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 legendary 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.
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
Serge Mouille - 2 White or Black Saturn Sconces
Located in Stratford, CT
Pair of Saturn Sconces.
A partial cut allows the outer edge to bend revealing a sculpted ring encircling a central cone reflector to both diffuse and project light into the room....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Flushmounts
By Carlo Nason, Vetri
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four vintage Space Age hand blown round opal white and square textured blue glass wall or ceiling flush mount.
Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
265 wall lamp, Paolo Rizzatto for Flos
By Paolo Rizzatto, Flos
Located in Neuss, NW
Article Details
265 wall lamp by Paolo Rizzatto for Flos. Draft from 1973. Reflector and adjustable arm in liquid-painted steel, chrome-plated brass reflector bracket, cast iron con...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of eautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconces featuring multiple long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Yellow color enamelled shade wall lights by Rene Mathieu for Lunel sconce
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
A sconce yellow enamelled color shade on brass structure, articulating shade and moving arm. 1950s design by Rene Mathieu for Lunel
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Outdoor Pair of Sconces Lanterns, Amber Glass and Wrought Iron, c. 1960, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
French outdoor light lanterns pair of exterior wall sconces wrought iron and amber glass
The inside of the glass is grooved.
Neogothic style
Exter...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian 1970s Mid Century Fabbian Egg Murano Glass Wall Lamps
By F. Fabbian
Located in New York, NY
A handsome pair of light custard Murano egg shaped wall lamps with half moon brass fittings. 1970s Italian by lighting maker, Fabbian. Can be installed vertical or horizontal.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern white plexiglass and gold metal applique, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white plexiglass and gold metal applique, 1950s
Applique with a conical base and an elongated shape. The lampshade develops in length and is in white plexi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Signed Pair Barovier & Toso Leaf Sconces Italian Murano Glass Floral 1970s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fabulous pair of Barovier & Toso Murano art glass floral leaf sconces or wall lights, Italy circa 1970s. They have a beautifully hand-crafted floral leaf shape and they are made in "...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces Murano Glass Nausica by Giacon for Artemide. Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces model Nausica in baby blue stripe Murano glass, by the designer Massimo Giacon for the italian design manufacture Artemide. Famous design like Carlo...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
gio ponti sun wall light sealing lamp
By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Located in Medesano, IT
Sole wall lamp by Gio Ponti, Arredoluce. It is an iconic lamp with a modern design designed in 1963 by the famous Italian designer Gio Ponti. Combining modern shapes with traditional...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pink and Golden Murano Glass Wall Lights In Disc Shape
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This striking pair of wall lamps is made of textured pink Murano glass disk worked like a spiral swirled, put on a textured brass plate to produce this exceptional effect of changing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 White Bubbled Ice Glass Wall Light Fixtures by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. 1 of the 2 wonderful high-end wall light fixtures with brass detail and thick bubbled blown ice glass. Manufactured in the 1960s.
The glass of t...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Square Brown Orange Green Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown, green and orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We also have a multitude of unique c...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces in Rostrato Murano Glass in the Style of Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces from Murano was made according to the hand made rostrato glass technique by a Venetian team of highly skilled artisans. It means that each spike of g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – iridescent triedri glass
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano iridescent prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses ha...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 9 Pink Quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano pink crystal prism (quadriedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The glasses are transparent.
Period: late XX...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Tall Mid-Century Pair of Sconces in White Glass , Petitot Style Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of sconces is very unusual with its nicely frosted white glass and its nice brass arrow that runs the length of the front. Brass screws hold the glass to the frame on the s...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconces featuring eight long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate.
Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rich Venetian Wall Sconces, Venice, Murano, circa 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A truly rare and outstanding pair of wall lights, the lights are handmade in ribbed and curled colorless glass with aventurine inclusions. Statement pieces. Beautiful craftsmanship, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Orange Metal Glass Space Age Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of unusual shapedxa0orange metal wall lights with a with orange glass back plate Space Age wall lights from Italy, 1970s.
Unique 1970s design. This unique pair not only function...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Flowers Wall Lamps
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, which bring nature and the energy of Feng Shui into your interiors. This pair of modern and organic wall lights is composed of...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brown Orange Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic l...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Textured Ice glass Gold Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights m...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Mix Brown Orange Green Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning mix of round wall lights/flush mounts with an unusual shape, made with rich brown, green, red, and orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We also hav...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
1 of 4 Ice Glass Wall Light Fixtures by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Wonderful high-end wall light fixtures with brass detail and thick bubbled blown ice glass. Manufactured in the 1960s.
The glass of the light fi...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Sweden Wall Lights / Sconces Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces. ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Pine
1 of 3 Brown Beige Orange Square Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brown beige orange ceramic wall lights manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s.
The glaze is in a taupe, red and brown color.
We used gold light bulbs (see i...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Pairs of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2'
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pairs unique large and elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or-early 1970s). Tulip sha...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Vintage Lacquered Ceramic Clown Wall Light by Coronetti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This item is made in lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
'Kumo 2' Sconces by Kazuhide Takahma for Sirrah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Kai 2' sconces by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. Mollusc shaped molded acrylic shells make up the entire body of these contempora...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Brass Wall Sconce Geometric design by Egoluce Italy
By Egoluce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Italian Brass Wall Sconce Geometric design by Egoluce Italy
15 h x 7 d x 8.5 w
Preowned original vintage condition unrestored
Refer to images provided.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with brass holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
E...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of French Maison Lunel Brass Opal Glass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of Maison Lunel wall lights France, 1950s. Elegant design in gilt brass with two crossing scrolled Lamp-arm with opaline glass shades. Both pieces in fine vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Bakalowits Light Fixtures, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of very elegant light fixtures by Bakalowits and Sohne with huge gem-like crystals and brass frame. Two large chandeliers and two wall lights. The crystals are meticulously cut i...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Several Small Palmette Gold Brass Structured Wall Lights, 1960s, Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall lights were designed in the style of Kalmar, featuring a brass base and a rectangular glass cover in opal and clear glass. The glass cover consists of one layer of bea...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Pair of Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare pair of organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Playful arrangement of stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich colored blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of unique c...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Wooden Wall Lights with New Le Klint Shade by Domus Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of wonderful oak wall lights with new lampshade by Le Klint. The light is manufactured by Domus in the 1970s in Germany, Europe.
The oak base is adjustable in height. The beauti...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Wood
One of Four Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four high-ended structured glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant modern high-end large brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall ligh...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel, Metal
Postmodern Etched Glass Sconce No. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This sconce was manufactured by Fontana Arte in Italy in 1970s based on a Pietro Chiesa's design of the 40s.
It has a chrome-plated metal frame and an etched glass shade.
In additi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 2 Sets / Stunning Crystal Sconce by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning pair of wall lights with crystal glasses, made by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of crystal glass pieces on a brass frame.
Best of the 1970s from Germ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal, Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern Flush Mount or Sconce by Bünte & Remmler Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount or sconce. With perforated brass diffusor. This is a very impressive and decorative piece. Designed in and manufactur...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.1” H x 8” W x 5.25” D
Back Plate Dimension...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 3.5” W x 9” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2” H x 1.5” W x .50” ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5” H x 9” W x 5.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.9 diamete...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Textured Dots Glass Flush Mount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
A handmade high quality light fixture made by Hillebrand, Germany, manufactured in the mid century, circa 1960 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This flushmount or ceili...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1 of the 5 Pair of Brass Wall Scones by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful large set of high end wall lights with one glass shade and brass frame. The light fixtures are produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl F...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Whimsical Leaf Motif Green Tole Wall Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
A fabulous whimsical pair of green painted tole sconces having meticulously layered rows of leaves that create wonderfully textured sculptural and decorative wall lights.
Wired and r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Composite Leaf Motif Wall Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Composite Leaf Motif twin lights Wall Sconces.
Measures 11" in width, 5" in depth and 21" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Cylindrical Metal and Brass Sconces for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Cylindrical Metal and Brass Sconces for Arteluce. Executed in black painted aluminum with a brass backplate. Double ball jointed arm allows flexible shade...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Toni Zuccheri Wall Lighting Bicolore Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional toni zuccheri wall lighting large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This uniqu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Limburg Pair of Large Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lights, 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large Pair of Amber / Champagne colored / coloured bubble glass sconces designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg in the late 1960s-early 1970s. These are the largest versions ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French-Italian Design Pablo Romo Black Metal Wall Sconce Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of modern wall sconces Mid-Century Modern French-Italian inspired.
PR50 wall sconce designed by Pablo Romo for AMBIANIC
New production in Metal and Steel with a Black Satin fi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Swedish Enameled Sconces, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming pair of Swedish enameled clam shell sconces from the 1950s. Circular shade enameled in mustard-orange wrinkle paint is pierced around the rim and in the center. Mounted on a...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
*PREVIEW* Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow and green fabric band wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 4.75” W x 10.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg, Kalmar Lighting, and Serge Mouille. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $119,007 while the average work can sell for $1,956.
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Wall Lamp 60s
Tree Sconces
Italian Sconces Yellow
Four Arm Sconce
Pair Of Large Kalmar
One Wall Lamp Murano
Mirrored Wall Sconce With Candles
Red French Sconce
Louis Xvi Gold Wall Lights
Vintage Sconces Four
White Italian Wall Sconces Stilnovo