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Bloom Single, Satin Brass, Handblown Glass, Plug in Sconce, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
. This version of the sconce is plug in, to allow placement without the need of a junction box. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bloom Tripple, Aged Brass, Handblown Clear Glass, Plug in Sconce, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
. Please contact the studio for tight tolerances. This version of the sconce is plug in, to allow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug-in sconce
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug-in sconce
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cabinet Maker's Picture Light
Located in New York, NY
18" Cabinet Maker's picture light in hand-rubbed antique brass. Converted to plug in sconce.
Category

2010s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cabinet Maker's Picture Light
Cabinet Maker's Picture Light
H 3.5 in W 18 in D 8.25 in
LU Swing Sconce Plug-In
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful plug-in version of our Lumfardo Luminaires brass LU swing sconce in patinated brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

LU Swing Sconce Plug-In
LU Swing Sconce Plug-In
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.75 in
Monroe Icelandic Spar Sconce - Plug In
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made of a naturally occurring stone, the Monroe Sconce emanates diffused light through hand-laid
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Modern Brass + Walnut Ava Sconce in Tan Leather, Plug in
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass + Walnut Ava Sconce in Black Leather, Plug in
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Meander Single Sconce with Leather Wrapped Flexible Arm - Plug In Version
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Plug in version of our Meander Single Sconce -- leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Murano Glass Leaf Wall Brass Sconce Plug In, 1970s Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Toronto, CA
that enhances its elegant silhouette. This sconce comes with a convenient plug-in cord featuring an on
Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Brass & Glass Lantern Sconce (rewired for US with plug in option)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French brass & glass lantern sconce France, early 20th century Wall mounted brass bracket with
Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Charles Dudouyt French Oak Wall Sconce rewired US with plug in option
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Dudouyt French Oak double light wall sconce France, circa 1940s Handcrafted artisanal piece
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Candelabra PinUp Picture Light Plug-in Brass Linear Sconce w/ Adjustable Light
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fixture body. Portable plug in with on/off switch. Custom lengths made-to-order. Custom finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tatupeba Sconce Lamp BLACK in Natural Palm Fiber 'LARGE' - EU plug typ C
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
length 150cm. * Use LED bulb (not included). * E27 socket. * This product has EU plug type C * Light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pillow Wallflower PinUp Plug-in LED Brass Wall Sconce w/ Blown Glass 'mama'
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As artists, one of the joys in life is to fall in love with a color, shape, or idea. That is what happened with the Pillow Glass. Once in hand it became a fun exercise to see how man...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pillow Wallflower PinUp Plug-in LED Brass Wall Sconce w/ Blown Glass 'Baby'
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As artists, one of the joys in life is to fall in love with a color, shape, or idea. That is what happened with the Pillow Glass. Once in hand it became a fun exercise to see how man...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tatupeba Sconce Lamp GOLDEN BROWN in Natural Palm Fiber 'LARGE' - EU plug typ C
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
length 150cm. * Use LED bulb (not included). * E27 socket. * This product has EU plug type C * Light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Sheet Metal

1960s Jacques Biny Patinated Brass Articulating Plug-in Wall Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Jacques Biny Patinated Brass Articulating Plug-in Wall Lamp. An exceptionally clean and
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell. A highly refined
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Lisa Johansson Pape White Plug-in Wall Lamp for Itsu
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Lisa Johansson Pape White Plug-in Wall Lamp for Itsu. A highly sculptural wall lamp executed
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Rustic Demilune Copper Metal Wall Lights - Rewired for US - plug in
Located in Los Angeles, CA
feel Copper toned metal is artfully sculpted in a demilune shape Each sconce is unique in its
Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

1930s Finnish Cylindrical Glass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1930s Finnish Cylindrical Glass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell. A highly refined
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1930s Finnish Cylindrical Glass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1930s Finnish Cylindrical Glass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell. A highly refined
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Mauri Almari, Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade. Designed in 1950, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Mauri Almari, Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Carl Auböck '4723' Polished Brass Plug-In Wall Light with White Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' polished brass plug-in wall light. Executed in polished brass with hard white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell. A highly refined
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

German Nickel Gooseneck Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. These sconces are plug in with white braided cord wire. But can be hardwired to a Jbox as well. These
Category

Vintage 1950s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel, Steel

German Nickel Gooseneck Sconces
German Nickel Gooseneck Sconces
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 21.5 in
Articulating Sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Can be hardwired or plugged in.  Other Lunel sconces available in separate listings. Located at our
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Articulating Sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
illumination. Can be hardwired or plugged in.  Other Lunel sconces available in separate listings. Located at
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Armed Sconce Linen Micarta, Polished Brass, Plug-in, Mutuus Studio
By Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Tikal Armed Sconce is recognizable by our signature micarta shade, handmade from linen and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Armed Sconce Linen Micarta, Blackened Brass, Plug-in, Mutuus Studio
By Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Tikal Armed Sconce is recognizable by our signature micarta shade, handmade from linen and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Armed Sconce Linen Micarta, Satin Brass, Plug-in, Mutuus Studio
By Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Tikal Armed Sconce is recognizable by our signature micarta shade, handmade from linen and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Armed Sconce Linen Micarta, Polished Brass, Plug-in with Switch, Mutuus
By Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Tikal Armed Sconce is recognizable by our signature micarta shade, handmade from linen and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Armed Sconce Linen Micarta, Satin Brass, Plug-in with Switch, Mutuus
By Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Tikal Armed Sconce is recognizable by our signature micarta shade, handmade from linen and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Armed Sconce Linen Micarta, Blackened Brass, plug-in with switch, Mutuus
By Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Tikal Armed Sconce is recognizable by our signature micarta shade, handmade from linen and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Plastic Bubble Textured Globe Flush Mount Lamp or Wall Light Sconce
Located in Amityville, NY
easy conversion to a plug in table lamp or sconce. Unconfirmed maker. The base is stamped "Corodex
Category

Vintage 1970s Space Age Flush Mount

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

View Shard Mirrored Glass Wall Sconce by Caroline Chao 'Plug-In Version'
By Caroline Chao
Located in New York, NY
VIEW Shard Wall Sconce is part of a five-piece collection of sculptural glass and mirror furniture
Category

2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Italian Plug-In Industrial Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classical pair of Italian Plug-In Industrial sconces from the 1950s. These sconces are in an all
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Plug-In Industrial Sconces
Italian Plug-In Industrial Sconces
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 30 in
Pair Tall New Stilnovo Style Adjustable 2 Light Brass Sconces Off-White Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Troy, MI
of Italian style. These are plug in sconces with new electrical plugs for US outlets. Sold and priced
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Tall New Stilnovo Style Adjustable 2 Light Brass Sconces with Black Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Troy, MI
Italian style. These are plug in sconces with new electrical plugs for US outlets. Sold and priced as a
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Modern Plug in Glass and Metal Wall Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary modern black metal and glass wall sconce composed of a long frosted white glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Modern Plug in Glass and Metal Wall Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary modern black metal and glass wall sconce composed of a long frosted white glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen VL38 'Radiohus' Plug in Wall Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen VL38 'Radiohus' plug in wall lamps for Louis Poulsen. Originally designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Contemporary Modern Plug in Glass and Metal Wall Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary modern black metal and glass wall sconce composed of a long frosted white glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Gold Tole and Crystal Basket Sconces
Located in West Hartford, CT
plug in although one sconce cord has been cut.
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Tôle

Restoration Hardware Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Sconce Library Reading Light
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Industrial style Restoration Hardware swing arm, plug in, wall sconce / desk light finished
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian Murano Glass & Brass Spiral Shell Wall / Table Sconce Lamp
By Vetri
Located in San Diego, CA
can be used as a wall sconce or plug-in as a table lamp comes with switch and cord, excellent
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Pair of a Angled Wood Slatted Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French pair of Geometric angled wood slatted sconces. Plug in with twist switch.
Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Goccio Italy Plug-In Style Sconces or Lamps
Located in Ashburn, VA
A terrific and fun pair of red cage-like lamps by Goccio, Italy. These have the plug-in cords and
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Brass and Glass Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French brass and black sconce with heavy ribbed glass. The sconce is newly re-wired and can be plug
Category

Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

French Brass and Glass Sconce
French Brass and Glass Sconce
H 9 in W 6 in D 8.5 in
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Plug In Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal plug in sconce for your home. Each plug in sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and blown glass. There are 1 variations of the antique or vintage plug in sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer plug in sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A plug in sconce made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one plug in sconce that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aurora Lampworks, Lostine and Workstead produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Plug In Sconce?

A plug in sconce can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,358, while the lowest priced sells for $322 and the highest can go for as much as $1,850.

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 Plug In Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Plug-in sconce is a light fixture that is attached to a wall but has an external cord that must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. It has a switch at the fixture. It is much easier and less expensive to install than hard-wired sconces, but the trade-off is that the cord hangs down and is visible. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and modern plug-in sconces.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A sconce fixture is a wall bracket used to hold a lamp that typically projects light upwards.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A candle sconce is a wall fixture for candles that is used as a decorative element nowadays. On 1stDibs, shop from a range of antique and vintage candle sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    A light that hangs on a wall is called a sconce due to its linguistic history. The term originated from the Old French term esconce, which means "lantern" or "hiding place." In turn, the word sconce has its roots in the Latin root word for "to hide," abscondere. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Sconces, which project soft light, are typically found hanging in hallways and bathrooms but can serve a function in any room of the house.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    For hanging wall sconces, you should measure between 60”-70” from the floor. If you plan on installing multiple sconces traditionally they are spaced 6’ apart.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Although trends in lighting design do come and go over time, sconces generally remain in style. Many people find that sconces provide a way to increase the level of illumination while enhancing the visual appeal of both interiors and exteriors. The fact that sconces can provide uplight, downlight or multidirectional light adds to their enduring popularity. Explore a collection of 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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