Set of Three Model "2010" Wall Lights by R. Kruger and D. Witte, Germany 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This striking set of wall lamps, designed by Rolf Krüger and Dieter Witte, highlight the refined innovation of 20th century German design. Crafted in lacquered aluminium, each lamp s...
Metal
Wall Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1960
By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist folded metal wall lights by Staff of Germany in ivory-white and near bronze-brown color, can be used as flush mount ceiling lights as well. Designed by R. Kruger & D. ...
Metal
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H 11.23 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Set of 4 Wall Sconces by Staff Germany Designed by R. Kruger & D. Witte, 1968
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of four metal wall panels designed by R. Krueger & D. Witte for Staff Lighting, Germany, 1968. Lighting: takes one big Edison E27 base bulb per sconce. Condition: very...
Metal
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H 100.4 in W 100.4 in D 9.85 in
Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger
Located in Munster, NRW
Overwhelming Oyster copper wall light sculpture - about 2.5 meter x 2.5 meter! 16 oyster elements built in two wooden frames to be arranged in a square, you can also arrange them ...
Metal
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H 5.91 in W 24.61 in D 24.61 in
Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Munster, NRW
Overwhelming Oyster wall light sculpture - about 1.25 meter x 2.5 meter! Eight oyster elements built onto wooden frames. each element features four lightbulbs and its original me...
Aluminum
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H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Set of 5 Wall Sconces by Staff Germany Designed by R. Kruger & D. Witte, 1968
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of five metal wall panels by Staff, Germany, designed by R. Krueger & D. Witte 1968. Lighting: takes one large Edison base bulb per sconce. Condition: very good vin...
Metal
Set of 4 Wall Lamps by Dieter Witte for Staff
By Dieter Witte
Located in München, DE
A warm light emerges. Design: R. Krüger and D. Witte Manufacturer: Staff The color outside is dark brown.
Metal
Set of 4 Wall Lamps by Dieter Witte for Staff
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
A wonderful play of light is created on the wall. Design: R. Krüger and D. Witte Manufacturer: Staff The color outside is dark brown.
Metal
$3,834Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 3.55 in
Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Metal Glass Sconces Wall Lamps 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps or ceiling lamps ‘1940" model produced by Fontana Arte with varnished metal, chrome-plated brass, moulded glass, 1950s Italy produ...
Metal
Set of Three Mid-Century Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed in 1950s in Czechoslovakia for bathroom mirror side place. Bakelite holders and opaline glass shades. Rewired: E14-E15 bulbs, 4x40W Measures of two-bulb item - H: 9cm, W:...
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Stilnovo (Italy, 1960s) Rectangular opal glass sits at a diagonal, revealing a polished brass stem down the center. Each sconce holds a single E26 socket type. We recomm...
Brass
$2,650 / set
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "V-149" Set of 3 Wall Sconces for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
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
$4,513
H 7.29 in W 11.03 in D 11.42 in
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1963 Wall Lights, Italy, 1960s - ONLY 1 PIECE AVAIL
By Max Ingrand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Priced per piece / lamp. ONLY ONE PIECE IS AVAILABLE. Rare large 1960s Max Ingrand 1963 sconces for Fontana Arte. A superb elegant design, executed in opaline glass, black painte...
Brass, Metal
$1,826 / set
H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Mid Century Wall Lights or Sconces by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with rotating shades. Down and up lighter. Designed and manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed i...
Metal
Rare Midcentury Wall Lamp Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - nice style of lighting - marked - adjustable
Metal, Chrome
$4,136Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in
Midcentury wall lights model LP6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of two small wall lights mod. LP6 designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena Original brass structure, and prismatic glass diffuser Very good vintage condition. Italy 1950s Plea...
Brass
$1,539 / set
H 28.75 in W 9.85 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Mid century Wall Lamps Designed by Josef Hejtman, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - maker: Kamenicky Senov - adjustable, rare - published in catalogue.
Metal
$901
H 13.78 in W 7.29 in D 3.15 in
mid century sconce WALL LAMP design klaus link for neuhaus-leuchten 1960s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Mannheim, DE
Late 1960s sconce designed by German designer Klaus Link for Neuhaus-Leuchten, Neheim-Hüsten, Germany. Made of matte brown lacquered metal and white satin glass. For six E14 bulbs. ...
Metal
Italian mid-century modern wall lamps by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wall lamps by Stilnovo, 1950s Pair of square wall lamps with metal and brass frames and textured glass diffusers. They feature a clean, geometric design wi...
Metal, Brass
$797 / set
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
Set of Two Rare Midcentury Wall Lamp, Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - rare in pair - beautiful style of lighting
Chrome
$2,734Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 13.39 in
Wall lamps by Mart van Schijndel model Shofloat 1970
By Mart Van Schijndel
Located in Oirlo, LI
In the 1970s, Dutch designer Mart van Schijndel envisioned a minimalist wall lamp that blended form and function. The Shofloat, produced by Martech, became a symbol of elegance with ...
Metal
$3,424 / set
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Set of Three Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights Sconces Flushmounts, 1960s
By Alessandro Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful set of three architektural modernist brass wall sconces. Italy, 1960s Lamp sockets: 4.
Brass, Metal
$225 / item
H 4.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid-Century Staff Leuchten Inset Ceiling or Wall Mount Lights
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by the post-war German manufacturer Staff Leuchten in the 1980s, these large inset lights feature a square white enameled metal housing with a centered cylindrical perforate...
Sheet Metal
Set of 2 Jørgen Bo Wall Lamps for Fog&Mørup, Denmark
By Fog and Morup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of minimalist elegance to your space with the Brass With Glass Wall Sconce by Fog&Mørup, designed by Jorgen Bo in Denmark in 1960. This wall sconce showcases a sleek and ...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
LUchiere Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
The LUchiere sconce is a wonderful and sleek bronze torchier sconce in a rich aged patinated brass finish and handblown glass shades. Based on an Italian design. Single medium based ...
Brass
Large pendant by Paavo Tynell for Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, circa 1950th. Opaline glass shade with perforated brass plate and brass wire decor. Marked "Idman". Newly rewired ...
Glass
Gio Ponti Large 'Randaccio' Mirror for GUBI
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti Large 'Randaccio' Mirror for GUBI Ponti created the 'Randaccio' Mirror in 1925 for his home on Via Randaccio in Milan. Characterized by its atypical crown-like detailing ...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Stilnovo Italian Mid Century Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of 1950s Italian mid century sconces in golden polished brass and black enamel with white frosted glass shades. Rewired. One 120 watt candelabra socket each. Made by...
Brass, Enamel
$6,427 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.62 in
Ceiling Suspended Illuminated Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Vintage series N.4. Mid-century style ceiling suspended mirror with front illumination and a high quality brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This mirror is fully customis...
Brass, Bronze
Massive Oversize Scoop Brass Chandelier MCM style
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold , sculptural , playfull stylish huge massive brass chandelier made of 8 fully ajustable oversize scoop. Hand crafted with prime quality brass and hardware . Solid stur...
Brass
Beetle Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Beetle wall lights designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Reminiscent of stag beetle armor, in an aged raw brass finish, also ...
Brass
$913
H 24.02 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , Italy 1980
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Venini wall lamp in Murano glass with iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best in design. This pair of sconces is in good condition. Venini is ...
Crystal
$3,720
H 33.47 in Dm 26.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass, Wood and Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1950s, 8 Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass, Wood and Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1950s, 8 Lights Mid-Century Modern chandelier from the 1950s–1960s, made of brass, wood and opaline glass. The fixture i...
Brass
$10,320 / item
+ 7 moreH 11.75 in W 76.38 in D 33 in
Daybed in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture - it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accomm...
Leather, Wood
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960 This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
Glass
Zeta Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Zeta ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades methodically balanced on a “V” shaped brass frame. The first images show the fixture in our bronzo...
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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