Library Sconces

At 1stDibs, there are several options of library sconces available for sale. Frequently made of brass, metal and glass, all library sconces available were constructed with great care. There are 11 antique and vintage library sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Library sconces have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Library sconces are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large library sconces, so small library sconces measuring 1.97 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many library sconces are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Paul Ferrante produced popular library sconces that are worth a look.

Prices for library sconces start at $520 and top out at $3,539 with the average selling for $1,200.

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.