Ceramic Mix Brown Orange Green Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
, red, and orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We also have a multitude of
Ceramic
A Pair of Bakalowits Sconces Wall Lights, Brass Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with yellow octagon crystals and fitted with one E14 socket. Manufactured by Bakalowits in the 1960s in Vienna. Set of two.
Crystal, Brass
Pair of "Lancia" Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass by Stilux Milano, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Brescia, Brescia
of Italian mid-century design. Crafted with attention to proportion and balance, the sconces present
Brass
Pair of Small Gilded and Lacquered Metal Sconces 'Style Baguès', circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of small Gilded and lacquered metal sconces 'Style Baguès', circa 1950.
Metal
Midcentury pair of sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, mod.2199 , published
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare pair of Max Ingrand pair of sconces in etched thick glass, manufactured by Fontana Arte
Glass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Wall Sconces for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
angles. These sconces represent a marriage of form and function, a hallmark of Swedish mid-century modern
Brass
Large Quantity of Structured Blown Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by Doria, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of blown wall sconces date from the 1960s and were created by the iconic firm of Doria
Brass, Steel
set of two hole pattern POP ART Wall Light Sconces MATEGOT Style, France, 1970s
By Mathieu Matégot, Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
tone and at the front in POP ART coloration of orange.. Super rare wall light set with rare hole
Metal
Several Orange Brown Toned Mixed Wall Lights in Glazed Ceramic Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
We have a whole range of mid-century West-Germany wall lights all in orange and brown tones They
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Brown Orange Green Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown, green and orange
Ceramic
Pair of Brown Orange and Green Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown, green and orange
Ceramic
Mazzega Murano Amber and White Art Glass Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1990
By Mazzega
Located in Roma, Lazio
Ten beautiful leaves in classic Murano glass in amber and white. Rich design for a truly beautiful wall light. Simple and elegant as in Mazzega's style. The applique is composed of ...
Murano Glass
Pair of Double Swedish Sconces by Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass and Smoked Glasses
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of wall sconces by the famous Swedish designer Hans Agne Jakobsson from the 60s. Structure in
Brass
1 of the 10 J.T. Kalmar Drum Wall Sconces Gold-Plated and Ice Glass, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of 10 gold-plated half circular shaped drum sconces with five frosted glass panels on a gilt
Brass
Rare orange 50cm Charlotte Perriand Style Disc Wall Light by Staff, Germany 1970
By Charlotte Perriand, Staff Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
traces of use, Very nice and rare authentic item of the Mid-Century Modern and Sputnik interior design
Metal
Pair of Ceramic Red and Orange Wall Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Ceramic red and orange wall light sputnik Germany 1970s Heavy quality and in very good
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Playful orange Ceramic Wall Lights Ceramic, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
finish ceramic in mid-century West-Germany, Europe. Measurements: Width: 7.87 in (20 cm) Heigth: 9.84 in
Ceramic
Pair of XL wall lights by Murano Mazzega in orange frosted glass Italy 1970
By AVMazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
pair of sconces is composed of an oval crystal in orange frosted murano glass supported by a white
Glass
1960s Ceramic Wall Sconce or Ceiling Lamp Fat Lava Modernist Hustadt, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
, and vibrant red-orange glaze. The chunky mid- century design favourite can be wall- or ceiling mounted
Ceramic
Orange pendant lamp with three white bowls, 1970 Space Age
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Orange pendant lamp, three bowls, 1970s
Metal
Stunning Ceramic Brown and Orange Wall Light Sputnik, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful large ceramic brown and orange wall light sputnik Germany 1970s Heavy quality and in
Ceramic
Adjustable Orange Metal Wall Light by Wilhem Braun-Feldweg Doria Light, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Wilhelm Braun Feldweg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
solid metal, with a large adjustable metal arm and shade element on the top in a nice orange tone color
Metal
Pair of Amber Murano Petal Wall Sconces Glass & Brass by La Murrina, Italy 1970s
By La Murrina, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of petal Murano wall sconces with clear and amber tinted hand blown Murano glasses
Brass
1 of 8 Ceramic Red and Orange Wall Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 Ceramic red and orange wall light sputnik Germany 1970s Heavy quality and in very good
Ceramic
Murano Round Orange and Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Table Lamp, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
with smoked, orange, and green glass sections: a small sphere, a flattened sphere, and a uniquely
Brass
1960s Pair of Wall Red and Orange Glassstones Lightning Germany Theo Kerg
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of wall appliques with inset colorless and bumped red and orange glass stones, and satin glass
Glass, Cut Glass
1 of 3 Midcentury Orbital Wall lights in Orange by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 mid-century vintage wall lights in orange color made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, with two
Metal
Red-Orange Minimalist Pop Art Metal Wall Light by Sölken Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: 1970s An original red-orange wall light designed and produced by Sölken Leuchten in Germany in
Metal
1 of 3 Ceramic Brown and Orange Pendant Lights Sputnik, Germany, 1970s
By Sische, Cari Zalloni
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceramic Brown and orange pendant light sputnik Germany 1970s The frame is brass. Heavy quality
Ceramic
1 of 2 Ceramic Brown and Orange Wall Light Sputnik Germany 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 sets of ceramic brown and orange wall light Sputnik Germany 1970s The pictures are for 1
Ceramic
Pair of extraordinary orange and green glazed 60s ceramic wall lights by Kaiser
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Set of two, one in orange and one in green glazed ceramic wall light. Manufactured by Kaiser
Ceramic
Set of Two brown-Orange Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Pan Ceramics, Germany 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce set of two. Producer: Pan Ceramic, Germany. Origin: Germany
Metal
1 of 6 Ceramic Orange Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 ceramic dark orange wall light Sputnik designed by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s Heavy
Ceramic
Set of Two Red-Orange Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Ceramics, Germany 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce set of two. Producer: Pan Ceramic, Germany. Origin
Metal
Set of Four Red-Orange Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Ceramics Germany 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce set of four. Producer: Pan Ceramic, Germany. Origin
Metal
Nine-arm brass wall light, France, circa 1950
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Nine-arm wall light produced in France circa 1950. The brass structure is composed of curved radiating arms arranged around a central base. Each arm holds a socket designed to rece...
Brass
$3,079Sale Price / set|20% Off
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo – Model 232 Wall / Ceiling Lamps, Italy, 1962. Set of 2
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in The Hague, NL
wall sconces or ceiling lights. When used as wall lamps, the arm can be mounted facing either upward or
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Glass and Brass Floral Wall Lights from Ernst Palme, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
These pair of sculptural wall sconces have the design of a bouquet of textured glass flowers and
Brass
Pair of Model "1963" Brass Wall Lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
artistic sensibility, and stand today as collectible works of Italian mid-century lighting design. The
Brass
Sigma Midcentury Metal Glass Wall Light by Sergio Mazza Artemide Italy 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconce wall light or ceiling lamp model Sigma, small model
Metal
$19,847 / item
Wall Lamps in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall Lamps in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid
Brass
Danke Studio large wall lamp in brass and blown glass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sconce structure in solid brass, reworked on the base to give it an original texture and patina in
Brass
Large Pair of Scandinavian Wall Lights by Marius Engh, Norway
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of sculptural, organic, and decorative wall lights in copper. Designed in Norway by Marius Engh in 2022. These wall lights embody the timeless character and distinctiv...
Metal, Copper
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
Wall Lamp in Copper and Painted Metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Material: Copper and painted metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Copper, Metal
Large Italian wall light from the 1950s in brass with a silk lampshade
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian wall sconce from the 1950s, made by the manufacturer. It features a solid, patinated
Brass
Stilnovo sculptural wall lamp made in Italy 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Italy around 1950, is an exquisite example of mid-century modern lighting. Finished in a striking
Aluminum
Ribbed Glass Wall Lights in the Manner of Mario Bellini, Italy, 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
These wall-mounted lights are characterized by boldly molded, concentrically ribbed glass shades that project outward in a stepped, conical form. The clear glass softly refracts the ...
Metal
Pair of 1960s wall lights made of gold-colored glass by Hufnagel-Leuchten
By Hufnagel Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Pair of 1960s glass wall lamps made of glass and metal. Manufacturer: Hufnagel-Leuchten. Made in Germany. The glass shades are gold-colored, with gold-colored glass granules inside....
Metal
Pair of Italian Stilnovo wall lights, model 2078, brass and opaline 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1960s, model 2078 by Stilnovo. Solid patinated brass frame
Brass
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cestita' Wall Lamp in Opal Glass and Black for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà
Located in Glendale, CA
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cestita' wall lamp in opal glass and black for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llma...
Metal
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' Wall Lamp in Opal and Black for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà
Located in Glendale, CA
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' wall lamp in opal and black for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
Metal
Paavo Tynell Model “9414” Brass Wall Light for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish mid-century design is characterized by simple, elegant forms that Paavo Tynell was a master
Brass
Pair of Glass and Brass Floral Wall Lights from Ernst Palme, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
These pair of sculptural wall sconces have the design of a bouquet of textured glass flowers and
Brass
Set of two Wall Lamps with Pink Glass Medallion, Original Vintage, 1970s
By E. R. Nele, AVMazzega
Located in Berlin, BE
A set of two wall lamps, each with 10 Pink glass medallions in three rows. They look simply enchanting, whether they are switched on or off. The glass medallions are cut on the out...
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of midcentury wall lamps by Paul Neuhaus, dating from the 1960s, captures the
Metal
Pair of Large Palloncino wall Lamps by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1984
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of Large Palloncino wall Lamps by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1984
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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.
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.