$2,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 1970s Peter Hamburger Lucite and Chrome Wall-Mounted Wall Sconces
By Peter Hamburger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Modern Lucite and chrome wall sconces by Peter Hamburger for Knoll. Original lamp shades are
Chrome
$3,087 / set
Pair of Modern Light Pink Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces. This hand blown pair is made of light pink glass with a
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sculptural 'Sinan' Wall Sconces, Wall Lights in Plaster by Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Each Sinan Wall Sconce is individually handmade, characterised by its clean, sculptural aesthetic
Metal
$10,384 / set
Pair of Maison Baguès Parrot and Urn Wall Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
An iconic design from Maison Baguès with parrots and urns - these beautiful wall lights were made
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured
Murano Glass
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
Brass
Pair of Golden Murano Glass Leaf Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a brass structure covered with a big golden Murano glass leaf.
Brass
$1,200Sale Price / set|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
Metal, Enamel
$16,706 / set
Pair of Clear Glass Leaf Wall Sconces/Lights, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful leaf shaped wall sconces. The wall lights have a grey colored metal base with a thick
Chrome
Pair of Important Ammonite and Brass Wall Lights/ Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
Significant wall appliques featuring large ammonite specimens on heavy brass frame. Exquisite
Coral, Brass
Pair of Atomic Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with 2 hand-blown glass pieces in each lamp, made by
Metal
$380Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Solid Enameled Bronze Wall Sconces Flower Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of solid bronze enameled wall sconces for flowers each holding a rin with a 5" diameter
Bronze
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made
Murano Glass
Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of glass on a white frame wall sconces by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light
Glass
$12,743 / set
Pair of Large Ceramic Wall Sconces by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Large white sandstone ceramic wall sconces created by Olivia Cognet. The soft curves and openings
Ceramic
Pair Of Brass Wall Sconces in Style of Sciolari, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of brass wall sconces in style of Sciolari, 1970. Clean lines to complement all decors
Metal
Pair of Original 1970s Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of original 1970s wall sconces by Gaetano Sciolari.
Chrome
Pair Sergio Asti “Model 145” Wall Sconces for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Sergio Asti
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Elegant and understated wall sconces designed by Sergio Asti for Arteluce, model 145, produced in
Metal
Pair of Kawa Wall Sconce 01, Porcelain, Brass, Ceramic Wall Light, Organic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and textured porcelain wall sconce light in a bulbous racetrack shape. The translucent
Brass
Pair of Hammered Brass and Iron Tree Wall Sconces
By Alexandre Taveau
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a hammered brass curved disc and a decorative iron tree branch
Brass, Iron
$2,184Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Brutalist Glass Shard Wall Sconces Attributed to Danny Lane
By Danny Lane
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Striking pair of sculptural Brutalist wall sconces composed of hundreds of glass shards
Metal
Pair of Smoked Wavy Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of sculptural Mazzega Murano smoked glass wall sconces, newly rewired.
Murano 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
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
Shell
$332Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sconces Wall Lights French Midcentury Guariche Style
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French manner of Guariche Undulated plastic shades with golden
Chrome
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
$2,315 / set
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Stunning design for this pair of leaf-shaped appliques, entirely gilded with a white vertical rib
Brass
nice pair of vittoriano vigano wall sconces for arteluce
By Vittoriano Vigano, Arteluce
Located in Munich, DE
rare matching pair of signed arteluce sconces.
Metal, Brass
$2,315 / set
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Silver Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful design for this pair of leaf-shaped appliques, entirely in silver with a white vertical
Brass
Pair of Ostrich Egg Wall Sconces by Anthony Redmile
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of vintage wall sconces with an eccentric mix of materials featuring ostrich eggs
Amethyst, Metal
Rare Pair Original Serge Mouille Petite Saturne Wall Sconces
By Serge Mouille
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare pair of original Serge Mouille Petite Saturne wall sconces. Designed in 1957. Completely
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pair of Italian Chrome Wall Sconces Sciolari Style, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Italian chrome wall sconces Sciolari style, 1970s. Each wall light needs 6 x E14 small
Chrome
Pair of Acrylic and Brass Swedish Cones Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of chic and pure wall sconces made of brass settings and a piece of bent white acrylique
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Wall Sconces 1970 Gold Metal Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of sculptural wall sconces 1970 gold metal, Sciolari design, large modernist crystal glass.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces / Wall Lights by Leucos, Italy, 1980s
By Leucos
Located in Lisse, NL
, Leucos wall lamp, High-end wall lighting, Pair of glass sconces, Decorative lighting,Mid-century meets
Murano Glass
Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end
Glass
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
Ceramic
Pair of of Icicle Glass Wall Sconces /Lights, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of highh-end heavy sconces of the 1960s. With bubble glass shade, brass details a white back
Metal, Brass
Pair of Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Stunner Murano Wall Lamps, each consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in clear Murano
Glass
$4,155 / set
Pair of Swedish Modern Wall Lamps, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of wall lamps with brass, teak and cane. Produced in Sweden, probably by Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s.
Brass
$922Sale Price / set|56% Off
Esperia Pair of Wall Sconces Mid-Century Italian Design
By Esperia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Esperia pair of wall sconces Mid-Century Italian design.
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Vintage Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely pair of mid century glass and brass sconces, France, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
Brass
Pair of Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Alessandro Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful architectural pair of modernist brass and hand blown opal white glass wall sconces
Brass
$1,424 / 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
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
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
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian 1950s Wall Sconces with Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of very unusual and interesting Italian 1950's wall lights. The brass wall plates attach to
Brass, Nickel
$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
Metal
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
Brass
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
Metal, 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
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
Brass
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - smoked triedri - Column model
By Mazzega
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
Pair of Italian Murano Silver Dusted Glass Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Murano silver dusted glass wall sconces in the shape of an acanthus leaf and
Glass
Fanciful Pair Winged Mythical Birds French Polychromed Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
modern settings. Rare and imaginative, this pair of French polychromed wall sconces combines myth
Crystal, Metal
Pair of French Vintage Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely pair of midcentury structural mint green and blue glass, brass and metal sconces, France
Brass, Metal
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
Glass
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.