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1 (of 2) Pair of Motoko Ishii Pearl Sputnik Wall Sconces Glass & Chrome by Staff
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of sputnik wall sconces with pearlized shimmering handblown glass globes screwed on a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Sputnik Stilnovo Murano Brass Wall Sconces / Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless & Spectacular! This pair of Italian sunburst sputnik wall lights / wall sconces by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Sputnik Hanging Lamp
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Italian style lamp of the 1950s is made of brass
The character of this Space Age lamp, in the style of the Stilnovo or Arredoluce chandeliers of the 1950s.
Brass construction wi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Val Saint lambert sputniks wall lamp sconce , 1960s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 25cm Height 38cm Diameter
Condition: Good
Material: Crystal , metal
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Sputnik Chrome Wall Sconces Doria Sciolari Style, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of chrome wall sconces made by Doria, Sciolari style, 1970s.
Each wall light needs 6 x E14
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair Exclusive Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconces by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 3.55 in
Brass Space Age Sputnik Ceiling or Wall Sconce Produced by Cosack, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold and eye catching Mid-Century brass sputnik sconce is synonymous with the 70's Space Age
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1970s Sputnik Wall Lamp, Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb sputnik wall lamp, gold platted designed and produced in Italy circa 1970. With his spikes
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lobmeyr Sputnik Cylinder Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Lobmeyr 'Sputnik' cylinder sconces, Innsbruck 1966 Large "Sputnik" cylinder sconces from
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Half-Sputnik Sconces by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning pair of half-sputnik sconces in brass and globes in blown Murano glass.
10 light bulbs
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Space Age Sputnik Wall Lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Space age Sputnik wall lamp in original vintage condition with patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Sputnik Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Sputnik-style wall lamp from the 1960s is a fine example of mid-century Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Exclusive Sputnik Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik murano glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Exclusive Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
1 of 2 Exclusive Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
H 3.55 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and rare J.T. Kalmar wall lights manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
H 13.78 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Wall Lights
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These stunning sputnik wall lights were designed and manufactured in Italy. Each light is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Emil Stejnar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights, Gilt Brass Crystal Glass, 1970
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful Viennese snowflake / blow ball / Sputnik wall lights designed by Emil Stejnar
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
H 5.52 in Dm 11.03 in
One of Ten Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Ten (five pairs of) large J.T. Kalmar wall lights manufactured in Austria in Mid-Century, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Aluminum, Chrome
H 13.78 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in
One of Ten Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Ten (five pairs) large and rare J.T. Kalmar wall lights manufactured in Austria in Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 13.78 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Rare Sputnik Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury rare wall sconces with Murano glass balls, made by Doria Leuchten
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Sputnik Wall Lamps or Sconces by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An outstanding set of two sputnik chandeliers designed by Paolo Venini, manufactured by VeArt in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Twin Opal Glass Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Twin Opal Glass Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
Lamps
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A pair of Vintage Sputnik Sconces Or Ceiling Lights
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of vintage brass sconces or ceiling lights. Mid century sputnik inspired. Each has eight
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp Sputnik Flowers, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sputnik wall lamp designed and produced by murano mazzega in italy in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Sputnik Red 1950s Wall Lamps , Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of brass and red lacquered Sputnik wall lamps designed in the 1950s.Made from brass arms with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Flower Design Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Flower Design Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist wall
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Spectacular pair of Italian 1950s Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular pair of Italian 1950s Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, attributed to Gino Sarfatti for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Chrome Sputnik Wall Light by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Sputnik chrome wall lamp by Gaetano Sciolari.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Ceramic Red Wall Light Sputnik, Germany 1970s
By Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of ceramic red wall lights, Sputnik style, made in Germany, 1970s
Heavy quality and in very
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Green Wall Light Sputnik, Germany 1970s
By Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of ceramic green wall light Sputnik made in Germany, 1970s
Heavy quality and in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Chrome Wall and Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, Sputnik, 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Saarburg, RP
Space Age Sputnik Wall and Ceiling lamp by Cosack - 1970s
The Cosack brothers ceiling lamp from
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
4-armed Flower Design Brass Sputnik Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
4-armed Flower Design Brass Sputnik Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Probably Manufactured for a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge 8 arm Sunburst Lighted Sputnik Wall Art , 1970s , USA
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Two-tier wall art combined with an eight arm brass Sputnik measuring 5 foot wide .
Steel rods
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Rare Wall Lamp Kalmar Sputnik, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type.
- Nice style of lighting.
- Marked by label.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Stunning Ceramic Brown and Orange Wall Light Sputnik, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful large ceramic brown and orange wall light sputnik Germany 1970s
Heavy quality and in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare and elegant pair of Sputnik wall lamps from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, exemplifies
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These exquisite Sputnik wall lamps from Italy, circa 1960s, are a perfect blend of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Ceramic Brown Wall Light Sputnik, Germany, 1970s
By Leola, Cari Zalloni
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 3 ceramic brown wall light Sputnik desiged by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s
Heavy quality and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Ceramic Brown Wall Light Sputnik, Germany, 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 4 ceramic brown wall light Sputnik desiged by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s
Heavy quality and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
3-head Blue and White Metal Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-head Blue and White Metal Pair of Sputnik Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Glass and White Metal Twin Head Sputnik Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass and White Metal Twin Head Sputnik Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
3-head Yellow Red and Green Sputnik Wall Lamp, 1950s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-head Yellow Red and Green Sputnik Wall Lamp, 1950s, France
Very nice high quality wall lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Rare Midcentury Wall Lamps Drupol Sputnik, 1970s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- nice style of lighting
- marked
- new electricity
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Cosack Sputnik Space Age Flushmount or Wall Lamp in Chrome
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Cosack Sputnik Space Age flushmount or wall lamp in chrome in excellent condition.
E27
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Ceramic White Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Single ceramic White wall light Sputnik desiged by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s
Heavy quality and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Ceramic Green Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Single ceramic green wall light Sputnik desiged by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s
Heavy quality and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Set of Eight SPACE AGE Sputnik Brass Wall Lamps, 1970s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s
- maker: Drukov (labeled)
- very good original condition and patina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight SPACE AGE Sputnik Brass Wall Lamps - 1970s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s
- Maker: Drukov (labeled)
- Very good original condition and patina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sputnik Pistillino Lamp - Wall/Table Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage Pistillino Lamp. This iconic piece can be used as wall lamp or table lamp. Model Pistillino
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sputnik Wall Lamps, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamps made in Germany in the 1960s. They can perfectly
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Small Sputnik Wall Lamp by KAISER, 2 x Glass Balls, Gernany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Wall lamp from Kaiser Leuchten.
Two white glass balls and a cream-colored metal frame
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Sputnik Textured Bubble Wall Ceiling Light by Staff Leuchten, Germany 1970
By Staff Leuchten, Temde Leuchten, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Sputnik Space Age wall light
Also useable as ceiling light
Origin:
Germany
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Set of 3 Ceramic Red and Orange Wall Light Sputnik, Germany, 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Reserved for Jessica /// Set of 3 Ceramic red and orange wall light sputnik Germany 1970s
Heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
1 of 2 Ceramic Brown and Orange Wall Light Sputnik Germany 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 sets of ceramic brown and orange wall light Sputnik Germany 1970s
The pictures are for 1
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Sputnik Textured Bubble Wall Ceiling Light, Staff Leuchten Germany 1970
By Verner Panton, Staff Leuchten, Temde Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Sputnik Space Age wall light
Also useable as ceiling light
Origin:
Germany
Age
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 4.34 in Dm 9.06 in
Pair of Ceramic Yellow Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of ceramic yellow wall light Sputnik desiged by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s
Heavy quality and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
2x 60s 70s 6-Bulb Sputnik Wall Lights by Kaiser Leuchten Opal Glass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
2x 60s 70s 6-bulb Sputnik wall lights by Kaiser Leuchten opal glass
Object: 2x wall lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 6 Ceramic Orange Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 ceramic dark orange wall light Sputnik designed by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s
Heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Set of Two Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Flush Mount, Sputnik, Space Age, Italy, 1970s.
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- rare type
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 5.12 in Dm 5.52 in
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Sputnik Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sputnik wall sconce for your home. A sputnik wall sconce — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 115 options for an antique or vintage sputnik wall sconce now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the sputnik wall sconce you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sputnik wall sconce bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sputnik wall sconce over the years, but those crafted by Gebrüder Cosack, Emil Stejnar and Rupert Nikoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Sputnik Wall Sconce?
The average selling price for a sputnik wall sconce at 1stDibs is $1,990, while they’re typically $392 on the low end and $48,000 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.
Questions About Sputnik Wall Sconce
- What is a plug in wall sconce?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2024The 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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