Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Mid-Century Sputnik Stilnovo Murano Brass Wall Sconces / Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless & Spectacular! This pair of Italian sunburst sputnik wall lights / wall sconces by Stilnovo 1960.
Brass sunburst frame with Murano glass spheres. Very impressive large model with timeless design.
The wall lights have 9 sockets & 9 Murano glass spheres resulting in an impressive combination when lit.
The pair is fully rewired and ready for years of safe use...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Wall Sconces or Lights Model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic and unique pair of Kalmar wall model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of large hand-molded...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Limburg Large Midcentury Vintage 1970s Textured Amber Toned Ice Glass Flushmount
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of large 40 cm (16 inch) flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s. Featuring a wonderful mouth blown, molded and textured champagne colored / amber ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Maison Arlus Bronze Hand Sconces Round Blown Opaline Glass Globe, France
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb bronze color pair of hands sconces by Maison Arlus. Model number 1436, figuring a bronze hand holding a lighted Opaline Globe.
US rewired ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1960 Germany Kaiser Wall Sconce Amber Murano Glass & Brass, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall sconces with thick amber Murano glass elements on a brass frame. Manufactured by Kaiser Lighting, Germany in the 1960s.
Design: Carlo Nason attr.
Maker: Mazze...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Midcentury Pair of Brass and Gold Mercurised Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
These sconces are very elegant with their brass frame and mercurised Murano glass globes. These globes are reflecting like mirrors in a silver and gold tone when light is switched of...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Quarto Wall Sconce by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in Chrome and Lucite, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large half bowl wall sconces designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, in chrome-plated aluminum and lucite reflector. Six available. Price is per fixture.
Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To view items in person please visit our showroom in Pound Ridge...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel, Chrome
Hillebrand Textured Sunbrust Flush Mount or Wall Sconce, 1960
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s.
Thick sunburst surface pattern on a brass base. Illuminates beautifully.
Can also work for impressive wall lig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of amber Murano Sconces, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold by pair.
Each sconce has a Murano glas...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Atelier Petitot Torchieres,
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of signed Atelier Petitot sconces, from an Avignon chateau.
High quality bronze
Priced by pair.
US rewired and in working condition
Measures: Back plate: 3.5" diameter.
...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Sconces by Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Wall lamps mod. Splugen Brau by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of wall lamps mod. Splügen Bräu
Designed by Castiglioni Achille, Castiglioni Piergiacomo for Flos
Perfect vintage condition
Italy, 1961
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Maison Arlus Bronze Hand Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and very rare in bronze color pair of hands sconces by Maison Arlus. Model number 1436, figuring a bronze hand holding a lighted Opaline gl...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of wall Lamps 60's Lacquered Metal Sand Gold
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of French sconces from the 50's. Shade in gilded lacquered metal (original paint), attachment system and ball joint allowing their orientation in black lacquered metal. Very nic...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Itsu Oy - Brass Wall Lights - 1950`s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Itsu Oy Brass Wall Lights from 1950`s
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Wall Sconces by Diderot, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Two patinas brass with glass shades pair of sconces by Diderot.
Priced by pair.
Max wattage: 75w/bulb.
Backplate: 4" x 1.5".
US wired and in working condition.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Green Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of brass and green Murano glass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern, ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dominique Two Branch Bronze Sconces, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
DOMINIQUE
ANDRE DOMIN ( 1883-1962) & MARCEL GENEVRIERE ( 1885-1967)
A pair of elegant two branch gilt and oxidized bronze sconces,
with elegant horn shaped elongated tapering arm a...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Italian pair of Applyques Brass Structure with White Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pair of wall lights .Brass structur and white opaline glass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 7 Wonderful Crystal Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning golden sconces with crystal glasses, made by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
From the series: Classic
...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Rattan & Wicker Conical Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce in Rattan and Woven Wicker. France, 1950s.
This French Riviera conical rattan wall light has an eye-catching design with chinoiserie decorations at bot...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Max Ingrand model 2259/2 glass and brass chandelier by Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Brass and glass chandelier, engineered by Max Ingrand, model 2259/2, manufactured by Fontana Arte during the 1960s.
This overhead luminaire commands attention with its intricate eng...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
White metal sconce, applique Foglio by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos 60s, 70s
Located in Padova, IT
FLOS - Foglio, a historic piece from the Flos catalog designed by Tobia Scarpa, is a wall lamp with direct/indirect and partially diffused light with a steel structure.
Born in Venic...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Sunburst Flower Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Metal and Pressed Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower shaped flush mount, Gilt Metal, Pressed Glass, Spain, 1960s.
This large ceiling lamp features a gilt metal flower shaped frame surrounding a central pressed glass shade with b...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
“Elica” wall light in Murano glass by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 60s, 70s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Padova, IT
If interested are available 4 pieces in total
Toni Zuccheri
Son of the animalist painter Luigi Zuccheri, he inherited his passion for animals, recurring subjects in his creations.
T...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Early model "SP15" wall/ceiling lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning lamp, model SP15, was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in Italy in the 1950's/1960's. It is made out of polished chrome and has a very solid and easy construction...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamps
Located in Westport, CT
The Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamp is a stylish and functional fixture that draws inspiration from Scandinavian, Danish, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. Its walnut backplate and ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Guillemard Mermaids Sconces
By E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Guillemard sconces signed and numbered. Figuring a mermaid. One light, 40 watt max bulb
US rewired and in working condition
custom backplate upon request.
Have a look ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Rare Diaframma Sconces by G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Diaframma' Sconces by: G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960's. Butterfly sconces consisting of a chrome outer shell and clea...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Barovier & Toso Pair Sconces Mod. "Fireworks" Murano Glass Opaline With Gold
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Extra...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Clutch Shaped Wall Lamp by Federico Gonella
Located in München, DE
Very nice Italian wall lamp from the 1980s.
Reduced design with a special lighting effect.
A wonderful light object in unused condition.
The shape is reminiscent of a clutch.
The hea...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Sergio Asti pair of Model B464 glass & brass wall lights by Candle, Italy 1960s
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Group of four brass wall lamps, glass, designed by Sergio Asti, model b464, produced by Candle, Italy, 1960. Offered in two sets of two lamps each.
A delicate shaded glass sphere sh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage Oval Mirror Back and Silverplate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century modern period mirror-back wall lights with oval shaped mirrored wall plates decorated with engraved circular dot boarder. 21 by 8 by 4 inches. Not wired.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamp.
High quality workmanship and fantastic Italian design.
The structure in the glass creates a very sparkling light.
Manufac...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid-Century Italian Murano Gold Infused Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage mid-century period Murano glass sconces hand-blown from gold-infused clear and white glass, with butterfly form with white-petaled flowers at the base. 13 1/2 by 19 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Stilnovo Flush Mount ceiling or wall light
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo flush mount or wall light.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Intricate textured glass, brass and enameled metal frame.
Four candelabra sockets.
Complimentary US r...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Sconce Glass Murano Brass Gold Classic Design Round Glass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian sconce glass Murano brass gold Classic design round glass.
Very interesting solid brass workmanship,
with Murano glass bubble with perforated brass crown,
mo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Lights, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Pair of modernist outdoor wall lamps in patinated copper and glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. Both lamps are fully working and in good vintage conditio...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
1 of 2 Large Wall Sconce Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass wall sconce or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Smoked Glass
CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One original CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1960s. Enameled aluminum. Rewired for U.S. standards. Adjustable r...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Single Lunel Uplight Swing Arm Sconce in Brass & Steel, France 1950's
By Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic sconce in brass, enameled steel, and aluminum with multiple adjustments.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel, Brass
Pair of submerged Sconces Charming Blue Murano Glass Giovanni Dalla Fina 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of submerged Sconces Charming Blue Murano Glass Giovanni Dalla Fina 1960s.
These exquisite sconces, crafted in the 1960s by the renowned Italian artist and glassmaker Giovanni D...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Art Deco Style Sconces with Stylised Shell Design
By Sarsaparilla
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of beautiful sconces. Made by Sarsaparilla Deco Design, in the 1960s. Great size and stunning design. Brings a touch of elegance to the ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vistosi Disc Wall Sconces, circa 1970
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Pair of extra-large wall sconces by Vistosi Murano, in amber/pink tones. The glass discs are handmade with a white opaque centre covered with an amber/pink clear glass. Each sconce n...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Denis Diderot Glass & Chrome Sconces, Wall Lights Mid-Century Modern, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Signed DD (Denis Diderot) Pair of sconces, wall lights in Chrome with smoked blown Glass Shades.
Matching chandelier available.
Maximum wattage: 75 Watts.
Available also with 2 ar...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
These exclusive Fontana Arte Model 2080 sconces were designed by Max Ingrand and made in Italy in 1955. It is an exclusive reissue from the 80s where they raised the height to an inc...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Rene Mathieu, Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France.
Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s.
2-Arm articulated brass stem.
The double bulb sconce has independent switches ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Vintage Blue Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce, Murano, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period:...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
One of Three Limburg Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Brass Iron Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three beautiful and unique design 'iron' glass lights by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It can be used as wall...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Wall Light in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, opaline glass, brass, aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Elegant wall light made in Italy in the 1950s. This piece is made in the shape of a curved brass fixture that holds the opal...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte: Pair of Cut Crystal and Brass Sconces, Italy 1954
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand (1908 - 1969) for Fontana Arte
A striking pair of long rectangular sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, in chiseled crystal and white glass on brass mounts. Three...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Doria Leuchten Wall Lights or Sconces in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Doria Leuchten, sconces or wall lights, metal, Germany, 1970s.
These white metal wall or ceiling lights offer a unique opportunity to make a statement in your interior. Winning a...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Murano glass wall sconces with oval brass wall plaques; the molded glass with elegant scalloped design, each supported by upturned arms.
Italy, circa 1950
Size: 17...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces with Crystal Flowers in the Manner of Emil Stejnar, Vienna 1950
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Charming pair of wall sconces with crystal flowers on a brass frame. This kind of lights were manufactured in the 1950s by Emil Stejnar / Rupert Nikoll, Vienna.
Measures: height 9...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte: Rare Sconces in Brass and Crystal, Italy 1955
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand (1908 - 1969)
An important pair of rare and exquisite sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, in perfectly restored condition. Large conical shades in satin glass with ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
One of Three Palwa Sconces Wall Lamps Flush Mount Lights, Gilt Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three beautiful wall light or flush mount light fixtures by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of a gilded / gilt / gold-plated brass frame which is decorated with cut crystal glass.
The price is per fixture. The lamps will are sold singly, as pair or as set of three.
Each lamp takes one E14 candelabra screw base 40W maximum bulb or LED.
They are in very good condition and ready to use.
These wonderful Hollywood Regency light fixtures...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg, Kalmar Lighting, and Serge Mouille. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $119,007 while the average work can sell for $1,956.
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Antique Wood Candle Wall Sconce
Apparatus Wall
Bath Wall Lighting
Brass Hurricane Sconce
Brass Squirrel
Exterior Sconces Pair
Ginkgo Wall
Italian Renaissance Italian Renaissance Sconce
Kaiser Leuchten Ceramic
Lion Head Sconce
Lunel Wall Lamp
Mercury Mirror Lamps
Mushroom Sconce
Outdoor Sconce Set
Perriand Paris 1957