$800 / item
Orb Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This simple surface mount features a 7" diameter glass globe. The globe is mouth-blown from artisans in Vermont and features bespoke brass hardware that allows for easy bulb access w...
Brass
$423 / item
Marz Designs, "Orb Surface Sconce, Mini"
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
This simple surface mount light features a 200mm, 95mm or 60mm glass globe. This light is a great compliment to any room with its minimalist and timeless shape. Available in a range ...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$488 / item
Marz Designs, "Orb Surface Sconce, Small"
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
This simple surface mount light features a 200mm, 95mm or 60mm glass globe. This light is a great compliment to any room with its minimalist and timeless shape. Available in a range ...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces France, Early 19th Century This exquisite pair of French Empire wall sconces embodies the elegance and workmanship of the...
Bronze
Vintage Scandinavian Space Age Wall Sconce in Cream Acrylic & Orb Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Nordic Space age styled fixed wall light in the style of Max Bill and E. R. Nele. Anonymous Scandinavian maker circa 1970s. Electrical circuit: E14 up to 40 watts. Measurements: ...
Glass, Acrylic
$910 / item
Alabaster Mini Orb
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
An alabaster globe sits flush on a cast-brass disc. Hardware disappears, and the sphere becomes mysteriously endless.
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Murano Glass Sconces with Tiered Silhouette and Orb Finial, I
By Mazzega
Located in LA, CA
Mounted on warm patinated brass backplates, these sconces deliver quiet sophistication while acting as sculptural accents.
Brass
$615 / item
Mini Orb 3-5
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A mouth-blown glass globe sits flush on a cast-brass disc. Hardware disappears, and the sphere becomes mysteriously endless.
Brass
1970's Czech Smoked Bullicante Orb Glass Wall - Ceiling Lamps - Good Qty Availab
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Czech Smoked Bullicante Orb Glass Wall - Ceiling Lamps - Good Quantity Available. Extraordinary mouth blown and hand formed glass lamps made in the Czech republic using the ...
Glass
Pair Bronze Figural Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Culver City, CA
The figures hold a light in each hand, having their wings raised as they stand on an orb. These sconces will add to any setting and be well received and admired.
Bronze
G. Toso for Leucos Illuminated Orbs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WOW!
Postmodern Plexiglass Lunar Eclipse Orb Wall Mounted Lamp, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Black and white moulded plexiglass wall mounted lamp sculpture that resembles a lunar eclipse from the 1980s. Can be mounted four ways (see images).
Plexiglass
Pair of 1960s Swedish Orb Wall Lights in Gold by Hemi
By Hemi Klot
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of spherical 1970s wall lights in gold by Swedish manufacturer Hemi. Priced per pair, two pairs of these lamps are available. They can be rotated to many positions, ma...
Brass
Exceptional Crystal Sconces by J. & L. Lobmeyr for The Met
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exceptional sconces with orb-shaped and faceted crystals designed by Hans Harald Rath for J. & L.
Pair of Large Faceted Crystal Sonces by Lobmeyr for The Met
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exceptional sconces with orb-shaped and faceted crystals designed by Hans Harald Rath for J. & L.
Scandinavian Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp with Wooden Orb, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined Danish Art Deco piano or desk lamp from the 1930s, combining sculptural elegance with functional charm. The lamp features a slender, curved brass arm supporting a cylindric...
Brass
Pair of Hand-Cut Crystal Met Sconces
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional sconces with orb-shaped and faceted crystals designed by Hans Harald Rath for J. & L.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Adjustable Orb Wall Mounted Lamp In The Style Of Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This chromed orb lamp is most likely a variation on the Robert Sonneman version, with a bit heavier wall mounting element. The lamp is well balanced, and in very fine original condit...
Pair of Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Orb Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of original 1950s vintage wall sconces with Murano glass orbs, graduated from completely clear at the top to opaline at the base.
Brass
$12,599 / item
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 66.93 in
Large Contemporary Italian Chandelier Brass and Glass, 12 Arms
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Trendy Mid Century Italian Style, this beautiful ceiling fixture impresses by its lines simplicity and clean design. 170x170x35 cm (WxDxH) Made of brass and with mate glass globe sh...
Brass
$2,185 / item
H 7.75 in Dm 6 in
Series02 Sm Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its natural texture, pa...
Brass
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$6,623 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$2,215Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 6 in W 7.25 in D 4.75 in
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname
Located in Glendale, CA
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesier...
Alabaster, Steel
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
$2,448 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. An all brass fixture, with ...
Gold, Brass
$5,783 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Iroko veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable she...
Wood
Vespera Light by WDSTCK Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vespera Light by WDSTCK Studio Dimensions: 10 D x W 7 x H 15 cm Materials: Brass, LED Dimmable Input voltage: 110V or 220V Color temperature: 2.200-2.800K Lumen: 240Lm Sockets: GU...
Brass
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$559 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline...
Brass
Brass Up/Down Cylindrical Wall Light Fixture
Located in Nashville, TN
This wall-mounted sconce features a double-cylinder design that provides both upward and downward illumination. Machined from solid brass and hand finished in one of 8 designer finis...
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.
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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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