$2,490 / set
H 5 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Double Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French double arm modern neoclassical wall lights. The pieces can rewired to
Brass, Metal
Sciolari Pair of Sconces
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Nice two-arm Sciolari pair of sconces. Three pair available. Priced by pair two light, 75 watt max
Gold Plate, Chrome
Pair of Ribbed Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of Italian wall lights with frosted white Murano glass shades and amber ribbed band
Metal
Pairs of Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian sconces. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Frosted glass diffusers
Brass
$4,000 / set
H 10.25 in W 9.25 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Post-Modern Black Enameled Metal Sconces with Murano Glass Diffusers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking pair of post-Modern wall sconces showcases a bold interplay of materials and form
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Smoked Glass Sconces by Veca
By VECA, Venini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern high quality smoked glass scones by Veca.
Chrome
$2,361 / set
H 25.2 in W 3.55 in D 2.56 in
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Smoke Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
pairs available; please inquire for availability. We also sell in non-standard quantities; contact us
Brass
$2,380 / set
H 15.75 in W 10.25 in D 6.6 in
Pair of Modern French Sconces with Crystal Accents and Mirrored Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage modern French mirror backed sconces with crystal accents. This pair of mid-20th
Metal
Pair of Torchere Sconces
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian torchere wall sconces with hand blown frosted white Murano glass shades infused with gold
Brass
$4,510 / set
H 14.18 in W 8.86 in D 7.29 in
Pair of Mid-century Modern Brass and "Pulegoso" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
holder for the USA. Very elegant and important appearance. Price for the pair of lamps.
Brass
$1,146Sale Price / set|49% Off
H 11.82 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Geometric Mid-Century Modern Sconces in Brass, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two geometric wall lamps was manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. It has a three-dimensional form. The tiles are made from milled glass and the frame is made from bras...
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Pair of Sconces
By Poliarte
Located in bari, IT
A pair of Brutalist sconces by Poliarte Italy from the sixties.
Glass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Solid Brass Demi Lune Wall Sconces C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous solid brass pair of c1970s demilune wall sconces with double porcelain sockets Were
Brass
Pair of Tall Murano Sconces
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of Italian sconces with 2 lights and a brass back plate with an iridescent tone when they are
Brass
$2,450 / set
H 9 in W 21.5 in D 5.5 in
Wonderful Two Pairs Donghia Modern Mercury Smoke Art Glass Murano 4 Four Sconces
By Donghia, Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
Edison Light Sconces With Plain Mirrored Backplates Ready To Install With Mounting Brackets *Each Pair
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Mercury Glass, Murano Glass
$1,919 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Pair Of 1950S Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Glass Wall Light Sconces
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern wall sconces, crafted in the style of Gio Ponti
Brass
$5,935 / set
H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Modern Midcentury Pair of Felix Agostini Maison Arlus Style Bronze Wall Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular and dramatic pair or brutalist bronze sconces is in the style of Maison Arlus in
Bronze
$1,595 / set
H 11.5 in W 4.25 in D 5 in
2 Pairs Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Progress Lighting
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous painted curved and tapered glass & brass wall sconces by progress lighting c1955. Painted
Brass
Pair of Italian Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Century Period Sconces......More than 100 pairs...
Steel
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1950s wall sconces by Stilnovo, echoing the work of Bruno Gatta, reflects the refined
Brass
Pair of Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s Italian pair of wall sconces in brass with black enameled metal. Slightly asymmetric
Brass
$2,750 / set
H 19.75 in W 12 in D 6 in
Fine Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Lucite Purcell Pair Sconces
By Karl Springer
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of Karl Springer style Mid-Century Modern polished brass & lucite "Purcell" sconces
Brass
Pair of Palwa Sconces
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of beautiful sconces made by Palwa, 1970s. Each light has a gilt brass frame with four rows of
Crystal, Brass
$1,990 / set
H 8 in W 11.75 in D 5 in
2 Pairs Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano / Venetian Ice Glass Sconces, Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Two Pairs of Italian Mid-Century Modern, thick hand blown Murano / Venetian glass wall lights in
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$2,450 / set
H 11 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Wonderful Pair Mid-Century Modern Star Rock Crystal Gold Gilt Baguès Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern star centre medallion and rock crystal gold gilt sconces in
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$1,800 / set
H 12 in W 8 in D 5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Frosted and Aluminium Finished Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
These sconces are essentially of truncated triangular section, the mount and backplate look at
Glass
$1,950 / set
H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 3 in
Pair, Jacques Biny Style Sconces Brass & Steel French Mid-Century Modern, 1955
By Jacques Biny
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Biny style sconces, black and white rectangle tole and pull string. French Mid
Steel, Brass
$2,475 / set
H 11 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Italian Glass & Chrome Sconces by Veca Blue & Clear Mid-Century Modern, Pair
By VECA
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of blue and clear glass blades Sconces by Veca. We have 2 pair available, priced by
Chrome
$1,709 / set
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 9.45 in
Mid-century Modern Black Pair of Sconces by Cosack Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Black Pair of Sconces by Cosack Leuchten, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo (Italy, 1960s) Opaline glass globes are nested into curved brass
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$2,314 / set
H 7.09 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Pair Of Black French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of black sconces designed by the iconic Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, circa 1960. These
Metal
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Stilnovo (Italy, 1960s) Rectangular opal glass sits at a diagonal, revealing a
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 9 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
PAIR of Scandinavian Modern Blown Glass Wall Sconces Attr. to Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Glass Wall Sconces attributed to Tapio Wirkkala
Nickel
Pair of Cone Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, width 7 inches, depth 8 inches 1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W Pair available in stock in Italy
Murano Glass
$2,450 / set
H 10 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Wonderful Pair Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Light Fixtures Wall Sconces
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano clear art glass & silvered bronze 2 candelabra light
Bronze
$1,160 / set
H 12.21 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
Mid Century Modern Long White Glass Tubes Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Long White Glass Tubes Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and minimal
Metal
Pair of Custom Brass Sconces in the Style of Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom brass sconces in the Style of Mid-Century Modern. Lead Time for customs made is 8-10
Brass
$2,650 / set
H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair Vintage Transitional 2 Arm Crystal Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern pair of vintage / transitional 2 arm crystal / glass wall sconces
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Graniglia Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair available in stock in Italy Order reference #: FABIOLTD K97
Gold Plate
$2,195 / set
H 11.03 in Dm 5.91 in
Pair of Modern Italian Sconces Brass Vintage Design Stilnovo Style "Gold" ML141
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian "Gold" hourglass sconces made by our Italian artisan. Structure and shade in
Brass
$1,980 / set
H 12 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Stilkronen Sconces Gold Plate & Crystal Wall Lights Mid-Century Modern
By Stilkronen
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Italian 2 lights Stilkronen sconces, Mid-Century Modern wall lights with Crystal on
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
$420 / set
H 8 in W 6 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 1970s German Bubble Glass and Chrome Sconces, Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of elegant bubble glass wall sconces with a sleek chrome metal base, made in Germany. Each
Metal, Chrome
$2,314 / set
H 7.09 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Pair Of Yellow French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of two yellow sconces designed by the iconic Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, circa 1960
Metal
$3,618 / set
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Wood and Ceramic Wall Sconces with Modern Shades
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sculptural and uncommon pair of French wall sconces by Guillerme et Chambron, created in France
Ceramic, Wood
$1,631 / set
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Mid-century Modern Fabric and Brass 2-head Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Fabric and Brass 2-head Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Elegant rare high quality
Brass
$4,475 / set
H 15 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass & Black Enamel Sconces w/ Curvilinear Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces were realized in France circa 1950. They feature a
Brass, Enamel
$7,900 / set
H 15 in W 8 in D 12 in
2 Pairs, French Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Sconces, Marc Du Plantier Style
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Hand-Made wrought iron torch wall lights / sconces
Wrought Iron
Pair of Ribbed Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of Italian wall lights with frosted white Murano glass shades and green ribbed band
Murano Glass
Rare Pair of Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of wall sconces by Stilnovo, Milan, Italy, dates to the 1950s and exemplifies the
Metal, Brass
$2,850 / set
H 21 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
Wonderful Modern Pair Large Franco Luce Murano Art Glass Brass Leaf Wall Sconces
By Franco Luce
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Pair Of Large Franco Luce Style Murano Art Glass & Brass Housing
Brass
$1,151 / set
H 12.6 in W 4.34 in D 6.3 in
A pair of 1960s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
atmospheric lighting, illuminating the space with a touch of Mid-Century Modern elegance. These wall sconces
Aluminum, Brass
$1,602 / set
H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
Mid‑Century Modern Pair Double‑Cone Wall Sconces made of Brass & Lacquered Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Mid‑Century Modern Double‑Cone Wall Sconces made of Brass and Lacquered Metal. Standard
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
$1,602 / set
H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
Mid‑Century Modern Pair Double‑Cone Wall Sconces made of Brass & Lacquered Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Mid‑Century Modern Double‑Cone Wall Sconces made of Brass and Lacquered Metal. Standard
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Tegola Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, depth 3.5 inches 1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W 1 pair available in stock in Italy Order reference
Murano Glass
Pair of VeArt Sconces
By VeArt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
or E14 type / max 40W each 1 pair available in stock in Italy Order Reference #: FABIOLTD H136.
Murano Glass
Pair of Mazzega Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E14 type / max 40W One pair available in stock in Italy.
Metal
$2,600 / set
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
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
Brass
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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