Pair of Brutalist Outdoor Copper Ceiling Lamps / Scones, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and characterful pair of brutalist ceiling lamps executed entirely in copper, originally commissioned for the entrance canopy of the Kesko building, later known as the Oulu En...
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Pair of Brutalist Outdoor Scones Model 17-037, Orno 1960
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
She won a number of medals for her lighting designs in the Milan Triennials in the 1950s.
Metal, Copper
1960s Swedish Copper Outdoor Wall Lamp by Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and atmospheric wall lamp produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, dating from the 1960s. The lamp is constructed from copper and fitted with a substantial panel of amber-colour...
Copper
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H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
4 Lisa Johansson-Pape Brutalist Outdoor Wall Lights Model 17-037, Orno 1960
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two pairs (4 lamps) of wall mounted lamps model 17-037, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1960s. Each lamp features a heavily patinated co...
Metal, Brass
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H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
Pair Swedish Brutalist Outdoor Wall Lights Patinated Copper And Amber Art Glass
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolute beautiful and extremely rare large cylindrical wall lights attributed to Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden. The lamps are made of copper, what become beautiful patinated true the year...
Copper
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H 13 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
4 Lisa Johansson-Pape Brutalist Outdoor Wall Lights Model 17-037, Orno 1960
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two pairs (4 lamps) of elegant wall mounted lamps model 17-037, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1960s. Each lamp features a patinated co...
Metal, Brass
$2,800
H 18.5 in W 8 in D 14.5 in
1950s Large Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light in Patinated Copper and Amber Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s large Scandinavian outdoor wall light in patinated copper and amber glass. Designer unknown. Executed in richly patinated copper and textured amber glass. A highly sculptural d...
Copper
$4,998 / set
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconces for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconces for Örsjö. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition by Örsjö of the classic Swedish desi...
Metal
Swedish Outdoor Wall Lamps in Copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Outdoor Wall Lamps in Copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s Striking pair of Swedish outdoor wall lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s. Crafted in solid...
Copper
$13,702 / set
H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Paavo Tynell & Idman Set of Two Copper & Opaline Glass Wall Lamps, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Set of 2 wall lamp by Paavo Tynell, edited by Idman. Model 7309. Copper and opaline glass. Made in Finland in the 1950s. Both are marked Idman. Great patina to the copper. ...
Copper
$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Hans Agne Jakobsson pair of Patinated Copper Wall Lamps, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
This is a set of 2 wall lamps in patinated copper by Swedish lighting master Hans-Agne Jakobsson. They have a unique patina which is the result of time and use for almost 70 years. M...
Copper, Steel
$6,857Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 5.71 in
Outdoor Copper Wall Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1940/50s Sweden
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exquisite Outdoor Copper Wall Lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in 1940/50s Sweden. This exceptionally rare copper lamp, created by the renowned Swedish architect and...
Copper
Scandinavian Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, copper, Scandinavia, 1960s A stunning and well-executed wall light of the 1960s made in Scandinavia. The manufacturer used copper for this specific design that obtained ...
Copper
$9,940Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
Rare Pair of Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s. Large clear glass globes hooked onto blackened aluminum armature. Glob...
Aluminum, Steel
$6,400
H 24.41 in W 9.85 in D 12.6 in
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 'Knight' Wall Light in Copper and Blown Glass
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, 'Knight' wall light, variation on model '1012' copper, blown glass, Sweden, 1940s This rare wall light designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan...
Copper
$7,425
H 11.82 in Dm 14.18 in
Paavo Tynell, pair of Copper Wall Lamps, Model 7309, Taito Oy, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Patinated and nice pair of Paavo Tynell wall lamp made in cooper and produced by TAITO oy in the 1940s. The lamps are both made with a solid cooper painated shade and has an round op...
Copper
Pair of Mod. 2071 Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One pair of model 2071 sconces by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Half and half black and white opal spheres make up these simply beautiful and unique sconces. Each sco...
Opal, Aluminum, Steel
$14,571
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 11.42 in
Scandinavian Copper Wall Lamps by Hans Bergström, ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing pair of wall lights by Hans Bergström, made from copper and glass with discreet bubbles. Large design with decorative spikes on the tops. Model #1012 Rewired but needs to b...
Copper
$3,838 / set
H 13.39 in Dm 15.36 in
Sizeable Paavo Tynell Pair of Outdoor Industrial Style Flush Mounts, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of sizable industrial style Paavo Tynell outdoor / indoor lamps. These lamps model 2421-2453 are quite large with a big opaline glass ball shade that is easily screwed in and ...
Metal, Aluminum
$13,200 / set
H 8.27 in W 7.68 in D 12.21 in
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, wall lamps, model '1006A', patinated copper, Sweden, 1940s Swedish designer Hans Bergström designed this wall light in the 1940s. As for the materi...
Copper
$2,650 / set
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "V-149" Pair of Wall Sconces for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
While Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed and produced various types of furniture, his lighting received greater international attention, not without a good reason. As these “V-149” wall sc...
Brass
A Pair of Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) Model Number 9460. Polished brass. Produced by Idman, circa 1950th. Both stamped "Idman". Dimensions: H 7" × L 14.2" × W 4....
Brass
$914 / item
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 12.6 in
Sistema Solare Wall Sconce. Calacatta oro Marble. Silvio Piattelli design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This beautiful sconce adds to the Sistema collection the wall fixture. I made several times this for specific customer requests and realised it needed to become part of the collectio...
Marble, Brass
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce Executed in hand-blown bubbled Seguso glass on a black painted metal mount. The simplicity of Sarfatti's de...
Metal
$2,395 / set
H 5.6 in Dm 3.63 in
Rare Pair of Bronze Art Deco Vases and Candlesticks by GAB, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
Rare pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vases and candlesticks with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, some wear to the patin...
Bronze
Maison Leleu, Settee, France, C. 1960
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Loveseat and pair of armchairs with gunmetal patinated bronze legs and gilt bronze sabots, by Maison Leleu. For illustrations of similar models, see Siriex, Françoise. The House o...
Bronze
Brut Terrazzo Side Table
Located in Gamboa, RJ
The ‘Brut’ collection by Assimply Studio transforms demolition waste from masonry walls into unique pieces of furniture. These materials, which were once house structures, are given ...
Terrazzo
Beautiful Brass and Glass Chandelier in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Massive solid brass chandelier with ten 4" glass globes and ten 6" glass globes. Chandelier can be hung from its brass chain or fixed to the ceiling.
Brass
$10,171 / set
H 20.48 in W 21.26 in D 31.5 in
Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of garden armchairs model "Loop chair" by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl from the 60's edited by Eternit. Fiber cement ribbon forming a low garden chair with sober and pure lines...
Cement
$1,350 / item
H 27 in W 6 in D 6 in
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Brass, Steel
$10,857
H 30.32 in W 65.36 in D 24.81 in
Charlotte Perriand Wood Forme Libre Console Doron Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A functional and, at the same time, architectural object in true Charlotte Perriand style. A design console envisioned to fit in different areas of the home: from the entrance and ha...
Wood
$2,000
H 10 in Dm 21.4 in
Large 3-Light Midcentury Modern Honeycomb Structure Glass Flush Mount w Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern ceiling light with a teakwood finial & brass canopy and a honeycomb pattern on the glass shade. This vintage, flat, three-light flush mount has a beautiful ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Small Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall for indoor and and out...
Metal
$2,345
H 78.74 in W 40.94 in D 13.39 in
Italian Postmodern Elle 55 Floor Lamp by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 1980s
By Tommaso Cimini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern floor lamp from the Italian manufacturer Lumina according to a design by Tommaso Cimini from the 80s. Here is a rare version with a special version. An impressive yet fil...
Metal
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, with some light scratches. Slightly askew. Stamped 'BRONS' and make...
Bronze
Marz Designs, "Terra 0 Short Wall Light", Ceramic Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 0 Short Wall Light features a short or long arm the light is both directional and functional. The singular domed ceramic fitting creates a controlled light source. The Terr...
Brass
Charlotte PERRIAND, Dining Table, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte PERRIAND (1903-1999) Grooved table, model designed around 1954, piece acquired at the Steph Simon Gallery around 1960 Ash dining room table. Thick top with a slightly cha...
Ash
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘5061’, brass, Finland, 1950s A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, use of materials, craftsma...
Brass
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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