$4,200 / set
Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
This pair of new Italian brass and Murano opaline glass sconces are available for purchase immediately. Custom finishes are also available.
Brass
Pair of vintage opalino glass petals drop wall sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 OPALINO glass petals (opalino crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a golden plated metal fra...
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Wall Sconces, Italy 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of mid-century rattan wall sconces, Italy circa 1960s. Featuring hand-woven cylindrical rattan structures and papyrus lamp shades with curved detailing for warm textur...
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
$5,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces Wall Lights Steel
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and rare pair of Maison Arlus sconces, three lights. US rewired and in working condition. Three bulb 60 watts max. 'LES ARTS MENAGERS' Issue March 1961. US Rewired and in Work...
Metal, Steel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Wall Lights or Sconces by J. T. Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lights in textured Murano glass and gold platted brass fixtures.
Brass
$4,600 / set
Pair of Modern Frosted Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice pair of frosted Murano glass sconces. Very upscale for an elegant touch!
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Wall Sconces, Italy 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of mid-century rattan wall sconces, Italy 1970s. Featuring hand-woven spherical rattan structure and papyrus circular shades, mounted on bamboo arms for warm textured ...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Pair Hourglass Shaped Chrome 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 crystall and a chrome frame holding the glass. Dimensions: Height: 13.78 inch (35 cm) Wi...
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of French Midcentury Rustic Terracotta Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French midcentury rustic terracotta wall lights.
Terracotta
$11,224 / set
Pair of Olivia Cognet Round Ceramic Wall Sconces
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Curved ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and desi- gner Olivia Cognet has focused on ceramics as the fertile medium through ...
Ceramic
ARLUS Pair of Mid-century Double Wall Sconces 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant pair of mid-century modern double wall sconces was created by ARLUS in Paris during the 1950s.
Metal
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 9 Pink Triedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano pink crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 12,40 inch...
Blown Glass
Pair of Gold-Plated Bakalowits Wall Sconces, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful, elegant pair of brass and crystal midcentury wall lights by Bakalowits, Austria, circa 1960s. Polished brass frame and gem-like crystals. The crystals are meticulously cu...
Gold Plate
$2,556 / set
Pair of Lucite and Gilt Wall Sconces, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of design wall sconces are made of lucite and gilt metal. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
Metal
Pair of Postmodern Wall Sconces by Artlight Design, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of wall lamps produced by Artlight Design during the 1980s. Each sconce is composed of a circular front panel intersected by a vertical central element that houses the switch a...
Metal
$3,800 / set
Pair of Sudbury Wall Sconces by Vaughan Designs
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early Vaughan design, this wall light is defined by the scroll-like shape of the arm and chiseled oval backplate. Decorative and understated, this design is traditional in style....
Brass
Pair of Hustadt Leuchten ceramic wall lamps sconce , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of Hustadt Leuchten ceramic wall lamps sconce , 1970s
Ceramic
Pair of Brass and Frosted Glass Hexagonal Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces crafted from brass hexagonal frames paired with textured white glass. Their geometric design enables creative placement arrangements.
Brass
$2,750 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Glass Sconces
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, RAAK, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kalmar glass sconces. Great pair of midcentury Kalmar or Murano glass sconces with nickel-plated steel structures. This vintage pair of Murano glass sconc...
Glass
$6,850 / set
Large Pair of Post Modern Murano Glass Sconces
By Fontana Arte, Vetri, Vistosi, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of Post Modern Murano Glass Sconces. This Monumental Pair Of Italian Modern / Italian Futurist Murano Sconces By Vetro Eseguito Have Been Newly Wired With New Sockets. The...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,497 / set
Pair of mid-century Italian Murano wall sconces
By Venini
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An elegant and original set of Murano wall appliques. Each with 3 lights inside. Beautiful composition of transparant and soft yellow Murano pieces 'Tronchi'. 4 x pieces available- ...
Metal
Pair of Contemporary Grey Smoky Crystal Prism Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of Grey smoky triedi Murano wall sconces made by a Murano crystal prism with a gold metal frame. Light bulbs: 2 lights bulbs for each applique ( E 14 dimension not incl...
Cut Glass
$4,000 / set
Pair of Aluminum Wall Sconces by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
These aluminum Teardrop Sconces have an outer shell that is made from two halves made from 6101 aluminum that have been joined together using a pin and groove joinery. The material i...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights
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 Sumptuous Gold Murano Glass Leave Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of magnificent Murano glass leave sconces with elegant opaline bowl and gold insert. Glasses are in perfect condition. Two E 27 light bulbs. We can wire for your country standar...
Brass
Pair of Italian Green Painted Metal Wheat Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming pair of two-armed lit wall sconces with beautiful detail throughout. The green painted finish on this pair have a very pleasing, classic look. These certainly would enhance ...
Metal
Wonderful Large Four 2 Pair Poliedri Style Wall Sconces
By Seguso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Set Of Four (2 Pairs) Poliedri Style Wall Sconces Attributed Carlo Scarpa / Venini, Wiring Has Been Updated For US They Are Made Of Brass With Silver Gilding. Each ...
Silver, Brass
Pair of Brutalist Wood & Copper Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare and striking pair of Italian Brutalist wall sconces, 1970s. Bold geometric solid wood frames accented with raw hammered copper sheets that catch and reflect warm, metallic light...
Copper
$2,800 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cubist Murano Sconces
By Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Quattro Zero Edited By Fontana Arte, Murano 5, Fontana Arte
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cubist Murano sconces. Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern cubist style Murano sconces. These gorgeous sconces are comprised of thick opaque Murano glass ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Modern Italian Sconce "Diabolo" Unlimited
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice Italian wall light, model "diabolo". Structure in brass with metal shade. Each shade are adjustable with rotated system.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Wall Mounted Philips Milk Glass Wall Sconces, 1960s
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage, Mid-Century, wall mounted milk glass sconces by Dutch manufacturer Philips. Lights have a black enameled metal base that seats ribbed milk glass cylinder shades. Bot...
Metal
$2,850 / set
Pair Mid Century Modern Chrome and Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass sconces. Newly wired for the U.S. market.
Chrome
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A stunning pair of designer lamps (ceiling or wall-mounted) featuring a modern, sculptural, and opulent aesthetic, reminiscent of a floral shape or a stylized starfish. The glass ele...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Art Deco Style Ceramic Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking, easy to mount and beautifully handcrafted pair of ceramics wall lights. If you are looking for a stylish and timeless way to bring light into your entry hall, bathroo...
Ceramic
Pair of Amber Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces, Italy circa 1990s.
Brass
$3,650 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces
By Toni Zuccheri, J.T. Kalmar, Barovier, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces. These stunning mid-century Murano glass block sconces are mounted on chromed steel bases and have been newly wired to U.S. specificat...
Chrome
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 alabaster gold disks
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, gold alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 11.80...
Art Glass
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Screen Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of modern wall sconces made of polished brass structure and a large slab of decorated Murano glass.
Brass
$5,115 / set
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Disc Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite pair of modern gold Murano glass disc shaped sconces designed by Carlo Dason. Gorgeous layers of shimmering glass creates a beautiful textural look.
Murano Glass
Pair of vintage Murano smoked Felci Glass wall sconces
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano smoked Felci glasses for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period: late xx century Dimensions: 18,50 inches height...
Art Glass
Pair of Two Tones Rectangular Murano glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rectangular wall sconces made of a polished brass structure, covered with six oval panels of Murano glass, and two additional angle pieces coloured in gold.
Brass
Pair of Curtis Jere Style Wall Sconces by Lightolier
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Curtis Jere Style Wall Sconces by Lightolier.
Brass
Pair of Curtis Jere Style Wall Sconces by Lightolier
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Curtis Jere Style Brass Wall Sconces by Lightolier.
Brass
Vintage pair of glass wall lamps sconce , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 14,5cm Depth , 16cm Width , 19,5cm Height Material: Glass , Plastic
Glass, Plastic
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Italian Murano Glass Pair of Wall Sconces, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Postmodern and beautiful Pair of Murano glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designedandmanufactured in Italy. A professional electrician has checked and prepared these Wall Sconc...
Metal
$4,600 / set
Pair of modern single-arm torch style sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of modern brass torch style sconces with enameled metal shades and frosted glass diffusers in the style of Stilnovo.
Brass
Mid-century Modern Bronze Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Bronze Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition.
Bronze
Pair of Large Stilnovo Wall Sconces in White Methacrylate
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s. Each fixture features a softly curved rectangular diffuser in white methacrylate, gently bowed outward...
Brass
Spectacular Pair of Murano Glass Silver Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular Murano glass wall sconces. Four bulbs E27 by sconce.
Murano Glass
Pair Of Hammered Copper Leaf Form Double Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of copper leaf form double wall sconces with a textured hammered design and a blue verdigris finish. The wall sconces are electrified with two scrolling arms emitting from the r...
Copper
$5,800 / set
Pair of Modern Murano Large Green Leaf Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of modern Murano large green leaf sconces. These stylish wall fixtures add a touch of elegance and ambiance to any room.
Metal
Pair of Vintage Murano Six-Tier Felci Wall Sconces
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconces made by 10 Murano trasparent Six-Tier Felci for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 18,50 inches...
Art Glass
$3,600 / set
Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Wall Sconces 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Wall Sconces from the 1970s exude a classic and sophisticated design.
Brass
Pair Beech & Opalin Glass Sconces Wall Lights French, 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French made circa 1970. Beech and opalin glass. These are suitable to USA and EU or UK standards. B14 bulbs Good vintage condition Shipping: 26 / 20...
Opaline Glass, Beech
Pair of Mazzega Murano Glass Abstract Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega, Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
Great pair of Mid-Century Modern abstract wall sconces by Mazzega Murano.
Chrome
Pair Swedish Midcentury Brass Wall Sconces with Pleated Shades, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Lovely pair of brass and fabric wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden in the 1940s.
Brass
$4,200 / set
Pair of Modern Rostrada Glass Cup Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of Modern Rostrada glass cup form sconces on a beautiful brass base. Makes an elegant statement!! 12h x 8d x 5.5w
Brass
Casa Valenti of Barcelona Bent Brass Wall Sconces, PAIR
By Valenti
Located in North Miami, FL
Made in Barcelona, Spain in the 1960's by Casa Valenti - these signed bent brass wall lights with a lovely aged patina and original stitched parchment diffusers. They provide an exc...
Brass
Pair of Orange Murano Mazzega Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Striking pair of Mazzega Murano sconces, Italy, 1970s. Rich orange crystal glass with captivating bubble texture, elegantly curved over polished chrome backplates. When lit, they cas...
Murano Glass
Marble Metal Wall Sconce Light Contemporary Pair Brushed Gold
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Add a touch of elegance to your home decor with this stunning pair of marble and metal wall sconces. The contemporary design features a rectangular shape, hardwired power source, and...
Marble, 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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