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 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s
This Art Deco wall sconce, a unique blend of glass and brass, hails from Germany and is a relic from the 1940s. Its design, a tes...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Set of 4 Large Murano Wall Sconces in the style of Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 4 four Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 33 handmade crystal prisms in clear murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronzy tone. Glass fro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory.
The wall light/chandel...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Lacquered Metal, and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall-mounted sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Each fixture features a conical opaline glass shade supported by a brass arm extending from a round bras...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Pair of White Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and lovely Pair of Italian Murano white glass Wall Sconces from 70s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Mazzega lie in the nob...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Elegant Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce in bronze and Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone, Brass
Matched Pair of Mid 20th Century Glass and Brass Cinema Wall lights
Located in London, GB
Matched Pair of Mid 20th Century Glass and Brass Cinema Wall lights
A highly decorative pair of recently refurbished style mid 20th Century cinema wall lights. The brass surface sh...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 alabaster pink disks
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, pink alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 11.80...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
Pair of Wall Lights by Astra, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and organically shaped pair of two-armed wall lamps in brass. The lamps are designed and made in Norway by Astra from circa 1960s second half. Both lamps are fully working...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass.
1960-1970
Diameter base 185 mm / 7.3 inches
1x E27 / E26 – max 60 watt
Priced per individual item. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Light oxidation present throughout fixtures.
Brand new fabric shades.
Overall Dimensions (...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Odel, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
By Odel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75” H x 6” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.15” H x...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Flush Mount Light Uplight Bowl, Patinated Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An uplight bowl ceiling light fixture by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The finish is customized. The inner side of the...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 12 Petite Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 12 wonderful midcentury wall sconce or flush mount light with 4 Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce nee...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Mid Century Style Black Murano Glass Sconces, Contemporary Design, Italy Murano
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of Italian-designed wall lamps made of Scova Murano glass, featuring two light points and a brass structure. They have an oval design composed of three concave pieces.
Every i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maison Charles set of four patinated bronze and brass sconces 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Maison Charles lighting pieces always infuse French timeless elegance, and this rare set of four wall lights, edited in the 1970s, is a perfect example. This model is called Clea and...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze
Pair of Mid-century Murano Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Each sconce is built with leaf shape individual handblown glass ornaments which are bejewelled with glass dust. This clever design bestowed the final shape of a funnel. It contains f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Large 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #155 Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #155 Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce.
Executed in a perforated brass dome mounted on a white painted curved metal plate with patinated metal detail on the ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Burnished Steel with Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. The structure is composed of a curved brass arm with original patina, mounted on a circular backplate in burnish...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
One of Four Shell Pattern Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1970s Staff Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for one of the four petite glass flush mounts you see at the 2nd picture. Made in a shell or cake pattern design. You can also use them as a wall light. Each light fixt...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Set of 2 Brass Wall Lamps by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful wall lamps from the 1950s.
Very elegant and classic shape.
Wonderful design and excellent craftsmanship.
Very rare.
Creates a cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25” H x 5.125” W x 2.1“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.25” H x 5.125” W x .55”...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 amber bubble glass sconces by Helena Tynell, Germany.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each Sconce requires 1 x E14 Standard ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Smoked Glass
ANF, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by ANF, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Very light oxidation present throughout brass.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.9” H x 5....
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this exquisite pair of Oriental table lamps, crafted ci...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Nils H. Ledung, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper and frosted glass wall lights or flush mounts designed and produced by Nils H. Ledung, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Larger fixture: Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.4” H x 16.1...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Copper
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Sconces for Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Sconces for Oluce. An extremely rare pair of wall lamps executed in painted perforated aluminum and metal by one of the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of 2 and wife of actor Jason Biggs. From our Chief Luminary, Kelly Aaron: "I have been working closely with Jenny off and on for the past year while she gives her NYC apartment a facelift--it's been so fun! She and I share a love of 1950s French design, which is obviously a hallmark of the Blueprint aesthetic. One day Jenny texted a pic of a single vintage mid-century French wall sconce she loved and asked if Blueprint could make it for her. Funny enough--I, too, had seen that same sconce the day before and already had my Creative Director/Husband figuring out how to fabricate it. How great is that?! It was meant to be!"
The Jenny sconce...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Mid Century Modern Poliedri Italian Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1950
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of wall lights with four lightpoints, Poliedri model designed by Carlo Scarpa, edited by Venini. Composed by Murano crystal pieces over a structure made in white lacquer metal. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This set of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Each sconce features a robust design with materials including lacquered black metal and brass...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Set of 3 Mid Century Charlotte Perriand "CP-1" Wall Lamps for Steph Simon, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set French mid century wall lights / sconces model "CP-1" in black and white metal by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon Paris, 1960s. In good original condition.
Only three st...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Roberto Pamio Febo Wall Lamps Sconces, Brass, Murano Glass, Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and spectacular pair of wall lights from the 1970s, designed in 1975 by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos in Italy. Stripped down to its essential elements, these lamps...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Big Large Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with a decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
Sold as a set of 5 pieces.
Nice set of 5 woven hemp paper uchiwa shades in the style of Ingo Maurer. Made fr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 20 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass!
These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with a solo socket and mount make for a beautiful wall light. E...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured Murano glass wall lights. The glass is fluted and curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass sphere knob...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Small Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Bulb Specification: E-14
Does not include mounting hardware.
These wall lights curre...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage blown glass sconces.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Located in Oxford, GB
These exquisite handcrafted rattan wall sconces are unique, artisanal pieces, meticulously crafted using all-natural, sustainably sourced rattan. Each sconce features a striking hour...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Rattan
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall lights, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of a textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Pair of green Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Hand-blown Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s.
The Murano glass is thick, translucent and in a light Green color.
The sconces mounts are made ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Italian Wall Light, Brass and Ivory Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful adjustable wall light, made of brass and ivory lacquered metal.
Standard delivery in light ivory and polished brass.
Dimensions: 20 x 70 x 15 (32) cm.
Customization availa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell, Pair of Wall Sconces, Scandinavian Modern, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PAAVO TYNELL & TAITO
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
A beautiful pair of wall sconces, model 7209, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito, Finland, 1930's.
The overall ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of elegantly designed Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted with a combination of materials that highlight the modern aesthetic of the era. Each sconce features a sleek...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of "Kumo 2" Wall Lamps by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of wall lamps, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in the 1980s, is a perfect example of minimalist and sculptural lighting design. The semi-circular form, co...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Plastic, Acrylic
Pair of 20th Century Modern Sconces in Frosted Murano glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern style wall lights made in Italy from Murano glass, mouth blown and satin finished on the inside, while the outside is polished. The glass is embellished with numer...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce in bronze and Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone, Brass
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
Beautiful unique...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 clear glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large clear glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Blown Glass
Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina, can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
French Ceramic Hands Sconces Black White Globe Le Trefle Midcentury c 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. Original black ceramic hands with white globe...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of distinguished Limburg wall lamps, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the superior quality and precision of German workmanship. The lamp is elegantly designed with a brass...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier Murano Glass Rectangular Vanity Sconce
Located in New York, NY
1 rectangular form sconce with gold glass inclusions and brass fittings. Rewired for use in the USA. Sconce utilizes four candelabra type bulbs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
1 of 3 Pairs of Murano Glass Wall Sconce in style Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Large Murano Wall light made by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Solid brass mounts with E14 screw fitting.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install th...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Goffredo Reggiani convex disc wall lamp Studio Reggiani Italy 1970
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking Convex disc wall lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani, Italy in the 1970s. This innovative lamp features a unique assembly of polished chrome convex discs,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with amber glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI amber glass wall sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The sconces are made by 17 Murano handmade amber POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Blown Glass
Veca Wall Lighting Pair of blue Glass , Italy 1960
By VECA
Located in La xara, VC
Superb pair of wall lighting by VECA with leaves glass with structure.
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This superb wall light...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Located in South Charleston, WV
Sleek and Versatile, this pair of wall lamps by Gerald Thurston that provides elegant lighting with a sophisticated approach to wall sconce illumination. 17.5" tall, 14" deep and 8" ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5” H x 8.75” W x 5.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.3” H x 1.5“...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Rectangular Wall Sconces
By Max Ingrand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian wall sconces feature a sleek rectangular design with a combination of brass and textured glass. The structured glass diffuses light softly ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Brass And Painted Grey Metal Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please take a moment to read the full description. We've included detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and quality of our pieces.
Iconic and elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
1970s Brown Floral Ceramic Sconce Wall Lamp Fat Lava by PAN Keramik, Germany
By PAN Keramik
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic sconce / wall light in the iconic German Fat Lava ceramic style by Pan Keramik.
The funky design of a flower comes in classic 70s brown and beige, the latter cracked open l...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights in the manner of Mazzega - turquoise
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques. Wall lights have 6 turquoise and lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 18.60 in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
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