$3,532 / item
Float Two Arm Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Float Two Arm Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 122 x W 84 x H 53.5 cm. Materials: Brass
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, C. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan sconces designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold with
Brass
Set of 2 Serpentine Sconces in Ceramic by Farrah Sit
By Farrah Sit
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Serpentine Sconces in Ceramic by Farrah Sit. Dimensions: W 10.2 x D 10.2 x H 53.3 cm (per
Ceramic
$12,408 / item
Large Embrace Wall Sconce by Katrien Van Der Schueren
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Embrace Wall Sconce by Katrien Van Der Schueren Dimensions: W 30.48 x D 12.7 x H 137.16 cm
Concrete, Other
Medium Embrace Wall Sconce by Katrien Van Der Schueren
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Embrace Wall Sconce by Katrien Van Der Schueren Dimensions: W 12.7 x D 12.7 x H 60.96 cm
Concrete, Other
Small Embrace Wall Sconce by Katrien Van Der Schueren
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Embrace Wall Sconce by Katrien Van Der Schueren Dimensions: W 30.48 x D 30.48 x H 10.16 cm
Concrete, Other
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Glass, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass sconces designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1970s. Dimensions of
Brass
Classico Travertine Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Classico Travertine Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 30 x D 11 x H 40 cm Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Havano White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Havano White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 13 x W 25 x H 25 cm. Materials
Alabaster
Frene White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Frene White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 23 x W 25 x H 25 cm. Materials
Alabaster
Posidoni Bronze and Handblown Glass Sconce by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Posidoni Bronze and Handblown Glass Sconce by Emilie Lemardeley Handmade Dimensions: D 10 x W 18 x
Bronze
$1,116 / item
Fluji White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Fluji White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 20 x W 32 x H 30 cm. Materials
Alabaster
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan sconces designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold with Lampshade
Brass
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
Metal
Eklipso Black Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Eklipso Black Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 14 x H 14 cm. Materials
Marble
Eklipso White Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Eklipso White Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 14 x H 14 cm. Materials
Marble
Eklipso Green Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Eklipso Green Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 14 x H 14 cm. Materials
Marble
Eklipso White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Eklipso White Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 14 x H 14 cm
Alabaster
Eklipso Red Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Eklipso Red Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 14 x H 14 cm. Materials
Marble
Eklipso Tobacco Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Eklipso Tobacco Alabaster Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 14 x H 14 cm
Alabaster
$889 / item
Link Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Link Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 11.5 x H 30.5 cm. Materials
Brass
Mottle Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Mottle Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 23 x H 20.5 cm. Materials
Brass
$997 / item
J Glass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
J Glass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 22 x H 48.5 cm. Materials: Brass and
Brass
$997 / item
A Glass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
A Glass Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 22 x H 48.5 cm. Materials: Brass and
Brass
$997 / item
Mod Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Mod Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 14 x W 18 x H 38 cm. Materials: Brass and
Brass
$995 / item
Mod Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Mod Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 14 x W 18 x H 38 cm. Materials: Brass and
Brass
$1,292 / item
Rhythm Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 35.5 x W 29 x H 61 cm. Materials: Brass
Brass
$1,294 / item
Fly Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly Glass Globe Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 30.5 x H 33 cm. Materials: Brass
Brass
$1,044 / item
Crystal and Brass Circles Wall Sconce by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Sconce: a contemporary and modern work of art. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If
Crystal, Brass
$1,341 / item
Single Blue Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Single Blue Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 7 cm Materials: Slip cast
Stoneware, Blown Glass
$1,496 / item
Large Raw Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Raw Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 12 cm Materials: Slip cast
Stoneware, Blown Glass
$1,493 / item
Large Black Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Black Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 12 cm Materials: Slip cast
Stoneware, Blown Glass
$1,341 / item
Single Raw Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Single Raw Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 7 cm Materials: Slip cast
Stoneware, Blown Glass
$1,496 / item
Large White Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Large White Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 12 cm Materials: Slip cast
Stoneware, Blown Glass
$1,341 / item
Single White Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Single White Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 7 cm Materials: Slip cast
Stoneware, Blown Glass
$1,341 / item
Single Black Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Single Black Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 7 cm Materials: Slip cast
Stoneware, Blown Glass
$1,496 / item
Large Earth Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Earth Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 12 cm Materials: Slip cast
Stoneware, Blown Glass
$1,341 / item
Single Earth Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Single Earth Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 7 cm Materials: Slip cast
Stoneware, Blown Glass
Eklipso Blackened Steel Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Eklipso Blackened Steel Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 14 x H 14 cm
Steel
$5,557 / item
'Flutter iii' Burnt Brass Sconce by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Flutter III - burnt brass sconce by Paul Matter. Available in aged brass or black burnt brass with
Brass
$3,158 / item
Big Aurum Gold Glass Sconces, Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Aurum gold glass sconces, Alex de Witte Unique Dimensions: D 30 x H 40 cm. Materials: Mouth
Blown Glass
$3,158 / item
Medium Aurum Gold Glass Sconces, Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Aurum gold glass sconces, Alex de Witte Unique Dimensions: D 25 x H 35 cm Materials
Blown Glass
Deloitte 2 Lights Wall Sconce in Gold Plate by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
gold-plated sconce offers modern elegance and is also available as a ceiling lamp for a cohesive look
Gold Plate
Postmodernist Black Lacquered Atlas Sconce by Potentiel Paris, France 1980s
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Martin Szekely, Gilles Derain, Philippe Starck
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodernist Black Lacquered Atlas Sconce by Potentiel Paris, France 1980s
Steel
Postmodernist Black Lacquered Mask Sconce by Potentiel Paris, France 1980s
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Martin Szekely, Philippe Starck, Gilles Derain
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodernist Black Lacquered Masq Sconce by Potentiel Paris, France 1980s
Steel
Eklipso Blackened Steel Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Eklipso Blackened Steel Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 14 x H 14 cm
Steel
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Wall Sconce, Tango by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Wall Sconce, Tango by Paul Matter Tango is born from playful
Brass
Brass And Alabaster Eclipse Wall Sconce by MATLIGHT Milano
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass And Alabaster Eclipse Wall Sconce by MATLIGHT Milano Dimensions: D 9 x W 40 x H 60 cm
Alabaster, Brass
Postmodernist Black Lacquered Origami Sconce by Autographe Paris, France 1980s
By Martin Szekely, Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Gilles Derain, Philippe Starck, Autographe
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodernist Black Lacquered Origami Sconce by Daniel Bernard for Autographe Paris, France 1980s
Steel
$1,469 / item
Blot Marble Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Blot Marble Dome Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 14 x W 23 x H 23 cm. Materials: Brass
Marble, Brass
Ostro Ecru Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Ecru Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm. Materials
Marble
Ostro Sea Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Sea Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm. Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$1,508 / item
Ostro White Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro White Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 15 x W 31 x H 31 cm. Materials
Marble
Ostro Black Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Black Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm. Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$1,508 / item
Ostro Green Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Green Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 15 x W 31 x H 31 cm. Materials
Marble
Ostro Green Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Green Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm. Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Double Corrugation Sconce / Wall Light in Pastel Blue
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Double sconce made from pastel blue painted ash veneered plywood and pastel blue powder-coated
Aluminum
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.