Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

American

Avid collectors of 1950s sculpture, table lamps and decorative objects have no doubt encountered the quirky mid-century modern creations of Frederic Weinberg, even if they didn’t know his name. Weinberg is best known for his extensive range of wall-mounted sculptures, clocks, lighting and semi-abstract paintings that bring playful figurative art into the home.

Weinberg, a Philadelphia-based artist and industrial designer, trained at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. Throughout the 1950s, he designed, produced and sold a wide variety of functional and decorative items under his company, Frederic Weinberg Co.

Working with wire, iron and gilded bronze, Weinberg crafted furniture and furnishings for use in homes, businesses and institutions. His most notable pieces included swivel stools with a wrought-iron base and seats made with leather, sheepskin or woven wicker; Atomic Age–style clocks; and sculptural table lamps constructed with paper shades and metal frames shaped like lutes and guitars.

Weinberg also made figurative wall sculptures depicting everything from ancient Roman gladiators and Etruscan-style horses to musicians and dancers to fencers and football players. Figuration also features heavily in his bent iron, brass and fiberglass sculptures, many of which he based on his semi-abstract paintings.

Although little is known about Weinberg’s design career, his pieces are highly sought by modern art collectors and interior designers. Philadelphia designer Ron Rowe and his partner Glenn Nadeau even mounted an extensive showcase of Weinberg’s rarest works in their Cherry Hill, New Jersey, home.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Frederic Weinberg wall decorations, decorative objects and seating.

Creator: Frederic Weinberg

Pair Frederick Weinberg Black Wire Framed & Parchment "Guitar" Wall Lights

$1,360 / item

Pair Frederick Weinberg Black Wire Framed & Parchment "Guitar" Wall Lights

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic American Modernist Design. Frederick Weinberg Guitar Illuminating Wall Lamp Sculpture -Two Available.. ***NOTE*** PRICED PER LAMP... Wall Hangi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron, Wire

Frederick Weinberg Black Wire Framed & Stitched Parchment "Guitar" Wall Light

$1,750

Frederick Weinberg Black Wire Framed & Stitched Parchment "Guitar" Wall Light

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Frederick Weinberg Guitar Illuminating Wall Lamp Sculpture - Wall Hanging, 1950's. Featuring an abstract Black Wire Banjo framework and handle, warm ha...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Frederic Weinberg Backlit Wall Sculpture

$3,450 / set

Pair of Frederic Weinberg Backlit Wall Sculpture

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Frederic Weinberg backlit wall sculpture. Weinberg had his factory and Showroom in Philadelphia, first on Arch Street and later in his ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Plaster

Super Cool Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Guitar Wall Sconce

$1,400

Super Cool Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Guitar Wall Sconce

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A collectible Mid-Century Modern wall sconce in the shape of a stylized guitar made of iron, brass and stretched Naugahyde by Frederick Weinberg. One bulb inside. Looks great illumin...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Fish Sconce

$1,800

Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Fish Sconce

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Playful fish wall lamp by Frederick Weinberg c.1950s, USA. The lamp features a bent, powder-coated metal frame in the shape of a fish with mesh fins. Th...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Amethyst and Crystal Quartz Wall Sconces

$5,500 / set

H 18 in W 9.5 in D 11 in

Pair of Amethyst and Crystal Quartz Wall Sconces

By Joseph Malekan

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional pair of wall sconces artistically made of small real amethyst stone embedded together with white and clear crystal point To made a beautiful one of a kind wall sconces, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Metal

Mid Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Abstract Bronze Libra Zodiac Wall Sculpture

$1,250

H 9.5 in W 7 in D 0.25 in

Mid Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Abstract Bronze Libra Zodiac Wall Sculpture

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Troy, MI

A rare Frederic Weinberg zodiac series wall mounted sculpture circa 1950s Cast bronze modernist Libra figure with brutalist texture and subtle holes f...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Spanish Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces

$1,160 / set

H 16.93 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Pair of Spanish Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces

Located in Barntrup, DE

A beautiful pair of Gothic Revival style gilt-wrought iron wall sconces with red lampshades (new), Spain, 1940s. Each wall light fixture has one socket for E14-size light bulb. Dimen...

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1940s Spanish Gothic Revival Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, Italy, 1950s

$3,900

H 8 in W 6.75 in D 12 in

Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s Fully Extended Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 6.75” W x 27.5” D Collapsed Dimensions (inches...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Neoclassic Style Wall Sconces

$650 / set

H 18.5 in W 14 in D 7.25 in

Pair of Neoclassic Style Wall Sconces

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant pair of wall sconces made of metal, painted in silver and gold, with two 60/watt light each sconce Electrified and ready to use. Beautiful and clean cut pair for the wall. ...

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1980s American Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wrought-Iron Sconce - France, 1900s (4 Available)

$577 / item

H 21.66 in W 5.91 in D 10.24 in

Wrought-Iron Sconce - France, 1900s (4 Available)

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Alluring design, of slightly gothic inspiration. Original dark red paint. Designed to hold candles, but could be electrically wired.

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Early 20th Century French Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce

$2,272

H 25.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting. This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of t...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available

$3,350 / set

H 23 in W 21 in D 9 in

Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available

By Serge Roche

Located in Miami, FL

Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche. 1 light, 60 watts Max bulb. US rewired and in working condition.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Elegant pair of French wrought iron sconces

$1,900 / set

H 11 in W 11 in D 6 in

Elegant pair of French wrought iron sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and elegant pair of all hands hammered iron sconces, the patina is much nicer in person, if it is necessary , we can put a back plate to cover the electric box

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1950s French Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Sconces by Arlus

$5,450 / set

H 11 in Dm 6 in

Pair of French Sconces by Arlus

Located in Miami, FL

Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Country Wrought Iron Sconces

$1,950 / set

H 24 in W 16 in D 6 in

Pair of French Country Wrought Iron Sconces

Located in Pembroke, MA

Pair of large French provincial wrought iron two-arm sconces with parcel-gilt and dark green paint. These sconces have been newly-rewired and have beeswax candle sleeves, and would m...

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20th Century French French Provincial Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Vintage Adjustable Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s

$3,607 / set

H 8.27 in W 4.34 in D 9.85 in

Pair of Italian Vintage Adjustable Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s

By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of beautiful adjustable wall lights. Italy, 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal, Aluminum

Previously Available Items

A Pair of Musical Instrument Wall Lamps by Frederic Weinberg

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H 30.5 in W 12 in D 4 in

A Pair of Musical Instrument Wall Lamps by Frederic Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of Musical Instrument Wall Lamps by Frederic Weinberg, shaped like a guitar and a lute, featuring vellum-lined parchment, enameled steel, and gold leaf over spherical wood det...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Gold Leaf

Frederick Weinberg Lamp or Sculpture "Swing Time" Classic Mid-Century Modern

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H 44 in W 35 in D 4 in

Frederick Weinberg Lamp or Sculpture "Swing Time" Classic Mid-Century Modern

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Buffalo, NY

Frederick Weinberg lamp or sculpture "Swing Time" Classic Mid-Century Modern, striking image, depicting 2 abstract modern dancers. Takes 3 lig...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Fredric Weinberg Reverse Lit "Dancers"

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H 44 in W 22 in D 5 in

Fredric Weinberg Reverse Lit "Dancers"

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic Weinberg cast sculpture lit from behind with original paint consisting of a cream back ground and gray and black drippings. Only a few abrasions on this never touch or repaint...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Frederick Weinberg Lighted Wall Sculpture 'Swingtime'

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H 44 in W 30 in D 4 in

Frederick Weinberg Lighted Wall Sculpture 'Swingtime'

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen backlit wall sculpture by Frederick Weinberg, titled "Swingtime" depicting two abstract dancers. Wall sculpture with original electr...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Rare American Mid-Century Fish Wall Lamp by Frederick Weinberg, 1950s

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H 17 in W 16 in D 5.5 in

Rare American Mid-Century Fish Wall Lamp by Frederick Weinberg, 1950s

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Awesome red and black mesh fish lamp by Frederick Weinberg, all original, 1950s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Frederic Weinberg Jitterbug Duroplast Wall Sculpture Sconce

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H 26 in W 42 in D 4 in

Frederic Weinberg Jitterbug Duroplast Wall Sculpture Sconce

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Weinberg's duroplast (hemp and Plaster) rear lit wall sconce in original coral paint without blemish!!! Just unbelievable original 60 year old condition. Never ever repainted.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Hemp, Plaster

Rare Backlit Gemini Wall Sculpture by Frederic Weinberg

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H 36 in W 39 in D 4.5 in

Rare Backlit Gemini Wall Sculpture by Frederic Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Hanover, MA

Grand scale figure wall mounted fiberglass sculpture which is illuminated by three lightbulbs on the back so it makes an impressive wall statement. This is a rarely seen version of G...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fiberglass

Pair of Back Lit, Modernist Sculpture Wall Sconces by Frederic Weinberg

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H 26.5 in W 26.5 in

Pair of Back Lit, Modernist Sculpture Wall Sconces by Frederic Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of back lit, wall-mounted sculptures by Frederic Weinberg.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wire

Frederick Weinberg Lighted Wall Sculpture

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H 28 in Dm 42 in

Frederick Weinberg Lighted Wall Sculpture

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This is a high quality reproduction of Weinberg’s most iconic lighted wall sculpture, “Swing Time”. Very detailed casting and quite true to the ...

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Early 20th Century American Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

Frederic Weinberg Man with Vase Wall Sculpture

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H 34.5 in W 24 in D 4 in

Frederic Weinberg Man with Vase Wall Sculpture

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Hamburg, PA

1950s plaster back-lit wall sculpture of stylized man with vase pouring water made by Frederick Weinberg Company.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Frederic Weinberg wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Frederic Weinberg wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of parchment paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Frederic Weinberg wall lights and sconces, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by Frederic Weinberg were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall lights and sconces by Kurt Versen, Curtis Jeré, and Gerald Thurston. Prices for Frederic Weinberg wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $3,552, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,125.