Vintage Wall Lamp
20th Century Vintage Wall Lamp
Bronze
Late 20th Century Dutch Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Steel
Late 20th Century English Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
20th Century European Other Vintage Wall Lamp
Bronze, Other
1940s English Machine Age Vintage Wall Lamp
Nickel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Opal
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Art Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1970s European Vintage Wall Lamp
Iron
1970s European Vintage Wall Lamp
Iron
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1960s French Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1970s German Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1970s European Space Age Vintage Wall Lamp
Aluminum
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Wall Lamp
Chrome
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Aluminum, Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Pine
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
20th Century Vintage Wall Lamp
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Aluminum, Nickel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Steel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Ceramic
1960s German Space Age Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1960s Vintage Wall Lamp
Steel
1950s Polish Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Metal
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Lamp
Bakelite
20th Century Italian Vintage Wall Lamp
Opaline Glass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wall Lamp
Chrome
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Wall Lamp
Brass
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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. 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
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