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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
Model 6718 Wide Shade Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamps, circa 1950s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 6718 wide shade Kaiser Idell scissor lamps, circa 1950s
- Price is per lamp
- Extendable
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Metal Brass Scissor Wall Work Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal and brass scissor wall light. Enamel shade diameter: 21 cm.
Maximum length: 100 cm. Minimum
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
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
1950s Industrial Atomic Age Scissor Multidirectional Wall Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and hard-to-find wall mount scissor lamp, circa the 1950s. The shade is in perforated metal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gray Metal Scissor Vintage Industrial Wall Light Scone by SIS
By SIS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
SIS scissor wall lamp
Gray metal shade and white interior adjustable length and horizontally and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Extra Large Wall-Mounted Scissor Lamp by Midgard, circa 1940s
By Midgard
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra-large wall-mounted scissor lamp by Midgard, circa 1940s
- Large extendable scissor
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Extra Large Wall-Mounted Scissor Lamp by Midgard, circa 1940s
By Midgard
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra-large wall-mounted scissor lamp by Midgard, circa 1940s
- Large extendable scissor
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Industrial Scissor Lamp by Marianne Brandt for Kandem, circa 1950s
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial scissor lamp by Marianne Brandt For Kandem, circa 1950s.
- Adjustable scissor
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Biesdorf Wall Scissor (8 in stock) | Black Enamel Industrial Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
*extra large* wall scissor light.
design: 360volt
black enamel, white interior
Diameter shade
Category
20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Industrial Green East German Scissor Wall Lamp from Reif Dresden, 1960s
By Reif Dresden
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial scissor lamp was produced by REIF DRESDEN in former East Germany during the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Industrial German Green Enamel Scissor Wall Lamp from Reif Dresden, 1930s
By Reif Dresden
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial scissor lamp was produced by REIF DRESDEN in Germany during the 1930s. The
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Antique Vintage Industrial Nickel Plated Brass Scissor Wall Lamp, c.1940
Located in London, GB
A very attractive nickel plated scissor lamp. c.1940
Solid and quality construction, including
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian brass and green painted metal Scissor Lamp1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Gorgeous brass scissor lamp, green metal shade, all original, works with 110-240 volts, fully
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Industrial Kaiser Idell Black Adjustable Scissor Wall Light Model 6718, 1930s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
. The scissor arm can be extended from 15 inch to 33 inch (38 cm to 84 cm).
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
White Metal Scissor Vintage Industrial White Opaline Glass Wall Light Scone
By SIS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White metal scissor wall lamp
white opaline glass shade
adjustable length and angle
Shade size
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Mid Century beige industrial foldable extendable wall "scissor" lamp from SIS
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern industrial metal "scissor" foldable extendable wall lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Yellow Painted Metal Scissor Lamp 1950
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Brass and yellow metal scissor lamp, brass it's in original patina, it works with 110-240 volts and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Yellow Painted Metal Italian Scissor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A solid Brass and yellow metal scissor lamp, brass it's in original patina, it works with 110-240
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Green Metal Italian Scissor Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's a stylish Mid-Century Modern adjustable scissor lamp. Green metal and brass are in original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Danish Brass Scissor Wall Lamps by Th. Valentiner, 1950s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pair of adjustable scissor wall lights was designed and manufactured by Th. Valentiner in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Green Painted Metal Italian Scissor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Gorgeous brass scissor lamp, original color green metal shade, it works 110-240 volts, fully
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Kaiser Idell Scissor Wall Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Huge and articulated Bauhaus Kaiser Idell scissor wall lamp. Model 6614 / 122. Designed by Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Modern Le Klint "Scissor" Wall Lamp Model 332 in Beech
By Le Klint, Erik Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully vintage Le Klint "Scissor" wall lamp in light beech wood designed in the 1950s by Erik
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic, Beech
Danish Modern Teak "Scissor" Wall Sconce by Erik Hansen for Le Klint
By Le Klint, Erik Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Larger, uncommon 1960s version of the iconic 'scissor lamp' originally designed in the 1950s by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Linen, Teak
Set of 3 Midgard Scissor lamps by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
type of multi-adjustable lighting - under the brand name ‘midgard’.
the “scissor” mechanism allows the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Wooden Scissor Wall Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade, Retro 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dutch vintage scissor lamp with wooden frame and metal shade. The scissor-mechanism allows you to
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood
Pair of Two Danish Scissor Wall Lamps by T.H. Valentiner, Copenhagen, 1950s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
scissor mechanism allows the fabric lamp shade to be directed in all directions and pushed to the front
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scissor Lamp in Teak from the 1960s By Erik Hansen For Le Klint
By Le Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage Le Klint scissor lamp down light in teak from the 1960s and designed by Erik Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scissor Lamp in Teak from the 1960s By Erik Hansen For Le Klint
By Le Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage Le Klint scissor lamp up light in teak from the 1960s and designed by Erik Hansen
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Kaiser Idell Wall Scissor Lamp Model 6614 in Black and a Large Shade
By Kaiser Dell
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original midcentury Kaiser Idell metal wall scissor lamp model 6614 in black with a large
Category
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hala Zeist Scissor Wall Lamp by H. Th. J.A. Busquet in Brass and Yellow
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful and very rare scissor wall lamp designed in the 1950s by H.Th.J.A. Busquet for Hala Zeist
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Curt Fischer for Midgard Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scissor style Midgard wall-task lamp designed by Curt Fischer.
Category
Early 20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
lampshade of 18 cm in diameter. The scissor arm is extendable and can be turned sideways. The rotary switch
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Christian Dell Accordion Lamp in Black Enameled Metal
By Christian Dell, Kaiser and Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Nearly New Kaiser-Dell Black Enameled Wall-Mount Scissor Lamp made in 1933.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell
By Christian Dell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, white wall-mounted scissor lamp,
fully extendable with adjustable height and position
Category
Vintage 1930s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Rare Gerald Thurston Wall Sconce for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Chula Vista, CA
rare wall sconce model with scissor system.
New plastic diffuser.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Italian Wall Mounted Extendable Wall Light
Located in London, GB
This 1950s Italian sconce holds great character and style. Its extendable brass scissor arm has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Matching Pair of W.D. Allison Scissors with Mirrored Shades
Located in Peekskill, NY
The early W.D. Allison articulated scissor lamp is on the top of every collectors list. This is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Vintage American Industrial Swing-Arm Extension Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
scissor extension arm, manufactured by the R. E. Dietz company of New York. Dimensions listed are when
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Large Oak
Sax
Wall Lamp #1 Erik Hansen for Le Klint, 1952
Located in London, GB
Description:
A wooden 'Sax' (scissor) wall lamp designed by Erik Hansen for Le Klint, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Medium Oak
Sax
Wall Lamp #1 Erik Hansen for Le Klint, 1952
Located in London, GB
Description:
A wooden 'Sax' (scissor) wall lamp designed by Erik Hansen for Le Klint, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Large Oak
Sax
Wall Lamp #2 Erik Hansen for Le Klint, 1952
Located in London, GB
Description:
A wooden 'Sax' (scissor) wall lamp designed by Erik Hansen for Le Klint, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Medium Oak
Sax
Wall Lamp #2 Erik Hansen for Le Klint, 1952
Located in London, GB
Description:
A wooden 'Sax' (scissor) wall lamp designed by Erik Hansen for Le Klint, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Oak
Sax
Wall Lamp Erik Hansen for Le Klint, 1952
By Erik Hansen
Located in London, GB
A wooden 'Sax' (scissor) wall lamp designed by Erik Hansen for Le Klint, Denmark, 1952.
Since the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Rosewood
Sax
Wall Lamp Erik Hansen for Le Klint, 1952
By Erik Hansen
Located in London, GB
A wooden 'Sax' (scissor) wall lamp designed by Erik Hansen for Le Klint, Denmark, 1952.
Since the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rosewood
Wall Lamp, Scherenlampe, by Ingo Maurer
By Design M
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
for his own company design M.
The base, the scissor arm and the ball shade are all made in chromed
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak Wood Wall Lamp with Extendable Arm, 1970
s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Danish teak wood scissor lamp with wooden frame and metal arm. The metal bar can be extended or
Category
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Linen
Brass Concertina Wall Light, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
able extend and retract thanks to the scissor-jointed construction. The simplistic form creates
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Teak Wood Danish Wall Lamp with Glass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Danish mid century teak wood wall lamp with glass shade. The scissor arm mechanism is not only
Category
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Concertina Brass Wall Light, Denmark, 1950s
Located in London, GB
angle, the arm also extends and retracts thanks to the scissor joints and the head of the lamp can move
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Concertina Articulated Brass Wall Light, Denmark circa 1950
Located in London, GB
degree angle, the arm also extends and retracts thanks to the scissor joints and the head of the lamp can
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
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, measure
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Christian Dell Scissor Lamp
By Koranda Austria, Christian Dell
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel scissor construction with aluminum shade fitted with E27 socket. Designed in the 1930s by
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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 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.
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