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Pair of Frederic Weinberg Backlit Wall Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Frederic Weinberg backlit wall sculpture. Weinberg had his factory and Showroom in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Plaster

Palwa Backlit Mirror or Wall Light Sconce, Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960s, 1 of 2
By Palwa, Palme & Walter
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
. They are sold individually or as pair. This mirror also can be used a large sconce or wall light. It is
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Brass

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
options: They can be brass with a backlit open perimeter for a modern and sleek feel, alabaster for a
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Pewter Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
options: They can be brass with a backlit open perimeter for a modern and sleek feel, alabaster for a
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
options: They can be brass with a backlit open perimeter for a modern and sleek feel, alabaster for a
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Pewter Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
options: They can be brass with a backlit open perimeter for a modern and sleek feel, alabaster for a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Sunburst Backlit Wall Mirror with Gemstone Gilt Iron Scrollwork Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Backlit sunburst mirror, gemstone frame, gilt iron, Spain, 1960s. Unusual retro illuminated gilt
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal, Iron

Mary Wall Sconce – Hand-carved Stained Glass Wall Sconce
By Mothership Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Routed and hand carved wall sconce, backlit in warm white LEDs, and controlled with a remote
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2010s American Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stained Glass, Hardwood

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Lerici Acqua Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
options: They can be brass with a backlit open perimeter for a modern and sleek feel, alabaster for a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Sand White Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
options: They can be brass with a backlit open perimeter for a modern and sleek feel, alabaster for a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Sand White Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
options: They can be brass with a backlit open perimeter for a modern and sleek feel, alabaster for a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Lerici Acqua Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
options: They can be brass with a backlit open perimeter for a modern and sleek feel, alabaster for a
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Stunning Palwa Backlit Wall Hung Mirror with Gilt Brass & Cut Faceted Crystals
By J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning oval shaped mid-century gilt brass and crystal wall-mounted backlit vanity or hallway
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Palwa Extra Large Backlit Wall Mirror with Gilt Brass & Cut Faceted Crystals
By Palwa
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning & large rectangular Mid-Century gilt brass and crystal wall-mounted backlit vanity or
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Sunburst Gilt Wrought Iron Wall Lamp Backlit Mirror, Spain, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern period sun-shaped wall sconce or backlight mirror features a gilt wrought iron two
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Wall Lamp Brass frame Antique Bronze or Silver finish Decorative Insert Backlit
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Backlit Wall Mirror by Pan Leuchten in Style of Fat Lava, Germany 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Mid-Century Modern illuminated wall mirror made of Ceramic. Design and made by Pan
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

One of Two Palwa Backlit Mirrors Sconces Wall Lights, Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Palme & Walter, Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
. They are sold individually or as pair. The mirrors also can be used a large sconces or wall lights
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal

Halo Wall Brass
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Round brass backlit wall sconces with LED lights. Size 16".
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Halo Wall Brass
Halo Wall Brass
H 1.5 in Dm 16 in
Round Backlit Wall Mirror with Led Light in Walnut
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Round backlit wall mirror with LED light in walnut. This halo mirror collection is available in 2
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Walnut

Round Backlit Wall Mirror with LED Light in Oak
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Round backlit wall mirror with LED light in oak. This Halo mirror is available in two sizes and 3
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

Round Backlit Wall Mirror with LED Light in Walnut
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Round backlit wall mirror with LED light in walnut. This Halo mirror collection is available in
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Walnut

Round Backlit Wall Mirror with LED Light in Walnut
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Round backlit wall mirror with LED light in Walnut. Dims on rotation. This Halo mirror collection
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Walnut

Round Backlit Wall Mirror with LED Light in Oak, Dims on Rotation
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Round backlit wall mirror with LED light in Oak. dims on rotation This Halo mirror collection is
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

Round Backlit Wall Mirror with Led Light in Oak, Dim on Rotation
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Round backlit wall mirror with LED light in walnut. Dims on rotation. This Halo mirror collection
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Style Exit Sign Sconce in Satin Aluminium, Red Acrylic Backlit "Exit"
By Sandy Littman
Located in Newburgh, NY
Satin aluminium Art Deco style exit sign. Inspired by an original 1930s Art Deco sign. Please note this was made to replicate a period 1930's exit sign and is not to current codes fo...
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2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

1970's Plexiglass Backlit Mirror / Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
LARGE ROUND MIRROR FLOATING WITHIN A BACKLIGHT PLEXIGLASS SCALLOPED/SHAPED SURROUND.

FRENCH 1970’S
19-1/2”DIAMETER
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Vintage 1970s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plexiglass, Glass

Midcentury Tilting Backlit Mirror / Wall Sconce, by Allibert, France, circa 1970
By Allibert
Located in London, GB
Superb backlit mirror come statement wall sconce. The mirror pivots vertically within the cast
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

Marble Moon Lighting Sconce, Onyx Marble & Brass, Hand made in UAE
By Design Kraft
Located in دبى, DU
Soft hues emanate from this delicate wall sconce. A backlit brass accent creates a unique glow
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Backlit Mirror / Sconce by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Kingston, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modernist backlit mirror / sconce designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. It
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fine 1950's Italian Backlit Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Another dynamic design from the Italian 1950's. As good as it gets. An assymetrical brass sheet is draped around the mirror, with a recessed area concealing the multi bulb light sou...
Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Backlit Sunburst.
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical backlit brass sunburst, superb vertdigris patina.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Rectangular Floral Backlit Mirror.
Located in Miami, FL
Italian 1960's, stunning rectangular illuminated backlit mirror with clear and orange resin flowers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Art Deco Backlit Marine Sculpture, 1930s
Located in bari, IT
Satin mirrored glass, backlit, with black lacquered frame. The drawings depict a seabed belonging
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Backlit Marine Sculpture, 1930s
Art Deco Backlit Marine Sculpture, 1930s
H 14.77 in W 70.48 in D 2.76 in
Backlit Lacquered Mirror in the Manner of Arredoluce
Located in North Miami, FL
Simple, chic, cream-lacquered, concave wood frame has a forward-mounted bevelled mirror, backlit
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Midcentury Backlit Panel in Brass and Murano Glass by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Catania, CT
Backlit panel in brass and Murano glass, produced in Italy during the 1970s and manufactured by La
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Gilded Wood Backlit Sunburst Wall Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large gilded wood backlit sunburst wall light, the 1930s An impressive and beautiful gilded pine
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Vintage 1930s German Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Softwood

French Backlit Mirror Attributed to Mategot, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
PRICE REDUCED ONLY FOR ONE WEEK! Wonderful and large backlit mirror attributed to Mathieu
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Beautiful Oval Backlit Mirror with Crystal Flowers by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous backlit illuminated mirror. Made of gold-plated metal and crystal glass. The mirror has
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Highly Decorative Mid Century Modern Backlit Wall Mirror or Sconce Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Mid Century Modern back lit gilt metal wall mirror or sconce. Designed
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Gilt Iron Sunburst Mirror / Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
x 10 cm height. Sunburst Mirror // Sunburst Light Fixture // Backlit Wall Mirror // Sunburst Wall
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Metal

Pair of Backlit Magnolia Leaf Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique pair of sconces have magnolia leaves and blooms with gilt detail. Great light comes from
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tôle

Emil Stejnar Large Oval Backlit Mirror for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Bucharest, RO
This oval backlit mirror from the 1950s was designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll for Café
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

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Backlit Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal backlit wall sconce for your home. A backlit wall sconce — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage backlit wall sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a backlit wall sconce — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A backlit wall sconce, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made backlit wall sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kjartan Oskarsson, Palwa and Emil Stejnar are consistently popular.

How Much is a Backlit Wall Sconce?

Prices for a backlit wall sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $797 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,870.

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. 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.

Questions About Backlit Wall Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The 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.

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