Pair of Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Leaves Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant and exquisite hand blown Murano glass Barovier & Toso wall sconces. Each light
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
Metal
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
Pair of White Ceramic and Brass Wall Light Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall light sconces in floral decor white ceramics and brass. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar "Palazzo" Wall Sconces, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of large gilt brass and Murano glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, 1960s
Abalone, Glass
Pair of Danish Design Midcentury Wall Sconces by Kay Kørbing, 1960s
By Kay Korbing, Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall sconces in outstanding quality, designed by MAA. Kay Kørping for Lyfa Denmark. Great
Brass
$920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Murano Vistosi Glass Wall Sconce Designed by Mauro Olivieri
By Vistosi, Mauro Olivieri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of halogen mouth-blown tapered glasses with a metal frame wall sconces designed by
Glass
Fantastic Pair of Murano Glass Tube Wall Sconces, 18 Pink Glass Tube
By Venini
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
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
Large Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Murano Sconce Wall Lights, Vistosi, Italy, 1960
By Vistosi, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic large Murano pair of wall sconces designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, made by Vistosi, in
Chrome
Pair of Danish Patinated Copper Wall Lamps Sconces by Thorup & Bonderup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish "Quarto" mid century wall scones / lamps in patinated copper by Torsten Thorup
Copper
Pair of Danish Patinated Copper Wall Lamps Sconces by Thorup & Bonderup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish "Quarto" mid century wall scones / lamps in patinated copper by Torsten Thorup
Copper
Pair of Midcentury Austrian Ice-Glass "Puck" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" wall sconces, model "Puck". These sconces were designed and
Metal
$1,576Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sconces Wall Light Lantern Wrought Iron, circa 1960, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of solid wrought iron sconces mid century with twisted support Shipping : 53/30 H20 7.2 Kg
Wrought Iron
Pair of modern italian sconces style stilnovo beige curved "Leona"
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Leona" beige, made by our Italian craftsman in the Stilnovo style
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Wall-mounted sconces composed of a curved brass arm fixed to a square wall plate, supporting a
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Mid Century Pair Italian Murano Art Glass Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of larger grand scale 14" tall pair of Murano Italian glass fluted wall sconce
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Wonderful Mid Century Pair Italian Murano Art Glass Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of larger grand scale 14" tall pair of Murano Italian glass fluted wall sconce
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Patio or Outdoor Modernist Glass Wall Light Sconce, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of outdoor sconce wall light made in the 1980s by a German Manufactory, in very
Metal
Hand-Crafted Rattan Wall Sconce Pair with Brass Accents, Mid-Century
Located in Oxford, GB
lluminate your space with understated elegance through this striking up-down wall light, where
Brass
Pair of Maison Bagues French Mid-Century Gilt Metal Wall Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French mid-century (1940's) gilt metal wall sconces with scroll wire design and crystal
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Brass and Glass Wall Sconces by Louis Baldinger & Sons
By Louis Baldinger & Sons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s pair of polish brass and glass wall sconces by Louis Baldinger & Sons. Constructed of
Brass
Pair of European Mid-Century Chrome Wall Sconces with Mirrored Globe Shades
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Sophisticated pair of European mid-century modern wall sconces executed in polished chrome
Chrome
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – clear and amber triedri - Column 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
Black Iron Structured Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Black Iron Structured Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and
Metal
Pair of Tenfold Wall Sconce in Brushed Bronze, Brutalist style, perforated metal
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Anodized Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall
Aluminum
$642Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of Bubble Glass Wall Sconces in the Manner of Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of 1950s bubble glass wall sconces in the manner of Limburg with brass and chrome stem.
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Maison Lunel Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall two-arm wall sconces by Maison Lunel, France, 1950s. Very elegant and timeless
Brass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany
Murano Glass
Postmodern Italian White Pair of Wall Sconces by Targetti Sankey, 1980s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Postmodern White Metal Pair of Wall Sconces or Flush Mounts by Targetti Sankey. Model: 376
Metal
Pair of French Blue Painted Wood Candle Wall Sconces, Wheat and Acanthus
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming pair of wall candle sconces with beautiful detail throughout including acanthus leaves and
Wood
Pair of Decorative Wall Sconces with Sunflowers and Foliage in Patinated Metal
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of wall sconces depicting sunflowers and foliage is made of
Metal
Pair of Textured Murano Glass Demilune Wall Sconces by Artisti Barovier
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Artisti Barovier textured Murano glass wall sconces, wired with four candlestick style
Murano Glass
Pair of Textured Murano Glass Demilune Wall Sconces by Artisti Barovier
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Artisti Barovier textured Murano glass wall sconces, wired for 3 candlestick style bulbs
Murano Glass
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce – Iridescent Triedri Glass, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano iridescent prism (triedri) for each
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Two Tones Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
An elegant pair of Italian wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini during the 1970s. Each
Murano Glass
Minimalist Pair of Chrome Wall Sconces in the Manner of Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Highland, IN
This pair of elegant, minimalist wall sconce lamps feature chrome-plated semi-circular-shaped steel
Steel
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany
Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Pair of AmberClear Murano Leaf Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Mazzega, Mazzega 1946
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long pair of Italian amber clear Murano glass wall sconces from 1970s
Metal
Pair of Murano Gold-Toned Frosted Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of Italian wall sconces crafted from satin gold Murano glass with solid brass
Brass
Italian Midcentury Pair of Amber Murano Leaf Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Mazzega 1946
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long pair of Italian amber Murano glass wall sconces from 1970s. These
Metal
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a refined and modern design that
Metal, Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Vintage Style Lumen Sconces "Fabiola", RZ101
By Lumen
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Fabiola" beige, made by our Italian craftsman in Lumen style
Metal, Brass
Pair of Austrian Large Midcentury Murano “Florian” Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of Austrian Large Midcentury Murano “Florian” Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Metal
Pair of Classic Murano Wall Sconces with sand colored glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in sand colored murano glass
Glass
Pair of 1960 French Sconces, Wall Lights Bass & Crystal Shades 1955
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Brass & Crystal Sconces, Wall Lights made in circa 1955. Each Glass Shade measures
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century large Pair of White Lacquered Wall Sconces by Estiluz, 1970s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool and beautiful Mid-Century Pair of metal Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: A
Metal
Pair of Large Italian, 1950s Gilt Metal Wheat Sheaf Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Italian, 1950s gilt metal wheat sheaf wall sconces with three lights in each, with
Metal
Pair of Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Elite Stick," Polished brass & Malachite
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Elite Stick wall sconce combines the minimalism of thin brass profiles with the functionality
Malachite, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Amber Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty beauty Amber Clear Pair of Italian Murano Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and
Metal
Pair of Brass & Iroko Wall Sconces Opalin Lampshade Maison Lancel circa 1960
By Maison Lancel
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall sconces pair of lights, Lancel is known for its luxury goods. The combination of wood
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps in the shape of a shell. Murano glass grit, smooth on the outside
Brass
Pair of Grand J.T. Kalmar "Palazzo" Wall Sconces, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful pair of wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, 1960s. The fixtures are made of
Abalone, Glass
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Pair Mid-Century Modern Lucite Dish Sconces Textured Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French style Mid-Century Modern sconces with textured Lucite shell shades. Gold painted
Wrought Iron
Pair of Original Period Serge Mouille 'Œil' Wall Sconces, France, circa 1958
By Serge Mouille
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
Rare pair of original period "Œil" wall sconces by Serge Mouille (1922 - 1988). France, circa 1956
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$835Sale Price / set|29% Off
Pair of Vintage 1950's Arlus Style Wall Sconces Brass Opaline
By Arlus
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of vintage MD sconces from the 50's / 60's in the Arlus style M. D. on the back label. Pretty
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Art Deco Style Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Lights, crafted from textured glass and brass. The glass is ribbed
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.
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.