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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 1940s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Super Scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamp Circa 1940s.
- Large extendable scissor mechanism
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Super Scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamp Circa 1940s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Super Scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamp Circa 1940s
- Large extendable scissor mechanism
Category
Vintage 1940s 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
Super Scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamps circa 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Super scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell scissor lamps circa 1930s
- Price is per lamp
- Large
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Super Scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamps, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Super scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell scissor lamps, circa 1930s
- Price is per lamp
- Large
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Super Scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamps, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Super scissor 6614 Kaiser Idell scissor lamps circa 1930s
- Price is per lamp
- Large
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Scissor Uri (43 in Stock) Vintage Industrial Wall Scissor
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Industrial wall scissor. Black shade.
All lamps have been made suitable by international
Category
20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Scissor Kielce Light Green, Vintage Industrial Scissor Wall Light
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
Hala Zeist Scissor Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lamp Hala Zeist Holland 1950s metal scissor lamp wall lamp. Orange red shade.
A beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Scissor Wall light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scissor wall light, original yellow enamel, star perforations
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Mounted Scissor Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Wall mounted Scissor light with red brass metal shade
Category
Vintage 1930s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Industrial Scissor Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian industrial scissor sconce with excellent extension.
Max depth: 33"
Min depth: 12
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Chrome
Austrian Copper Scissor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great articulate copper scissor lamp
fully adjustable with individual on/off switch
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Wall Lights and Sconces
Kandem Scissor Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
articulating black enameled metal scissor wall lamp by Kandem
extends from 14" to 50", hood
Category
Vintage 1930s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,600
1930s Industrial Scissor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Industrial scissor sconces from the US. Solid brass naturally aged from the period
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midgard Scissor Lamp III
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midgard scissor lamp with black enameled shade; white on the interior. Shade maintains original
Category
Early 20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,800
German Industrial Scissor Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
articulating black enameled metal scissor wall lamp
extends from 14" to 50"
hood
Category
Vintage 1930s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midgard Scissor Lamp II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully articulating black enameled scissor lamp. Shade is enameled white on the interior and
Category
Early 20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,200
French Scissor Wall Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of articulate brass scissor lamps
fully adjustable with individual on/off switch
full length
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
French Scissor Wall Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of articulate brass scissor lamps
fully adjustable with individual on/off switch
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Industrial Articulated Scissor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice Industrial quality scissor wall sconce. The heavy shade has the look of a gas lamp
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
German 1940s Scissor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 wonderful brass scissor sconces from Germany with back plates with a push switch. They
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Articulated Scissor Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
and sit on a brass articulated rod. With the rod and scissor this will extend to almost 4 foot.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Danish Scissor Wall Lamp
Located in London, GB
An 1950's Danish teak scissor extending wall lamp. Produced in Denmark circa 1950. Smooth movement
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
$1,036
Christian Dell "Scissor" Lamp
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
signed Christian Dell No. 6614 Architect's Lamp for Kaiser Idell in Off White. Articulating, cantilevered wall mounted Architect's Lamp. Rewired
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Industrial Double Scissor Sconce
Located in Culver City, CA
Double extension arm wall mounted industrial light with metal shade.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Double Scissor Arm Sconce
Located in Culver City, CA
Double extension arm wall mounted industrial light with metal shade.
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Large Industrial Scissor Light
Located in Culver City, CA
unusual industrial light with elongated metal shade in original white finish
Category
Vintage 1940s English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hala Scissor Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful jeweler's lamp by Hala in mostly original condition
the lamp is fully adjustable, on/off switch at the back plate
Category
Early 20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,600
Grey Scissor Wall Lamp, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial scissor wall lamp manufactured during the 1980s..Lamp has grey lampshade
Category
Late 20th Century European Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial scissor lamp was produced in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$298 / item
Industrial Scissor Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial scissor lamp was produced in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial scissor wall light was produced in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Industrial Scissor Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial scissor lamp, circa 1930s
- Extendable scissor mechanism
- Cast iron wall bracket
Category
Vintage 1930s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Scissor Wall Mount Industrial Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Scissor wall mount industrial light, simple form.
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Scissor Wall Mounted Light
Located in Culver City, CA
green metal shade with brass scissor extension
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Scissor Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial scissor lamp, circa 1930s
- Vitreous black enamel shade
- Extendable scissor
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Industrial Scissor Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial scissor lamp, circa 1930s
- Vitreous black enamel shade
- Extendable scissor
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Scissor Wall Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Scissor Wall Light. Extends from 19" - 41".
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Industrial Wall Mounted Scissor Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial scissor light with brass wall mount and simple form
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Wall Mount Scissor Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial scissor lamp, with extension arm newly wired. priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Industrial Wall Mount Scissor Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial scissor lamp, with extension arm newly wired.
4 - available, priced individually.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Industrial Wall Mount Scissor Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Description: Industrial scissor lamp, with extension arm newly wired.
3 - available, priced
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midgard Black Metal Scissor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully articulating black enameled scissor lamp. Hood maintains some writing on outside. Designed
Category
Early 20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two Kandem Scissor Wall Lamps
By Kandem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
articulating black enameled metal scissor wall lamps by Kandem, extends from 14" to 50", hood
Category
Vintage 1930s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass Scissor Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mounted scissor lamps, pivot left to right and extendable, shade moves both up/down and swings
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Walligraph Scissor Lamps, England 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Walligraph Scissor Lamps
England, 1940
Adjustable iron wall mounted task lamps, with original black
Category
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$2,400 / item
Midgard Black Metal Scissor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully articulating black enameled scissor lamp. Shade is enameled white on the interior and
Category
Early 20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gecos Scissor Lamp Circa 1930s
By Gecos
Located in Gloucester, GB
Gecos Scissor lamp circa 1930s
- Extendable steel scissor mechanism
- Steel shade
- Takes E27
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
A. Perazzone Scissor Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creme colored Italian industrial scissor wall light with an excellent range of motion and casting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
1950’s Scissor Wall Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early Scandinavian scissor extending wall lamp. Produced circa 1950. Smooth movement. Currently
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
$1,036
Two Kandem Scissor Wall Lamps
By Kandem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
articulating black enameled metal scissor wall lamps by Kandem
extends from 14" to 50", hood
Category
Vintage 1930s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage German Scissor Wall Lamp
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This scissor wall lamp was designed during the 1960s, and manufactured in Germany. It features a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1950’s Scissor Wall Lamp
By Le Klint
Located in London, GB
An early Le Klint Scissor extending wall lamp. Produced circa 1950. Smooth movement. Currently
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,472
Unique Articulated Scissor Cage Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is the only example of this all original scissor lamp I have ever seen. It has a number of
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Brass
1950’s Scissor Wall Lamp
Located in London, GB
An 1950's Scandinavian scissor extending wall lamp. Produced in Denmark circa 1950. Smooth movement
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
$1,036
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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.
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Prices for scissor lamps start at $221 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $842.
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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.
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