Set of Two Medium Outdoor Wall Lamps or Sconces by BEGA, 1980s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant modernist outdoor wall lamps or sconces. Designed & manufactured by BEGA, Germany, 1980s. Executed in white enameled cast aluminium and glass, each lamp needs 1...
Aluminum
Set of Two Large Outdoor Wall Lamps or Sconces by BEGA, 1980s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant modernist outdoor wall lamps or sconces. Designed & manufactured by BEGA, Germany, 1980s. A total of four pairs of this size are available! Executed in white...
Aluminum
$1,940 / item
LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUntern Outdoor sconce is a classic Mid-Century Modern design made to order. Crafted from copper, brass and glass, this fixtu...
Brass, Steel
MonLUlith Outdoor Sconce 'WH'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaire’s contemporary collection, the MonLUlith outdoor sconce is a large rectangular perforated sconce in painted white aluminum and patinated brass back plates....
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Circular Industrial Cast Brass Circular Wall Light with Glass Dome
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s retro industrial circular brass bulkhead wall lighting by Wiska. Originally a marine lighting fixture made for super tankers and cargo ships. Professionally...
Brass
$1,940 / item
LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR is a classic mid century modern lantern design made to order. Crafted from brass and glass, t...
Brass
$2,400 / item
Large LUdimanti Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Large LUdimanti Indoor Outdoor Sconce is part of Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary lighting collection and a larger interpretation of the LUdimanti I/O Sconce. This diamond shaped...
Brass
pair of 1950's outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cute little pair of 1950's outdoor sconces,
Metal
$1,400 / item
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered brass indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a s...
Brass
$1,600 / item
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans indoor outdoor sconce inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design is offered in an aged silver finish. Wired wit...
Silver
Set of 6 wall lights design by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Villa Pineda (France)
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Monaco, MC
Very rare set of 6 outdoor wall lamp design by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the the VILLA PINEDA in Cap Martin, french riviera (South of France) circa 1950. The green painting is ori...
Metal
$1,600 / item
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Copper
$1,600 / item
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered brass indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design....
Brass
$1,400 / item
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
$1,500 / set
Pair of 1950's copper outdoor/indoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of Mis Century copper outdoor sconces, they could also be indoor
Copper
LUdimanti Indoor Outdoor Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdimanti Sconce is part of Lumfardo Luminaires’ contemporary lighting collection. This diamond shaped brass and acrylic sconce is made to order and can be used either indoor or ...
Brass
$1,250 / set
Cute little pair of 1950 outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cute little mid century outdoor sconces, they have been stripped,
Metal
$2,200 / set
Sexy and rare pair of 1960's outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Sexy pair of mid century outdoor sconces
Metal
$1,113Sale Price|20% Off
Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's copper outdoor lamp for ORNO
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your outdoor spaces with a touch of Scandinavian elegance through Lisa Johansson-Pape's 1960s copper outdoor lamp for ORNO. This distinctive piece boasts a beautiful patin...
Copper
Antique pair of mid century sconces from hotel in LAS VEGAS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Metal, Brass
Rust Cast Iron Clear Glass Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rust cast iron Sconce, wall lamp with clear glass Suitable for in and outdoor Weight : 5.80 kg / 12.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internatio...
Iron
Westal, Scandinavian outdoor facade lamp, copper & glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Westal
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural outdoor facade light produced by the Swedish manufacturer Westal in the 1960s. The fixture combines timeless Scandinavian design with durable materials: a patinated copp...
Copper
$1,800 / set
Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of single bulb wall sconces with textured glass shades. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Glass
Vintage Danish Saturn Maxi Outdoor Sconce by Joachim Lepper for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Joachim Lepper
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Saturn outdoor wall lamp by the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen in the ''huge'' Maxi version. The Saturn has a vertical orientation. At the top and bottom of the bulb...
Metal
Glass and Gray Metal Large Pair of Industrial Outdoor Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass and Gray Metal Large Pair of Industrial Outdoor Sconces, 1970s, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Wired and suitabl...
Metal
Elegant set of three 1970's outdoor sconces design by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice set of three outdoor/indoor sconces design by Louis Poulsen, the price if for the set of three, however we could sell it by the pair or single
Glass
Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Bollicosa Glass-Blowing Pendant Lamp Bollicosa continues the glass-blowing tradition with a classic blown glass sphere featuring the typical surface bubbles found in hand-bl...
Glass
Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Bollicosa Glass-Blowing Pendant Lamp Bollicosa continues the glass-blowing tradition with a classic blown glass sphere featuring the typical surface bubbles found in hand-bl...
Glass
Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Bollicosa Glass-Blowing Pendant Lamp Bollicosa continues the glass-blowing tradition with a classic blown glass sphere featuring the typical surface bubbles found in hand-bl...
Glass
Cassina Bollicosa Pendant Lamp, Blown Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Bollicosa Glass-Blowing Pendant Lamp Bollicosa continues the glass-blowing tradition with a classic blown glass sphere featuring the typical surface bubbles found in hand-bl...
Glass
Mid-Century Rattan and Wicker "Lantern" Sconce, Louis Sognot, France, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning French Riviera style wall lamp fully made in curved rattan, hand-woven wicker and cane with a parchment shade. This charming sconce was made in France during the 1960s and i...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Sconce Poured Aluminum Blackened Size Long Wet Rating
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in poured Aluminum, and finished in bronze, silver or blackened. The sconces are handmade sculptures that are resistant to...
Aluminum
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor LED Sconce Poured Aluminum Size Long Wet Rated Light
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum with a raw aluminum finish but available blackened, brass, bronze and silver. The sconces are handmade sculptu...
Aluminum
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Cast Sconce Plated Size Wide Wet Rated Light
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum. Finish options are satin aluminum, matte black, ore, bronze. The sconces are handmade sculptures that are res...
Brass
very rare set of six 1950's outdoor/indoor sconces design by prescolite CA
By Prescolite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of 1950's outdoor/indoor sconces design by Prescolite, berkeley California
Aluminum
Gray Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall lamp Sconce made of cast iron with clear striped glass suitable for outdoor use Weight 7.0 kg / 15.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by intern...
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Attributed to Louis Sognot, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of midcentury rattan "Lantern" wall lamps. These fantastic hourglass shaped sconces were designed in the 1960s and are attributed to Louis Sognot. A beautiful exampl...
Bamboo, Rattan
Sognot Bamboo Wall Light France 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Munich, DE
Bamboo wall sconces attributed to the French designer Louis Sognot and produced in France in the 50s. Every single “lantern” wall lamp was made of rattan and bamboo. Perfectly adapta...
Bamboo
Architectural Swedish Modern Wall Lamp in Patinated Copper and Opaline Acrylic
Located in Hammarö, SE
Attributed to Ateljé Lyktan, this sculptural Swedish Modern outdoor wall lamp was produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Crafted in beautifully patinated copper, the fixture features ...
Copper
Curtis Jere style. Sculptural Brutalist wrought iron wall lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni, Ferro Art, Paul Evans, Silas Seandel, Marc Weinstein
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. Mid-Century Modern wall lamp depicting a large fly or bug on the wall in the style of Curtis Jere's creations, Italy, 1960s. Made entirely of wrough...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$277Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Wall Lamp, in style of Poul Henningsen, Germany, 1970s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - outdoor / indoor - rare type
Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful patina, ...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful patina, ...
Brass
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' Wall Lamps in Chrome for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' wall lamps in chrome for Oluce. Executed in chrome-plated metal and glass, this is one of the most refined Minimalist Italian designs of the midcentury...
Aluminum, Chrome
Hans Kögl Gilded Metal Floral Leaf Monumental Wall Sconce, Germany 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Almelo, NL
Its dynamic appearance and stylish elegance suit various environments, from mid-century to Hollywood Regency. The lights are fitted with five E14 sockets and are compatible with US, ...
Metal
'ZuZu' Polished Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'ZuZu' Polished Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting designer Jacqu...
Brass
'ZuZu' Polished Copper Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'ZuZu' Polished Copper Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting designer Jac...
Copper
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' Wall Lamp in Opal and White for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' wall lamp in opal and white for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
Metal
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' Wall Lamp in Opal and Black for Santa & Cole
By Miguel Milà, Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' wall lamp in opal and black for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
Metal
Tilos 150 Ernesto Gismondi opaline glass wall lamp for Artemide, set of 4
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of four Tilos 150 wall lamps/ceiling lamps produced by Artemide, featuring metal base, grey glass lampshade, mirrored bulb. The compact and minimal structure makes Tilos a versat...
Metal
'ZuZu' Black Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'ZuZu' Black Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting designer ...
Brass
Sigvard Bernadotte Green Bathroom Wall Lamp in Porcelain & Opaline Glass, Ifö
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wall sconce suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. Designed by Royalty - Prince Sigvard Bernadotte for the swedish company Ifö during the 1960s. Green/light olive glazed porcelain...
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
'ZuZu' Bronze Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'ZuZu' Bronze Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting designer...
Brass
'ZuZu' Silver Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'ZuZu' Silver Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting designer...
Brass
'ZuZu' Steel Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'ZuZu' Steel Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting designer ...
Brass
'ZuZu' White Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'ZuZu' White Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting designer ...
Brass
'ZuZu' Brown Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'ZuZu' Brown Painted Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting designer ...
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.
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