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
$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 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 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 Bronze wall Sconces with Worked Glass Reflectors, Italian, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of wall sconces is made of bronze and has worked glass reflectors. The quality
Bronze
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
Brass
$1,174Sale Price / set|50% Off
Italian Midcentury Pair of Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique Long Pair of Italian interconecting hexagonan Murano glasses Wall Sconces from
Metal
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
Metal
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces Iron Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Beautiful wall lights with a unique 'iron' design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Metal
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. Mid-Century Modern
Fiberglass
Vintage Pair of Mazzega Murano Glass Amber Feather Shoehorn Wall Lights Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage amber & clear Murano Mazzega shoehorn feather glass wall light
Blown Glass
Italian Mid-Century Lilac Murano Pair of Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty, beautiful and long Pair of Italian Lilac Murano glass Wall Sconces. These Wall Sconces were
Metal
$743Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Pair of White Lucite Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1990s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Postmodern Pair of white Lucite Wall Sconces by Estiluz. Model: A-2910. These fixtures were
Metal
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 wisteria rust alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor
Blown Glass
Pair of "Smoked Leaf" wall sconces in Murano by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Leaf" sconces in sculpted and tinted Murano glass and brass. Italy, 2025.
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
Blown Glass
Pair of Pink Pale Elongated Concave Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in Florence, IT
This sculptural wall light features three pink pale Murano glass elements shaped like curved leaves
Murano Glass
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. With large
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
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Venini, Fontana Arte, Orrefors
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' wall lights
Crystal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Atomic Age Pair of Aluminum Wall Sconces
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find pair of brushed aluminum wall sconces, we cleaned them and rewired them
Aluminum
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
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
Metal, Brass
Pair Wall Lights Sconces, Bakalowits, Nickel Glass Plexiglass, Mid-Century, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Palwa, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic and high quality hand made Mid-Century Modern sconces by Bakalowits, Vienna
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Large Rectangular Murano Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Swedish Mid-Century style large crocodile textured clear glass wall sconces (PRICED AS PAIR
Glass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Rectangle Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Swedish Mid-Century style large crocodile textured clear glass wall sconces (Designed by
Glass
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces Iron Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
listed is for one pair.( 2 wall lights)
Brass
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
Metal
$440Sale Price / set|63% Off
Pair of T Wall Sconce Prototypes, Black, Glass Globes by Research.Lighting
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a Pair of T Wall Sconce Prototypes by Research.Lighting. There are a few minor
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Contemporary Italian wall sconce "Tile" in alabaster and bronze
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
contemporary look. A warm combination with light bronze make this wall sconce a statement on the wall.
Alabaster, 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
Metal
Pair of Chrome and Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Wonderful mid-century wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Pair of Sconces with Mirrors, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Brass Pair of Sconces with Mirrors, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist
Brass
Pair of Barovier and Toso Italian Large Textured Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of midcentury Italian large wall sconces with rounded textured clear glass shades and brass
Metal, 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
Brass
Pair of Venini "Reticello" wall sconces attributed to Carlo Scarpa, circa 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally elegant and rare pair of Murano glass wall sconces attributed to Carlo Scarpa
Brass
$900Sale 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 French Mid Century Sconces by Petitot, Vintage Wall Lights
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important pair of gilt bronze and ribbed glass sconces, France, circa 1930. Stamped PETITOT on
Brass, Bronze
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
Alabaster, Brass
Elegant pair of 1960s Italian Murano glass wall sconces by Antonio Lupi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elegant pair of 1960s Italian Murano glass wall sconces by Antonio Lupi A striking and sculptural
Glass, Smoked Glass
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 green glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor
Blown Glass
$1,800Sale 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
Pair of Italian Midcentury Caramel Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and stunning Italian Murano caramel color glass Wall Sconces. These pieces were made during
Brass
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
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano "Florian" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Pair of Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconces, model "Florian
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Midcentury Modern Craftsman Stained Glass & Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Stained Glass & Wrought Iron Wall
Wrought Iron
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
Brass, Metal
$3,316Sale 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
Iron
Modern Stilnovo Style Orange Chrome Pair of Sconces, Italy, 1970.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of wall sconces made of chromed steel with orange lacquered details. Each one has a light
Steel
Pair Sergio Terzani Phantom Gold Inclusions Torch Wall Sconces Italy, 1980s
By Jean-Fracois Crochet, Sergio Terzani
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of stunning wall lamps or sconces designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terzani, in Italy
Metal
Pair Sergio Terzani Phantom Gold Inclusions Torch Wall Sconces Italy, 1980s
By Jean-Fracois Crochet, Sergio Terzani
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of stunning wall lamps or sconces designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terzani, in Italy
Metal
Mid Century Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce Maison Lunel Model Arum
Located in Madrid, ES
A nice pair of sconces of the well-known French house "Maison Lunel", these in particular is the
Metal, 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
Brass
A Pair Of J.T. Kalmar Tulipan Glass Wall Lamps, Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar tulipan sconces from about 1950s, brass frame with four tulipan shaped glasses, fitted with
Brass
$1,243Sale Price / set|62% Off
Venini Pair of Murano Transparent Glass Wall Sconces Italian Design, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini pair of Murano transparent glass wall sconces Italian design, 1960s.
Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern Italian Design Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Italian design Brass Pair of Sconces with patinas, 1960s, Italy Elegant rare
Brass
Pair of Directional Bumling Wall Sconces by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A refined pair of Swedish wall sconces from the celebrated Bumling series designed by Anders
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.
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.
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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.
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