Pair of 1980’s Frosted Glass Wall Sconces by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool 1980’s pair of frosted glass wall sconces by Ron Rezek. In beautiful original vintage condition. Each sconce takes two 75w Max Edison Bulbs. Measurements: 15” High, 12.25” W...
Steel
Gaetano Sciolari Pair Large Wall Lights / Sconces, Chrome, Brass, Glass, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning pair of sculptural wall lamps / sconces from the 1970s, designed and manufactured by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy. Executed in chrome-plated metal and brushed brass, each sconc...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Large Eclectic Murano Wall Sconces in pink & clear glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Colorful Bold Pink Murano Wall Lamps consisting of sixteen glass prisms with lamp bases finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass from the Italian Murano District. Traditional I...
Glass
Pair of Crystal Gold-Plated Wall Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of golden sconces with crystal glasses, made by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of four square crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Best of the 1970...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1 of 4 Pairs of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece a unique piece. Ea...
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights - pink glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futur...
Art Glass
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Pair of Wall Sconces in the Manner of Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pair of wall sconces in the manner of Gino Sarfatti ,wall lamps have build in dimer . Adjustable neck and shade . Exquisite pair of wall lights .
Brass
$1,940Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1950's Hollywood Regency Crystal Wall Sconces style Waterford/ Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1950's French Regency Crystal "Swirl" Form Wall Sconces with Ruby Red Crystal Chain Accent.
Crystal
Pair Paul Marra Ebonized Wood, Brass & Studio Glass Wall Sconces, Los Angeles
By Paul Marra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural pair of wall sconces designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Paul Marra, executed in ebonized wood, brass and white studio glass.
Brass
$1,540Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Pair of Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz, 1980s
By Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Postmodern Pair of Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz.
Metal
Pair Niermann Weeks 'Neapolitan' Crystal & Copper Metal Two-Light Wall Sconces
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Niermann Weeks 'Neapolitan' Crystal and Copper Metal Two Light Wall Sconces Measures 9" in width, 6" in depth and 24.5" in height.
Crystal, Metal, Copper
Pair of Brass Ice Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned,...
Murano Glass
Wonderful Pair Mirror Panel Back Silver Leafed Rock Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Antiqued Mirror Panel Back In A Silver Leafed Housing With Rock Crystal Elements Wall Sconces Each With A Candelabra Socket, Ready To Install With Mounting Brackets
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Pair of Brass Ice Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, we...
Brass
Pair Barovier & Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Stunning Murano glass leaves in a stunning pink hue, enhanced by the polished brass base. The sconces consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a large pink Murano...
Brass
Andre Cazenave St Jacques Fiberglass Sconces Wall Lamps Nautical Objects, Pair
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of fiberglass 'St Jacques' sconces, wall lamps by Andre Cazenave.
Fiberglass
Pair of Frosted Murano Glass and Brass Modern Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of frosted Murano glass and brass modern sconces. Reminiscent of a "barber shop". Very elegant!
Brass
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights -multicolored glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futur...
Art Glass
Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural leaded milk glass sconces on the diagonal. Rare and hard to find in this architectural design, we have two pairs available. P...
Lead
Italian Mid-century Pair of Lilac Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian Clear Lilac murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy. Our main target is cu...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Textured Glass Sconces Wall Lights, circa 1960
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition. Fully functional. Each with an E14 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Textured Glass Sconces Wall Lights, circa 1960
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition. Fully functional. Each with an E14 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Brass
Pair of Art Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Ezan, France 1950s
By Ezan
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant Mid-Century Modern pair of wall sconces by Ezan, France, 1950s, signed.
Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar Crystal Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of gilt brass wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Great structure gathering 5 crystal cut glasses, beautifully refracting the light....
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Monumental Haus of Aurah Custom Noronha Quartz Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Lomita, CA
The result is functional lighting that reads as contemporary wall sculpture. Whether mounted as a dramatic pair flanking a fireplace, framing a hallway, accenting a powder room mirro...
Quartz, Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Composite Leaf Motif Wall Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Composite Leaf Motif twin lights Wall Sconces. Measures 11" in width, 5" in depth and 21" in height.
Metal
Rare Pair of 1950s Hourglass Wall Sconces, Etched Opal Glass & Brass
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Pair of Large Hourglass Wall Sconces with Etched Black and Opaline Glass An exceptionally rare and striking pair of large hourglass-form wall sconces distinguished by th...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Structured Ice Glass and Chrome Wall Sconces by Doria, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of structured ice glass wall sconces from the 1970s and were created by the iconic firm of Doria Leuchten in Germany. They are fabricated with a chrome backplate and with tw...
Brass, Steel
Pair Barovier & Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Stunning Murano glass leaves in a beautiful amber yellow hue, accented by a polished brass base. The sconces consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a large ambe...
Brass
Aureliano Toso Fantastic Pair of Sconces or Wall Lights Murano 1970
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of striking wall lights or sconces, each with two precious hand blown massive clear Murano glass by Aureliano Toso Murano 1970'. Available 3 pairs and also a pair of chandeliers...
Blown Glass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Terrazzo Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beautiful and lovely pair of Italian Murano glass wall sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy. Each Sconce is equipped wi...
Brass
pair of 1950s mid century SCONCES wall lamps brass black metal
Located in Mannheim, DE
A beautiful and decorative pair of vintage wall lamps from the 1950s. The wall brackets are brass with black lacquered metal covers, the shades are also black lacquered metal, and th...
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Style, Rare Pair of Articulating Sconces, Wall Lights, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Stilnovo Style, rare pair of articulating sconces, wall lights, or reading wall lights with pivoting perforated metal shades and brass handles. Italy, Mid Century.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights - amethyst glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a fut...
Art Glass
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconce Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Italian Murano glass wall sconce lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, dating from the 1960-70’s. The glass shades were made in Italy, the lamps were then manufactured...
Metal
Pair of French Wall Sconces - Rattan Cane, Wood, Chrome & Opaline Glass 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of French Wall Sconces - Rattan, Cane, Wood, Chrome & Opaline Glass 1960s Elegant pair of French wall sconces dating from the 1960s, featuring a beautifully balanced design...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Brass Wall Sconces with Different Sized White Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a brass asymmetrical structure which holds six white glass globes of different sizes. These sconces can be mounted either vertically or horizontally.
Brass
Pair Facetted Crystal & Chrome Sconces / Prism Glass Wall Lights by Kinkeldey
By Kinkeldey
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of exquisite triangular Mid-Century wall sconces from the 1970s, crafted to a high standard by Kinkeldey in Germany. Each sconce features chrome-plated brass hardware adorned ...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Clear Ribbed Glass, Chrome Frame
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Italian Murano glass wall sconces designed during the nineteen sixties exemplifies sophisticated mid-century Venetian lighting design.
Chrome
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.
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.
Brass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by VeArt, Italy, 1980s
By VeArt
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large Murano wall lights, made by VeArt, Italy, circa 1980-1989. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each sconce requires 3 x E14 ...
Brass
$1,737Sale Price / set|41% Off
Mid Century Pair of Gilt Iron and Brass Sunburst Wall Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of gilt iron and brass sunburst light wall or wall sconces, in the style Art Deco. Nice patina.
Brass, Iron
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" ...
Metal
$868Sale Price / set|20% Off
Coppia di applique in vetro di murano anni 50 con sostegno orientabile
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia (2) applique in vetro di Murano lavorato a reticolo e braccio in metallo orientabile. Le applique raggiungono la ampiezza massima di cm. 40 circa. Il cappello in vetro è di...
Murano Glass
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...
Brass
German Midcentury Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and stunning German Pair of Murano glass wall sconces by Hillebrand. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model: 8671-311. Each Wall Scon...
Metal
$717Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Pair of White Lucite Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1990s
By Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Postmodern Pair of white Lucite Wall Sconces by Estiluz. Model: A-2910.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall lights - 1950s Mexico
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful pair of mid-century wall sconces from the 1950s. These elegant fixtures stand out for their refined combination of green-lacquered metal shades and delicate gilded brass de...
Aluminum, Brass
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...
Brass
$3,199Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Pair of Large French Wrought Iron Wall Sconces Spanish Revival
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Stunning pair of large cold painted and gilt, wrought iron wall sconces in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. Each sconce is painted in matte dark verdigris with gilt accents. This s...
Iron
Pair of Italian Murano Graniglia Glass Wall Sconces with Brass, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass wall sconce pair crafted during the nineteen nineties demonstrates sculptural architectural Venetian lighting design.
Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Double Shaded Textured Glass & Brass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Pair of Mid-Century Double Shade Textured Glass & Brass Wall Sconces originated in Italy, circa 1960. The matching duo presents a vertical rectangular brass backplate fr...
Brass
Pair brass and opaline wall sconces or bedside lamps, Austria 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous pair of brass and opaline wall sconces or bedside lamps, austria 1950s. This set is in a lovely patinated condition as can be seen from the pics. The elegant glass spheres a...
Brass
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconces by Luft Tanaka, Mirror Polished
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Mirror Polished FInish by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirr...
Aluminum, Steel
pair of 1950s BAG Turgi wall uplighter sconces with adjustable reflector
By Mathieu Matégot, BAG Turgi
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Joyful Mid-Century German wall-mounted lamp by BAG Turgi clearly influenced by Mathieu Matégot with perforated brass dish reflector above a red enameled cone with pinhole perforation...
Metal, Brass
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.
Chrome
Pair Wall Lights Sconces, Bakalowits, Nickel Glass Plexiglass, Mid-Century, 1960
By Palwa, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne, J.T. Kalmar, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic and high quality hand made Mid-Century Modern sconces by Bakalowits, Vienna, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Grand Stick", Bronze and Alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Grand Stick wall sconce is a stylish and functional lighting fixture that blends minimalist design with advanced LED technology. The use of bronze profiles gives it a sleek and e...
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Sciolari Sconces Wall Lamp, Metal and Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall lamp sconces by the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari, featuring a metal structure and glass decorations, two lights each sconce.
Metal
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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