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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

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid Century Style Black Murano Glass Sconces, Contemporary Design, Italy Murano
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of Italian-designed wall lamps made of Scova Murano glass, featuring two light points and a brass structure. They have an oval design composed of three concave pieces. Every i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Gino Sarfatti 'Model 262' Satin Aluminum Wall Lamp With Plug for Astep
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

Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two wall sconces is a stunning example of Barovier-style Mid-Century Modern design from the 1990s. Strongly inspired by the iconic Murano glass traditions, particularly r...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26). .
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 amber bubble glass sconces by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each Sconce requires 1 x E14 Standard ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Smoked Glass

Høvik Verk, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Parchment, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper wall lights produced by Høvik Verk, Norway, c. 1960s. The brass backplate and arm presents with light scratching and...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

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 circa 1960. With their timeless d...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

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

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Brass

Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Burnished Steel with Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. The structure is composed of a curved brass arm with original patina, mounted on a circular backplate in burnish...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, 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

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Metal

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

Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-painted pine and cream-white fabric wall light designed byUno and Östen Kristianssont and produced by Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Wall...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fabric, Pine

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

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Brass

Barovier Murano Glass Rectangular Vanity Sconce
Located in New York, NY
1 rectangular form sconce with gold glass inclusions and brass fittings. Rewired for use in the USA. Sconce utilizes four candelabra type bulbs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Set of 4 Large Murano Wall Sconces in the style of Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 4 four Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 33 handmade crystal prisms in clear murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronzy tone. Glass fro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Set of Four Paavo Tynell Commissioned Scones in Perforated Brass, Taito, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rarely on offer, a commissioned set of four Paavo Tynell wall lamps from their original location in the Toijala region in Finland. This set of wall lights was designed specifically f...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Big 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

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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

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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

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.45” H x 5.125” W x 6.125“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fabric, Pine

Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style 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

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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

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

Two 1980s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of 1980s Mid-Century Modern Murano glass Italian wall sconces exhibits a striking combination of craftsmanship and artistic design. The sconces feature a sculptural, elonga...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of 20th Century Modern Sconces in Frosted Murano glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern style wall lights made in Italy from Murano glass, mouth blown and satin finished on the inside, while the outside is polished. The glass is embellished with numer...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5” H x 8.75” W x 5.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.3” H x 1.5“...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Wall Light, Brass and Ivory Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful adjustable wall light, made of brass and ivory lacquered metal. Standard delivery in light ivory and polished brass. Dimensions: 20 x 70 x 15 (32) cm. Customization availa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of French Sconces Maison Lancel Double Light Brass and Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of elegant French wall sconces, from Maison Lancel, in golden brass and lacquered wood, double light and black and golden interior shades, proven and renovated operation.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Red for Nemo
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in red for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

Giacomo Benevelli for Missaglia 'Arabesco' Wall Light Sculpture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giacomo Benevelli for Missaglia, 'Arabesco' wall-mounted light sculpture, metal, Italy, circa 1967 Italian designer and sculptor Giacomo Benevelli (1925-2011) designed this mesmeriz...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5” H x 5” W x 8“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.125” H x 4.125...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fabric, Pine

Midcentury Pair of Sconces in Chrome Goffredo Reggiani Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of sconces in chrome metal in the style of Goffredo Reggiani. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
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

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Metal

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Metal base, amber glass with mat glass parts 1960-1970 Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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Ceramic, Glass

Pair of Olive Green Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces, Vistosi style Italy 1980s. Two pairs available - sold and priced in pairs. The Italian sconces are made of an olive green thick recta...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of "Kumo 2" Wall Lamps by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of wall lamps, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in the 1980s, is a perfect example of minimalist and sculptural lighting design. The semi-circular form, co...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic, Acrylic

Krogenæs Møbler, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of carved pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, c. 1960s. Brand new fabric lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.625” H x...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fabric, Pine

Mid-Century Murano Triedre Smoked Amber & Clear Glass Sconces by Venini
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by the renowned Venini in Italy around 1970, this pair of mid-century modernist sconces epitomizes elegance and artistry. Featuring hand-blown Murano glass in a distinctive s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI amber glass wall sconces
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The sconces are made by 17 Murano handmade amber POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Mid Century Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These mid-century wall lamps from Germany embody the quintessential 1950s design, with a strong connection to the Rockabilly aesthetic. Their elegant brass construction features a cu...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of distinguished Limburg wall lamps, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the superior quality and precision of German workmanship. The lamp is elegantly designed with a brass...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 clear glass tube
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large clear glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp. Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

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

Luigi Carron allegoric ceramic wall lights by Alcyone Marostica, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of ceramic wall sconces featuring polychrome figures, crafted by Alcyone of Marostica, Vicenza, Italy, in the 1950s by the artist Luigi Carron. Carnival, with its vibrant col...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Aluminum Disc Wall Lights, Germany 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Aluminum Disc Wall Lights, Germany 1960s This collection of Charlotte Perriand Aluminum Disc Wall Lights is quite extensive. They were commissioned and handpicked...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. Beautiful unique...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass, and Green Accents
Located in Rome, IT
Crafted in Italy during the 1950s, these mid-century wall sconces reflect the era’s modern elegance, combining robust brass with opaline glass shades and distinctive green lacquered ...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

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

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Brass

Two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Rectangular Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian wall sconces feature a sleek rectangular design with a combination of brass and textured glass. The structured glass diffuses light softly ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Metal base with amber glass. 1960-1970 Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 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

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

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Brass

Spider Wall Light, 3 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian mid-century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Three arms pierce the center, each ending with a lacquered metal/brass shade...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights in the manner of Mazzega - turquoise
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques. Wall lights have 6 turquoise and lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 18.60 in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Armaturhantverk Tibro, Wall Light, Brass, Cotton, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and waxed cotton wall light produced by Armaturhantverk Tibro, Sweden, c. 1970s. Assorted lampshade. Overall Dimensions (inches):  21.5” H x  20” W (max width) ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

"Kumo 2" Wall Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking wall lamp, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in the 1980s, is a perfect example of minimalist and sculptural lighting design. The semi-circular form, composed of...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic, Acrylic

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

Veca Wall Lighting Pair of blue Glass , Italy 1960
By VECA
Located in La xara, VC
Superb pair of wall lighting by VECA with leaves glass with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This superb wall light...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

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

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

Pair Wall Lights Sconces 'Soldanella', J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lamps model 'Soldanella' no. 4331/1. by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (1950s - 1960s). A brass wall arm holds a lampshade made of par...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces, Red Lacquered Brass with Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces exemplifies mid-century modern design, crafted in the 1950s. Each sconce is constructed with a brass and aluminium frame, elegantly curved and finis...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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: 3.00 kg / 6.6 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

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Metal

Pair of Metal Wall Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite pair of wall lamps by Kaiser Leuchten showcases the bold and sophisticated design of the 1970s. Featuring textured ice glass shades and a sleek metal frame, these lamp...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Two 1970s Barovier Style Mid-century Modern Blue Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are two stunning Mid-Century Modern wall sconces from the 1970s, designed in the Barovier style. They feature **Bullicante** blue Murano glass shades, which have a unique bubbl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century Articulated Pair of Gold Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful and pretty Mid-century Pair of Gold Metal Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. These Lamps were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by Estiluz during 19...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of the 6 of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s. High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The large squares of wh...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Floral Brass Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Italian wall lamp from the 1950s. Enchanting design with great attention to detail. The holes in the flower reflectors create a spectacular play of light. Condition: ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1980s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties in the manner of Gaetano Sciolari, fully restored electrical parts, solid glass cylinders are in perfect condition...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Carl Fagerlund by Orrefors Sconce, 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Carl Fagerlund by Orrifors pair wall lighting, glass of murano in frosted glass design. Very rare model of glass with a golden brass structure. An iconic lamp of danish design, a uni...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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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