Vintage 1950s Italian Brass and Opal Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
illumination and a nod to mid-century craftsmanship.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
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1970s Motoko Ishii Opaline Glass Double Sconce for Staff Leuchten
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Glendale, CA
is among her refined mid-century designs produced by German manufacturer Staff Leuchten. The glass
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Narrow Yellow Blown Glass Italian Sconces 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1970's Pair of yellow blown glass sconces with black nickeled metal mounts. Rewired for use
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Blown Glass
Pair French Moderne Plexi Sconces (4 x)
$1,500 / item
Pair French Moderne Plexi Sconces (4 x)
Located in Hanover, MA
These have the most gorgeous shape and are in mint condition. Small metal mount with single brass candelabra socket and gracefully formed shield reflector made of opaque plastic etc...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – 9 AMBER AND CLEAR triedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano amber and clear crystal prism
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
Round Mid Century Space Age disc brass ceiling or wall lamp by Sölken Leuchten
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Minimalist original Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceiling or wall lamp made of brass. Typical Space
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
1950s French Wall Sconce Red Lamp Patinated Brass France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s French Wall Sconce Red Lamp Patinated Brass France Attributed to Pierre
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Brass
Large Brass and Opaline GLass Wall Sconce by Stilnovo
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Large Brass and Opaline GLass Wall Sconce by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950 s Large Brass and opaline wall sconce. Wall sconce is typical Italian simple line designee
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Mid-Century Ceiling or Wall Light Designed Josef Hurka for Napako, 1970's
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Milk Glass,Metal New cabling 2x E27 or E26 bulb Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of 3-light wall sconces, R. Lunel circa 1950
By R. Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall lights, made of metal and brass, consisting of a metal base decorated with a free-form brass piece. Each has 3 bulbs. French work by R. Lunel, circa 1950. Perfect condit...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Sconces "Commedia dell'arte", France, circa 1960
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pair of sconces "Commedia dell'arte", Gilt iron, decorated with a theatrical mask, lyre and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Iron
Large round original ceiling or wall lamp Ø 60 cm Mid Century Space Age
Located in München, DE
Minimalist, large, original Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceiling or wall lamp made of plastic. In
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Vintage 1950s European Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Plastic
Pair of Midcentury Rattan "Lantern" Sconces, Louis Sognot, France, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
shade in curved rattan. A great example of French mid-century craftsmanship, where bamboo and rattan are
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Adjustable Incamiciato Sconces or Pendants by Vistosi
$1,500Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Adjustable Incamiciato Sconces or Pendants by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with Murano glass shades hand blown in incamiciato technique by superimposing yellow exterior layer with white interior layer / Made in Italy by Vistosi, ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Pair of 1960s Amber Glass Sconces by Doria Leutchen
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Amber glass sconces by Doria. The half rounded textured glass sits in the polished brass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Vintage Sconces with Clear and Amber Murano Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage wall lights with clear and Amber Murano glasses handblown in Graniglia technique to give a granular texture and resemble a beautiful candle design piece mounted on s...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Leucos Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps, 1970s
$2,392Sale Price / set|20% Off
Leucos Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps, 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury sconces wall lamps, set of four, produced by Leucos with blown Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Orange Ceramic Pendant Lights Attributed to Herda, Netherlands, 1960s
By Herda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, based in the Netherlands, was a prolific Mid-Century lighting producer known for ceramic and enameled
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic, Plastic
Brown Orange Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and orange colored ceramics
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
Houseof Peel orange opal disk wall light
$180 / item
Houseof Peel orange opal disk wall light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
orange bursting with juiciness provides the inspiration behind Peel. The colour orange is invigorating
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – clear and amber triedri - Column model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
Pair of Murano Clear and Orange Glass Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of beautiful wall lights, manufactured in the Mid Century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Orange Metal Glass Space Age Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of unusual shapedxa0orange metal wall lights with a with orange glass back plate Space Age
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of 1960s Neuhaus Leuchten Glass and Brass Sconces By Rolf Krueger
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten , Rolf Krüger
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Neuhaus Leuchten Glass and Brass Sconces By Rolf Krueger Executed in brass-finish
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
XL Italian Mushroom Flush Mount / Sconces /Table Lamp in Opaline Glass and Metal
Located in Almelo, NL
mid-century design. Featuring a large hand-blown opaline glass dome and a minimalist matte black metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Brown and Orange Ceramic Geometric Wall Light, West-Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
's. A typical way to finish ceramic in mid-century West-Germany, Europe. Please note the price is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
1 of 22 Brass Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century brass wall sconces with great shape, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Hand-Blown Modernist Murano Foglia D'oro Glass Leaf Form Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist sconces were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
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Murano Glass
Large Pair of Multi-colored Murano Glass Discs and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Rare and one-of-a-kind pair of Murano Glass Spiral Discs and Brass Sconces. Hand-casted Murano
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
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Brass
Cone Beige Orange Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich beige and light orange colored
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Attributed to Louis Sognot, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury rattan "Lantern" wall lamps. These fantastic sconces were designed in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Tronchi Wall Lights Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning pair of mid-century wall sconces featuring seven large Murano glass pieces in each lamp
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Sconces with Double Rotary Shades from 1950's, Italy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of sconces with rotary double shades from 1950's, Italy. Brass and lacquered aluminum. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Wall Sconces In Lacquered Metal And Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. Iconic and refined pair of wall sconces
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Sconce "Lantern" Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Midcentury sconce "Lantern" wall lamp in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Sconces Opalin Glass, Black Metal & Teak circa 1960 France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of wall lights with a geometric design typical of the 1960s, combining a black metal structure, a wooden base, and a rectangular opal glass diffuser. The clean lines and contra...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Several Wall Sconces Opaline Glass and Brass in the Style of RAAK, 1970
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall sconces designed in the style of RAAK. Opaline glass with brass details. Minimalistic
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
One-Light Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Square Sconce by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Charming gilt brass and crystal glass square sconce. High quality craftsmanship by Palwa, circa
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Toni Zuccheri Clear & Amber Glass Wall Sconces for Mazzega Murano.
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Chicago, IL
Well executed and wonderfully artistic pair of chunky glass wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel
Set of 4 Hand-Blown Modernist Murano Foglia D'oro Glass Leaf Form Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of four modernist sconces were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century German Space Age Wall Lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten 1970s
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wall lights from Kaiser Leuchten in a strong yellow tone based on a design by Klaus Hempel from the 70s. Space Age wall lights in a special color. A striking object when switched on...
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
1 of 6 Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Tronchi Wall Lights Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 stunning mid-century wall sconces featuring seven large Murano glass pieces in each lamp
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Space Age German Wall Lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten 1960s
By Klaus Hempel
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Materials: Metal Color: Orange Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Amber Glass Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
pair of unique elegant 'Tulipan' amber glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 63 Clear and Amber Quadriedri
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 63 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Blown Glass
Italian Midcentury Pair of Clear Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Mazzega, Mazzega 1946
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Pair of Italian amber Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Glass De Stijl Inspired Wall Sconce for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very impressive lamp model 'Stijl-relief', was designed for RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960s. The design is inspired by the cubistic works of the famous art movement 'De Stijlgroep':...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Fat Lava Scones Set of 6 Wall Lights in Orange Brown, Germany. 1970s
$1,924Sale Price / set|36% Off
Fat Lava Scones Set of 6 Wall Lights in Orange Brown, Germany. 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
ordinary, a combination of orange and brown is mind blowinhg. Whether you hang the lights individually or
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Burnished Steel Sconces with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a curved brass arm extending from a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Orange Disc Shape Wall Lamp or Flushmount by Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
warm atmospheric glow. The design reflects the playful yet modern aesthetic of mid-century lighting
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Brass and Optical Glass Globe Sconce by Vitrika, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge sconce with spherical amber colored optical glass shade manufactured and designed by Vitrika
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Clear and Orange Glass Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of beautiful wall lights, manufactured in the Mid Century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950's Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Pair of Wall Lights Sconces Appliques Metacrylate
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
, sculptural luxury lighting. Through the company, he collaborated with some of the 20th century’s most
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hansen Retractable Brass & Metal Sconces Lamps Metalarte Spain Wall Lights Pair
By Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brass and metal Hansen lamps by Metalarte retractable sconces, wall lights. Perfect
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 4 Exclusive Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive murano glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
Pair of Orange and Brown Ceramic Wall Light, West-Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
finish ceramic in mid-century West-Germany, Europe. Please note the price is for the set of 2. Each
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
Pair of Scandinavian wall sconces by Hans Agne Jakobsson "V361" in solid brass
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Scandinavian wall sconces model "V361" by Swedish designer Hans Agne Jackobsson for AB
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
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Orange Midcentury Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal orange midcentury sconce for your home. Each orange midcentury sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are 501 variations of the antique or vintage orange midcentury sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 25 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer orange midcentury sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right orange midcentury sconce, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Ingo Maurer, J.T. Kalmar and Maison Lunel each produced at least one beautiful orange midcentury sconce that is worth considering.
How Much is a Orange Midcentury Sconce?
The average selling price for an orange midcentury sconce at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $107 on the low end and $63,379 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 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.
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. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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