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What is the difference between a sconce and a wall lamp?
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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.
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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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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Danish Cubist Wall Sconce in Pressed Glass & Beech, Vitrika 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Lounge up-light Wall light made by Vitrika in Denmark during the 1960s. This Model is made from solid beech and set with a pressed shade in smoked glass. Fitted with E27 small...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass, Beech
Large Kalmar Palmette Flush Mount Light, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury Flush mount light with Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great geometrical shape.
Series: Palmette
Each sconce needs ...
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Dutch Wall Lights in Fiberglass
By Philips
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Philips, wall sconces, metal, fiberglass, the Netherlands 1970s.
Artistic wall lights of the seventies that embody a nice textured surface of intersecting lines. As a consequence,...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Italian Wall Light with Pulegoso Glass Bulbs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, in glass and metal, Italy, 1960s.
Wall light with two frosted glass bulbs and a black coated metal frame. It is obvious that this design is inspired on the earlier desi...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Rare Pair of Ron Rezek Enameled Steel Art Deco Revival Sconces.
By Ron Rezek
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Art Deco Revival enameled steel sconces by Ron Rezek. You remove 2 pieces of the elliptical steel to access the light bulb. 100 watts max.
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Enamel, Steel
Pair of Linear Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Shield", Brushed Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Shields wall sconce is a carefully crafted piece that combines elements of history, culture, and natural materials. The brushed bronze and alabaster materials create a tactile and vi...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Alabaster, Brass