Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of 2 and wife of actor Jason Biggs. From our Chief Luminary, Kelly Aaron: "I have been working closely with Jenny off and on for the past year while she gives her NYC apartment a facelift--it's been so fun! She and I share a love of 1950s French design, which is obviously a hallmark of the Blueprint aesthetic. One day Jenny texted a pic of a single vintage mid-century French wall sconce she loved and asked if Blueprint could make it for her. Funny enough--I, too, had seen that same sconce the day before and already had my Creative Director/Husband figuring out how to fabricate it. How great is that?! It was meant to be!"
The Jenny sconce...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
1 of 3 Stunning Glass Wall by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Fantastic mid-century wall lights by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fix...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Enamel, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 3.0"W x 3.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Lacquered Metal, and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall-mounted sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Each fixture features a conical opaline glass shade supported by a brass arm extending from a round bras...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of vintage amber glass petals drop wall sconces
By Mezzaga
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals ((amber crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a golden painted metal frame.
Per...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 alabaster pink disks
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, pink alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 11.80...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Pair of White Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and lovely Pair of Italian Murano white glass Wall Sconces from 70s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Mazzega lie in the nob...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamp Sconce for Arteluce, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and iconic sconce designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso and produced by Arteluce in Italy during the 1950s.
This incredibly elegant and unique sconce is in fabu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel, Chrome
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces "Corteccia," 80s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vintage Italian Murano glass sconces, produced by Murano Masters, each with two pieces of curved "Corteccia" glass on a metal and brass frame. They are high quality and give ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass!
These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 gorgeous sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired.
Each glass is unique and ha...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte attributed sconces , a pair
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fontana Arte attributed sconces, a pair.
Designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s.
Textured glass, brass, enameled metal.
Take 2 candelabra bulbs each.
Complimentary US rewiring upon...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Industrial Type Glass & Brass Large Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Industrial Type Glass & Brass Large Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s
This Art Deco wall sconce, a unique blend of glass and brass, hails from Germany and is a relic from the 1940s. Its design, a tes...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
1 of 12 Petite Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 12 wonderful midcentury wall sconce or flush mount light with 4 Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce nee...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
1 of 3 Pairs of Murano Glass Wall Sconce in style Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Large Murano Wall light made by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Solid brass mounts with E14 screw fitting.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install th...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Abo Randers, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and pink opaline glass wall lights produced by Abo Randers, Denmark, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.0"H x 5.0"W x 7.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4....
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights by Astra, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and organically shaped pair of two-armed wall lamps in brass. The lamps are designed and made in Norway by Astra from circa 1960s second half. Both lamps are fully working...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass.
1960-1970
Diameter base 185 mm / 7.3 inches
1x E27 / E26 – max 60 watt
Priced per individual item. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal
Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Brass And Painted Grey Metal Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please take a moment to read the full description. We've included detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and quality of our pieces.
Iconic and elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Flush Mount Light Uplight Bowl, Patinated Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An uplight bowl ceiling light fixture by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The finish is customized. The inner side of the...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Light oxidation present throughout fixtures.
Brand new fabric shades.
Overall Dimensions (...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative and large ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vin...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Odel, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
By Odel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75” H x 6” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.15” H x...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 20 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass!
These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One of Four Shell Pattern Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1970s Staff Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for one of the four petite glass flush mounts you see at the 2nd picture. Made in a shell or cake pattern design. You can also use them as a wall light. Each light fixt...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Maison Charles set of four patinated bronze and brass sconces 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Maison Charles lighting pieces always infuse French timeless elegance, and this rare set of four wall lights, edited in the 1970s, is a perfect example. This model is called Clea and...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze
Shell Brass Sconces Mid-Century Style Maison Charles, France, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Shell Brass Sconces Mid-Century Style Maison Charles, France, 1960
Formidable pair of large wall lights in brass and in excellent condition. They were made from a single piece of mo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall lights, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of a textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Florian Schulz Flush Mount Ceiling Light Uplight Bowl Polished Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An uplight bowl ceiling light fixture model by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light is made of solid polished brass...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
1 of 12 Petite Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 12 wonderful midcentury wall sconce or flush mount light with 4 Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce nee...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Pair of thick single sheet Brass Curve wall sconces in Antique Brass
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of wall sconces from Andrew Kornat Designs are 100% handmade from scratch from a single sheet of hand cut thick grade sheet brass, curled by hand into a scroll sha...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Oxidation is present on brass backplates and sockets and to meta...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Metal
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this exquisite pair of Oriental table lamps, crafted ci...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 3.5"W x 5.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 2.375"W x 0.5"D
B...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Pine
Sistema Solare Wall Sconce. Calacatta oro Marble. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This beautiful sconce adds to the Sistema collection the wall fixture.
I made several times this for specific customer requests and realised it needed to become part of the collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Marble, Brass
Petite Bubble Glass Flushmount by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Round smoke tone bubble glass ceiling mount fixture or Wall light designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Peill & Putzler Pair of 1970s Smoked Glass Brass Biomorphic Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of mid-century flush mount ceiling or wall lights / sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design, featuring a smoked coloured (colored)...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of elegantly designed Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted with a combination of materials that highlight the modern aesthetic of the era. Each sconce features a sleek...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Sconces for Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Sconces for Oluce. An extremely rare pair of wall lamps executed in painted perforated aluminum and metal by one of the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Elegant Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce in bronze and Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Stone, Brass
Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce in bronze and Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone, Brass
Gino Sarfatti 'Model 262' Satin Aluminum Wall Lamp With Plug for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti 'Model 262' Satin Aluminum Wall Lamp With Plug for Astep
Designed in Italy in 1971 the model 262 reflects the vision and mastery of Gino Sarfatti. The iconic masterpie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
MidCentury Mural of Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason for AV.Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Fascinating, unique and large Italian Mural of Six Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s by Carlo Nason for AV.Mazzega. This Mural is composed by Six Wall Sconces, two in Yellow (Ambe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Set of 2 Brass Wall Lamps by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful wall lamps from the 1950s.
Very elegant and classic shape.
Wonderful design and excellent craftsmanship.
Very rare.
Creates a cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce, anticated brushed brass & Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone, Brass
Large 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #155 Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #155 Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce.
Executed in a perforated brass dome mounted on a white painted curved metal plate with patinated metal detail on the ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "swallows" clear glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 6 glass petals "rondini" (transparent) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
1 of 3 Stunning Glass Wall by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Fantastic mid-century wall lights by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fix...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with a solo socket and mount make for a beautiful wall light. E...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Located in Oxford, GB
These exquisite handcrafted rattan wall sconces are unique, artisanal pieces, meticulously crafted using all-natural, sustainably sourced rattan. Each sconce features a striking hour...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Rattan
Pair of Big Large Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
Sold as a set of 5 pieces.
Nice set of 5 woven hemp paper uchiwa shades in the style of Ingo Maurer. Made fr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage blown glass sconces.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Located in South Charleston, WV
Sleek and Versatile, this pair of wall lamps by Gerald Thurston that provides elegant lighting with a sophisticated approach to wall sconce illumination. 17.5" tall, 14" deep and 8" ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brass & Organic Rattan Reed Half Dome Wall Sconces
Located in Oxford, GB
Pair of Rattan & Brass Half-Dome Wall Sconces
Elevate your space with these stunning handcrafted rattan organic reed half-dome wall sconces, beautifully accented with aged brass. Ea...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Large Murano Wall light made by Barovier & Toso and Hillebrand, Italy, circa 1970-1979.
Large leaf shapes made in "rugiadoso" technique using bubbles, gold
flecks, and impre...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Pair of Caramel Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and stunning Italian Murano caramel color glass Wall Sconces. These pieces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1980s Gaetano Sciolari Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Theater Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two brass and glass wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the late 20th century, electrical parts are fully restored, brass parts have been cleaned, the tube glasses can...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.2” H x 3.9” W x 5.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.6” H...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Small Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Bulb Specification: E-14
Does not include mounting hardware.
These wall lights curre...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Riviera Pair of Wicker Sconces, Spain, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
A beautiful pair of wicker wall sconces, handmade in Spain circa 1950s. The design reflects mid-century Mediterranean craftsmanship, with a natural, organic texture that brings warmt...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Roberto Pamio Febo Wall Lamps Sconces, Brass, Murano Glass, Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and spectacular pair of wall lights from the 1970s, designed in 1975 by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos in Italy. Stripped down to its essential elements, these lamps...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured Murano glass wall lights. The glass is fluted and curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass sphere knob...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sophisticated Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This set of Italian wall sconces, designed and produced in the 1950s, embodies a refined modern aesthetic. Each sconce features a sleek black enameled iron arm that curves gently to ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Light Amber Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with light amber clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inte...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Ceramic Hands Sconces Black White Globe Le Trefle Midcentury c 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. Original black ceramic hands with white globe...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25” H x 5.125” W x 2.1“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.25” H x 5.125” W x .55”...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
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