$3,522 / item
Giant Wood Babka Sconce by Di Fretto
Located in Geneve, CH
Giant Wood Babka Sconce by Di Fretto Dimensions: W 25 x D 16 x H 44 cm Materials: Oak The Babka
Oak
Terracotta Brut Body Sconces by Di Fretto
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta Brut Body Sconces by Di Fretto Dimensions: W 26 x D 10 x H 27 cm Materials: White and
Faience
$1,174 / item
Pilolo Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilolo Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 11 x W 22 x H 42 cm. Materials: Brass and
Alabaster, Brass
$462 / item
Small White Babka Sconce by Di Fretto
Located in Geneve, CH
Small White Babka Sconce by Di Fretto Dimensions: W 15 x D 10 x H 28 cm Materials: White Faience
Faience
$936 / item
Luno Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Luno Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 13 x W 27 x H 27 cm. Materials: Brass and
Alabaster, Brass
$853 / set
White Brut Body Sconces by Di Fretto
Located in Geneve, CH
White Brut Body Sconces by Di Fretto Dimensions: W 26 x D 10 x H 27 cm Materials: White Faience
Faience
$462 / item
Small Terracotta Babka Sconce by Di Fretto
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Terracotta Babka Sconce by Di Fretto Dimensions: W 15 x D 10 x H 28 cm Materials: Terracotta
Faience
$664 / item
Duono Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Duono Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 12 x W 24 x H 38 cm. Materials: Cotton
Cotton
$699 / item
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 12 x W 24 x H 38 cm. Materials: Cotton
Cotton
$2,739 / item
Armstrong 4 R Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Armstrong 4 R wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 35 x D 33 x H 92 cm Materials: Brass, opal
Brass
$699 / item
Eklipso Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Eklipso Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 14 x H 14 cm. Materials: Brass
Brass
$984 / set
White Glazed Body Sconces by Di Fretto
Located in Geneve, CH
White Glazed Body Sconces by Di Fretto Dimensions: W 26 x D 10 x H 27 cm Materials: White Faience
Faience
Sculptural Vintage Triangular One Sconce Icaro Carlo Forcolini 1984 Italy
By Artemide, Carlo Forcolini
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural post - modern vintage one ( 1 ) sconce or wall light Icaro by Carlo Forcolini for
Metal
$996 / item
Small Sea Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Small ea Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 13 x W 20.5 x H 20.5 cm. Materials: Brass and
Brass
$3,024 / item
Sigil Crest Wall Sconce by NITUSH AROOSH
Located in Geneve, CH
Sigil Crest Wall Sconce by NITUSH AROOSH Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 45 cm. Materials: Stainless steel
Stainless Steel, Other
$1,505 / item
Ostro Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm. Materials: Marble
Marble
$5,075 / item
Natural Stone Wall Sconce II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone wall sconce II by Aver Dimensions: W 18 x D 10 x H 86 cm Materials: Natural rocks
Stone, Crystal
$4,233 / item
Natural Stone Wall Sconce I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone wall sconce I by Aver Dimensions: W 18 x D 10 x H 65 cm Materials: Natural rocks
Stone, Crystal
$936 / item
Marquise Cuspide Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Marquise Cuspide Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari Dimensions: D 16 x W 12 x H 39 cm. Materials
Metal
$1,102 / item
MMM Chill Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
MMM Chill Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari Dimensions: D 46 x W 33 x H 20 cm. Materials: Metal, satin
Metal
$1,601 / item
Small Geo Sconce by The GoodMan Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Geo Sconce by The GoodMan Studio Dimensions (May vary): ⌀ 21 x H 6 cm (with ⌀ 8 cm sphere
Metal, Other
$1,861 / item
Medium Geo Sconce by The GoodMan Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Geo Sconce by The GoodMan Studio Dimensions (May vary): ⌀ 28 x H 6 cm (with ⌀ 11 cm sphere
Metal, Other
$2,122 / item
Large Geo Sconce by The GoodMan Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Geo Sconce by The GoodMan Studio Dimensions (May vary): ⌀ 36 x H 6 cm (with ⌀ 13 cm sphere
Metal, Other
$16,283 / item
Machine Age Prism 7 Sconce by Former Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Machine Age Prism 7 Sconce by Former Matter Dimensions: W 23 x D 7 x H 42 cm. Materials: Solid
Brass
$21,370 / item
Amsterdam School 9 Bricks Sconce by Former Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Amsterdam School 9 Bricks Sconce by Former Matter Dimensions: W 32.4 x D 28.2 x H 27 cm. Materials
Onyx
$3,439 / set
Pair of "Amber" wall sconces by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of sconces in sculpted and tinted Murano glass. Italy, 2025.
Brass
Monster Humpty with Hand-Blown Glass Bubble and Textured Brass
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Monster Collectible : Monster Brainy Unleashing the 'Monster Brainy' -- where bold aesthetics meet functional genius. This concept dares to blend creativity with curiosity, crafting...
Brass
Monster Squinty with Hand-blown Glass Eyes and Textured Brass
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Monster Collectible : Monster Squinty Meet the Monster Squinty Lamp, a quirky blend of art and light that adds a playful twist to your space! With its creature-like body and squinty...
Brass
$2,075 / item
Fleur Butterfly Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Fleur Butterfly Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari Dimensions: D 15 x W 24 x H 64 cm. Materials: Metal
Metal, Gold Leaf
$1,470 / item
Link Plus Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Link Plus Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 11.5 x H 45.7 cm. Materials
Brass
$2,158 / item
Mooda Bleached Maple Sconce 9 by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
Mooda bleached maple sconce 9 by INDO- Dimensions: Ø 40.6 x D 15.2 cm Materials: bleached maple
Stone
$1,648 / item
Marquise Sky Large Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Marquise Sky Large Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari Dimensions: D 17 x W 7 x H 65 cm. Materials: Metal
Metal
$1,648 / item
Marquise Sky Large Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Marquise Sky Large Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari Dimensions: D 17 x W 7 x H 65 cm. Materials: Metal
Metal
Marquise Sky Small Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Marquise Sky Small Wall Sconce by MM Lampadari Dimensions: D 34 x W 7 x H 14 cm. Materials: Metal
Metal
$1,956 / item
Mooda Oxidized Oak Sconce 6 by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
Mooda Oxidized Oak sconce 6 by INDO- Dimensions: Ø 30.5 x 12.7 cm Materials: Oxidized Oak, Venetian
Stone
$2,348 / item
Mooda Oxidized Oak Sconce 9 by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
Mooda Oxidized Oak sconce 6 by INDO- Dimensions: Ø 40.6 x D 15.2 cm Materials: Oxidized Oak
Stone
$2,158 / item
Mooda Bleached Maple Sconce 9 by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
Mooda bleached maple sconce 9 by INDO- Dimensions: Ø 40.6 x D 15.2 cm Materials: bleached maple
Stone
$2,348 / item
Mooda Natural Oak Sconce 9 by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
Mooda natural oak sconce 9 by INDO- Dimensions: Ø 40.6 x D 15.2 cm Materials: Natural Oak, Venetian
Stone
$1,767 / item
Mooda Bleached Maple Sconce 6 by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
Mooda Bleached Maple sconce 6 by INDO- Dimensions: Ø 30.5 x 12.7 cm Materials: Bleached maple
Stone
$1,565 / item
Mooda Oxidized Maple Sconce 6 by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
Mooda Oxidized maple sconce 6 by INDO- Dimensions: Ø 30.5 x 12.7 cm Materials: Oxidized maple
Stone
$1,767 / item
Mooda Natural Maple Sconce 6 by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
Mooda Natural Maple sconce 6 by INDO- Dimensions: Ø 30.5 x 12.7 cm Materials: Natural maple, Crema
Marble
$2,158 / item
Mooda Bleached Maple Sconce 9 by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
Mooda Bleached Maple sconce 9 by INDO- Dimensions: Ø 40.6 x D 15.2 cm Materials: Bleached Maple
Stone
$3,913 / item
Light & Shade Wall Sconce in Brass by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Light & Shade Wall Sconce in Brass by De Castelli. Dimensions: D 60 x H 7.5 cm. Materials: Brass
Metal, Brass
XL Serpentine Sconce in Saint Raphael Limestone by Farrah Sit
By Farrah Sit
Located in Geneve, CH
XL Serpentine Sconce in Saint Raphael Limestone by Farrah Sit. Dimensions: W 10.2 x D 10.2 x H
Limestone
$362Sale Price / set|60% Off
Pair of Spanish Metal Gold Wall Sconces, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful set of two metal golden wall sconces. These wall sconces were made in Barcelona (Spain
Metal
Antares Wall Sconce in Bronze and Brass by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Antares Wall Sconce in Bronze and Brass by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 15 x H 35 cm. Materials: Dark
Brass, Bronze
$1,470 / item
Drop Brass Wall Sconce Two by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop Brass Wall Sconce Two by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 18 x H 51 cm. Materials: Brass
Brass
Pilolo Tobacco Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilolo Tobacco Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 11 x W 22 x H 42 cm
Alabaster
Pilolo White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilolo White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 11 x W 22 x H 42 cm. Materials
Alabaster
Contemporary Abstract Ceramic Sconces by Natasha Dakhli, France
Located in London, GB
Sconces by Natasha Dakhli Dimension: H 52 x 35 cm / H 41 x 39 cm Material: Enamelled stoneware Type
Cast Stone
Single Sconce by Jean-Pierre Vitrac for Verre Lumière
By Jean-Pierre Vitrac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s is a superb example of late‑modern French lighting. It has a lacquered metal frame to provide a
Metal
$996 / item
Small Drop Brass Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Drop Brass Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 15.5 x H 30.5 cm. Materials
Brass
$996 / item
A Brass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
A Brass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 22 x H 48.5 cm. Materials: Brass
Brass
$996 / item
J Brass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
J Brass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 22 x H 48.5 cm. Materials: Brass
Brass
$1,648 / item
Johnnie Bronze Wall Sconce by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Johnnie Bronze Wall Sconce by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 19 x D 8 cm. Materials: Bronze
Bronze
$1,292 / item
Rhythm Brass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm Brass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 33 x W 27 x H 58.5 cm. Materials: Brass
Brass
$1,292 / item
Fly Brass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly Brass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 21.5 x H 21.5 cm. Materials: Brass
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.