Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured clear Murano glass sconces. The glass is fluted and curved, creating a superb
Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured clear Murano glass sconces. The glass is fluted and curved, creating a superb
Brass
Pair of Large Custom, Italian Modern Neoclassical Alabaster Wall Sconces, Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Large Italian Modern Neoclassical style alabaster wall lights / sconces in the
Alabaster
$9,979 / set
Pair of Hexagonal “Lumière” Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Architectural pair of 1970s French wall sconces marked Lumière, featuring a bold and sculptural
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lavender Swirl Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful pair of hand blown Murano glass wall sconces. The glass color is almost a
Blown Glass, Wood
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass glacier Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. The wall lamps consist of a brass and metal frame that attaches to the wall with dowels and a large
Brass
Pair of Large Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconces in Pinewood, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of large Scandinavian Modern wall sconces made in solid turned pinewood and mounted with new
Pine
$8,388 / set
Pair of Poliarte Tall Wall Sconces
By Poliarte
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte. While we
Metal
Pair Large Custom Italian Modern Craftsman Alabaster Wall Sconces / Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, custom Italian Modern Craftsman alabaster wall sconces and flush mount fixtures. The wall
Alabaster, Steel
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Vintage Brass Pair Sconces Wall Lights 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic vintage pair of sconces or wall lights from brass in elegant curved
Brass
$750 / set
Lightolier Brass Wall Sconces A Pair
By Lightolier
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of brass wall sconces by Lightolier with black metal escutcheon plates. Retaining
Metal, Brass
$4,194 / set
Pair of Plaster Curved Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of Curved wall sconces made of a piece of textured plaster, attached to the structure with two
Plaster
Pair of Stilux Wall Sconces Plexiglass Brass Glass Mid-Century Modern
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of wall sconces stilux design chic and elegant, sculpture plexiglass design.
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of clear Murano glass wall lights with textures that almost resemble tree bark. Each lamp is
Brass
$3,200 / set
Pair of Three-Light Wall Sconces
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Three-Light Wall Sconces
Metal
Wonderful Pair Modern Thomas O'Brien Calliope Bronze Wall Sconces Visual Comfort
By Thomas O'brien, Visual Comfort
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Modern Thomas O'Brien "Calliope" In Bronze Large Wall Sconces By Visual Comfort
Bronze
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of clear Murano glass wall lights with textures that almost resemble tree bark. Each lamp is
Brass
$6,219 / set
Pair of Stilnovo Multidirectional Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A set of mid-century wall sconces crafted by Stilnovo, featuring a combination of chromed and
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces Sputnik Design, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern wall sconces in solid brass, circa 1950s. Each fixture
Metal, Brass
$9,000 / set
Pair of Italian Murano Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of modern Italian Murano wall sconces with ½ round cylindrical form and having clear glass
Murano Glass
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Double Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French double arm modern neoclassical wall lights. The pieces can rewired to
Brass, Metal
Pair of Modern Italian Curly Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Lights
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of delicious curly Murano glass sconces hanging on a chromed frame by Galleria Veneziani.
Blown Glass
Pair of Ceramic French Hand Sconces Wall Lights Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of white ceramic hand sconces with original Opaline shades, circa 1950. Takes 1
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ribbed Frosted Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
An elegant and sculptural pair of wall-mounted sconces originating from the 1960s. These fixtures
Brass
$3,202 / set
Pair of Natural Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of natural brass with two inner lights per sconce. Straight backplate
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sun Bleached Sculptural Natural Root Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing and truly spectacular assemblage of bleached roots into wall sconces. Photos do not do them
Cedar
A Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Italian Huge Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These Huge Wall Sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies are stunning examples
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1950s Stunning pair of wall
Metal
Pair of Italian Modern Black and White Enameled Reflector/ Wall Lights, Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Modern Black and White Enameled Reflector/ Wall Lights, Sconces
Enamel
$1,450 / set
Pair of Modern Icy Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely pair of icy tulip shaped wall lights with silver hardware (can change to gold), lit for one
$4,700 / set
Murano Seguso Floral Wall Sconces Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano glass sconces with floral pattern. Has gold and off-white petals and leaves.
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Solid Brass Demi Lune Wall Sconces C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous solid brass pair of c1970s demilune wall sconces with double porcelain sockets Were
Brass
$1,250 / item
Pair of Louis Poulsen Wall Sconces
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A pair of these modern classic sconces designed by Louis Poulsen. Each newly wired, replacing
Metal
$980Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950's Pair Italian Art Glass Mid Century Modern Mirror Back Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1950's Mid Century Modern Blown Art Glass Mirror Back Wall Sconces.. Lovely pair of smaller
Art Glass
Modern Midcentury Pair of Felix Agostini Maison Arlus Style Bronze Wall Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular and dramatic pair or brutalist bronze sconces is in the style of Maison Arlus in
Bronze
2 Pairs Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Progress Lighting
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous painted curved and tapered glass & brass wall sconces by progress lighting c1955. Painted
Brass
Pair Of 1950S Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Glass Wall Light Sconces
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern wall sconces, crafted in the style of Gio Ponti
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Frosted and Aluminium Finished Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
These sconces are essentially of truncated triangular section, the mount and backplate look at
Glass
Mid Century Modern Pair Italian Murano Art Glass Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of larger grand scale 15" tall Murano Italian glass fluted wall sconces. The hand
Brass
PAIR of Scandinavian Modern Blown Glass Wall Sconces Attr. to Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Glass Wall Sconces attributed to Tapio Wirkkala
Nickel
Wonderful Pair Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Light Fixtures Wall Sconces
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano clear art glass & silvered bronze 2 candelabra light
Bronze
$2,200 / set
Pair of Murano Spiral Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of Murano glass wall sconces featuring a refined lattimo (opaque white) finish with
Murano Glass
$5,060 / set
Pair of Modern Murano Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Modern Murano glass "turtle shell" sconces Circa 2000. The sconces are wired and ready to
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair Vintage Transitional 2 Arm Crystal Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern pair of vintage / transitional 2 arm crystal / glass wall sconces
Crystal, Nickel
$830 / set
Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
ARCHIMEDES SEGUSO Crystal WALL Sconces [Pair]
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Presenting a truly exceptional pair of glass wall sconces, these masterpieces by the esteemed
Art Glass
Pair of Stilkronen Sconces Gold Plate & Crystal Wall Lights Mid-Century Modern
By Stilkronen
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Italian 2 lights Stilkronen sconces, Mid-Century Modern wall lights with Crystal on
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
$2,460 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two geometrically inspired wall sconces with copper accents and opaline glass diffusers. Each light
Copper
$2,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Mid Century Modern Brutalist Copper Lily Form Wall Sconces Attrib. Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular Pair of Artisan Formed Copper Brutalist Lily Flower Form Wall Sconces. Attributed to
Copper
Round Pair of Stilux Wall Sconces Plexiglass Brass Glass Mid-Century Modern
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round pair of Stilux wall sconces Plexiglass brass glass Mid-Century Modern. One light bulb each
Brass
$6,100 / set
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Thick, textured Murano glass sconces. Rewired for the US. This set is a special order from our
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Holophane Glass Shade & Bronze Sconces Wall Light Pair
By Holophane
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French Mid-Century Modern Holophane glass shades and bronze sconces, wall lights, flush
Bronze
Pair of Modern Square Glass Rod Wall Sconces of Sciolari for Lightoliers
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. A wonderful pair of high-end wall lights for Lightolier. With
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Sockets, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of white clear ice glass vanity sconces, Germany, 1970s. A beautiful pair of thick textured
Metal
Maison Jansen style Sconces, Wall Lights Brass & Lucite mid century modern Pair
Located in Miami, FL
and Italian Mid-Century Modern Period Sconces & Wall Lights. More than 200 pairs.
Brass, Metal
$2,600 / set
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A distinctive and subtly playful pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a
Metal, Brass
A Pair of Post-Modern WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by LUCID, France 1990
By Lucid
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and simple, post-modern and minimalist pair of warm wall lights, Post-Modernist
Metal
Mid‑Century Modern Pair Double‑Cone Wall Sconces made of Brass & Lacquered Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Mid‑Century Modern Double‑Cone Wall Sconces made of Brass and Lacquered Metal. Standard
Metal, Aluminum, 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.