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Pair of Art Deco Frosted Glass & Chrome Rectangular Vanity Lights W/ Rose Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco vanity lights were realized in France circa 1930. They feature
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Frosted Glass & Chrome Rectangular Sconces w/ Rose Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated pair of Art Deco vanity lights were realized in France circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Vanity Mirror with Lights
Located in Milano, IT
hidden in you. Besides its main function of vanity mirror, its many lights are also ideal to brighten up
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian Vanity Mirror with Lights
Vintage Italian Vanity Mirror with Lights
H 35.83 in W 51.19 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Italian Vanity Mirror with Lights, makeup art stylish fashion mirror
Located in Milano, IT
main function of vanity mirror, its many lights are also ideal to brighten up a room, and its dimension
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

1 Arc Vanity
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This hand-spun 8" dome is meticulously brushed and waxed to desired finish. The hand blown glass provides pleasant surface diffusion while also complimenting the light's overall form...
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2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1 Arc Vanity
1 Arc Vanity
H 10.25 in W 8 in D 8.75 in
Max 7-Light Bath/Vanity Sconce
Located in West Hollywood, CA
supporting round globe lights that come together to form squares and rectangles. The vintage gold or silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Max 7-Light Bath/Vanity Sconce
Max 7-Light Bath/Vanity Sconce
H 42 in W 6 in D 6 in
Max 7-Light Bath/Vanity Sconce
Located in West Hollywood, CA
supporting round globe lights that come together to form squares and rectangles. The vintage gold or silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Max 7-Light Bath/Vanity Sconce
Max 7-Light Bath/Vanity Sconce
H 42 in W 6 in D 6 in
Barovier Murano Glass Rectangular Vanity Sconce
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
1 rectangular form sconce with gold glass inclusions and brass fittings. Rewired for use in the USA. Sconce utilizes four candelabra type bulbs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

1950's Rope Twist Glass Vanity Light
Located in New York, NY
1950's rope twist glass vanity light.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

1950's Rope Twist Glass Vanity Light
1950's Rope Twist Glass Vanity Light
H 2.5 in W 13.5 in D 2 in
Branch Vanity Light by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A custom crafted vanity light by David Duncan, featuring a rectangular, horizontal box-shaped frame
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2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver, Brass

Swirl Vanity Light by David Duncan Studio
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular, horizontal box-shaped light fixture. The brass frame engraved with comma shaped cut outs which emit light. Panels feature bevelled corner details, while the front side...
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2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Milk Glass Vanity Light
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and materially gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Milk Glass Vanity Light
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Milk Glass

Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous Murano glass sconce Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired. The fixture requires 2 x E27 Small bulbs with 80W ...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Benedict Vanity Sconce in Matte White Powder Coat and Blackened Brass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Benedict™ Vanity Sconce suspends two Benedict™ light assemblies from a horizontal brass
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2010s American Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opal, Brass

Mid-Century Pyramidal Translucent Cut Crystal Vanity Light by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
This glittering Mid-Century Modernist Vanity Light in Pyramidal Translucent Cut Crystal & Black
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel

Cone 2 Vanity Sconce, Large, by Research.Lighting, Black, Floor Model
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Cone 2 Large Sconce designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous glass sconces with brass holders by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The sconce re...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Celadon Craqueleur Glass Vanity Light with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This bold and sophisticated Mid Century Modern vanity light was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each fixture requir...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

'Vanity' Wall-Light by on.Entropy, in Seamless White Marble and Bronze
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
'Vanity' is a marble & bronze wall light, that epitomises uniqueness and longevity. In 'Vanity
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2010s Greek Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass & Polished Nickel Vanity Light by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modernist Cubic Vanity Light in Hand-Blown Murano Glass and Polished
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

To and Fro Sconce Contemporary Minimalist LED Linear Vanity Sconce, UL
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patina Finish: Satin brass satin nickel antique brass blackened brass custom finish available Our hand-finished patina may have a reasonable degree of color/finish variation. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Shapes Vanity Sconce, Large, by Research.Lighting, Black, Glass, Made to Order
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Shapes Large Sconce designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 So...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cone 2 Vanity Sconce, Large, by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Cone 2 Large Sconce designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brushed Brass and Translucent Cub Glass Vanity by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
candelabra based bulbs as well. The vanity sconce has been newly rewired to American standards and is in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1 of 7 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
. seven wall lights are available.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia..) Please note the price listed is for the set of 2 wall lights
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Shapes Vanity Sconces, by Research.Lighting, Black, Glass, Made to Order
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Shapes Large Sconces designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 S...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Two Bulb Brass and Glass Pinwheel Vanity Sconce by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical and refined Mid-Century Modern two bulb vanity light was realized in the United
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Vanity Angular Murano Glass Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of angular Murano glass sconces with brass holders by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1960s. Each wall light takes two x E27 standard bulbs (max. 60 watt for eac...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Large Vanity Angular Murano Glass Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia.) Please note the price listed is for the set of 3 wall lights
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

J.T. Kalmar Vanity Mirror Wall Light, Brass & Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass and glass modernist sconce / wall light manufactured by Kalmar Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Can be used in combination a mirror, for example in the bathroom. A ch...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous set of two Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. The frames are made of metal with a gold finish. These sconces are of heavy quality and in very goo...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
. Three wall lights are available.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous set of two Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. The frames are made of metal with a gold finish. These sconces are of heavy quality and in very goo...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Petite Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous set of 2 petite Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each fixtur...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Cone 2 Vanity Sconces, Large, by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Cone 2 Large Sconces designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets,...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Pairs of Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
(US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia,.) Please note the price listed is for one pair.( 2 Wall lights) 3
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Large Mid-Century Ice Glass Mirror Wall Sconces in Textured Art Glass, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Morazzone, Varese
, used as vanity wall light, mirror lights or ceiling light. The beautiful textured glasses are in very
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modernist Vanity Mirror Space Age era with Integrated Lights and Plug
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage Space Age vanity mirror, with six integrated light bulbs and a plug
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Italian Vanity Mirror with Lights
Located in Milan, IT
hidden in you. Besides its main function of vanity mirror, its many lights are also ideal to brighten up
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian Vanity Mirror with Lights
Vintage Italian Vanity Mirror with Lights
H 35.83 in W 51.19 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Hillebrand Vanity Sconces
By Hillebrand
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent tube glass vanity sconce by Hillebrand; the heavily textured outer surface of the glass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Hillebrand Vanity Sconces
Pair of Hillebrand Vanity Sconces
H 20 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Ice Glass Vanity Sconces
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Frisco, TX
Excellent heavily textured ice glass vanity sconces similar to Kalmar ice glass on a white back
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ice Glass Vanity Sconces
Pair of Ice Glass Vanity Sconces
H 2.96 in W 9.65 in D 2.96 in
Grand Scale Silver Leafed Vanity Sconces
By HP Leuchten
Located in Stamford, CT
An excellent pair of grand scale heavily textured ice glass vanity sconces by HP Leuchten, the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large Ice Glass Hillebrand Vanity Sconces
By Hillebrand
Located in Stamford, CT
An excellent pair of heavily textured Hillebrand ice glass vanity sconces. Takes four E-14 base
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Ice Glass Vanity Sconces
By Schröder Leuchten
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent heavily textured ice glass vanity sconces similar to Kalmar ice glass on a silver
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Pair of Ice Glass Vanity Sconces
Pair of Ice Glass Vanity Sconces
H 14.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Ice Glass Vanity Sconce Kalmar Style
Located in Frisco, TX
Murano glass sconce. Made in Italy. Gorgeous textured glass, with metal fixture. Fixture requires four European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts.  
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Ice Glass Vanity Sconce Kalmar Style
Ice Glass Vanity Sconce Kalmar Style
H 2.5 in W 22.25 in D 3.5 in
Murano Single Striped Ice Glass Vanity Sconce
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Frisco, TX
ice glass would make a great addition in any Vanity style setting. The fixture requires four European
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Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Three Chrome and Glass 1960s Vanity Mirror Sconces
Located in Frisco, TX
Set of three chrome and glass vanity mirror sconces. Each fixture requires one European E14
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Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of German Ice Glass Hillebrand Vanity Sconces
By Hillebrand
Located in Frisco, TX
The wonderful styling’s of German Hillebrand Vanity Sconces make a lovely pair of sconces as an
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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Nice Vanity Art Deco Lighting Sconces Streamline Moderne
Located in Oakland, CA
Nice round original frosted tube glass. Chrome backplate and upper/lower supports all connected. Back plate mounts directly to the wall with four screws or bolts. Shown here with sma...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Single Textured Ice Glass and Brass Vanity Sconce, 1970s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Frisco, TX
A single textured ice glass and brass vanity sconce from the 1970s. Designed and manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Grand Scale Kalmar Ice Glass Vanity Sconces
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
pieces of ice glass. Perfect sizing for over a vanity. Each sconce takes four E-14 base bulbs, up to
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Lovely Pair of 1960's Striped Glass Vanity Sconces
Located in Frisco, TX
A set of 1960's striped glass Vanity Sconces. Each lamp has a on/off switch located at the base of
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Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of German Ice Glass Mirror Vanity Sconces, 1970s
Located in Frisco, TX
A pair German ice glass lamps. They can be mounted to the side of a mirror or across the top. Each fixture requires two European E 14 candelabra bulbs. Max 40 Watts. In good working ...
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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1960s German Limburg Textured Vanity Glass Sconces
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
A large pair of thick textured clear glass sconces. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts.
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Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

One Pair of 1960s Sunburst Glass Vanity Sconces from Germany
Located in Frisco, TX
One pair of lovely 1960s sunburst glass vanity sconces from Germany. Each fixture requires one
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Chrome and Air Bubble Glass Vanity Sconces, 1970s
Located in Frisco, TX
From the 1970s. A nice pair of chrome and bubble glass vanity sconces. Each fixture requires one
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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century 1960s Ice Glass Wall Lamp Vanity Sconces
Located in Frisco, TX
Excellent heavily textured ice glass vanity sconces similar to Kalmar ice glass on a backplate
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Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century 1970s Ice Glass Wall Lamp Vanity Sconces
Located in Frisco, TX
Excellent heavily textured ice glass vanity sconces similar to Kalmar ice glass on a backplate
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Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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Vanity Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vanity lights available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vanity lights — often made from glass, metal and murano glass — can elevate any home. We have 113 antique and vintage vanity lights in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Vanity lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern vanity lights are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small vanity lights measuring 2.37 inches across. Many vanity lights are appealing in their simplicity, but Kaiser Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar and Glashütte Limburg produced popular vanity lights that are worth a look.

How Much are Vanity Lights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,475, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $9,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Wall Lights And Sconces 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 Vanity Lights
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best vanity mirror is a matter of preference, as you’ll want to think about space and how your furniture is arranged with respect to where you want to put it. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage vanity mirrors with lights to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best lighting for bathroom vanity is a matter of preference and depends on design and lighting needs. Bathroom vanity lights come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Vanity tables have been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead. Shop a collection of antique and vintage vanities from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best lighting for a vanity mirror can be brought about by placing two wall-mounted sconces on either side of the mirror at eye level. This creates cross-illumination. Fixtures that emit light that is as close to white as possible should be chosen with a high CRI (around 90-100) for the most accurate colors. Bulbs in the 2,500–3100 Kelvin ‘soft white' range are suitable for normal bathroom use, as well as for makeup application. Find a range of vanity lights on 1stDibs.

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