Wall Mounted Sconces
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Plaster
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Resin
20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
2010s Romanian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Acrylic
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Tin
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Antler, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sc...
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century German Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Concrete, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Alabaster
Vintage 1960s Flush Mount
Shell
20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Iron
2010s Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Alabaster, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Onyx, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Mirror
2010s Balkan Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Stone, Brass
Early 20th Century American Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Optical Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Milk Glass, Teak
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Flush Mount
Metal
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Late 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Mirror
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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.
- What is a plug in wall sconce?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a wall-mounted sculpture is called is based on its design. The general term for this type of sculpture is a wall sculpture. If the piece has a flat surface into which a sculpture has been carved, you can also refer to it as a relief or relief sculpture. Explore a selection of wall sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To hang antlers on a wall, you will either need to mount them on an upholstered board or use specially designed hardware. Seek the help of an experienced taxidermist to avoid damaging the antlers. On 1stDibs, find a collection of taxidermy.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.
Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021It is very difficult to say which the best wall-mounted makeup mirror is. The attributes that will appeal to someone in a wall-mounted makeup mirror will change from person to person. Most people prefer the classic ones while some might prefer a more contemporary design. Shop a range of antique and vintage wall-mounted makeup mirrors on 1stDibs.
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