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Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, task lamp, wall sconce by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial West German Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, West German, task lamp, wall sconce features a cast iron mount plate with
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Iron
O.C. White Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An adjustable wall-mounted task lamp by O.C. White with green enamel shade. The boom arm slides
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
4 Luxo Angle Poise Task Lamps
By Luxo
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable flex arm task lamp made by LUXO made in Denmark c 1960-1980's. The lamps are designed to
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Articulated Telescopic Task Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage black industrial adjustable articulated telescopic task lamp made in Germany in the 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By EDL Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By EDL Circa 1930s
- Vitreous green enamel shade
- Articulated arms and
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Industrial Task Lamp By Willhelm Bader Circa 1930s
By Wilhelm Bader
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Task Lamp By Willhelm Bader Circa 1930s
- Black enamel shade
- Original bakelite head
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Industrial Vintage Small Tube Wall Unit Task Light in Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Task Light
Industrial Vintage small tube aluminum wall unit task or picture light in gold.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Gloucester, GB
Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
- Aluminium shade
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in
Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and articulated Bauhaus functionalist workshop lamp or task light. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swedish Adjustable Wall Light Task Light Black Lacquer Metal Brass Sweden 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable functionalist wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s-1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 12 in W 34 in D 4.5 in
Full Brass Adjustable Head and Arm Industrial Task Wall Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Full Brass Adjustable Head and Arm Industrial Task Wall Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Very nice high
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Geometric Shade Large Metal Task Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very Rare Maroon Geometric shade large metal task wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp or Task Light by Beisl 1960s Germany
By Beisl
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and articulated Mid-Century Modern wall lamp or task light. Designed and manufactured by Beisl
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Accordion Bell Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This brass and wood vintage style wall sconce provides ample task light and can be extended to an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
WU Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
The WU wall sconce is designed with space saving and utmost functionality in mind. Despite its
Category
2010s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Sorenthia Sconce by Studio Dunn, Contemporary Linear Wall Sconce
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our midcentury-inspired linear wall sconce is minimal and sophisticated. The fluted lines of this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Laito Mini Wall Sconce L
Located in Renton, WA
The LAITO MINI wall sconce L has inherited the classic streamlined look and flexible functionality
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Laito Opal Wall Sconce L
Located in Renton, WA
In keeping with the Laito series vintage heritage the Laito Opal wall sconce L adds softness to the
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
homage to vintage task lighting, incorporating curvilinear and interactive design elements, the Meander
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
materials allow for playful movement and original designs. Paying homage to vintage task lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Flute Sconce by Studio DUNN, Made to Order
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
feel. Suitable for accent or task lighting, this versatile sconce works in a range of settings
***Bulb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Metal
Flute Sconce by Studio DUNN, Made to Order
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
feel. Suitable for accent or task lighting, this versatile sconce works in a range of settings
***Bulb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Metal
Sorenthia Sconce in Black Poppy by Studio Dunn
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our midcentury-inspired linear wall sconce is minimal and sophisticated. The fluted lines of this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Steel
Sorenthia 2 Sconce by Studio DUNN, Made to Order
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
orientation. A versatile choice for accent or task lighting, the exposed bulb sconce references mid-century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Workstead Lodge Extension Sconce in Oxidized Ash and Blackened Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The lodge extension sconce projects the wooden lodge cylinder off the wall. An incorporated swivel
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Lodge Extension Sconce in Natural Oak and Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The lodge extension sconce projects the wooden lodge cylinder off the wall. An incorporated swivel
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Enameled Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
-century Italian design. Functionally, these wall sconces provide both ambient and task lighting, making
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern "Clair Obscure" Copper Sconces by RAAK Amsterdam 1960
By RAAK
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Timeless Elegance of Mid-Century Modern "Clair Obscure" Copper & Metal Sconces by
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 6.11 in
Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of Wall Sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties are iconic examples of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 16.15 in W 2.37 in D 5.91 in
Sorenthia 2 Contemporary Wall Sconce by Studio Dunn, Made to Order
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
orientation. A versatile choice for accent or task lighting, the exposed bulb sconce references mid-century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Articulated Grey Industrial Wall Sconce by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
By Curt Fischer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
in Germany where it was mounted as a stationary task Wall lamp. The design dates back to the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Italian Smoked and Green Nilo Glass Sconces in the style of Veca 1960s
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
wall lamps has 4 glasses, all finely bevelled; 3 of these glasses are smoky green and have the task of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 10.83 in W 3.98 in D 4.14 in
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light / sconce / task light. Designed by Josef Frank 1920s, produced by Svenskt
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 9.45 in D 26.38 in
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light / sconce / task light. Designed by Josef Frank, produced by Svenskt Tenn
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 7.29 in D 19.69 in
Set of Three Wall Art Deco Elephant Wall Lights, France 1930s
Located in London, GB
-of-pearl tasks and beautiful silk shades.
In excellent vintage condition
France, circa 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s European Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Th. Valentiner, Wall Light, Brass, White Fabric, Poul Dinesesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed by Th. Valentiner and produced Poul Dinesesen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 4.73 in D 20.87 in
ARC MAXI Asymmetric Wall Light in Black & Brushed Brass Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
The ARC wall light is a stunning contemporary wall sconce. Elevate your interiors with our ARC wall
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
ARC MAXI Asymmetrical Wall Light in Brushed Brass Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
The ARC wall light is a stunning contemporary wall sconce. Elevate your interiors with our ARC wall
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Features
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s-1960s. Features
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Frosted Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Features brass and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Brass Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
placed over a table to be used as a task light, or onto a wall for ambience, Everyday proudly reclaims
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Black Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
placed over a table to be used as a task light, or onto a wall for ambience, Everyday proudly reclaims
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Brass Ceiling/Wall Lamp
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
placed over a table to be used as a task light, or onto a wall for ambience, Everyday proudly reclaims
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass Green Lacquered Metal Italy 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Original green lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14 in W 14 in D 33 in
Multi-Adjustable Robert Sonneman Wall Mounted Orbitor Reading Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in Paris, FR
Arcing swivel and tilt counter balanced wall mounted task or reading lamp.
Robert Sonneman design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Videre Modern Wall Light in Brushed Bronze, Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
The VIDERE wall light has been designed to provide functional task illumination, from an
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Videre Modern Wall Light in Brushed Brass, Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
The Videre wall light has been designed to provide functional task illumination, from an
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Le Klint Sax 234 Vintage Scissor Lamp, Erik Hansen, Teak
By Erik Hansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
focused tasks but also contribute to general room illumination. Le Klint, headquartered in Odense, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, White Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s-1950s. Features
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8.4 in W 11 in D 42.5 in
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Bedpost Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist bedpost light / task lights, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s-1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 6.7 in D 11.82 in
Swedish Designer, Functionalist Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Features brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in W 10.24 in D 27.96 in
Danish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Chrome steel, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features chrome
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 24.41 in
Vintage French Industrial Metal Lamp by Jean-Louis Domecq for Jielde Factory
By Jielde
Located in North Hollywood, CA
.
Original Jielde task lamps with clamp holders adjustable at all joints, charkoal grey color, switch on and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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Task Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of task sconces available for sale. The range of distinct task sconces — often made from metal, steel and iron — can elevate any home. There are 86 antique and vintage task sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Task sconces have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Task sconces are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Task sconces have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ernst Rademacher, Dugdills and Mek Elek are consistently popular.
How Much are Task Sconces?
Prices for task sconces start at $350 and top out at $4,400 with the average selling for $779.
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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