Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce, Wood and Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
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Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces, Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces or Wall Lights, Patinated Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy, 1950s These mid-century modern wall sconces are a stunning representation of Italian ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Midcentury Modern Wall Sconce by Orrefors & Lyfa, Brass & Glass
By Lyfa, Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern wall sconce manufactured by Orrefors and Lyfa in the 1960s. Circular textured art glass on shiny brass plate mount. Beautiful vintage condition. Rewir...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces, Brown Glass & Brass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of glass and brass mid century modern wall sconces, Italy 1980s. The Italian sconces are made of polished brass mounts and a large glass: brown outside and white inside.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Mid-century modern wall sconce in Hand-Crafted Murano Glass
Located in Villaverla, IT
This stunning and rare mid-century modern wall sconce is a true work of art, originating from Murano, Italy in 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Stilux, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces, Brass, Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Stamford, CT
Stilux, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces or Wall Lights, Brass, Aluminum, Italy, 1960s This elegant pair of modernist wall lights, designed and produced by Stilux in the sec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1950s
$1,682Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1950s Stunning pair of wall sconces designed by Maison Arlus in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces, Patinated Brass, Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces or Wall Lights, Patinated Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy, 1950s This stunning pair of modernist Italian wall lights, designed and produced in I...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Brass
Lunel Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces, Brass & Glass, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant and rare French mid-century modern wall sconces by Lunel (Paris), model 1519C, designed in the 1950s.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Ideal for collectors of vintage lighting or enthusiasts of mid-century modern décor, these Maison Arlus wall sconces embody the enduring appeal of French design heritage.
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Fontana Arte Attr., Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces, Chrome, Glass
By Fontana Arte
Located in Stamford, CT
Fontana Arte Attr., Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces or Wall Lights, Chrome, Glass This elegant pair of wall lights, attributed to Fontana Arte and produced in Italy during ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces in the Style of Arlus, 1960s
By Arlus
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces in the Style of Arlus, 1950 This elegant pair of wall sconces, inspired by the renowned French lighting manufacturer Arlus, showcases a refin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Stilnovo, Italy, 1940s
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of four wall sconces, appliques made of hand crafted painted aluminum, brass and satin glass, produced by Stilnovo in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Pair of Nickel Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of Italian Mid-Century Modern wall lights in the form of a double ellipse in nickelled metal. Lighting source is in back and light is emitted using the nickel metal structu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Nickel
Seguso 1930 brass nickel glass wall sconce
$1,401Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso 1930 brass nickel glass wall sconce
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Archimede Seguso single glass wall sconce and nickel Seguso, 1930s. The sconce was only revised in wiring, 1930s originality. For interior decor, minimalist projects. The nickel wa...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces, Metal & Glass, French Design, 1970s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Enhance your interior with this elegant French mid-century pair of wall sconces, created in France during the 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Baguès, France, 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
An iconic design from Maison Baguès with parrots and urns - these beautiful wall lights were made in Paris in the 1960s. Luxury mid-century lighting. Rewired. Since the 18...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Crystal, Metal
Mazzega 1970s wall sconce
$607Sale Price / set|72% Off
Mazzega 1970s wall sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
You can hardly design a room more perfectly. All lamps harmonize with each other and give an absolute feeling of well-being. Pair of lamps that harmonize your environment with its ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Karl Springer, Hand-Crafted Metal
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Three-Light Wall Sconces
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce, Fabric Shade, Wood Mount, 1960s
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Danish Fabric Shade Wall Sconce with wood wall mount.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Barovier&Toso, 1950s Frosted Glass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Queens, NY
2 PAIR of Italian Mid-Century Modern frosted glass wall sconces with a half round tapered cylindrical shape having a diamond design and 2 brass accents as trim (BAROVIER & TOSO)...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces with Murano Glass Petals
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1950s In style: Mid Century Modern Materials & Techniques: Murano Glass Condition: Good condition, wear consistent with the age use D...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Murano Glass
Marcello Fantoni, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces, Wrought Iron, Glass
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Stamford, CT
Marcello Fantoni, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern, Wrought Iron, Murano Glass, Italy c. 1960s This striking pair of brutalist wall sconces by Italian designer Marcello Fantoni, produce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces in Murano Glass by Max Ingrand, Italy
By Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chiseled murano glass slabs stacked horizontally with smoked glass side panels. Panels are secured by chromed metal bands at top and bottom and side pins. Rewired for use in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Chrome
Set of Three Mid Century Modern Wall Sconces by Stilnovo C1958 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 3 single light wall sconces with frosted glass shades. Brass collar connected by a double black iron tube which in turn connects to a brass wall mount plate. In exce...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass, Iron
Pair of Italian midcentury modern wall sconces 1960s by Veca
By VECA
Located in Palermo, PA
This refined pair of wall sconces by Veca, Italy, showcases the sleek geometric glasswork that defined the company’s mid-century designs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Chrome
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Jacques Biny, circa 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of French Mid-Century Modern metal wall lights by Jacques Biny. Similar to model 134 B by Jacques Biny Lacquered metal and brass details. Luminalite edition France, c. 19...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Aluminum, Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces Brass with Blown Glass Shades by Sv. Mejlstrom
By Svend Mejlstrøm
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of brass wall mount sconces with blown shades. 4 available either hard wired or plug in. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Glass shades are pe...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Danish Midcentury Modern Wall Sconces by Vitrika, Brass & Glass, 1960s
$701Sale Price / set|45% Off
Danish Midcentury Modern Wall Sconces by Vitrika, Brass & Glass, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Danish midcentury modern brass, art glass wall sconces made by Vitrika in the 1960s. Square shaped brass mount with two clear textured solid glass pieces on each side. One li...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Pair of Mid Century Brass and Wood Danish Sculptural Wall Sconces
Located in Pasadena, TX
These are mid century modern wall sconces . They're made of brass and have wood accents.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Double Cone Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of mid-century modern wall sconces featuring sculptural double cone shades in white, mounted on polished brass swing arms.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Set of four Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of four nice Mid-Century Modern wall sconces / lights, made of brass-colored metal and a green patinated bracket.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern Chrone with Smoked Lucite Plexi Wall Sconces C1970
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce Sculptural smoked lucite with chrome fixtures.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Chrome
Mid-Century Banded Lucite Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking mid-century modern wall sconce crafted in lucite, featuring a sculptural design that catches and reflects light with elegance.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Lucite, Acrylic
Curved Murano Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Brass, Mid-Century
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Curved Murano Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Brass, Mid-Century
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning European Mid-Century Modern wall sconce designed and produced by Austrian designer Julius Theodor Kalmar in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern glass wall sconces - Italy - a pair
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern wall sconces, attributed to Sciolari, Italy 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Mid Century Modern Gilt and Lacquered Wall Light Hans Kögl 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid Century Modern wall sconce manufactured in metal that has been gilded and lacquered. all the paint is original and has not been retouched.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconce in the Manner of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Three lights brass and opaline white glass mid-century modern wall sconce designed and manufactured in Italy in the Fifties, original conditions, never restored.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern French Style Fleur-de-lis Crackled Glass Wall Sconces
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Mid-Century Modern French Style Fleur-de-lis Crackled Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern French style Fleur-de-lis wall sconces with crackled glass shades, 20th century Measures - 19"h x 12.25"w x 8"d A pair of Mid-Century Modern wall sconc...
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20th Century American Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
Pair of Swedish Solbackens Svarveri Pine Wall Sconces
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Pasadena, TX
These are mid century modern wall sconces . They're made of pine and have white accents.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Wood, Pine
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces Sputnik Design, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern wall sconces in solid brass, circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
$4,400 / set
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of mid-century modern wall sconces exemplifies the elegance and innovation of 1950s Italian design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Brass
2 Pairs of Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Metal & Brass Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
2 pairs of Italian Mid-Century Modern wall sconces / lights by Stilnovo.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Brass
Pair Of 1950S Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Glass Wall Light Sconces
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern wall sconces, crafted in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1955.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Cantlivering Polished Nickel Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern wall sconce was realized in the United States, circa 1970.
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1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Nickel
Pair of 2 Italian Opaline Sconces, 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 2 Mid-Century Modern Wall sconces made with opaline glass.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Opaline Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Wall Sconces by Arlus, 1950s
$1,579 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Wall Sconces by Arlus, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
This exquisite pair of French mid-century modern wall sconces by Arlus showcases the brand’s signature combination of elegance and geometric design.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Opalescent Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are two 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces crafted by Mazzega, a renowned Italian glassmaker known for its Murano glass designs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
1 of 3 Mid Century Kalmar Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 exceptional Mid-Century Modern wall sconces by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces by Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
$1,121Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces by Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This refined pair of Mid-Century Modern wall sconces was designed in Italy during the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
Two 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass Add a bold splash of vintage Italian flair to your space with this striking pair of 1950s Mid-Centu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Two 1950s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an exquisite pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern wall sconces from the 1950s, embodying the sophisticated design principles of the era's masters like Stilnovo.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Two 1970s Barovier Style Mid-century Modern Blue Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are two stunning Mid-Century Modern wall sconces from the 1970s, designed in the Barovier style.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Two 1970s Barovier Style Mid-century Modern Blue Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are two stunning Mid-Century Modern wall sconces from the 1970s, designed in the Barovier style.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Brass
Mid-century modern Pink Sconces Murano Glass Wall Lights Barovier & Toso Style
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern wall sconces attributed to Barovier & Toso, crafted with pink Murano glass diffusers and a black metal structure.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Brown Petal Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By La Murrina
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces showcase a stunning petal-like design crafted from Murano glass in a blend of clear and warm brown tones.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal
Two 1950s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are two Mid-Century Modern wall sconces from the 1950s, designed in the Stilnovo style, an Italian manufacturer known for its sleek, modern aesthetics and innovative use of mat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce
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Metal, Brass
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage mid century modern wall sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every vintage mid century modern wall sconce was constructed with great care. There are 987 variations of the antique or vintage vintage mid century modern wall sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage mid century modern wall sconce — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A vintage mid century modern wall sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Glashütte Limburg, Ifö Electric and J.T. Kalmar each produced at least one beautiful vintage mid century modern wall sconce that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Mid Century Modern Wall Sconce?
The average selling price for a vintage mid century modern wall sconce at 1stDibs is $1,201, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $56,090 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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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.