A Mid Century Modern Wagenfeld glass ceramic wall lamp
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in München, DE
One rare Mid-Century Modern glass and ceramic wall lamp. Design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Minimalist
Ceramic, Glass
pair Wilhelm Wagenfeld Barhroom mirror wall lamps 1960 Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Den Haag, NL
Bathroom Mirror lamp model 6168 with white porcelain housing designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for the
Porcelain
Beautiful Mid Century Modern glass ceramic wall lamp by Wagenfeld
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, DE
A rare Mid-Century Modern glass and ceramic wall lamp. Design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Minimalist
Ceramic, Milk Glass
$1,178Sale Price|20% Off
Double Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld Lindner 1958 Opaline and White Porcelain
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Crespières, FR
This wall lamp in white porcelain and opaline glass shades were designed by the German designer
Porcelain, Opaline Glass, Ceramic
Mid-Century German Wall Lamp in Glass & Ceramic by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic wall lamp by Lindner after a design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld from the 50s. A functional
Ceramic, Glass
Model 961 Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic ceiling or wall lights after a design by wilhelm wagenfeld from the 1950s. A functional
Ceramic, Glass
White Ceramic Wall Lamp By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner 1950's
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Crespières, FR
Wall light in white porcelain and opaline glass shade designed by the German creator Wilhelm
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Set of 3 Mid-Century German Muschel Glass Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three classic wall lights "shell" according to a design by Wilhelm Wagenfeldfor Peill & Putzler
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 6111 Mirror Wall Lamp Spare Glass Wilhelm Wagenfeld Lindner
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
Replacement glass for the Mid Century 6111 mirror lamp by Lindner, based on a design by Wilhelm
Ceramic, Glass
Mid-Century Modern 6111 Mirror Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic mid-century mirror lamp by Lindner, based on a design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld from the 1950s
Ceramic, Glass
Wall Lamp, Model Media by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Berlin, BE
ONE very rare wall lamp made of opaline glass. Design: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Manufacturer: Peill
Metal
Exceptional Wall Lamp or Sconce Daphne by Wilhelm Wagenfeld 1954 Germany
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp Daphne by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1954 for Peill
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp or Sconce by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern corner wall light or sconce. Designed in 1950s by the famous German
Opaline Glass, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps Corno, Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, 1952
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and extremely rare Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces 'Corno'. Designed by the famous
Metal
Ceramic Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Lindner, Peill & Putzler, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Beautiful wall lamp from the 1950s. Classic, timeless design with a wonderfully beautiful lighting
Ceramic, Glass
MID CENTURY Wilhelm Wagenfeld double lamp by Lindner 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
MID CENTURY Wilhelm Wagenfeld double lamp by Lindner 1950s The wall light is an original designer
Ceramic, Glass
Ceramic Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very nice ceramic wall lamp from the 1950s. Classic, timeless design with an extremely beautiful
Glass, Ceramic
Set of Two Midcentury Shell Wall Lamps or Sconces by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces 'wall shell 2681'. Designed by the
Metal
Pair of Wagenfeld Glass Wall Lamp Sconces White Modern Light, Lindner, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Sigvard Bernadotte, Lindner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two original vintage double wall sconces by German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. They were
Ceramic, Glass
wilhelm wagenfeld SCONCE ceramic and opaline glass 1955 bathroom lamp
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Mannheim, DE
German design classic: Wall lamp designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1955. Manufactured by Lindner
Porcelain, Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Glass Wall Lamp Sconce White Modern Light, Lindner 1950s
By Lindner, Sigvard Bernadotte, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Ifö Electric
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage double wall sconce by German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. It was manufactured by
Ceramic, Glass
$1,225Sale Price|20% Off
Bauhaus white double wall lamp attributed to Wilhelm Wagenfeld by Linder Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten, Lindner, Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Lugo, IT
Double wall lamp attributed to Wilhelm Wagenfeld white Bauhaus Linder Germany, 1950. External
Ceramic, Glass
Brass Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill and Putzler
By Rupert Nikoll, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall lamp from the 1950s. Very elegant and classic shape. The light diffusion is
Brass
1950's Blue Porcelain Pair of Sconces Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld Lindner
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Crespières, FR
Wagenfeld, who studied at the Bauhaus school. Dating from 1958 this sconce has sleek, round and elegant
Ceramic, Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus White Double Wall Lamp Sconce, Rare Square Decor 1950s
By Bauhaus, Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage double wall sconce by German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. It´s a rare model with
Ceramic, Glass
1950's Aqua Blue Porcelain Sconce Lamps by Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner Model 1
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Crespières, FR
Wilhelm Wagenfeld, who studied at the Bauhaus school. Dating from 1958 this wall light has sleek, round
Ceramic, Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Glass Erdbeere Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic ceiling or wall lamp from Lindner based on a design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld from the 50s. A
Ceramic, Glass
German Glass 961 Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner
Located in Delft, NL
German midcentury glass 961 ceiling or wall lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1950s.
Porcelain, Glass
German Mid-Century Glass 961 Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Lindner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic ceiling or wall light after a design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld from the 1950s. A functional
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Ifö Sweden Glass Wall Lamp Sconces Blue, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric, Stig Carlsson, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of two original vintage wall sconces from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1950s to 1960s. They come in
Ceramic, Glass
Set of 3 Ifö Sweden Green Wall Lamp Sconces + Shelf, Modern Bathroom Light 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Stig Carlsson, Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Ifö Electric
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two original vintage wall sconces and a matching shelf from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1950s to
Ceramic, Glass
XL Wave Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By J.T. Kalmar, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design and
Metal
Unavailable|$306
Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic mirror light by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, made of porcelain with a white glaze. Original from the
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Unavailable|$306
Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic mirror light by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, made of porcelain with a pink glaze. Original from the
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Unavailable|$1,968 / set
Set of 2 Large Vintage Wall Lamps by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1960s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Set of 2 large midcentury wall lamps by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Manufactured by Lidner in West-Germany
Porcelain, Glass
Original Wilhelm Wagenfeld wall lamp for Peill & Putzler, 1950s, Muschel
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Berlin, BE
The last one of three very rare wall lamps made of opaline glass. Design: Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Metal
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Wall Lam by Peill & Putzler Glaswerke Düren, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage Wilhelm Wagenfeld wall lamp typ Muschel / shell in opaline glass by Peill & Putzler
Opaline Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Wall Lam by Peill & Putzler Glaswerke Düren, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage Wilhelm Wagenfeld wall lamp typ Muschel / shell in opaline glass by Peill & Putzler
Opaline Glass
Bauhaus Inspired Wall Light in Black Bakelite and Opaline Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
strong resemblance to Bauhaus architect Wilhelm Wagenfeld’s wall lamp 6040, yet these lamps differ in
Metal
Sold|$1,800
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Pair of Wall Lamps
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of porcelain wall lamps by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Would look great as a bathroom or kitchen
Opaline Glass, Porcelain
Beautiful large Mid Century Modern Wilhelm Wagenfeld glass ceramic wall lamp
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, DE
Rare beautiful Mid Century Modern glass ceramic wall lamp in the shape of a trapeze. Designed by
Ceramic, Milk Glass
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An exceptional pair of midcentury wall lamps by the famous designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. The lamps
Metal
Pair of beautiful large Mid Century Wilhelm Wagenfeld glass ceramic wall lamps
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, DE
. Minimalist heavy glass design. Ceramic base and socket. Suitable as wall lamps for all living areas and very
Ceramic, Glass
Rare Large Mid-Century Modern Wilhelm Wagenfeld Double Glass Ceramic Wall Lamp
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, DE
Very rare large Mid-Century Modern double glass ceramic wall lamp. Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Ceramic, Glass
Double Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld Lindner 1958 Opaline and Black Porcelain
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Crespières, FR
This wall lamp in white porcelain and opaline glass shades were designed by the German designer
Ceramic, Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Fa. Lindner, 1955
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Midcentury bathroom sconces by Wagenfeld - 1950s The wall lamp is an original designer classic
Porcelain, Glass
Pair of Midcentury Brass Glass Wall Lamps Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peil & Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, DE
Pair of very beautiful midcentury brass glass sconces designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Produced by
Brass
Sold|$1,768 / set
Three rare Mid Century Modern Wagenfeld glass ceramic wall lamps
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, DE
Three rare Mid Century Modern glass ceramic wall lamps. Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Minimalist
Ceramic, Glass
White Porcelain Wall Lamp, Scone No. 6067 by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain wall lamp / scone by Lindner no. 6067 Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld White porcelain
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
White Porcelain Wall Lamp, Scone No. 6065 by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain wall lamp / scone by Lindner no. 6065 Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld White porcelain
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Large Mid Century Modern Wilhelm Wagenfeld Double Glass Ceramic Wall Lamp
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in München, DE
Rare large Mid Century Modern double glass ceramic wall lamp. Design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Made in
Ceramic, Milk Glass
White Porcelain Wall Scone Lamp, Scone No. 6010 by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain wall lamp / scone by Lindner no. 6010 Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld White porcelain
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
White Porcelain Ceiling Wall Sconce Lamp, Sconce No. 6001 by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain wall lamp / Sconce by Lindner no. 6001 Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld White porcelain
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Large Peill and Putzler Wall-Lamp Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by the famous German Bauhaus artist Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1952. Manufactured by Peill
Opal, Metal
Three Midcentury Extra Large Brass Glass 'Muschel' Wall Lamp, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare elegant very large Mid-Century Modern glass 'Muschel' wall lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Brass
Pair of Black Ceramic and Opaline Wall Lamp By Wilhelm Wagenfeld 1950's
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Crespières, FR
Wall light in black porcelain and opaline glass shades were designed by the German designer Wilhelm
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Set of Two Double White Ceramic Wall Lamps By Wilhelm Wagenfeld Lindner 1958
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Crespières, FR
This wall lamp in white porcelain and opaline glass shades were created by the German designer
Ceramic, Opaline Glass, Porcelain
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by 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.
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.