Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Wall Sconces by Natasha Dakhli, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A striking pair of contemporary sculptural wall sconces by Natasha Dakhli, signed and dated 2025. Hand-built in ceramic, these highly expressive works blur the line between functiona...
Ceramic
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, combining brass, black lacquered metal and white opaline glass in a refined mid-century composition. Each fixture features a large...
Brass
Pair of Green Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces, Italy 1990s
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking pair of Italian wall sconces crafted from green Murano glass and designed in an elegant elongated leaf form.
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Lucite, 1960s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique style Italian wall sconces in pierced brass with Lucite. Sconces measure 31" high. Three brass rods pierce the white semi-opaque Lucite face. Brass knobs adorn the tips of the...
Brass
Andre Arbus Pair of Brass & Bronze Sconces, Wall Lights, 3 Pairs Available
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of bronze sconces, wall lamps by Andre Arbus. Two patina, black and brass. US rewired and in working condition. Two-light per sconce, 40 watts max per bulb. 2 pairs a...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Monumental pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - 41 trasparent quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge and fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 41 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is spiral. The ...
Art Glass
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - green triedri - Column model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 green prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The wall lamps can be inst...
Art Glass
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Textured Relief
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant pair of wall sconces featuring large diffusers in soft smoked Murano glass, handcrafted with a refined relief surface composed of overlapping oval elements resembling droplet...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass, Mid Century Modern sconces Italy
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style Italy 1980s. Two pairs available. Set of four sconces. Sold and priced in pair. Each sconce has o...
Brass
Pair of Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Textured Relief
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant pair of wall sconces featuring large diffusers in soft blush-pink Murano glass, handcrafted with a refined relief surface composed of overlapping oval elements resembling dro...
Brass
$5,900 / set
Pair of Modern Gold Disc Mazzega Manner Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of modern Gold Disc Mazzega Manner Sconces features a striking design. The sconces exude a modern style, adding a touch of elegance to any space. Perfect for adding a touch...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Wall Sconces, Circa 1960s, Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of mid-century rattan wall sconces, Italy 1960s. Featuring hand-woven rattan cages enclosing cream fabric shades warm textured shadows and gentle diffused glow. Fully ...
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Rattan & Wood Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of vintage rattan & wood wall sconces, Italy 1970s. Featuring hand-woven rattan shades on polished brass arms with warm teak wood accents and round wall mounts, ca...
Brass
Pair of Modern Gold "Granola" Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of modern Gold "granola" Murano glass sconces in the shape of a shell. Creates a nice textural effect. A lovely decorative element! 9.5w x 4.5d x 12h
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Woven Wicker & Rattan Wall Sconces – Italy 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Charming pair of 1960s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven wicker and rattan cylinders with intricate open lattice patterns in warm natural tones. The cylindrical shades allow s...
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Barovier&Toso Glass and Wall Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several original wall lights Barovier &; Toso, Italy made circa 1940s. A beautiful organic form, handmade and very heavy quality, with lovely textured glass. Illuminates beautifull...
Brass
Postmodern Pair of White Metal Wall Sconces by Estiluz, 1980s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool postmodern Pair of Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz.
Metal
Pair of Italian Vintage Blown Glass Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of textured blown glass sconces. Italy, 1980s - 1990s Lamp sockets: 1.
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of vintage wall lights designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Each fixture features a thick, heavy Murano glass shade showcasing the designer's characteristic vetro corteccia (...
Brass, Copper
Fanciful Pair Winged Mythical Birds French Polychromed Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
They enrich antique-inspired interiors, bring theatrical flair to Hollywood Regency rooms, and offer striking contrast in mid-century modern settings. Rare and imaginative, this pair...
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Striking Multicolor Contemporary Crystal Prism Wall Sconces Vortigo
Located in Rome, IT
Striking pair of huge Multicolor Murano wall sconce made by 41 Murano crystal prism "quadriedri" with a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is spiral. The glasses are ...
Cut Glass
Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Small, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in the form of stylized vases. Each piece is composed of hand-cut capiz shell panels set within a geomet...
Shell
Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Large, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in the form of stylized vases. Each piece is composed of hand-cut capiz shell panels set within a geomet...
Shell
Pair of Ceramic Sculptural Wall Sconces by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Sculptural pair of wall sconses by Olivia Cognet in ceramic Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and desi- gner Olivia Cognet has focused on ceramics as the ferti...
Ceramic
Pair of Modernist Fume and Golden Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of modern wall sconces made of three Murano glass parts, gold circle, ridge square and long grey smoked plate.
Glass
Pair of Mania Wall Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Originally a set of four, this listing is for a pair only. A rare and striking pair of Mania wall sconces designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy.
Plexiglass
$1,200Sale Price|50% Off
Pair of French 1960s Midcentury Lunel Wall Lamps Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s French midcentury wall lamps with matte black frames holding white glass shades by Lunel. Rewired.
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Veca Wall Sconces, Black Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elegant pair of Veca wall lamps, Italy, 1970s. Composed of precisely cut black Murano glass plates in a sleek geometric arrangement, mounted on polished chrome structure. Unique scon...
Murano Glass
Pair of Amber Mid Century Modern, Murano Glass Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style Italy 1980s. Each sconce has a two Murano glass globes, up and down. The blown Murano glasses hav...
Brass
Pair of Small Cubic Chrome Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A striking pair of architectural wall sconces designed by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Pair of Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of Wonderful mid-century wall sconces with a large glass piece on a metal frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Model: Camillo High quality and in very g...
Chrome
Pair of Scalloped Rattan Wall Sconces, 1980s, Sourced in Spain
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave. Mounted on polished brass bac...
Brass
Pair of French Wall Sconces by Diderot, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Two patinas brass with glass shades pair of sconces by Diderot. Priced by pair. Max wattage: 75w/bulb. Backplate: 4" x 1.5". US wired and in working condition.
Brass
$1,374 / set
A Pair Of J.T. Kalmar Wall Lamp, Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with two E14 sockets up to 100Watt each. Designed and manufactured in the 1950s by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna.
Brass
$2,250 / set
Pair of Modern Fume Colored Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of modern Fume colored Murano glass sconces with decorative pattern. Creates a beautiful textural look! 16h x 4w x 3d
Murano Glass
Midcentury Pair of Rotary Wall Sconces by Maison Lunel, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern rotary wall sconces designed and produced by Maison Lunel, Paris, France, circa 1950.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Vintage Adjustable Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful adjustable wall lights. Italy, 1950s.
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful large Murano glass and brass palm leaf or shell sconces. Italy, 1960s.
Brass
Pair of Ceramic Wall Sconces by Claudia Cauville, France 2026
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A poetic and highly tactile pair of handcrafted ceramic wall sconces by French ceramicist Claudia Cauville. Sculptural in form and rich in surface variation, these rare works embody ...
Ceramic
$2,977 / set
Pair of Modern Light Green Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vertical and cylindrical wall lamps made of light green Murano glass, textured glass with honeycomb work. The supporting structure is in metal. Each wall lamp requires three ...
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Torsado Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Italian pair of murano glass and brass sconces, each with nine "Torsado" clear glass rods on a brass structure with two medium-base lights. Wired to fit US standards. This set is a ...
Brass
$3,200 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pear Shaped Sconces
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern light fixtures.
Brass
French Mid-Century Pair of Bird Cages Wall Sconces 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Amazing Pair of Vintage Birdcage Wall Sconces — French Mid-Century. A charming and rare pair of vintage wall sconces designed as birdcages, crafted from sturdy iron with intricate d...
Iron
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Gold Dust Inclusions
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of Murano glass wall sconces, handcrafted in Italy, featuring elongated, fluted hand-blown glass shades embellished with delicate gold dust.
Brass
$3,200 / set
Pair of Modern 2 Tone Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine pair of Modern 2-tone Murano glass sconces. Creates a very elegant look! Note:These come in a variety of colors.
Murano Glass
$900 / item
Pair of Art Deco Modern Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Art Deco Modern Rock Crystal Sconces Designed by Interior Designer in Los Angeles, Custom Made in Diamond Shape Design with a Double Diamond back Plate in Hi Polished Nickle ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
$2,600 / set
Pair of Modern Brass and Glass Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Made to order. It can be ordered in multiples. Finishes available in polished brass, satin brass, antique brass, polished nickel and satin nickel.
Brass
Pair of Italian Multicolour Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A striking pair of sculptural wall sconces handcrafted in Murano glass and brass, composed of vertically stacked freeform glass discs richly textured with suspended bubble inclusions...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Italian Wall Light Pair of Triple Sconces 237/3 Mid-Century Modern
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) Pair of triple sconces model “237/3” Manufactured by Arteluce Italy, 1959 Painted iron, aluminum, glass. Measurements: 28 cm x 46 cm x 21 H cm eac...
Iron
Pair of Golden Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces, Italy 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of nice wall lights in the style of Barovier &; Toso, Italy circa 1960s. Handmade and very heavy quality. Each sconce is made of brass frames with Murano glasses in the fo...
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Their sleek and sophisticated design makes them a versatile addition to any decor style, from traditional to modern. Invest in our Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid B...
Bronze
Pair of Wall Sconces ‘Miracle’ Crystal Glass, Bakalowits Austria, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Aachen, NRW
These extraordinary “Miracle” wall sconces were designed and crafted by Bakalowits in Austria during the 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
Pair Of Mid Century Italian Murano Shell Form Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Murano art glass wall sconces with shell form having distinctive gold flecks throughout. The shell is surmounted on a horizontal reeded base. Comes with brass backplate with ...
Brass
Pair of Wall Sconces or Wall Lights in the Style of RAAK, 1970
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of stunning sconces designed in the style of RAAK, 1970. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship. Good condition that means this piece is n...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Classic Staircase Lighting Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Eclectic Stairwell Murano Wall Lamps, each consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in clear Murano glass. Classic Stairway Lighting with a Lamp structure of metal with fitti...
Glass
Danish Modern, Wall Lights or Sconces, Teak, Brass, Opal Glass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Wall Lights or Sconces, Teak, Brass, Opal Glass, Denmark, 1960s Pair of Scandinavian Modern wall sconces designed and produced in Denmark in the middle of...
Opal, Brass
$1,075Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Brass & Organic Rattan Reed Half Dome Wall Sconces
Located in Oxford, GB
Pair of Rattan & Brass Half-Dome Wall Sconces Elevate your space with these stunning handcrafted rattan organic reed half-dome wall sconces, beautifully accented with aged brass.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Tulip Form Wall Sconces, Patinated Brass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Tulip Form Wall Sconces, Wall Lights, Patinated Brass, 1950s This charming pair of small modern wall sconces, designed and produced in Italy during the s...
Brass
Pair of Large Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of two large wall lamps in vintage condition with a truly alternative design that only Mister Gaetano Sciolari could give. The sconces have been created with glass and b...
Brass
Contemporary Copper Finish Wall Sconces with Beige Fabric Shades, Pair
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary copper finish wall sconces with grooved detail and beige fabric shades. (PRICED AS PAIR) (Similar sconces: 062597, 062597A)
Fabric
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.
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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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