Articulating Sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France. Two independent silk shades protrude from the top
Brass
Red 1950s French wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Oxford, GB
superb condition with original red, mottled shade . very versatile, incredibly good condition for its age .
Metal
$3,331
H 9.45 in Dm 13.78 in
Large folding wall light René Mathieu Ed. Maison Lunel, Paris, France circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet
Steel, Metal, Sheet Metal, Enamel
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Genève, GE
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet
Metal
Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel Large Articulating Wall Sconce
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large articulating wall sconce by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950s. It has been
Brass, Metal
$2,405
H 11.03 in W 24.81 in D 13.78 in
Diabolo Wall Light by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, Circa 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
"Diabolo" extendable wall light or potence from the 1950s, designed by René Mathieu for Maison
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$4,450 / set
H 8.75 in W 16.5 in D 8.75 in
Rene Mathieu Maison Lunel Articulating Wall Sconces French Mid Century Modern
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Articulating Wall Sconces, designed by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France, circa
Metal, Brass
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in San Diego, CA
perforation. Designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France, circa 1950. Light in each cone controlled
Brass, Enamel
Unavailable
H 66.54 in Dm 10.24 in
Maison Lunel Gun Metal and Gilt Bronze Patinas Metal Floor Lamp, French, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Modernist floor lamp designed by René Mathieu for Lunel in the 1950s. The two gunmetal and gilt
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 68.9 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Floor Lamp "Roseaux" Attributed to René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
1950s French floor lamp called "Roseaux" "Reeds" René Mathieu for Maison Lunel France Rewired with
Metal
1950s Maison Lunel Floor Lamp
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
1950s floor lamp model Roseaux or Reeds. Attributed to René Mathieu for Maison Lunel. Four lights
Brass, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 64.97 in W 45.28 in D 13.78 in
Lunel Black Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, Counterbalance Adjustable Arm, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Rare metal and brass floor lamp designed by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel in France in 1950s. An
Brass, Metal
Pair of Swing Arm Sconces by Rene Mathieu for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rene Mathieu for Lunel with decorative star perforations and custom brass backplates.
Brass, Metal
Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double cone swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France 1950, original yellow
Metal, Brass
Articulating Sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France. A single shade protrudes in a black finish, with a
Brass
French Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning large-scale articulate swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, double cone lamp
Brass, Metal
Red Swing Arm Wall Sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Culver City, CA
perforations and polished brass hardware with three points of adjustment. Designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel
Brass
Modern Swing Arm Wall Sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern swing arm wall sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950. Designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel
Metal, Brass
Joyful French 1960s Articulated Chandelier by Rene Mathieu
By Rene Mathieu, Pierre Guariche, Stilnovo, Maison Lunel
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A joyful 1960s articulated chandelier by Rene Mathieu for Lunel. The six green, yellow and red
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century French Sconces
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rene Mathieu for Lunel sconces. Hard to find pair of metal shades on a brass articulated arms
Brass, Steel
Articulated Mid Century Wall Sconce
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rene Mathieu for Lunel sconces. Single double shade large scale wall sconce. Black enamel arm
Steel, Brass
René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Utrecht, NL
This swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Utrecht, NL
The swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example
Metal
Beautiful Midcentury French Wall Sconce
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large model wall sconce with a diablo shade designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel. The double bulb
Brass, Steel
Beautiful Midcentury French Wall Sconce
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large model wall sconce with a diablo shade designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel. The double bulb
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 67.33 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
René Mathieu "Roseaux" Floor Lamp for Maison Lunel, France, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
1950s French floor lamp called "Roseaux" "Reeds" Attributed to René Mathieu for Maison Lunel
Metal
Sold
H 7.88 in W 27.96 in D 8.67 in
Yellow color enamelled shade wall lights by Rene Mathieu for Lunel sconce
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
design by Rene Mathieu for Lunel
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 11.03 in W 41.34 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century French Swing Wall Lamp by René Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
French swing arm wall lamp by René Mathieu for Lunel from the 1950s. Diabolo shaped shade with
Metal, Aluminum
Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Berlin, DE
Fully original arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, double cone lamp shade in original red
Brass, Metal
1950s Swivelling Wall Light by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Original René Mathieu wall light or sconce by Maison Lunel. This wall light has got a black
Metal, Brass
Rene Mathieu Wall Lamp Sconce
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Madrid, ES
Rene Mathieu for Lunel, wall brass swing-arm extended sconce with original red double "diabolo
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 38.59 in
French Midcentury Creme Swing Arm Wall Light Lamp by Rene Mathieu / Lunel, 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Berlin, DE
This French midcentury swing arm wall light lamp was designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel in the
Brass, Metal
Rene Mathieu Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Ventura, CA
The swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example
Brass
Rene Mathieu Attributed Wall Lamp for Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rene Mathieu attributed wall lamp for Lunel. Brass and paper shade.
Brass
René Mathieu Wall Lamp for Maison Lunel
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
A 1950s double swing arm wall lamp designed by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel. Crimson red shade
Brass
1950s Potence Wall Light by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
1960s Articulated Potence wall light by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel with brass finish and hand
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 11.03 in W 41.34 in D 13.78 in
René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, Large Wall Lamp Diabolo, France 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Double arm wall lamp in gilded brass and double lacquered yellow lacquered diabolo by René Mathieu
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 7.49 in W 23.63 in D 8.27 in
Brass and Black Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel, 1960, France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant brass and black wall lamp, designed by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel in the 1960s
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in W 1.97 in D 39.38 in
1950s Brass Swing Arm Wall Light in a Style of René Mathieu for Maison Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
French brass articulated wall sconces in a style of René Mathieu for Maison Lunel.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 21.26 in
Pair of French 1950s Modernist Wall Lights in Red, Black & Brass by Rene Mathieu
By Rene Mathieu, Pierre Guariche, Maison Lunel
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare pair of 1950s modernist wall lights by Rene Mathieu for French makers Lunel. In black
Brass, Steel
Pair of French, 1950s Wall Lights by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
René Mathieu for Lunel. Re-wired and PAT tested.
Brass, Metal
Floor Lamp Magazine Holder by Rene Mathieu for Lunel 50'
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Basel, CH
Rare floor lamp with a magazine rack in orange leather by René Mathieu for Lunel, France, 1950's
Brass, Metal, Steel
Sold
H 7.09 in W 27.56 in D 8.67 in
French Mid-Century Design René Mathieu for Lunel Diabolo Wall Arm Lamp
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Medium sized Mid-Century French arm lamp designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, black painted
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in W 40.95 in D 13.39 in
French Mid-Century Design: René Mathieu for Lunel Diabolo Wall Arm Lamp
By Henri Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Medium sized Mid-Century French arm lamp designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, black painted
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 27.96 in
1950s French Pair of Red and Cream Wall Lights by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
French, 1950s A pair of wall lights by René Mathieu for Lunel. Lovely pieces, with star detail
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 29.53 in D 8.67 in
Set of Two "Diabolo" Red and Yellow Sconces by René Mathieu for Lunel
By Rene Mathieu
Located in lyon, FR
Set of two "diabolo" red and yellow sconces by René Mathieu for Lunel, circa 1950. The shades are
Brass
French 1950s Brass Articulated Wall Light by Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
star decoration. Designed by René Mathieu for Lunel Re-wired and PAT tested.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Reed Floor Lamp in Opaline René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
4-Lamp floor lamp called "reeds" from the Lunel house, 1950, complete and in perfect condition
Metal, Brass
$1,275 / item
H 16.52 in W 13.63 in D 5.29 in
Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked for it! A new iteration of our best-selling Jenny sconce featuring a blown glass g...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Trio No 3 White Lilac Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III white lilac marble side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid lilac ma...
Marble
$3,050 / item
H 31.7 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationshi...
Leather
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$2,617 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 55.12 in
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, Ivory Sage Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Twelve Bulbs
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This six-arm spider chandelier features a combination of ivory and sage colors, with a natural patina brass finish. The pivoting heads allow for easy light distribution throughout th...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$985 / item
H 11 in W 6 in D 8.5 in
LUDO Wall Sconce in Brass & Enamel, Classic Italian Design, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Our best-selling Ludo wall sconce or reading light, handmade by Blueprint Lighting. The spun aluminum cones are a vintage 1950s Italian design. Swiveling head allows for cone adjustm...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
$925 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in richly and d...
Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1950s ceiling/wall lamps, Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of this pair of 1950s Paavo Tynell lamps by Idman Oy, featuring an adjustable fixture through brass joints. Perfect for versatile placements, these fix...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
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.