Murano Glass Venini Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s Pair
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair Of Murano glass Venini Sconces - 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
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Mid Century /Modern Deco Sconces , St James Club, 2 pairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Wall Sconces taken from the well known Hotel (St James Club ) in W. Hollywood long ago . Two pairs available ,and have been restored . They are large size at 22" ht and 17" ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-century Modern Aqua Green Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Wall light composed of an organic element in curved, aqua green, satin-finish Murano glass in the shape of a leaf. The elongated, concave part embraces the rectangular brass structur...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Sconces Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of Italian Mid-Century Modern black enameled metal and brass wall lights attributed to Stilnovo.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brown and Amber Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of mid-century modern glass, Murano glass wall sconces, Italy circa 1990s.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Pair of Vintage Lucite Metal Sconce Triangle 1990s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern pair of vintage sconce triangle like from lucite and metal 1990s Germany.
Category
1990s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Leucos Sconces, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s Pair
By Leucos
Located in Austin, TX
Sconces from Italy. This Mid-Century Modern pair is made of textured and opalescent blown glass created by “La Murrina”; the iconic glass maker for Leucos.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
A pair of 1980s Modern Steel Italian Ambient Light Wall Sconces
By Reggiani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These sconces are designed with a focus on contemporary form, reflecting the design trends of the 1980s. They feature angular shapes, with emphasis placed on geometric symmetry and b...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Styled Sconces by Visual Comfort "Camille" 2 Pairs Av
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Styled wall sconces by Visual Comfort called Camille.
Category
Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Transparent and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Stunning lamps in clear Murano glass and textured brass, embellished with a polished brass base. The wall lamps consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a large s...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass and Chrome Sconces, Pair
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of glass and chrome Italian sconces.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces with Fabric Shades, Pair
By Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A refined pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern wall sconces dating from the 1950s, combining elegant brass arms with black lacquered accents and classic pleated fabric shades.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Pair of Sconces with Mirrors, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Brass Pair of Sconces with Mirrors, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps and mirrors together Lamp is in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Fabric and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Fabric and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Lampshades are in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps in the shape of a shell. Murano glass grit, smooth on the outside and rough on the inside, with gold dust and leaf inside the glass. Equipped with two...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Italian Design Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Italian design Brass Pair of Sconces with patinas, 1960s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamps.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Large Scale Leaf Form Murano Glass Sconces
$4,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Modern Large Scale Leaf Form Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern gold large-scale leaf form Murano glass sconces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Pair of Twisted Murano Glass Sconces with Brass Details
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing showcases a modern pair of twisted Murano glass sconces with brass details, emanating an Italian style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of alabaster sconces
$3,971 / set
Pair of alabaster sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of alabaster sconces ( leds )
Category
2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair Wall Sconces Maiosn Arlus Style
By Arlus
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of vintage wall lights from the 1950s or early 1960s, in the style of Maison Arlus, made of black lacquered metal with a gold-plated brass base and original trumpet-shaped sha...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Midcentury Modern Craftsman Stained Glass & Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Stained Glass & Wrought Iron Wall Lights or Sconces circa 1940 - 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Barovier & Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass leaves in a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The appliques are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall with ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Patinated Brass Pair Sconces Wall Lights Acking 1950
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Modern vintage pair duo sconces or wall lights from brass and metal, design very similar to Carl-Axel Acking, 1950s Sweden. ( Carl-Axel Acking 1910 - ...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Murano Smoked Glass Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Murano Smoked Glass Sconces, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Modern Brass and Murano Glass Cone Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of modern cone form brass and Murano glass sconces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Murano Wave Glass and Polished Brass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of modern Murano wave tube glass sconces with pretty polished brass accents.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Murano Glass and Brass Ball Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of Modern Murano glass and brass ball form sconces in matte white.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Articulating Sconces
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern style articulating wall lights in solid brass and black enameled metal in the style of Angelo Lelli for Arrredoluce. Set up for 1 European candelab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Modern Murano Wave Glass and Brass Barrel Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of Modern Murano wave glass and brass barrel sconces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Diamond Design Wall Sconce, a Pair
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Diamond Design Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern style wall sconces. The pair of sconce are handmade of high quality brass in a semi cylindrical shape.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Handwrought Brass Sconces, circa 1950s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces, handwrought in solid brass and carved wood bulb-holders.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair, Modern Hart Associates Glass Beaded & Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces
By Hart Associates 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
This matched pair of Hart Associates two-light wall sconces presents a tailored, neo-classical silhouette animated by layered crystal ornament and a richly textured metal surface. Ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces French Mid-Century Modern 1950
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres in Brass & ebonized Bronze. Black and gold paper shades. Wired to US standard in working condition and each takes a...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Demilune Wall Sconce Pair, Metal, 1960s
$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Demilune Wall Sconce Pair, Metal, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Atomic Modern Gold Leaf Demilune Wall Sconce Pair Material Metal Shade with Gold Leaf 9 D x 15.38 w x 5 H Preowned original vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Wonderful Pair Modern Aurora Lampworks Murano Thick Icicle Glass Kalmer Sconces
By Aurora Lampworks, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Modern Aurora Lampworks Murano Thick Art Ice / Icicle Glass Sconces Each With 2 Candelabra Sockets In The Manner Of Kalmer.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Floral Translucent Murano Glass Pair Of Italian Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of wall sconces handcrafted in Murano glass, Italy. Each sconce is composed of a vertical superimposition of organic volumes in hand-blown and hand-worked glass, featuring a rib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Murano Large Scale Layered Smoke Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative pair of modern large scale smoke glass Murano sconces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Modern Murano Glass and Brass Cone Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of modern Murano glass and brass cone form sconces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Murano Brass and Glass Ball Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of modern Italian murano brass and ball form sconces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Modern Brass Wall Sconces by Boréns, Model 6972, 1960s
By Boréns Borås, Paavo Tynell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
An elegant pair of Swedish Modern brass wall sconces manufactured by Boréns of Borås, Sweden, during the 1960s, model 6972.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Pair of Sconces by WKR Leuchten, 1960s. Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Brass Pair of Sconces by WKR Leuchten, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Swedish Modern Pine and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, Aneta C1970
$1,128Sale Price / set|26% Off
Pair of Swedish Modern Pine and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, Aneta C1970
By Aneta
Located in Trensacq, FR
A charming pair of Swedish Modern wall sconces crafted in solid pine and fitted with nicely proportioned opaline glass globe shades, attributed to Aneta, Sweden, and dating to the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass, Pine
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Pair Sconces Orrefors Crystal Brass Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Pair Of Sconces Orrefors White Art Glass & Brass In The Manner Of Carl Fagerlund
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Modern Rotatable Head Pair of Sconces by Beisl, 1960s, Germany
By Beisl
Located in Hagenbach, DE
German Modern Rotatable Head Pair of Sconces by Beisl, 1960s, Germany It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Murano Glass and Brass Gold Cup Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of modern Murano glass and brass gold cup sconces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Scale Modern Murano Glass Leaf Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of large scale modern Murano glass leaf form sconces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Venini "Tree Bark" Pattern Wall Sconces
By Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Venini Murano wall sconces in a clear thick ribbed pattern, Tree Bark. Stainless steel back plate with a double socket, incandescent for illumination. In excellent vintage ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Smoke Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved and wavy sandblasted Murano glass sconce in smoked color with a central brass plate. Two sconce lights wired for Europe with E27 or E26 socket. Other pairs are available, plea...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Pair of Sconces by Cosack Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Pair of Sconces by Cosack Leuchten, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist Black wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Pair Large Silver Gilt Rock Crystal Beaded Modern Transitional Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of large silver gilt rock crystal and beaded modern transitional Baguès style sconces.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured clear Murano glass sconces. The glass is fluted and curved, creating a superb impact encased in a sheet of glass, in an Art Deco style. The supporting structure is m...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stilnovo Mid Century Modern Triple light Wall Sconces C1958
By Stilnovo
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of triple light wall sconces by Stilnovo c1958 Italy . Frosted glass shades with aluminum frames connected by black iron rods which in turn end at a round brass cap tha...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Modern Pair of White Murano Glass Sconces with Brass Finials, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made with hand-blown Murano glass in a pearlescent white tone. Each sconce has an undulating appearance and is held in place with brass finials. They have been newly ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair European Mid-Century Modern Nickel & Glass Marine Industrial Wall Sconces
$2,770Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair European Mid-Century Modern Nickel & Glass Marine Industrial Wall Sconces
By Wiska
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of European Mid-Century Modern Marine / Industrial wall sconces with nickel metal structure and milk glass reflectors.
Category
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Mid Cnetury Modern Brass Sconces attr. to Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of striking and very elegant Mid Century Modern sconces attr. to Stilnovo done in folded brass, which is partly painted in burgundy, with acrylic...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Hexagonal Fat Lava Sconces, West Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern Hexagonal Fat Lava sconces.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Custom, Italian Modern Neoclassical Alabaster Wall Sconces, Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Large Italian Modern Neoclassical style alabaster wall lights / sconces in the style of Armand Albert Rateau.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Alabaster
Wonderful Pair Barovier & Toso Mid Century Modern Murano Leaf Nickel Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid Century Modern Murano Sconces In The Manner Of Barovier & Toso.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
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Modern Sconce Pair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern sconce pair for your home. Each modern sconce pair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 18166 options for an antique or vintage modern sconce pair now, or shop our selection of 1330 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern sconce pair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A modern sconce pair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one modern sconce pair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar and Stilnovo produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Modern Sconce Pair?
Prices for a modern sconce pair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $885,471, while the average can fetch as much as $2,517.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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 Modern Sconce Pair
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Teak and walnut are the two most common tones and pair easily with each other; rosewood reads slightly more formal as a single statement piece.
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Mermod And Jaccard
Mermod Jaccard Co
Merton Gershun For Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Walnut
Mesh Cantilever Chair
Metal Bird Figurines
Metal Cash Box
Metal Cube Chair
Metal Foo Dog
Metal Ice Chest
Metal Perpetual Calendar