1 ‚of 2’ Pair Large Brutalist Wall Sconces, Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of extra large Brutalist wall sconces with clear and amber Murano glass on a black metal frame.
Iron
Kinkeldey XL 7-Tier Cut Crystal Wall Sconce, Gilt Brass, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Spectacular extra-large 1970s Kinkeldey wall sconce featuring seven tiers of hand-cut crystal prisms cascading in a dense, symmetrical cluster from a luxurious gilt brass frame.
Crystal, Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs of XXL Monumental Murano wall sconces, 2022
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 extra large pairs of Murano glass wall sconces featuring five long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with gold-plated details and back plate.
Brass
Rare White Xxl Wall Light Panel Element, Germany 1980s
By Staff Leuchten, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Extra-large wall light sconce Origin: Germany Age: 1980s Description: Original 1980s modernist German wall light made of solid metal.
Metal
Pair of XL gilded Floral Wall Lights by Ferro Arte, Spain, 1960s
By Ferro Art
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Magnificent pair of extra-large Ferro Arte floral wall sconces, handcrafted in Spain, 1960s.
Metal
1 of the 2 XXL Hans Kögl, Gilt Metal Pal Tree Wall Fixture, Maison Jansen Style
By Hans Kögl
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two a very unique extra large Palm tree sconce/wall light fixture from the 1970s, designed by Hans Kögl/Germany (Koegl).
Metal
Extra Large 1970s Peill & Putzler Mid-Century Biomorphic Wall Sconce / Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern flush mount wall lights or sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely classic piece of German design, featuring a clea...
Metal
Pair of Peill & Putzler Extra Large 1970s Vintage Biomorphic Wall Sconces Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of vintage midcentury modern flushmount wall lights, lamps or sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of German design, featuring a clea...
Metal
Peill & Putzler Extra Large Pair of 1970s Vintage Biomorphic Wall Sconce Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of midcentury flushmount wall lights, lamps or sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of German design, featuring a clear glass gl...
Metal
$1,050Sale Price / item|30% Off
Peill & Putzler Extra Large Pair of 1970s Vintage Biomorphic Wall Sconce Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury flushmount wall lights, lamps or sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of German design, featuring a clear glass globe shade with a ...
Metal
Extra Large 1970s Biomorphic Koch & Lowy Wall Sconce / Light for Peill & Putzler
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century flush mount wall light or sconce designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely classic piece of German design, featuring a clear glass g...
Metal
$1,050Sale Price / item|30% Off
Peill & Putzler 1 of 4 Extra Large 1970s Vintage Biomorphic Wall Sconce Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of four vintage mid-century flushmount wall lights, lamps or sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of German design, featuring a clear glas...
Metal
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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