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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mirror in Teak, with Light
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian mirror in teak, with light. New electrical system brought up to EU
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Wall Mirrors
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Teak
Mid-Century Le Klint style Teak Wall Mount Adjustable Light
By Le Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Le Klint style "fishing rod" adjustable teak wall lamp with conical linen shade and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Wall / Make Up Mirror in Superb Teak Wooden Frame 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Sleek, stylish and clean midcentury mirror for wall mounting.
This midcentury, teakwood wall
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Brass
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H 30.5 in W 15 in D 0.8 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Teak Wall Lamp Scandinavia, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall light. Designed & manufactured in Scandinavia
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan, Teak
H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 20.48 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Teak Light Fixture by Kristian Frederiksen for Torring
By Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
XL Mid-Century Modern teak wall mounted light fixture by Kristian Frederiksen for Torring, circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
H 5.5 in W 111 in D 7.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror with Drawer, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror with Drawer, 1960s.
Classic and elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Teak
Mid Century Rectangular Teak Plywood Framed Wall Mirror with Oval Glass, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
your home.
Vintage 1960s Rectangular teak plywood framed wall mirror with inserted oval glass
The
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Mirror, Teak, Plywood
H 0.6 in W 14.77 in D 27.96 in
1950s Two Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak, Brass and White Glass Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
inviting ambiance. Mid-Century Modern design is characterized by simplicity and elegance. The wall sconces
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 11.03 in
Walnut Frosted Glass Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Hanging Light Fixture Scones
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish modern wall sconce. Adjustable height and swiveling angle.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass, Teak, Walnut
H 16 in W 20 in D 10 in
Pair of Midcentury Rectangular Teak Wall Mirrors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of rectangular teak wall mirrors with characteristic simplicity of the midcentury era. Solid teak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Mid-Century Philips opaline milk glass, copper and teak wall sconce
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Philips wall sconce with natural teak frame, milk glass shade and white enameled metal
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Glass sconces, Mid-century modern classic Scandinavian wall lights.
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A pair of really beautiful and elegant mid-century modern Scandinavian vintage glass sconces/ wall
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak, Cut Glass
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H 8.85 in W 3.14 in D 5.11 in
Danish Modern Teak and Cane Wall Mounted Mirror or Hallway Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish, yet functional Danish hallway cabinet or wall mounted mirror in teak. The single, cane
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Mirror, Teak
Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Peoria, AZ
SUPERB !
MID-CENTURY MODERN
ABSTRACT HANDCRAFTED
TILE MOSAIC
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 26" by 14
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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Teak, Ceramic
H 14 in W 26 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Danish Adjustable Teak and Brass Wall Lamp, 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable teak wall lamp with brass elements and original fabric shade. A Danish wall lamp
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Dark Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp with New Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak accordion wall lamp with new linen shade and original push button switch. The lamp
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Teak & Brass Wall Sconce with Yellow Linen Printed Plexi Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak wall sconce with decorative printed plexi shade and brass accent detail. A
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 13.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in
Original Danish Brass and Teak Wall Light, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light
Origin:
Denmark
Decade:
1960s
Description:
This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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H 22.45 in W 4.34 in D 24.02 in
Arlus wall light plexiglass teak and brass tube 60s
By Arlus
Located in Lyon, FR
Wall light from the 60s produced by the French house Arlus. Bass structure in solid teak, hanging
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and teak wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer , Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and smoked glass wall light, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, milk glass and teak wall light, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, teak and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and fabric wall light / sconce designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, teak and glass wall light designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Minimalist Wall Light / Sconce, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small minimalist wall light / sconce. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass, black-lacquered metal, teak and yellow fabric wall light, designed and produced
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Set of Two Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
conditions gives them a lovely vintage look.
These wall sconces represent a timeless example of mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 11.42 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Teak, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and teak wall light, designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal, teak and glass wall light designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mazzega Attributed Italian Teak Wall Mount Light with Slumped Glass Shades
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak grid wall mount lights with four organic molded glass plate shades. A uniquely
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 71 in W 66.75 in D 6.5 in
Elongated Teak Wall Scone
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Minimalist teak wall sconce, offset from the wall with two sources of light.
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Maison Lunel Pair Of Mid-Century Teak And Brass Wall Lights 1950s
By Lunel
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of 1950s mid-century wall lights by Maison Lunel, imported from an estate in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Wall Light in Teak and Brass
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, wall light, white lacquered metal, teak, cord, brass, plastic, Italy, 1957
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Atomic Danish Wall Mirror With Built in Light
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak, Glass
Stunning Mazzega (attr) Italian Teak Wall mount light with Slumped Glass Shades
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Mazzega attributed teak grid framed wall lights with two organic slump molded glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 70.75 in D 7 in
Danish Modern Teak Mirrors and Table, 1960s. Set of 3.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Mirrors and Table, 1960s. Set of 3.
Set of two Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
teak and perpex wall light, illuminating with 2 lights, French work circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
teak and perpex wall light, illuminating with 2 lights, French work circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Teak
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
teak and perpex wall light, illuminating with 4 lights, French work circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
teak and perpex wall light, illuminating with 4 lights, French work circa 1950/1960
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Teak
H 26.78 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
By Ib Fabiansen, Jean Rispal, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish teak wall lamp from the 1960s.
Great and exceptional design with a fantastically
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, Luxus Vittsjö, Ib Fabiansen, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish teak wall lamp from the 1960s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak, Wicker
Scandinavian Modernist Wall Light
Located in London, GB
This Modernist wall lamp can be either hardwired into an existing wall circuit or cable with inline
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Teak
Teak and Glass Wall Sconces Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
of this unique wall light is made of solid teak wood. the original hanging tube white shade is made
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Teak
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H 13 in W 4.73 in D 7.09 in
Ernst Dieter Hilker, Fine Mid Century Modern 'Omnia' Wall Unit For Hilker Möbel.
By Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A Fabulous German design classic ‘Omnia’ Modular Wall Unit by Ernst Dieter Hilker. Highly
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.96 in W 70.87 in D 16.54 in
Ernst Dieter Hilker, Fine Mid Century Modern 'Omnia' Wall Unit For Hilker Möbel.
By Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A Fabulous German design classic ‘Omnia’ Modular Wall Unit by Ernst Dieter Hilker. Highly
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.96 in W 55.91 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Light Brown Teak Scandinavian Coat Rack
Located in Roma, IT
This marvelous coat rack features three hooks made with light brown teak. This stand was produced
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Teak
cubic Large 38cm Teak and Metal adjustable wall light element, Germany 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
1950s. The lights is made of metal and solid teak. the wall light is fixed onto the wall with two hanger
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
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H 5.63 in W 15.24 in D 2.92 in
Adjustable Teak Wall Lamp by Temde
By Ib Fabiansen, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Wonderful teak wall lamp from the 1960s.
Great and exceptionally minimalist design with a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak, Raffia
set of 2 beautiful textured glass and teak Wall Light Sconce, Germany, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
set of 2 Wall light sconce
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
This original modernist
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
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H 9.26 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Japanese inspired mid-century Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
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Brass
Arne Wahl Iversen Wall Mirror & Shelf Cabinet, Teak & Cane for Brenderup Denmark
By Brenderup Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautifully restored Mid-Century Danish Modern wall-mounted hallway cabinet, designed by Arne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
H 26 in W 35.5 in D 9.5 in
Teak Wall Mount Sconce with Pressed Glass Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's, Danish teak wall mount sconce with pressed glass shade. Beautiful carved teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Milk Glass, Teak
Midcentury Pega Teak Wall Unit Designed by Juul Christensen
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptionally maintained Pega wall unit from the 1960s by Juul Christensen
Originally
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Circular Teak Mirror, Denmark, 1950s
Located in London, GB
this mid-century wall mirror would make a subtle statement in any space. A mirror large enough to be
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Pair of Teak Wall Lights by Kaiser, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of teak wall lights with opal Glasses by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Modern wall lamp in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Pendant Wall Light
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, wall light, coated aluminum, teak, brass, Italy, circa 1950.
This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
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Mid Century Modern Wall Light Teak For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century modern wall light teak on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Find 397 options for an antique or vintage piece of mid century modern wall light teak now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of mid century modern wall light teak, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made choice in our collection of mid century modern wall light teak has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Kai Kristiansen and Cado are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wall Light Teak?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century modern wall light teak at 1stDibs is $1,406, while they’re typically $123 on the low end and $44,242 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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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