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Primitive Sconce

18th Century American Candle Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
Transport yourself to 18th century America with this primitive wrought iron two-arm candle sconce
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Antique 18th Century American Primitive Candle Sconces

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Wrought Iron

18th Century American Candle Sconce
18th Century American Candle Sconce
H 6.25 in W 10 in D 3 in
Serpentine Sconce
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Slithering up the wall, the Serpentine Sconce's coiled tail appears as if it may unwind at any
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2010s Portuguese Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Serpentine Sconce
Serpentine Sconce
H 35 in W 11 in D 6 in
Bronze and Red Art Deco Sconce
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
This Sconce is made in bronze, forged by Mexican craftsmen in Mexico City. It is a new piece added
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Bronze and Red Art Deco Sconce
Bronze and Red Art Deco Sconce
H 21.26 in W 7.88 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Hand-Hewn Glass Sconces Attributed to Danny Lane
By Danny Lane, FIAM
Located in New York, NY
Pair of artist made, hand-hewn glass sconces in the Brutalist tradition reflecting both Primitive
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Large Brutalist Sculptural Sconces by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1970s, Set of 2
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of very big hand made wall sconces attributed to Marcello Fantoni between the 60's and 70's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair Large Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Amber Glass & Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A rare and dramatic pair of large rustic Mid-Century Modern sconces / wall lights in the Neo
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
x 5.1 W x 5.1 D IN Weight 6.6 lb // 3 kg At the back of the sconce, there is a space that allows
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

Brown contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay by memòri studio
Located in Marseille, FR
sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to pass through and for the sconce to be
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to pass through and for the sconce to be
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

Brown Ceramic contemporary Wall Light Made of local clay handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to pass through and for the sconce to be
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to pass through and for the sconce to be
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta Ceramic Wall Light Made of Native Clay by memòri studio
Located in Marseille, FR
measurements: 11.8 x 4.9 in // 30 x 12.5 cm; weight 6.6 lb // 3 kg At the back of the sconce, there is a
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Brown contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, natural pigments
Located in Marseille, FR
4.3 D IN weight 6.6 lb // 3 kg At the back of the sconce, there is a space that allows for both a
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay by memòri studio
Located in Marseille, FR
sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to pass through and for the sconce to be
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, natural pigments
Located in Marseille, FR
sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to pass through and for the sconce to be
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Brown contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
Weight 6.6 lb // 3 kg At the back of the sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay by memòri studio
Located in Marseille, FR
measurements: 33 H x 33 W x 17 D CM 13 H x 13 W x 6.7 D IN Weight 13.2 lb // 6 kg At the back of the sconce
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay by memòri studio
Located in Marseille, FR
sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to pass through and for the sconce to be
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

White Ceramic contemporary Wall Light Made of local clay handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to pass through and for the sconce to be
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
sconce, there is a space that allows for both a light bulb to pass through and for the sconce to be
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay by memòri studio
Located in Marseille, FR
measurements: 33 H x 33 W x 17 D CM 13 H x 13 W x 6.7 D IN Weight 13.2 lb // 6 kg At the back of the sconce
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

Brown contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay by memòri studio
Located in Marseille, FR
measurements: 33 H x 33 W x 17 D CM 13 H x 13 W x 6.7 D IN Weight 13.2 lb // 6 kg At the back of the sconce
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
By Marta Bakowski
Located in Geneve, CH
primitive inspirations transform into pop and modern translations. For the designer it is a matter of
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
H 18.31 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
By Marta Bakowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitive inspirations transform into pop and modern translations. For the designer it is a matter of
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
H 18.31 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
By Marta Bakowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitive inspirations transform into pop and modern translations. For the designer it is a matter of
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
H 18.31 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
By Marta Bakowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitive inspirations transform into pop and modern translations. For the designer it is a matter of
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
H 18.31 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Primitive Pair of Wood Jester Corbel Wall Sconces Original Chippy Paint
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of primitive wood jester wall sconces with original chippy old paint. Comes ready to
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Wall Brackets

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Sumba Comb
Located in New York, NY
wall as a sconce. The price reflects one. We have a pair. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Antiquities

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Ceramic Enlighten Stool, Floor or Table Lamp
By Guy Bareff
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
are tables, illuminating sitting, wall sconces resembling simplified primitive masks, lamps, geometric
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2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

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Ceramic

Alex Roskin, Vol Light Sculpture II, USA
By Alex Roskin
Located in New York, NY
primitive influences. Beginning with a series of quick sketches, Roskin captures the movement of a basic
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2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

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Primitive Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal primitive sconce for your home. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and clay, every primitive sconce was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage primitive sconce now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect primitive sconce — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A primitive sconce, designed in the Arts and Crafts, modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made primitive sconce over the years, but those crafted by Marta Bakowski, Alex Roskin and Koket are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Primitive Sconce?

Prices for a primitive sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $457 and can go as high as $4,900, while the average can fetch as much as $898.

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. It’s no longer merely practical — carefully selected wall lights and sconces 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 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 as well 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 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 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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