Single Spot Corrugation Sconce / Wall Light in Natural Ash and Brushed Aluminium
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Single sconce spot light made from natural ash veneered plywood (clear coated) and brushed
Aluminum
$2,393Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Set of four large thick murano glass sconces by Mazzega. Italy 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Catania, CT
Four large sconces made from thick murano glass in perfect vintage condition. Produced in Italy
Murano Glass
A Long POSTMODERN WALL APPLIQUE SCONCE in GINO SARFATTI Style, France 1970
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in PARIS, FR
A large wall light or wall light bar type artist's dressing room or bathroom, Minimalist, Pop, Modernist, Space-Age, long rectangular base in chrome metal with rounded edges, with 5 ...
Metal
Short Single Corrugation Sconce / Wall Light with spot light in Grey White
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Short single sconce made from grey white painted ash veneered plywood and grey white powder-coated
Aluminum
Italian Set of Three Tesi White Wall Sconces by R. Fiorato for Prisma, 1980s
By Prisma
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Postmodern Italian Set of Three White Wall Sconces by Roberto Fiorato. These fixtures were
Brass
Organic Form Sugar Bomb Mono Sconce in Quartz and Brass by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Sugar Bomb Mono Sconce by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 31 x W 49.5 x H 12.5 cm. Materials
Quartz, Brass
Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good
Plastic, Parchment Paper
No.23 Blue Charme Fringes Dip dyed Contemporary Art Sconce Lamp, Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Charme sconce lamp, Sander Bottinga Dimensions: 50 x W 38 x D 27 cm. Hand-sculpted in
Brass
Black & red metal Sirio Sconce Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1977
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black & red painted metal Sirio wall lamp designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in 1977. Excellent condition: light oxidation inside the tilting lamp shade. Electrical system equi...
Metal, Aluminum
Organic Form Sugar Bomb Mono Sconce in Obsidian and Brass by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Sugar Bomb Mono Sconce by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 31 x W 49.5 x H 12.5 cm. Materials
Quartz, Stone, Brass
No. 23 B Green Charme Fringes Contemporary Art Sconce Lamp by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Green charme sconce lamp, Sander Bottinga. Dimensions: 50 x W 38 x D 27 cm. Handmade in brass
Brass
No. 23 Brown Charme Fringes Dip Dyed Contemporary Sconce Lamp by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown charme sconce lamp, Sander Bottinga Dimensions: 50 x W 38 x D 27 cm Handmade in brass
Brass
No.23 A Yellow Charme Fringes Dip Dyed Sconce Lamp by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Charme sconce lamp, Sander Bottinga Dimensions: 50 x W 38 x D 27 cm Handmade in brass
Brass
Set Of 4 Murano Glass Wall Lights/Sconces Attributed To Venini 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 wall lamps with metal structure and transparent and milky Murano glass diffusers, attributed to Venini 1990s. Each has double lighting. We guarantee adequate packaging and...
Metal
Set of 2 Postmodern Pink Jill Sconces by Perry King, S. Miranda, G. Arnaldi
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
glass elements. The design of the Jill combines a classic, ornamental language of form with a modern
Metal
Set of 2 Vintage Italian White Jill Sconces by Perry King, S. Miranda, 1970s
By Perry King
Located in Hamburg, DE
modern, straightforward. So it works in the old building with stucco, just as in simple modern white hall
Metal
Mazzega Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason, Handblown Glass, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
art, making them ideal statement accents for modern, mid-century, or post-modern interiors. Each
Murano Glass
Vintage set of three sconces by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide. Italy 1980s
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this set of three dimmable wall lamps designed by Ernesto Gismondi and produced in Italy by Artemide during the 80s. ...
Metal, Chrome
Single Corrugation Sconce or Wall Light in Natural Ash Veneer and Sapphire Blue
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Single sconce made from natural ash veneered plywood (clear coated) and sapphire blue powder-coated
Aluminum
$4,618Sale Price / set|37% Off
Maison Charles Espadon Wall Sconce in Shiny and Matt Gold, Inox Collection
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in London, GB
These stunning wall sconces by Maison Charles were made in this century but to the exact original
Brass, Bronze
No. 20 Set of 3 Circle Blue Green Grey Wall Sconces by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Circle blue grey, wall sconce ensemble, Sander Bottinga Handmade in brass, leather, wood and linen
Brass
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Model Pao W Sconce by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The wall lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun. The Pao lights impress with their characteristic diffuser made of frosted glass. What is particularly special, however...
Wood, Glass
Modern Geometric Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lamp
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
impact of this wall light and the ultra-modern combination of geometric shapes. Wired to meet American
Brass
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century textured glass and metal sconce by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York City, NY
, bedroom, den, office, child's room, and with any decor ex: Modernist, Mid Century, Modern, Post Modern
Glass
Modern Luxury Handcrafted Brushed Copper Wall Mounted Light Mandolin, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Luxury Handcrafted Brushed Copper Wall Mounted Light Mandolin, Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 29 x
Copper
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Lamp / Light Mandolin, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Lamp / Light Mandolin, Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 29 x H
Brass
Modern Handcrafted Blackened Brass Wall Mounted Lamp / Light Mandolin, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Handcrafted Blackened Brass Wall Mounted Lamp / Light Mandolin, Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 29 x
Brass
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Lamp Mandolin, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Lamp Mandolin, Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 29 x
Stainless Steel
Modern Handcrafted Verdigris Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Handcrafted Verdigris Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 9 x W 30
Metal
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Copper Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Copper Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 9 x
Copper
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Bronze Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Handcrafted Brushed Bronze Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 9 x
Bronze
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN CEILING FIXTURE or WALL APPLIQUE LAMP by DALLUX France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, very large rectangular wall or ceiling light, Modernist, Post-Bauhaus, Forme-Libre
Metal
Modern Brushed Stainless Steel Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Brushed Stainless Steel Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 9 x W
Stainless Steel
Luxury Modern Unique Midnight Blue Ceiling Wall Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Modern Unique Midnight Blue Ceiling Wall Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz Dimensions: ø 40 x
Brass
Nieuwenborg & Wegman 'Delight' wall lights for Ingo Maurer - Germany 1980.
By Ingo Maurer, Frans van Nieuwenborg 1, Martijn Wegman
Located in London, GB
A playful interpretation of the humble tea towel, the Delight wall sconces were created for
Fiberglass
Chrome and Glass Wall Lamps in the Style of Gino Sarfatti, Italy, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
. The lamps provide a warm, diffused light and work beautifully as bedside sconces, hallway lighting
Metal
Light Object 014 Wall with 1 Light Tube in Brass by Naama Hofman
By Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
as a refined wall fixture and a modern wall sconce, making it a true design masterpiece for
Brass
Ruins Eclipse Wall Lamp in Papier Mâché by Szymon Keller
Located in Geneve, CH
Ruins Eclipse Wall Lamp in Papier Mâché by Szymon Keller. Dimensions: W 47 x D 10 x H 47 cm. Materials: Papier-mâché, fibers, and natural pigments. All our lamps can be wired accord...
Other
$7,122 / set
PAIR OF WALL LAMPS C1970 By Verre Lumière
By Verre Lumière
Located in PARIS, FR
XL Pair of wall lamps C1970 by Verre Lumière White painted metal, double light (top and bottom) Dimensions: 70 cm height, 40 cm width, 33 cm depth. Slight paint chip, very discreet.
Metal
Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp 'Programma' Wall Light in Stainless Steel
By New Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
by Italian designer Gianfranco Fini designed in circa 1970. Fini, who is known for his post-modern
Stainless Steel
$2,979 / item
Étendu Wall Light by Studio Lampent
Located in Geneve, CH
Étendu Wall Light by Studio Lampent Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 13 cm Materials: Acrylic sheets, LED lights, birch frame. Limited edition of 3 copies, numbered and signed All our la...
Birch, Acrylic
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Wall Lamp VII by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
products. In our factory, each piece is meticulously produced using modern production processes combined
Stone, Metal
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Wall Lamp VI by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
products. In our factory, each piece is meticulously produced using modern production processes combined
Stone, Metal
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Wall Lamp IV by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
products. In our factory, each piece is meticulously produced using modern production processes combined
Stone, Metal
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Wall Lamp V by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
products. In our factory, each piece is meticulously produced using modern production processes combined
Stone, Metal
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Wall Lamp II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
products. In our factory, each piece is meticulously produced using modern production processes combined
Stone, Metal
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Wall Lamp III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
products. In our factory, each piece is meticulously produced using modern production processes combined
Stone, Metal
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Wall Lamp I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
products. In our factory, each piece is meticulously produced using modern production processes combined
Stone, Metal
Charles And Ray Eames Dot Pattern Black Light Applique 4 Spheres Lamp by Cassina
By Charles and Ray Eames, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Initially created for a textile design competition launched in 1947 by the Museum of Modern Art in New York
Aluminum
Charles And Ray Eames Dot Pattern White Light Applique 4 Spheres Lamp by Cassina
By Charles and Ray Eames, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Initially created for a textile design competition launched in 1947 by the Museum of Modern Art in New York
Aluminum
Set of 2 glass Prisma wall lamps MEGA , 1980s , Italy
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 37cm Width , 14cm Depth , 22cm Height Condition: Good Material: Glass , plastic
Glass, Plastic
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Green-Painted Pine, Sweden, C. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green-painted pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.12"H x 15.75"W x 3.5"D Bulb Specification: E-14(European) Bulbs ...
Pine
$296Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Wall Postmodern Lamp Duck Alfred J. Kwak, Netherland, 1989
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting - marked
Plastic
Otagep Earring Wall Light in Black Lacquered Wood by Kimy Gringoire
Located in Geneve, CH
veins and pulsing arteries, blending Art Deco influences with spiritual symbolism and a modern, visceral
Wood
$5,875 / item
Teardrop Marble Wall Lamp by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Teardrop marble wall lamp by Atra Design Dimensions: D 28 x W 15 x H 38 cm Materials: Taj Mahal marble, brass Atra Design We are Atra, a furniture brand produced by Atra form a...
Marble, Brass
$6,397 / item
Teardrop Marble Wall Lamp by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Teardrop marble wall lamp by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 28 x W 15 x H 38 cm Materials: White Onyx Marble, brass Atra Design We are Atra, a furniture brand produced by Atra form a me...
Marble, Brass
Swedish Designer, Large Wall Light, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, C. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and acrylic wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Brass presents with light patina as illustrated. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimension...
Brass
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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.