Pair of Taraxacum Wall Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of five panels of molded aluminum covered with fifteen large bulbs
Aluminum
Pair of Hand-Crafted Ferrocolor Wall Sconces, Gilt Metal, Spain, 1960s
By Ferrocolor
Located in London, GB
Very pretty pair of Spanish Ferrocolour gilt metal wall light, sconces. Nice patination burnished
Metal, Gold
$853Sale Price / set|51% Off
Postmodern Pair Gold Metal Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1990s
By Estiluz, Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Postmodern Pair of Gold Metal Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: A-2044
Metal
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces manufactured in the 1950s, featuring slender angular brass
Brass
Architectural Pair of Sculptural Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of Italian Murano glass and brass wall sconces. Each piece features a refined
Brass
Pair of Amber colored Murano Wall Sconces in Drop form
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Wall Sconce consisting of two lamps with ten amber colored glass drops fixed on a
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Glass Wall Sconce Lamps by Kaiser Leutchen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of vintage glass wall sconce lamps by Kaiser Leutchen. They
Glass
Pair of Aquamarine Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Fittings 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Aquamarine Murano Glass Wall Sconces with brass fittings, 1970s Another pair is available
Brass
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical double arm mirrored wall lights with plexi-glass and
Mirror, Glass
Monumental pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - 41 pink triedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge and fantastica pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 41 Murano crystal prism (triedri
Art Glass
Contemporary Calla Lily Wall Sconce, Black Plaster by Benediko, Pair
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Organic forms and natural motifs. You can select from a single element or a pair of Calla Lily Wall
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Mazzega 1946
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were
Brass, Metal
Pair of Vertical Brass and Smoked Textured Glass Globe Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
An elegant pair of sculptural wall sconces executed in polished brass with height smoked glass
Brass
Pair of Ice Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by Kinkeldey, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ice glass and brass wall sconces by the famed maker, Kinkeldey, Germany, Europe. Very elegant light
Brass
Italian Midcentury Pair of Leaf Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Italian Pair amber and clear Murano glass wall sconces from 1970s
Metal
Pair of Large Contemporary Polished Brass "Beetle" Wall Sconce Light Uplighters
By Stilnovo
Located in London, England
Pair of contemporary brass curved "Beetle" uplighter wall sconces or wall lights. Inspired by an
Metal, Brass
Wicker Wall Lamp Pair - Organic Modern Design "Eambra"
Located in Oxford, GB
Embra wicker Wall light. This wall lamp wraps gentle light in the quiet poetry of woven wicker
Rattan, Wicker
Mid Century /Modern/Deco Style Sconces , Nickel Finish , Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom designed sconce in Mid Century /Deco style . Solid brass castings showing deco wavy design
Brass
Wonderful Pair Bespoke Italian Alabaster & Nickel Curved Modern Deco Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Bespoke Italian Alabaster & Polished Nickel Curved Form Modern / Deco Wall
Alabaster, Nickel
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 32 Quadriedri Trasparent Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 16 Murano trasparent crystal prism (quadriedri
Art Glass
Pair Iridescent Wall Sconces Italian Design Mid-Century Leaves, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair iridescent wall sconces Italian design mid-century leaves, 1940s.
Brass
Square Modernist Brutalis Pair Wall Sconces Murano Mazzega Glass Iridescent
By AVMazzega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Square modernist Brutalis pair of wall sconces Murano Mazzega glass iridescent. 1 light bulb E27
Murano Glass
Pair of Blue Murano Glass Wall Sconces with brass fittings 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Blue Murano Glass Wall Sconces with brass fittings, 1970s Another pair is available in blue
Brass
1 of 2 Pairs of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured
Murano Glass
$1,341Sale Price / set|50% Off
Italian Midcentury Pair of Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and refined Pair of Italian Murano Wall Sconces by Poliarte. These fixtures were made during
Metal
Fontana Arte Pair of Impressive Wall Sconces with Sculpted Glass, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of stunning large wall sconces in polished brass with handcut angular glass inserts by Max
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar
Murano Glass
Pair of German Vintage Minimalist Adjustable Wall Lights Sconces, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful architectural pair of modernist spot wall sconces. Germany, 1970s Lamp sockets: 1x E27
Chrome
Pair of Antique Gold “Liane” Wall Sconces – Gilbert Poillerat Style
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Evocative of mid-century design, the Liane Wall Sconce is hand made by skilled metalworkers, before
Metal
Pair Murano Style Outdoor Wall Sconces Caged Glass Lanterns, March 2001
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural, sculptural, and highly decorative, this striking pair of vintage wall sconces
Metal
Pair of Brass Wall Sconces with Amethyst and Rectangular Shades
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a long brass backplate, supporting a large amethyst stone under a
Amethyst, Brass
$2,311Sale Price / set|39% Off
Pair of Brass Wall Sconces with Rectangular Shades and Plexiglass
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of brass with decorative plexiglass slabs toped with rectangular grey
Brass
Pair of Opal Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair opal glass on a white frame wall sconces by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light
Opal
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall lights, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa
Chrome
Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A striking pair of Italian wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1970s. These
Murano Glass
Pair of Opal Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair opal glass on a white frame wall sconces by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light
Opal
Stilnovo Style Wall Sconces, Brass & Opaline Glass, Italy, 1960s Pair
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo style sconces, a pair. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Brass, opaline glass. Take 2
Brass
Pair of Modern Brass and Murano Glass "Scavo" Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These wall lights are made of textured Murano glass with a scavo effect, a type of ornamental glass
Brass
Pair of James Prestini Inspired Double Cylinder Aluminum Wall Sconces
By James Prestini
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of double aluminum cylinder wall mounted sconces .Polished aluminum tubes are reminiscent of
Aluminum
Pair of Porcelaine Wall Sconces by the French Duo Rousse
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made by the french duo artist ROUSSE, these refined pieces are made of
Porcelain
Pair of Large Contemporary Gilt Metal and Quartz Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary design large gilt metal wall sconces with five lights, a tree branch shape
Metal
Michel Rivière - Pair of french ceramic wall sconces. France, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michel Rivière for Atelier Claude Tabet Pair of french ceramic wall sconces. France, circa 1950 H
Ceramic
Pair, Gaetano Sciolari Italian Chrome & Cut Glass Sconces, Wall Lamps
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Gaetano Sciolari chrome & cut glass sconces, wall lights Mid-Century Modern era. US
Chrome
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass sconce made by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s. Great light effect. The wall
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Brass and Wood Danish Sculptural Wall Sconces
Located in Pasadena, TX
These are mid century modern wall sconces . They're made of brass and have wood accents. The shades
Brass
Pair of Linear Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Shield", Brushed Bronze
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Shields wall sconce is a carefully crafted piece that combines elements of history, culture, and
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Wall Sconces Veart Design Murano Art Glass, 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of wall sconces VeArt design Murano art glass, 1970s.
Brass
$2,702Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of floral Murano glass and brass wall sconces italian, 1970s
By PAF Studio
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces by PAF Studio, produced in the 1970s, combining Murano glass
Brass
Pair of post modern shell wall lamps , 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of post modern shell wall lamps , 1980s
Glass, Plastic
Pair of Large-Scale Modern Layered Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine pair of large scale modern layered Murano glass sconces. Beautiful colors of silver, gold
Murano Glass
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – 9 AMBER AND CLEAR triedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano amber and clear crystal prism
Art Glass
Pair of Paolo Venini Two-Tier Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Paolo Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of Paolo Venini two-tier Murano glass wall sconces, Italy, 1970s. Frosted
Murano Glass
Pair Extra Large 1960's Gold Wall Sconces / Flush Mounts ( 6 Pairs Available )
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 1960's Gold Space Age Wall sconces / ceiling flush mounts by Cosack. The Golden brass
Brass
Pair of Kinkeldey Wall Sconces in Faceted Crystal and Brass
By Kinkeldey
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of two-tier Kinkeldey wall lights with oversized rectangular crystals, Germany, 1970s. Brass
Crystal, Brass
Pair of French Vintage Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely pair of minimalist brass sconces. France, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1.
Brass
Signed Marcel Guillemard Bronze Sconces Wall Lamps France Neoclassical, Pair
By Marcel Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Polished Bronze sconces, wall lamps signed by Marcel Guillemard. In working condition and
Bronze
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – amber triedri - Column Mariangela model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each
Art 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.
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.