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Pair of Large Spanish Gilt Metal Gothic Style Wall Sconces
By Ferko Art
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of extra large Spanish gilt iron and metal three light gothic style wall sconces, circa 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large 1950s Spanish Gilt Sconce
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual 1950s Spanish gilt metal three-arm sconce wired for candelabra bulbs. This large Spanish
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Large 1950s Spanish Gilt Sconce
Large 1950s Spanish Gilt Sconce
H 24 in W 19 in D 11.5 in
Spanish Large Foliage Torch Wall Sconce in Silver Patinated Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leaves wall sconce with 6 torch shaped lights patinated in silver and foliage design. Spain, 1950s
Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf, Iron

Spanish Railway Design Large Hanging Wall Lantern or Sconce in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Spanish Train Station Railway Wall Hanging Lantern, Gilt Iron Spain, 1940s Eye-catching
Category

20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron, Gold Leaf

Large Spanish Gilt Metal Wall Light
Located in Buchanan, NY
This dramatic Spanish 1950s gilt wall sconce makes an exquisite accent piece for a hallway or
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20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Tubular Copper Sconce, Spain, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large tubular copper sconce from 1960's, Spain. Six elements with white lacquered interior and two
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Copper

Large Tubular Copper Sconce, Spain, 1960's
Large Tubular Copper Sconce, Spain, 1960's
H 23.63 in W 13 in D 3.94 in
Large Pair of Spanish Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of large wrought iron sconces from Spain, 1940's. Beautiful wrought iron frame with
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Pair of Spanish Wrought Iron Sconces
Large Pair of Spanish Wrought Iron Sconces
H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 6.75 in
Vintage Pair of Large French Wrought Iron Wall Sconces Spanish Revival
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Stunning pair of large cold painted and gilt, wrought iron wall sconces in the manner of Gilbert
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Ferrocolor Sconces Wheat Wall Lights Mid-Century Modern Spain 1960
By Ferrocolor
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Ferrocolor sconces, impressive model, superb original patina. 2 lights, 60 watts
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Spanish Gilded Iron Sconces with Shades
Located in New Orleans, LA
These exquisite Spanish wall sconces are a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Large Spanish Brutalist Sconce in Forged Iron from 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Spanish brutalist sconce with three globes from 1960's. Black lacquered forged iron structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Set of Six 1920s Large Cast Iron Spanish Revival Sconces
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Prescott, US
Set of 6 (not 4) large and impressive 1920s Spanish Revival sconces painstakingly restored "from
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Six Large Spanish Revival Sconces, meticulously restored! Priced per pair
Located in Prescott, US
3 pair available, priced per pair. Single at 1/2 pair price. Large and impressive 1920s Spanish
Category

Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Large Paladio Wrought Iron and Gilt Italian or Spanish Style Sconce
By Palladio
Located in New York, NY
Large and decorative three-light sconce by Palladio, Italian in the Spanish style with faux gilt
Category

20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Large Spanish Revival Sconces with Original Mica Shields
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Prescott, US
Pair of large and impressive 1920s Spanish Revival sconces with their original mica shade. They
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Vintage 1920s American Rancho Monterey Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

3 Large Spanish Colonial Style Hand Forged Iron Sconces, Traditional Torchiere
Located in Miami, FL
Immerse your home in the warmth of the Spanish Colonial era with this captivating trio of hand
Category

20th Century French Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Large Spanish Brass and Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant large pair of Spanish sconces, they are quite rare and imposing. We have over three
Category

Vintage 1920s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Pair of Large Silver-Painted Iron Floral Plafonniers / Wall Lights, Spanish 1950
Located in London, GB
This elegant pair of large, handcrafted plafonniers – wall lights originate from Spain and date
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Large Sunburst Gilt Wrought Iron Wall Lamp Backlit Mirror, Spain, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large sunburst gilt wrought iron wall light with mirror, Spain, circa the 1950s. This impressive
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Wood with Gold Gilt Four Light Urn Form Wall Sconce
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large wood with gold gilt four light urn form wall sconce. Marked Made In Spain on back. It has
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair large vintage brass rope & tassel wall lights / sconces by Valenti 1960s
By Valenti
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful pair of exuberantly Hollywood Regency brass rope and tassel wall lights / sconces by
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Set of Four Large Gold Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
By Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and cool Postmodern Set of Four Large Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. These
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Postmodern Pair of Gold Glass Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
By Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and cool Postmodern Pair of Large Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. These Lamps
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Postmodern Pair of Large Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz, 1980s
By Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool and large Postmodern Pair of metal Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz, with dimmer
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Set of Three Large Gold Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
By Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and cool Postmodern Set of Three Large Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. These
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Postmodern Pair of Wall Sconces By Leorardo Marelli for Estiluz, 1980s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Chic and cool Postmodern Pair of metal Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. These Lamps
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Large Gold Set of Three Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool, large and beautiful Mid-Century Set of Three Gold Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Large Gold Metal Pair of Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool, large and beautiful Mid-Century Pair of Gold Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Floral Foliage Wall Light in Iron with 3 Milk Glass Globes, Spain, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
-light wall sconce with opaline glass globe shades and naturalistic design, Spain, 1940s. This wall light
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Mid-Century Large Gold Set of Four Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool, large and beautiful Mid-Century Set of Four Gold Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair Large Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Amber Glass & Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A rare and dramatic pair of large rustic Mid-Century Modern sconces / wall lights in the Neo
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Fine Pair of Large Scale 1950's Gold Reed Leaf Wall Lights by Ferrocolor Spain
By Ferrocolor
Located in Hastings, GB
Large ‘Ferrocolor’ reed leaf wall lights Spain 1950's Fabulous pair of very large gilt iron
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Elegant Large Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful all hands forged pair of French wrought iron sconces, they will be rewired, and if
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Italian Large Iron Sconces (2 pair available)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of 20th-century Italian large iron sconces typically feature foliate or acanthus motifs
Category

20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Rare set of fourteen large French wrought iron sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design a rare set of fourteen French iron sconces, they are quit large and have a dark green
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Vintage 1940s French Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Huge Foliage Floral Wall Sconce in Black and Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt and black iron eight-light flower buds wall sconce. Spain, 1950s. This large
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Large Disco Contemporary Art Metal Wall Lamp, Mariona Raventós
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Disco wall lamp by Jordi Miralbell, Mariona Raventós Dimensions: D 35 x W 14.5 x H 35 cm
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Bronze Wall Lamp French Louis XVI Style 20th Century
Located in La xara, VC
sconces of great class has an illuminated handle. Model of the Grand Hotels and large European Brasserie
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Disco by Jordi Miralbell and Mariona Raventós For Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reminiscent of the stars during an eclipse, the light reflected on the wall creates a pleasant halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

18th Century Large Gilt Hand-Carved Wall Sconce
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This impressive wall sconce is like no other as the size, detail and quality are unsurpassed. The
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Pair of Large English Tudor Spanish Revival 1920s Sconces with Knights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique pair pf large brass 1920s sconces with knights.
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Temporal Collection, Limited Edition, Large Copper Wall Sconce by Lucas Muñoz
By Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
Located in Madrid, ES
, this wall sconce is also available in the '960 gr' version, representing two seconds of industrial
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2010s Spanish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Larger Scale Wrought Iron Sconce
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Larger scale Spanish Revival sconces with three lights. Measures: 30" H x 21.25" W x 13.5" D.
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Vintage 1930s North American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Larger Scale Wrought Iron Sconce
Larger Scale Wrought Iron Sconce
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Pair of Large Scale Tudor Spanish Revival Regal 3 Light 1920s Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Outstanding pair of iron sconces with shield motif, circa 1920s. Fantastic craftsmanship. Fits in
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Vintage 1920s North American Tudor Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Large pair of 1950's gilt iron sconces
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A large pair of 1950's gilt hand wrought iron sconces of unusual and interesting design (stylized
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Yellow
By Houtique, Masquespacio
Located in Madrid, ES
future vibes at the same time. Wall lamp post-modernist style with metal structure and glass tulip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold

Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Yellow
Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Yellow
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Pink
By Houtique, Masquespacio
Located in Madrid, ES
future vibes at the same time. Wall lamp post-modernist style with metal structure and glass tulip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold

Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Pink
Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Pink
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Mint
By Houtique, Masquespacio
Located in Madrid, ES
future vibes at the same time. Wall lamp post-modernist style with metal structure and glass tulip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold

Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Mint
Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Mint
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Aballs Painted Ceramic Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Large
By Jaime Hayon
Located in London, GB
Wall / Ceiling lamp with a painted ceramic base in black, white, copper, golden or platinum finish
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Brown / Red
By Houtique, Masquespacio
Located in Madrid, ES
future vibes at the same time. Wall lamp post-modernist style with metal structure and glass tulip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold

Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Brown / Red
Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Brown / Red
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Wink Wall Lamp Large by Houtique, Light Purple
By Houtique, Masquespacio
Located in Madrid, ES
future vibes at the same time. Wall lamp post-modernist style with metal structure and glass tulip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold

Mid Century Pair of Spanish Torchère Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of large Spanish wall sconces, manufactured in brass, ending in three peaks, the shades are
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Spanish Gilt Wall Sconces 'Ferro’ 1950s
By Ferro Art
Located in Hastings, GB
A Pair Of Large Spanish Gilt Wall Sconces att 'Ferro Art' ' Ferro Colour' Spain, circa 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Spanish Gilt Wall Sconces 'Ferro' 1950s
By Ferrocolor
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of large Spanish gilt wall sconces by 'Ferro Color' Spain, circa 1950s. Beautiful strong
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Spanish Gilt Wall Sconces 'Ferro' 1950s
Large Spanish Gilt Wall Sconces 'Ferro' 1950s
H 35.44 in W 10.63 in D 6.89 in
Pair of large patinated steel wall sconces Spain 1990s
Located in London, GB
A pair of angular steel wall sconces, made by a metalworker from a sheet of steel bent at harsh
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1990s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Unusual Large Wall Sconce
Located in Buchanan, NY
5 light sconce in V shape with chain wall support.
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Unusual Large Wall  Sconce
Unusual Large Wall  Sconce
H 26.5 in W 33 in D 9 in
Set of Three Large Spanish Wrought Iron Wall Sconces with Three Lights
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three very large Moorish Spanish style wrought iron wall sconces with three candle lights
Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Large Patinated Spanish Gilt Metal Five Branch Wall Light Sconce
Located in London, GB
Elevate your space with this exquisite Large Patinated Gilt Metal Wall Light. WE HAVE FOUR
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Scale Spanish Revival Hand Forged Wrought Iron 9 Light Wall Sconce
Located in Savannah, GA
This Spanish Revival hand forged wrought iron wall sconce is in the Gothic style and features nine
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Spanish Gilt Metal Five Armed Sconce
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large Spanish 1940s sconce is a testament to classic design. Made from gilt wrought metal, it
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Large Spanish Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large Spanish wall sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A large Spanish wall sconce — often made from metal, iron and wrought iron — can elevate any home. There are 43 variations of the antique or vintage large Spanish wall sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large Spanish wall sconce — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A large Spanish wall sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Valenti, Ferrocolor and Anthony Grumbine each produced at least one beautiful large Spanish wall sconce that is worth considering.

How Much is a Large Spanish Wall Sconce?

The average selling price for a large Spanish wall sconce at 1stDibs is $2,760, while they’re typically $731 on the low end and $19,600 for the highest priced.

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.

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