Scissor Wall Light

Find many varieties of an authentic scissor wall light available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and plastic, every scissor wall light was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a scissor wall light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each scissor wall light bearing industrial, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one scissor wall light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Le Klint, Erik Hansen and Kaiser Idell produced versions that are worth a look. If space is limited, at least one smaller piece of scissor wall light, measuring 1.5 across, is available.

Prices for a scissor wall light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $5,200, while the average can fetch as much as $550.

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.