade. The scissor-mechanism allows you to extend the lamp
Category
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Teak scissor wall lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog
Mørup
Located in Hannover, DE
scissor arm, the lamp radiates warmth and natural beauty. The original shade is made of hand-woven jute
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Vintage Brass Metal Industrial Scissor Black Enamel Wall Work Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass scissor wall light. Enamel shade diameter: 18 cm.
Maximum length: 100 cm. Minimum length: 40
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Midgard, Bauhaus style scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer, Germany, 1940s
By Curt Fischer, Midgard
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, Germany, 1940s. It features a
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with diabolo shade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with outside red painted diabolo
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s
By Wilhelm Bader
Located in Munich, DE
Huge, articulated Bauhaus scissor wall lamp. Adjustable and extendable arm. Lamp shade adjustable
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Erik Hansen, Denmark, Scissor Lamp in Dark Oak, 1960/70
s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Hansen, Denmark. Scissor lamp in dark oak.
1960/70's.
Measures: Height: 25 cm.
Length: 30
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Scissor Lamp 1960s Denmark Josef Frank Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage scissor lamp or wall light made of solid teakwood. The depth is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Stilnovo Style, Mid-Century Brass Scissor Wall Lamp from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use, brass with patina. Produced in Italy during the 1950s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Le Klint "Scissor" Wall Lamp Model 332 in Rosewood
By Erik Hansen, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare rosewood edition of the iconic Le Klint "Scissor" wall lamp designed in the 1950s by Erik
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic, Rosewood
Rare
Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s
By Wilhelm Bader
Located in Munich, DE
Huge, articulated Bauhaus scissor wall lamp. Adjustable and extendable arm. Lamp shade adjustable
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Accordion Scissor Arm Sconce att. to Thurston c 1950
s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural scissor, accordion arm wall sconce having a black metal frame and shade, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell Scissor Metal Wall Light Sconce, circa 1930
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an original extendable metal wall lamp or scissor sconce designed by famous Bauhaus school
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Early Edition Hala Style Industrial Wall Mount Scissor Wall in Red and White
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial 1960's adjustable wall mounted lamp with white enameled metal scissor arm and red
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Style Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Beige Shade and Black Pattern
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Danish style wooden scissor lamp with beige shade. The scissor-mechanism allows you to extend the
Category
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Linen
XXL-Long Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke
By Curt Fischer, Midgard
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An impressive Midgard wall scissor light, a early version of modell 110, with a length of 149 cm in
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Wire
1960
s Danish Teak Scissor Wall Lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup
Located in Victoria, BC
Teak Scissor Wall Lamp, a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design. Featuring a teak wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935.
complete. switch
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large
Sax
Wall Lamp Erik Hansen for Le Klint, 1952
Located in London, GB
A wooden 'Sax' (scissor) wall lamp designed by Erik Hansen for Le Klint, Denmark, 1952.
Since the
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Special Mid-Century Teak Accordion Wall Lamp with Conical Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The expandable scissor mechanism extends smoothly from the wall, while the conical linen shade casts a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Industrial Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo, Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in München, DE
scissor mechanism allows for flexible adjustment of the lamp.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,316
Industrial Concertina Workshop Lamp, Mid 20th Century
Located in London, London
steel frame extends on a robust scissor mechanism, allowing it to stretch, swivel, and retract with ease
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Oak scissors wall lamp Le Klint 1950s Denmark
By Erik Hansen, Le Klint
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale is this iconic Le Klint scissor wall lamp, in teak Design by Erik Hansen in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Pair of Sconces in Gilded Bronze Italian Empire Period Eighteenth Century
Located in Madrid, ES
EXCELLENT CONDITION AND THE SCISSOR WORK IS VERY FINE THEY ARE ELECTRIFIED MEASURES: 40X45 CM.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Rare Extra Large Wall Light by Curt Fischer for Midgard
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare extra large "Scissor" wall light by Curt Fischer for Midgard. Designed and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Lamps w. Green Shades by T.H. Valentiner, 1960s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Odense, DK
. Manufactured by Poul Dinesen. Crafted from brass this fully adjustable pair of scissor wall lamps are a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ikea V9004 scissor wall light, 1989
By IKEA
Located in FERROL, ES
Ikea V9004 scissor wall light, 1989.
Solid pine wood and folded plastic lampshade.
E27 bulb
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Pine
Italian Midcentury Green Scissor Wall Lamp
Located in Rome, IT
A vintage scissor lamp, made in Italy, circa 1950, in light green painted metal with brass details
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Christian Dell Kaiser Idell Super Scissor Lamp
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christian Dell Kaiser Idell Model 6614 Super Scissor Lamp
Beautifully restored by proffessional
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
T. Zweers Scissor Lamp Harmonica Lamp, 1959
By T. Zweers
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Scissor lamp T. Zweers, made in 1956, Dutch patent Nr. 100.813, adjustable from 50-155 cm, Basket
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Christian Dell Kaiser Idell 6718 Scissor Lamp
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christian Dell Kaiser Idell 6718 Scissor Lamp
Professionally restored
Top condition
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Industrial Style Scissor Chrome and Black Wall Lamp
Located in Porto, PT
Industrial style scissor chrome and black wall lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Wooden Wall Scissor Lamp from Le Klint, 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Chesham, GB
A wooden scissor lamp by Le Klint from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Wall-Mounted Art Deco Bauhaus Scissor Lamp, Sconce, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Bremen, DE
Art Deco metal and bakelite wall scissor lamp in black and white trim. Based on a design by
Category
Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Christian Dell Kaiser Idell 6614 Super Scissor Lamp (2 available)
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christian Dell Kaiser Idell 6614 super scissor lamp.
Completely restored, proff repainted and
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Dutch Scissor Wall Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala, 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Amsterdam, NL
lamp has a scissor arm that can move up and down and swivel, and a red lampshade with small round
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Le Klint Scissor Lamp, Original Large Wall Model of Patinated Oak
By Le Klint
Located in Vejle, DK
Le Klint scissor lamp, original large model of patinated oak, 122 cm. The large model is not in
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Vintage Industrial Parts Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique scissor arm sconce made from old industrial parts
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Scissor Soltan Vintage Industrial Wall Scissor (3x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Industrial wall scissor. Black shade.
All lamps have been made suitable by international
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Scissor, Kielce Grey II, Iron Wall Scissor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iron wall scissor lamp, diameter shade: 18 cm x 18 cm. Maximum length: 90 cm. Minimal length: 60 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Scissor Kielce Bakelite, Vintage Industrial Scissor Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iron wall scissor lamp. diameter Bakelite shade: 18 cm x 18 cm. Maximum length: 90 cm. Minimal
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Scissor, Kielce Grey Enamel, Iron Wall Scissor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iron wall scissor lamp, diameter enamel shade: 18 cm x 18 cm. Maximum length: 90 cm. Minimal length
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Egoluce Scissor Sconces
By Egoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of fabulous fully directional brass scissor sconces from Italy. The scissor arms extend and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
$3,400
Egoluce Scissor Sconces
By Egoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fabulous fully Directional brass scissor sconces from Italy. The scissor arms extend and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,400
Industrial Scissor Sconce
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable copper swing arm scissor sconce with black enamel pivoting shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$2,200 / item
Lightolier Scissor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Lightolier scissor lamp with black painted hood on the exterior, white on the interior. Some
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,800
German Scissor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
articulate white
brass scissor lamp, fully adjustable with individual on/off switch on the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,600
Super Scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamp, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Super Scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell scissor lamp, circa 1930s
- Large extendable scissor mechanism
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Super Scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamp, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Super scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell scissor lamp, circa 1930s
- Large extendable scissor mechanism
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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Scissor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of scissor lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct scissor lamps — often made from metal, iron and steel — can elevate any home. Scissor lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Scissor lamps bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some scissor lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller scissor lamps, measuring 1.58 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made scissor lamps over the years, but those made by Elektroinstala, Christian Dell and Kaiser Idell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Scissor Lamps?
Prices for scissor lamps start at $221 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $842.
Finding the Right Wall Lights And Sconces 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.
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