Vintage Mid-Century Style Black Iron & Wood Wall Candle Sconces
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking pair of wall-mounted candle sconces features a sculptural blend of black iron and
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teardrop-Form Aluminum and Brass Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of flame/teardrop-form candle wall sconces composed of gold anodized aluminum frames with
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Scandinavian modern brass wall candle sconces
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Immerse your home in timeless elegance with this pair of Swedish art deco wall sconces, each
Brass
$425 / set
Vintage Mirrored Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A matching pair of vintage wall hanging candle sconces mounted on oval mirrors. Each mirror
Metal
$2,500 / item
Sconces by Candle
By Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Candle Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. Opaline glass, chrome, custom
Chrome
$2,500 / item
Sconces by Candle
By Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three sconces by Candle Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Opaline glass, chrome
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Cross Wall Candle Holder from Aarikka, Finland
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Cross Wall Candle Holder from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s. Original
Wood
$1,539Sale Price / set|20% Off
Midcentury Italian Candle Metal Glass Sconce Wall Light 1960s
By Candle
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Candle con struttura in metallo brunito, Italia anni 60 La lampada è originale dell'epoca e presenta i
Metal
$3,078Sale Price / set|20% Off
Candle Midcentury Italian Metal Glass Sconces Wall Lights 1960s
By Candle
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Coppia lampade italiane a parete applique composte da tre diffusori prodotte da Candle con
Metal
Unique Mid-Century Modern Wall Candle Holder Made Of Slate And oCpper
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely wall candle holder was found in the estate of an architect couple who were passionate
Slate, Copper
Mid Century Candle Sconce in teh style of Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Candle Sconce in teh style of Tommi Parzinger. Classic 6 light design to jazz up your
Metal
$390Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Brass Pineapple Wall Candle Sconces
Located in West Hollywood, CA
wall candle sconces. Crafted with intricate openwork detailing, these sconces feature a classic
Brass
Single Wall Light by Candle
By Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Wall light by Candle. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin glass diffuser
Nickel
exceptional large 1950s 60s mid century wall CANDLE HOLDER hammered copper
Located in Mannheim, DE
straight candle. On the back marked Wall Handcrafted Made in Germany. Dimensions in cm: Length 40 cm
Copper
$2,600 / set
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s. Back Plate Dimensions (Inches
Brass
$1,800 / set
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches
Brass
$304Sale Price|20% Off
Iron Candle Sconce, Vintage Wall Decor Snake Antique Style, 1950s
Located in Toronto, CA
This sculptural torch-form candle wall sconce is crafted from hand-forged wrought iron and dates to
Wrought Iron
Ball Glass Pair of Sconces by Candle, 1960s, Italy
By Candle
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ball Glass Pair of Sconces by Candle, 1960s, Italy Minimalist and rare design. Lampshade is in
Metal
Pair of Søholm Wall Candle Sconces by Backhausen & Brandborg, 1970s
By Poul Brandborg, Soholm Pottery, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of ceramic wall-mounted candle sconces designed by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for
Stoneware
$577Sale Price|25% Off
Ceramic wall mounted candle sconce by Jette Hellerøe, Denmark, 1973
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Balen, BE
This rare ceramic wall-mounted candle sconce, handmade by renowned Danish ceramist Jette Hellerøe
Ceramic
Large Glass Ball Wall Lamp by Candle, 1960s, Italy
By Candle
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Glass Ball Wall Lamp by Candle, 1960s, Italy Minimalist and rare design. Lampshade is in
Metal
Wall candle sconce by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj, 1960's
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Balen, BE
Wall Candle Sconce by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj – Denmark, 1960s Designed by Noomi
Ceramic
$384Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist Candle Sconce by Syroco - vintage, mid-century modern
By Syroco
Located in Warrenton, OR
Brutalist Candle Sconce by Syroco - vintage, mid-century modern. Mid-Century Modern Syroco Wall
Other
Vintage Rustic Stoneware Green Candle Sconce, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Lehmann, Höganäs Keramik, Michael Andersen & Son, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Circular open stoneware bottle neck candle sconce produced in the 1960s by Lehmann Keramik. Rustic
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid Century Tommi Parzinger Beveled Mirrored Sconces Brass Ring
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Elegant wall sconces by Tommi Parzinger. The mirrored backs reflect and amplify light from the
Brass
Large Sconce with Three Lights in Brass and Glass by Candle Milano, 1960s
By Candle
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large triple sconce produced in 1960s by Candle Milano, Italy. Three arms in brass with three
Brass
Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Candleholders by Konrad Galaaen, Norway 1960s
By Konrad Galaaen, Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two midcentury wall candleholders in stoneware and steel designed by Konrad Galaaen for Porsgrunds
Cut Steel
Wall brass candle Holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Wall brass candle Holder vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Pear Fruit Metal Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive set of two toleware candle wall sconces that accommodates two candles each. These
Metal
Glo-mar Artworks-NY, Brass and Beveled Mirror Candle Wall Sconces- Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
and sought after by collectors of mid-century modern design. This particular set is an opulent
Brass
Swedish Modern Wall Hung Candlesticks - Sconces in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
when hung by their brackets to your wall. They are suitable for any midcentury, modern, maritime or
Brass
$1,340 / item
Arrow Wall Sconce
Located in London, England
wall sconces are stylish and versatile lighting fixtures that add a touch of charm and sophistication
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Brass & Aluminum Candle Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural candle sconces in brass and
Aluminum, Brass
$7,300 / set
Model B464 Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Sergio Asti, Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model b464 sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1960
Brass
Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle "Tortue" sconces, Italy circa 1970s
By Candle, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle "Tortue" sconce. Designed and made in Italy in 1970s. Opaline Murano
Metal
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa
Aluminum
Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle "Tortue" sconces, Italy circa 1970s
By Rodolfo Bonetto, Candle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle "Tortue" sconce. Designed and made in Italy in 1970s. Opaline Murano
Metal
Swedish Modern Brass & Sculpted Wood Wall Sconces by Gösta Ahrneberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully sculpted pair of mid-century Swedish wall sconces designed by Gösta Ahrneberg in the
Brass
Raymor Midcentury Candelabra Wall Sconce
By Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, wall mount, candelabra or candle sconce by Raymor with elliptical shape walnut
Wrought Iron
Mid Modern Century Pair of Italian Candlelight Brass Wall Sconces.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candle wall sconces from the 1960s, crafted in polished brass and strongly inspired by
Brass
Vintage Modernist Iron & Glass Candle Sconce from Danish Ferro Art, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-made Danish wall sculpture made by Danish design company Ferro Art in the 1970s. It is made
Iron
Huge Hand Forged 'Hammered' Metal Artist Wall Candle Holder, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge hand forged (hammered) metal artist wall candle holder. A unique piece, a masterpiece
Copper
Pierre Forsell Wall Mounted Candle Holders, 12 Items available, Price by Item
By Pierre Forsell
Located in Paris, FR
Brass wall mounted candle holders by pierre Forsell, 12 items available. Good condition with wick
Brass
$577Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Gothic Tole Wall Sconces
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of Mid Century Gothic Tole Wall Sconces A pair of matching Gothic Tole Wall Sconces mounted
Metal
Pair of Glass Sconces with Green Metal Base by Candle, 1970s, Italy
By Candle, Fontana Arte
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Glass Sconces with Green Metal Base by Candle, 1970s, Italy Fontana Arte Edition, probably
Metal
Group of 10 Swedish Brass Candle Sconces by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Group of ten wall mounted “Pendulum” candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell. Manufactured in
Brass
large and heavy wall CANDLE HOLDER solid copper 1960s dramatic brutalist style
Located in Mannheim, DE
piece and a perfect addition to any mid century interior. For candles with 4 1/3" (11 cm) diameter and
Copper
Sculptural Iron and blue glass candle sconce for Dantoft, Denmark 1960's/1970's
By Dantoft Kunstartikler
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This iron and glass candle candle sconce was made by Dantoft Kunstartikler (art pieces) in Denmark
Iron
Italian Florentine Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconce
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage metal and gilt candle sconce features an elegant curling rose branch with abundance of
Metal, Gold, Iron
Vintage Italian Gilt Tole Grapeleaf Wall Sconces / Candelabrum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian triple candle candelabrum/wall sconce in gilt tole with grape-leaf and grape motif (ca
Metal
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Skultana Wall Sconce Designed By Pierre Forsell
By Pierre Forsell
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage solid brass wall sconce for candles designed by Pierre Forsell for the Swedish firm
Brass
Rare Tommi Parzinger Brass And Glass Wall Sconce
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage solid brass and blown glass sconce designed by Tommi Parzinger. Dorlyn Silversmiths made
Brass
$420Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Tole Metal w Flowers Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Italy, a impressive set of two toleware candle wall sconces that accommodates three
Metal
"Tortue" Wall Lamp Rodolfo Bonetto Candle Space Age Italian Design Set of 2
By Candle, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Brescia, IT
"Tortue" wall lamps by Rodolfo Bonetto Candle Italy, 1970 Opaline glass shade White Plastic base
Blown Glass, Plastic
Stunning Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy Mazzega 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This large, mid-20th-century Murano glass wall light is an outstanding example of Italian
Metal
Stunning Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy Mazzega 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This large, mid-20th-century Murano glass wall light is an outstanding example of Italian
Metal
Stunning Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy Mazzega 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This large, mid-20th-century Murano glass wall light is an outstanding example of Italian
Metal
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.