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Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Light by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
This is a classic mid-century modern vintage double porcelain wall sconce for bathrooms. Produced
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Huge Vintage Industrial Explosionproof Cast Iron Bulkhead Lights By Gec
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Electric Co Ltd.
15mm thick "Armour Plate" front glass and heavy cast iron body allowed these fitting to
Category
1950s British Industrial Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Steel, Iron
Swedish mid-century modern ceramic appliques 6010 Gunnar Nylund for Ifö, 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Gunnar Nylund
Located in MIlano, IT
Swedish mid-century modern ceramic appliques 6010 Gunnar Nylund for Ifö, 1960s
Set of three wall
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Light by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
This is a classic mid-century modern vintage double porcelain wall sconce for bathrooms. Produced
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Original Dentiscope - The Holy Grail of medical lighting
By Pittsburgh Electric Speciaties Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
turn-of-the-century Dentiscope by Pittsburg Electric Speciaties Co of Pittsburg, PA is simple, elegant
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron And Reeded Glass Bulkhead Lights By Gec
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Electrical Catalog by maker The General Electric Co Ltd.
Model number F64018 produced between 1940 and 1960
Category
1950s British Industrial Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Steel, Iron
Reclaimed Industrial Prismatic Glass Bulkhead "THE WIGAN" light Fitting by Heyes
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
bulkhead wall lights manufactured by Heyes & Company of Wigan circa 1950.
Originally installed in the 1950
Category
1940s British Industrial Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Brass, Iron
Postmodern Triangular Electric Wall Sconce by Hoffmeister
Located in San Diego, CA
Postmodern triangular electric wall sconce by Hoffmeister of Germany, circa 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Branch Chandelier Rock Crystal Electric Candle Light Wall Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of French electric wall sconces feature two tier brass branch chandelier form each with five
Category
20th Century Victorian Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Pair of Federal Style Brass Lyre Form 2-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of Federal style electric wall sconces feature brass lyre form frames each with two
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20th Century American Federal Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco English 1930
s Cinema Wall Light Sconce
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco wall light in great condition. The glass is clean and bright , the chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Matching Pair Of English 1930
s Cinema Wall Light Sconces
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous matching pair of 1930's Art Deco wall lights in great condition. The glass is clean and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Tall White Lacquered Carved Wood Electric Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of carved wood and white eggshell lacquered three-arm wall sconces. In the style of Dorothy
Category
1950s American Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Sconces with Mirrored and Electric
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of sconces, each having a shield-shaped backplate of distressed mirror, in a heavily
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Wood
Ifö Sweden Double Wall Sconce Lamp Khaki, Brutalist Modern Bathroom Light 1970s
By Stig Carlsson, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric, Lindner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage double wall sconce from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1970s. This is a rare version with
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1960s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Green Ifö Sweden Double Wall Sconce Lamp, Modern Bathroom Light, 1970s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner, Ifö Electric, Stig Carlsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage double wall sconce from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1960s to 1970s. It comes in a more
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Ifö Sweden "Lyx" Glass Wall Sconces Yellow, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner, Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare pair original vintage tall wall sconces from Ifö, Sweden.
They are from the series "Lyx
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Ifö Sweden Glass Wall Lamp Sconces Blue, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Stig Carlsson, Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric, Lindner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of two original vintage wall sconces from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1950s to 1960s. They come in
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Large Ifö Sweden Double Wall Sconce Lamp Moss Green Modern Bathroom Light, 1970s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner, Ifö Electric, Stig Carlsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage large double wall sconce from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1960s to 1970s. It comes
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Swedish Mid-Century Espresso Glazed Ceramic Sconce by Sigvard Bernadotte
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by designer Sigvard Bernadotte for the IFÖ company in the middle of the 1960’s, this beautiful, Bauhaus-inspired example of Swedish Mid-Century design features a white opali...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Bernadotte
6060
Pair of Sconces by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFO
By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of sconces, model 6060, from Bernadotte range, was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Opaline Glass
Shiny Blue Porcelain Glass Wall Lights, IFÖ Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Carlsson, Ifö Electric
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Swedish midcentury modern vintage wall sconces designed by artistic director for Ifö
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Feders Handblown Glass Sun Wall Sconce
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Chula Vista, CA
electric socket.
Wall sconce, hangs into the wall.
Additional images upon request.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Iron
Shiny Brown Porcelain Opaline Glass Wall Lights, IFÖ Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Carlsson, Ifö Electric
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Swedish midcentury modern vintage wall sconces designed by artistic director for Ifö
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Swedish Opaline Glass Glazed Ceramic Wall Lamps Sigvard Bernadotte 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of vintage Swedish wall lamps with opaline glass shades and cobalt blue glazed ceramic
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Opaline Glass, Ceramic
Porcelain and Opaline Glass Wall Lights by S. Bernadotte for IFÖ, Sweden 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Haderslev, DK
sconces has all the components, screws, wall bracket and even the rubber washer which goes between the
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, Circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Vitreous grey porcelain wall mounts
- Screw off opaline shades
- Takes E14 fitting bulbs
- Wires
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Light by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo Circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Vitreous grey coloured porcelain wall mount
- Screw off opaline shades
- Takes 2x E14 fitting
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in retro brown
NOS new old stock never used and with the original boxes
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opa...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in grey
NOS new old stock never used.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb hold...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6035 from the 1960s in lime green.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in white..
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb
Lamps can be used...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6035 from the 1960s in lime green.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E1...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A set 3 vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6035 and 6060 from the 1960s in grey.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for a...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A set 3 vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6035 and 6060 from the 1960s in royal blue.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holder...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A set 3 vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6035 and 6060 from the 1960s in tan.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage yellow Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6035 from the 1960s.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E15 bu...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Set of Ceramic Bathroom Lamps and Shelf from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage set of green Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6035 with shelf from the 1960s.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in white.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E15 bulb
Lamps...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage orange Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6035 from the 1960s.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb
...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A set 3 vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6065 and 6080 from the 1960s in lime green.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in retro brown
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb
...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö Of Sweden Bathroom Lamps
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of sweden bathroom lamps
Model 6035
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in green.
Model 6035.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb
Lamps ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in mint green.
Model 6035.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb
L...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in orange color and with the original boxes.
Model 6035.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of large vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6005 from the 1960s in blue
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s
Opaline glass shades
Ceramic bulb holders for an E15 bulb
In great condition and ready to use.
Designed by Si...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s
Opaline glass shades
Ceramic bulb holders for an E15 bulb
In great condition and ready to use.
Designed by Si...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in grey.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E15 bulb
Lamps can...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in grey.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E15 bulb
Lamps...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in white.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E15 bulb
Lamps can...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s
Opaline glass shades
Ceramic bulb holders for an E15 bulb
In great condition and ready to use.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamp from the 1960s
Opaline glass shades
Double ceramic bulb holders for an E15 bulb
In great condition and ready to use.
Designed by Sigv...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Brass Wall Sconces by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of rare Mid-Century Italian Googie style brass wall sconces feature electric green enameled
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Brass, Steel
Copper Picture Light by GEC, England circa 1940
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Culver City, CA
Beautifully aged copper with frosted glass lens, mirrored interior and adjustable shade.
*Please note the price is per unit, and the lights are sold individually*
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1940s English Industrial Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Copper
Pair French Style Mirrors With Electric Candle Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Quality brass baroque style cartouche shaped mirrors with leafy surrounds. With twin scrolled lights with faux candle paper sleeves.
H. 19", W. 12 1/2", Depth 4'
Condition: There is...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vintage Electric Wall Sconce
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Electric Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage electric wall sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, glass and metal, every vintage electric wall sconce was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage electric wall sconce — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage electric wall sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage electric wall sconce that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte and Berry's Electric Ltd produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Electric Wall Sconce?
Prices for a vintage electric wall sconce start at $150 and top out at $2,950 with the average selling for $463.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights 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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