Pair of Wall Sconces or Wall Lights in the Style of RAAK, Germany, 1970
By RAAK, Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of stunning sconces designed in the style by Maija Liisa Komulainen (Finland) /RAAK
Opal, Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Woven Wicker Weave & Rattan Wall Sconces, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Italian Mid-century Modern Wall Sconces, Rattan, Wicker
Rattan, Wicker
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
Art 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
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Pair of Glass Leaves Wall Sconces Mid-century, Barovier Style, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of exquisite glass wall sconces in the Barovier style, featuring three elegant, hand-blown
Brass
Pair of Tom Greene for Feldman Brutalist Sconces Wall Lamps
By Tom Greene
Located in Miami, FL
Torch cut and patinated brass sconces by Tom Greene for Feldman. Each Sconce has six sockets.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Modern Rostrada Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of modern Rostrada Murano glass and brass sconces. Creates an elegant look!! Note
Brass
Pair of Bronze Sconces or Wall Lamps from Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning pair of bronze wall lamps. The wall lamps are in excellent condition. Each lamp is fitted
Bronze
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
Metal, Brass
Pair of Modern Murano Glass and Brass Barrel Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of modern textured Murano glass barrel sconces with brass accents. These Italian-style
Brass
Pair of vintage Murano Six-Tier Felci wall sconce - smoked glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 Murano smoked Six-Tier Felci for each
Art Glass
Stilnovo Rare Pair of Monumental Eight-Light Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo rare and stunning monumental pair of eight-arm wall lights with articulating conical
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Brass Stilnovo Style Two-Light Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of brass Stilnovo style two-light wall sconces, Italy 1950's, modernist and clear lines design
Brass
Pair of Pink and purple, mid-century modern, Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of mid-century modern Murano glass wall sconces, Italy circa 1990s. The pair of Italian
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
Brass
Pair of Long White Graniglia Murano Glass Sconces , Long Wall Lights
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This exquisite pair of Graniglia Murano glass wall lamps is textured with a leaf like design, in
Murano Glass
2 Pairs of French Mid-Century Modern Sconces available. Priced by Pair
Located in Miami, FL
2 Pairs of circa 1950s French wall sconces available. Priced by pair Two patinas brass: Polished
Brass
Charming Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Waterfall Sconces
Located in LA, CA
Pair of tronchi Vintage Italian Murano glass sconces by Mazzega. Each piece of glass is had blown
Brass
Pair of Large Wall Sconces by Paul Ferrante "4000 Series", 2017
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large wall sconces designed and manufactured in Los Angeles California by Paul Ferrante and
Steel
$2,520Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Modern Opaline Murano Sconces by Fabio Ltd, 3 Pairs Available
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern wall light with thick textured iridescent opaline Murano glass shade mounted on
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. The pair of Italian
Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces produced in Italy during the 1950s. Each sconce features two light arms in
Metal, Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
A gorgeous set of 2 sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979
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
Art Glass
Pair Barovier & Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
sconces consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a large pink Murano glass leaf
Brass
$1,279Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Large Decorative Wrought Iron Wall Sconces, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large and decorative pair of wall sconces is made of wrought iron. This is a French work
Wrought Iron
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of J. T. Kalmar 'Pagoda' Wall Sconces, 1960s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall lamps with clear glasses shaped like a pagoda on a chrome frame. Manufactured
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Frosted Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of 1950s Italian design frosted glass wall sconces in the manner of Stilnovo. Made of brass
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,536Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Pair French Gilt & Silver Metal Floral Form Wall Sconces Sunburst
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Gilt and Silvered Metal Floral Form Wall Sconces. These are
Metal
Pair of Modern Clear Glass Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of modern "vase shaped" clear glass textured Murano glass sconces. Mixes well with a
Murano Glass
Pair Barovier & Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. The sconces consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a large amber yellow Murano
Brass
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
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Green Opal Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of wall sconces with green opal glasses on a brass frame, made by Peil & Putzler, Germany
Opal
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
Brass
Pair of Italian Contemporary Fontana Arte-Style Green Glass Wall Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian (late 20th Century) Fontana Arte style green glass wall sconces with a large
Bronze
Pair of Hourglass Shaped Old Brass Wall Sconce, France, Europe, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces, made in France, Europe, around 1970. The wall lights are made of lead
Crystal, Brass
20th Century, Luigi Caccia Dominioni Pair of Wall Sconces mod. LP11
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Turin, Turin
-winning objects, furniture, and furnishings. Here we have a beautiful pair wall lights mod. LP11 designed
Metal
$1,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Pair of Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz, 1980s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Postmodern Pair of Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: A-1121. These
Metal
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
Steel
Pair of Mario Botta for Artemide Shogun White Wall Sconces, 1986
By Mario Botta, Artimide
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mario Botta for Artemide Shogun White Wall Sconces, 1986 Designed with perforated slits for
Metal
Spectacular Pair of Murano Glass Silver-light pink Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular Murano glass wall sconces, color silver/ light pink nb : the light is
Murano Glass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, pair of 1950s adjustable brass wall sconces for ORNO
By Orno Stockmann, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for ORNO in the 1950s. These adjustable brass wall sconces embody timeless
Brass
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
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Rectangle Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Swedish Mid-Century style small "crocodile" textured clear glass wall sconces (Designed by
Glass
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
Murano Glass
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
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
Brass
$942Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Articulated Pair of Gold Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
By Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Articulated and Dimmable Postmodern Pair of Gold Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz
Metal
Wonderful Pair Mirror Panel Back Silver Leafed Rock Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elements Wall Sconces Each With A Candelabra Socket, Ready To Install With Mounting Brackets
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Transparent and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. The wall lamps consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a large sheet of clear
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
$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
$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
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
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Iridescent Wall Lights Murano Glass Sconces Vistosi Style, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi, Mazzega
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Striking pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, attributed to Vistosi and crafted with
Metal
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
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.