Pair of Large 60's Italian Sconces 3 Opaline Globes Vintage Design, F302
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
white opaline globes. Very nice vintage condition, to note a very nice patina of the brass due to time
Brass
$2,215 / set
Pair of Italian Globe Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Globe wall lights from 1950's with decorative brass stem and frosted globe diffuser. Priced per
Brass
1950s Milk Glass Globe Swan Neck Wall Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
quietly confident mid century wall light that delivers atmosphere without excess.
Aluminum
Raak Amsterdam Double Maxi Globe Wall Light, Netherlands
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Voorburg, NL
. Inquire for pair pricing. An exceptional example of mid-century Dutch design, this Double Maxi Globe wall
Brass
Double Globe Wall Light by RAAK, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double wall light by RAAK of Holland, 1960, two 9" clear glass globes with bubble
Metal
Globe-Shaped Wall Light in Opaline Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
partition. The lamp strongly reminds of Gino Sarfatti sconces model 237/1 for Arteluce in 1960. Kindly
Metal, Chrome
$1,090Sale Price|20% Off
Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK — “Globe” Wall Lamp, Amsterdam, 1962
By RAAK
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
mid-century design features the signature smoked glass globe mounted on a minimalist chromed structure
Metal
Vintage Industrial Opaline Glass Globe Light with Raw Metal Mounting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light with opaline glass globe and raw metal mounting. Height
Metal
French 1950's 6 Globe Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
' housed inside bun shaped satin glass globes. Presently the sockets fit French bayonet cap bulbs but
Brass
$1,794Sale Price|25% Off
Kinkeldey ceiling light globe Glass and Chrome, Austria, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Kinkeldey ceiling light with cut glass and globe with chrome structure. The Design and
Chrome
Pair of Torch Wall Lights in Wrought Iron with Milk Glass Globes, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Torch Globe Wall Lights / Wall Sconces in Wrought Iron and Milk Glass Eye-catching hand
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
RAAK Maxi Globe Flush Mount Lamp the Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
called Maxi Globe and this is the smallest version available. The lamp has brown-grey fume glass and a
Brass
1970s Industrial Wall Lamp with Extendable Arm and Aluminum Globe Shade
By Dijkstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted lamp combines black enameled metal construction with a spun aluminum globe shade. The
Metal, Chrome
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 'The Globe' Transparent Blown Glass by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Wall lamp giving direct and diffused light
Nickel
$1,076Sale Price / set|70% Off
Spanish Wall Light crown in Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globes , 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Gothic revival gold leaf gilt wrought iron double wall light with two opaline glass globe shades
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$2,863Sale Price|40% Off
JT Kalmar ceiling light globe Glass and Chrome XXL special Order, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in La xara, VC
in mid-century modern lighting with “ice glass” or bubbled elements for soft diffusion. Examples
Chrome
1970s Guzzini Chrome Arc Wall Lamp with Plexi Globe Shade and Dimmer
By Guzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome wall-mounted arc lamp by Guzzini features a beige plexi globe shade and integrated dimmer
Chrome
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 'The Globe' Transparent Blown Glass by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Wall lamp giving direct and diffused light
Nickel
Pair of Large Vintage 1970s Brass & Glass Wall Lights with Four Globe Shades
Located in London, GB
prismatic glass creates a timeless, sculptural look that works equally well in Mid-Century, Art Deco, or
Metal
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 'The Globe' Transparent Blown Glass by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Wall lamp giving direct and diffused light
Nickel
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 'The Globe' Transparent Blown Glass by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Wall lamp giving direct and diffused light
Nickel
Set of 4 large Swedish wall lights in brass with opaline glass globes
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of four large Italian wall sconces from the 1960s. Solid brass frame and glossy white opaline
Brass
$717Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist 1970s German "Globe" Wall Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Origin
Metal
set Basket-Globe wall lamps with raindrop glass bowl by Raak, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful pair of Raak Amsterdam model C-1725 globe raindrop wall lamp by 1970. The design
Blown Glass
Set of Two Staff Chrome Globe Wall lights designed by Motoko Ishii, 1960s
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Staff Motoko Ishii 60s chrome wall lights. The globes are adjustable and the mechanism
Metal, Chrome
$2,195Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Fish Shaped Wall Light in Wrought Iron with Frosted Glass Globe, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
single light wall sconce was handcrafted in Spain at the Mid-Century Modern period in the style of
Wrought Iron, Iron
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 'The Globe' Blown Glass Satin Gold by Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Wall lamp giving direct and diffused light
Bronze
Set of 7 Vintage, MidCentury Brass and Glass Globe Ceiling or Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
atmosphere to any interior. Designed during the Mid-Century era, these fixtures combine sculptural simplicity
Brass
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 'The Globe' Blown Glass Satin Gold by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Wall lamp giving direct and diffused light
Bronze
$2,095Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Gothic Style Two Torch Wall Light in Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globes
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gothic revival gold leaf gilt wrought iron double wall light with two opaline glass globe shades
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Pair of Vintage Wall Lights in Two-Tone Enamel and Brass, Frosted Glass Globes
Located in Bochum, NRW
architectural rhythm. Designed for interiors that favor nuance over noise, these sconces speak to the refined
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Adjustable Chrome Metal Globe Wall Lamp with Arched Chrome Arm
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully designed and executed chromed wall lamp. This easy to hang and practical to use wall lamp is in very good condition. It is similar to wall lamps that were made by Frank ...
Chrome
$1,500 / item
UNO GLOBE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globe and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd
Brass
$1,500 / item
UNO GLOBE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globe and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd
Brass
$1,500 / item
UNO GLOBE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globe and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd
Brass
$1,500 / item
UNO GLOBE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globe and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd
Brass
$1,500 / item
UNO GLOBE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globe and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd
Brass
$1,500 / item
UNO GLOBE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globe and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd
Brass
$1,500 / item
UNO GLOBE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globe and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd
Brass
Unavailable|$4,150 / set
Pair of Circa 1970s-1980s Chapman Brass Sconces with Hurricane Globes, Labeled
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Circa 1970s-1980s chapman brass sconces with hurricane globes, labeled New wiring.
Brass
Unavailable|$299 / item
Set of Eight Chrome and Glass Wall Lights Globes 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of eight chrome and glass wall lights globes, 1970s. Very good condition. Price is per item
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,107 / item
Contemporary Ridge Wall Light with Geometric Aluminium Body and Opal Globe Bulbs
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
perfect glow. There is an essence of Art deco with mid-century modern style. The light is of the highest
Metal, Aluminum
Sold|$1,580 / set
Mid-Century Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Globes
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of mid-century wall sconces exemplifies classic Italian design from the 1950s, marrying
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,200
Globe Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Precious and elegant brass and blown glass globe sconces from Italy.
Mid-Century Modern Monumental Chrome Five-Arm Murano Globe Wall Sconce
Located in Miami, FL
bobeche top holding the globe. Wonderful, 1970s modern sconce. Rewired, new sockets taking candelabra size
Chrome
Sold|$2,400
Italian Globe Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1950s sconces have a simple yet sophisticated design. Originals from the period these
Brass, Steel
Sold|$3,600 / set
1950s Double Globe Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pairs of double globe brass and glass sconces from 1950s, Italy. Single E26 medium based
Brass
Sold|$1,400 / item
'4' Double Globe Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'4' Classic double shaded attributed to Mazzega sconces from midcentury, Italy. A Classic stunning
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Globe and Brass Sconces by Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, three white globes each and polished brass sconces, circa 1960s. By
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Mid Century Wall Sconce 237/2 With Two Glass Globes Black Frame
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gino Sarfatti mid century wall sconce 237/2 clear glass on black metal armature. Arteluce. 2
Metal
Sold|$1,250 / item
RAAK Bubble Globe Wall Sconce
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning RAAK wall light with 9", bubbled glass globes, black enameled base, and chrome accents
Chrome
Sold|$1,600 / item
'5' Large Italian Globe Sconces II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Elegant Mid-Century Modern 1950s glass and brass Large Globe Sconces from Italy. Patinated brass
Brass
Sold|$2,400
RAAK Globe Sconce, Netherlands, circa 1960
By RAAK
Located in Culver City, CA
RAAK Globe Sconce, Netherlands, circa 1960 A handmade opaline glass globe sits atop a chromed
Chrome
Sold|$3,100 / set
Pair of Vintage Italian Globe Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of vintage Italian globe sconces with white glass spheric cups and gilt brass mounts. This
Brass
RAAK Style Smoked Glass Globe Wall Mount Sconces
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury RAAK inspired wall sconces with black enameled metal frames and smoked blown glass shade
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Gilded Brass Sconce with Contemporary Glass Globes
Located in Paris, FR
Gilded brass sconce with three scrolled arms of light fixed on the wall with a fluted rosette
Brass
Sold|$595 / item
1958 MCM Blown Milk Glass Globe Sconces
Located in Surrey, BC
We currently have two in stock, where the simple pendant has been converted to a wall light Sconce
Blown Glass, Milk Glass
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.
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.
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