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Mid Century Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century wall sconce or ceiling light. Multiple available, priced by single unit.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid Century Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light
Mid Century Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light
H 20.75 in W 20.75 in D 5 in
Midcentury Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Midcentury wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri Brass structure with Murano glass diffusers. Produced by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Midcentury wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri Brass structure with Murano glass diffusers. Produced by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair French 1950's Mid-Century Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of double arms French midcentury wall sconces in bronze and while opal glass shades
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Arlus Genuine Pair of Mid-Century Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of genuine mid-century wall sconces by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. With their original
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Arlus Pair of Mid-Century Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of Mid-century wall sconces by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. Brass, metal and glass. Elegant
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Crystal Mid Century Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Crystal Mid Century Wall Sconces. The pair are stunning when turned on, and just as
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brutalist Mid-Century Wall Sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brutalist mid-century wall sconce sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s Poliarte Italy, sconce
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

60s 70s Wall Lamp Ceramic Mid Century Wall Sconce Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Wall Lamp Ceramic Mid Century Wall Sconce Space Age Design Object: wall lamp Manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Cubic Mid-Century Wall Sconce in style of Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Cubic Mid-Century Wall Sconce in style of Poliarte, 1970s It's composed of glass squares
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Brutalist Mid-Century Wall Sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brutalist mid-century wall sconce sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s Poliarte Italy, sconce
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Louis Kalff for Philips Pair of Midcentury Wall Sconces, Late 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of mid-century wall sconces by Louis Kalff for Philips, The Netherlands, late 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

French Mid-century Wall Sconce or Flush Mount, 1970s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century wall sconce / flush mount, France, 1970s. Deep and sharp geometric decoration
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two geometrically inspired wall sconces with copper accents and opaline glass diffusers. Each light
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Arlus Midcentury Wall Sconce, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury double wall sconce by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. Measures: Height 15" (38cm), width
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Arlus Midcentury Wall Sconce, 1950s
Arlus Midcentury Wall Sconce, 1950s
H 14.97 in W 8.67 in D 3.35 in
Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Wall Sconce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Peculiar and rare wall sconce designed by Gino Sarfatti for the fine Italian manufacture, dating
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Wall Sconce
Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Wall Sconce
H 11.42 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Wall Sconces by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An unusual pair of large mid-century brass sconces or wall lights by Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940's
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Lunel French Mid-Century Wall Sconces, Pair, 1950s
By R. Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French mid-century pair of wall sconces by Lunel (Paris), France, 1950s. Model 1519C. Brass, metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

French Mid-century Wall Sconce or Flush Mount, 1970
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Mid-century brushed aluminium wall sconce / flush mount. Height without bulb : 2.8
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

1950s French Brass Mid Century Wall Sconce by Jean Perzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage French wall sconce in brass with a custom silk shade. Recently rewired for U.S standards
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century Wall Sconce with Murano Crystal Prism Glass Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall light, decorated with crystal prism shaped cones. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Wall Sconce with Murano Crystal Prism Glass Drops
Mid-Century Wall Sconce with Murano Crystal Prism Glass Drops
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H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Arlus Set of Six Midcentury Wall Sconces, 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Set of six wall sconces, by Arlus, France, 1960-1970. Perspex shade decorated with a brass square
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

mid century WALL SCONCE glass rods and metal hollywood regency style
Located in Mannheim, DE
Stylish and glamorous vintage wall lamp from Spain. The wall bracket and support of the rods are
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

A Pair Mid-Century Wall Sconces Murano Leaf Shaped Shades - Industria Veneziana
By Industria Lampadari Veneziana, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair Italian wall Sconces, made by Industria Veneziana Lampadari. Frosted Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Fulvio Bianconi Venini Italian Midcentury Wall Sconces in Pink Murano Glass
By Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare pair of wall sconces handcrafted from Murano Glass Master Fulvio Bianconi for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Wall Sconces in Opaline Murano Glass by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two wall sconces made of gorgeous curved opaline Murano glass and white metal wall
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Mid Century Bronze, Glass Wall sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of double arm bronze midcentury wall sconces with white opal glass shades. Professionally
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Midcentury Lava Glazed Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and white lava-glazed midcentury wall sconces with shades. Recently re-hardwired for US
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Midcentury Lava Glazed Wall Sconces
Midcentury Lava Glazed Wall Sconces
H 20 in W 8.38 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Torchiere Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Italian brushed aluminum mid-century wall sconces with polished brash featuring a torchiere with a
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Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

1 of 3 Mid-Century Murano Wall Sconces by Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Ehrlich
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconces designed by Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Ehrlich, Sweden, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large Kalmar Sconce Murano Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with large Murano glass with light blue effect, by Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large Kalmar Sconce Murano Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with large murano glass with light blue effect, by Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large Midcentury Scandinavian Wall Sconces in Perforated Brass
By Westal
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare midcentury wall sconces, produced in Sweden, possibly by Westal. These lamps are made of
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Wall Sconces from the 1950 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid century wall sconce . I have one more of the same wall sconce but one glass shade was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Wall Sconces in Porcelain Guiled Age Style
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of mid-century wall sconces imitating street wall lights produced around 1970's. The style
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall Sconces in Porcelain Guiled Age Style
Wall Sconces in Porcelain Guiled Age Style
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H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with nine Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with nine Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five Murano ice glass pieces on a silver color metal
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Petite Single Sconce Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Good
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Italian Midcentury Murano Ice Glass Wall Sconces in Bavovier Style 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pair of Italian midcentury wall sconces made of shiny thick Murano ice glass in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Petite Single Sconce Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Good
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with handcrafted Murano glass piece on a chrome base, made by
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Brass or Ice Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Brass or Ice Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces on a gold color metal frame
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with five Murano glass pieces placed on a 24-carat gold-plated
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Single Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Large Single Stilnovo Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning classic mid-century wall sconce from Stilnovo of Italy from the 1950s in naturally aged
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Large Single Stilnovo Sconce
Large Single Stilnovo Sconce
H 21 in W 7.75 in D 8.75 in
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Mid Century Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century wall sconce for your home. Each mid century wall sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. If you’re shopping for a mid century wall sconce, we have 16803 options in-stock, while there are 1050 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century wall sconce — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century wall sconce bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century wall sconce that is appealing in its simplicity, but J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo and Kalmar Lighting produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Wall Sconce?

Prices for a mid century wall sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $982,587, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.

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

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 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.

Finding the Right sconces-wall-lights for You

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. It’s no longer merely practical — carefully selected wall lights and sconces 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 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 as well 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 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 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.