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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
Vittoriano Viganó for Arteluce Rare Wall Light in Brass with Off-White Shades
Vittoriano Viganó for Arteluce Rare Wall Light in Brass with Off-White Shades

Vittoriano Viganó for Arteluce Rare Wall Light in Brass with Off-White Shades

Vittoriano Viganó for Arteluce Rare Wall Light in Brass with Off-White Shades

By Arteluce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittoriano Viganó for Arteluce, wall light variation on model '190', brass, lacquered aluminum, Italy, ca. 1951 A study in refined simplicity, this wall light, a variation on model ...

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

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Aluminum, Brass

Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce Pair of '259/2' Wall Lights
Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce Pair of '259/2' Wall Lights

Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce Pair of '259/2' Wall Lights

Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce Pair of '259/2' Wall Lights

By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce, pair of '259/2' wall lights, aluminum, fabric, Italy, 1964 In the 259/2 wall lights, designed by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce in 1964, the interplay...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

French Small Pair of Wrought Iron Flowers Sconces
French Small Pair of Wrought Iron Flowers Sconces

French Small Pair of Wrought Iron Flowers Sconces

French Small Pair of Wrought Iron Flowers Sconces

Located in Austin, TX

French Small Pair of Wrought Iron Flowers Sconces. H / 10 inches. W / 4.5 inches. D / 4 inches.    

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s

By AVMazzega, Mazzega, Mazzega 1946

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Unique and beauty Italian Amber Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. This Wall Sconce is equipped wit...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Spanish solar Crown Sunburst wall lighting in Gilt Metal , circa 1950
Spanish solar Crown Sunburst wall lighting in Gilt Metal , circa 1950

Spanish solar Crown Sunburst wall lighting in Gilt Metal , circa 1950

Spanish solar Crown Sunburst wall lighting in Gilt Metal , circa 1950

Located in La xara, VC

Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

German Midcenturry Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, 1970s
German Midcenturry Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, 1970s

German Midcenturry Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, 1970s

German Midcenturry Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, 1970s

By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Stunning and beauty Murano Ice-glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand Leuchten. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 8527-211. This Wall Sconce is c...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Large Pair of Tole & Crystal Leaves and Flowers Sconces
Mid-Century Large Pair of Tole & Crystal Leaves and Flowers Sconces

Mid-Century Large Pair of Tole & Crystal Leaves and Flowers Sconces

Mid-Century Large Pair of Tole & Crystal Leaves and Flowers Sconces

By Maison Honoré

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Large Pair of Tole & Crystal Leaves and Flowers Sconces. In the style of Bagues. Blue Crystal Flowers and gold leaves tole. H / 23.5 inches. W / 14.5 inches.    

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 wisteria rust alabaster
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 wisteria rust alabaster

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 wisteria rust alabaster

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 wisteria rust alabaster

By Mazzega

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 13 large wisteria rust albaster glass tubes in a star shape...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces manufactured in the 1950s, featuring slender angular brass arms supporting tapered satin opaline glass shades. The minimalist asymmetric structur...

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

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Brass

Stunning Pair of Pink Glass "Rugiodoso" Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso
Stunning Pair of Pink Glass "Rugiodoso" Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso

Stunning Pair of Pink Glass "Rugiodoso" Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso

Stunning Pair of Pink Glass "Rugiodoso" Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Mid-Century Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso (Italy, 1950s) – Pair An exceptional pair of mid-century wall sconces crafted in Murano, Italy, and attributed to t...

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

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Metal

Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Three Clear Murano Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Solid Wood Small Pair of Sconces by Hustadt Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Solid Wood Small Pair of Sconces by Hustadt Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

Solid Wood Small Pair of Sconces by Hustadt Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

Solid Wood Small Pair of Sconces by Hustadt Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Solid Wood Small Pair of Sconces by Hustadt Leuchten, 1970s, Germany 2 pair available This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Ple...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Vintage Italian Nautical Ship Cabin Wall Lights in Chrome, 1970s, Set of 4
Vintage Italian Nautical Ship Cabin Wall Lights in Chrome, 1970s, Set of 4

Vintage Italian Nautical Ship Cabin Wall Lights in Chrome, 1970s, Set of 4

Vintage Italian Nautical Ship Cabin Wall Lights in Chrome, 1970s, Set of 4

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 4 matching small Italian Wall Lights in chrome-plated steel. All original with pin on/off switches shades adjustable to all sides and up and down. Measurements: Reach: up ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Chrome

1 of 4 Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
1 of 4 Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s

1 of 4 Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s

1 of 4 Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in Aachen, NRW

1 of 4 Mid Century wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece a unique piece. Each sconce...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Austrian Midcentury Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Austrian Midcentury Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Midcentury Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Midcentury Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Four Clear Murano Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken ...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Set of 2 " Uchiwa" wall lamps USA 1977
Set of 2 " Uchiwa" wall lamps USA 1977

Set of 2 " Uchiwa" wall lamps USA 1977

Set of 2 " Uchiwa" wall lamps USA 1977

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Forest, BE

Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s and commercialized in 1977, the “Uchiwa” wall lamps reflect the designer’s pursuit of a softer, warmer light. As he told The New York Times in 19...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bamboo

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Two Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Two Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Two Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Two Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Kalmar" Double Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4664/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights
Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights

Located in Rome, IT

Refined pair of Italian wall lights from the 1950s, characterized by a sculptural and well-balanced composition. Each sconce features a central vertical brass stem intersected by a ...

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

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, Glass & Brass, Italy, 1965
Barovier & Toso Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, Glass & Brass, Italy, 1965

Barovier & Toso Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, Glass & Brass, Italy, 1965

Barovier & Toso Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, Glass & Brass, Italy, 1965

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Vienna, AT

Two pairs (4 pieces in total) of Midcentury sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy, circa 1960- priced per pair Wonderful set of large wall lamps by the famous manufacturer Barovier &a...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed 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

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Gold Dust Inclusions
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Gold Dust Inclusions

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Gold Dust Inclusions

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Gold Dust Inclusions

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An elegant pair of Murano glass wall sconces, handcrafted in Italy, featuring elongated, fluted hand-blown glass shades embellished with delicate gold dust. The softly textured surfa...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

2-head Green Brass Single Small Wall Lamp, 1950s, Italy
2-head Green Brass Single Small Wall Lamp, 1950s, Italy

2-head Green Brass Single Small Wall Lamp, 1950s, Italy

2-head Green Brass Single Small Wall Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

2-head Green Brass Single Small Wall Lamp, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...

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

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Brass, Metal

Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s
Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s

Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s

Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s

By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking pair of midcentury wall lamps by Paul Neuhaus, dating from the 1960s, captures the bold yet refined aesthetic of the era. Each lamp features a square red frame with sof...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of 3 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
1 of 3 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany

1 of 3 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany

1 of 3 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Aachen, NRW

1 of 3 amber bubble glass sconces in style of Helena Tyrell, Germany. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired. Each Sconce requires 1 x E14 small bulb with 60W...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Smoked Glass

Ceramic Wall Lamp
Ceramic Wall Lamp

Ceramic Wall Lamp

Ceramic Wall Lamp

By Kaiser Leuchten, Goebel Company, Alessi Ceramiche

Located in München, DE

Very nice ceramic lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful design and finish. The lamp with the hand-painted glaze is a real eye-catcher. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight s...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Clear Murano Large Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Clear Murano Large Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Clear Murano Large Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Clear Murano Large Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconce model "Citrus" 4665/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalma...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a slender and angular composition typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. Each fixture is built around a ...

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

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Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Sweden from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

RESERVED: Vintage Palmette Wall Light, Amber Glasses
RESERVED: Vintage Palmette Wall Light, Amber Glasses

RESERVED: Vintage Palmette Wall Light, Amber Glasses

RESERVED: Vintage Palmette Wall Light, Amber Glasses

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The applique are made by 9 Murano handmade amber palmette glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold painted...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

A distinctive and subtly playful pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a sculptural composition in brass with contrasting material details. Each sconce features tw...

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

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights
Pair of 1950s Italian Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights

Pair of 1950s Italian Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights

Pair of 1950s Italian Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant and well-balanced pair of Italian wall lights from the 1950s, defined by a refined contrast between black lacquered metal, brass, and opaline glass. Each sconce features a v...

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

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "rondini" OPALINO glass
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "rondini" OPALINO glass

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "rondini" OPALINO glass

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "rondini" OPALINO 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" (OPALINO) in a chrome frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 13,40 ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Mazzega wall lighting Glass Murano gold incrustation pair , Italy, 1970
Mazzega wall lighting Glass Murano gold incrustation pair , Italy, 1970

Mazzega wall lighting Glass Murano gold incrustation pair , Italy, 1970

Mazzega wall lighting Glass Murano gold incrustation pair , Italy, 1970

By Mazzega

Located in La xara, VC

Superb Mazzega wall lighting glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. Mazzega is an Italian company that ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Sweden from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Mazzega Wall Sconce PAIR Bicolore Murano Glass, Italian Design, 1970
Mazzega Wall Sconce PAIR Bicolore Murano Glass, Italian Design, 1970

Mazzega Wall Sconce PAIR Bicolore Murano Glass, Italian Design, 1970

Mazzega Wall Sconce PAIR Bicolore Murano Glass, Italian Design, 1970

By Mazzega, AVMazzega

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional 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 unique mazzega wa...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Sconce Light
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Sconce Light

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Sconce Light

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Sconce Light

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Wall Light – K An antique frilly glass prismatic pendant light shade retaining its original brass wall bracket, which has some great age, painta an...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass, Copper

1 of 4 Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
1 of 4 Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s

1 of 4 Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s

1 of 4 Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s

By Hillebrand

Located in Aachen, NRW

1 of 4 textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good condition. The wonderful dark-toned glass fixture on ...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Sweden from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s
Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s

Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s

Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s - Price is per light - Solid copper shade and body - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Suitable for use outside - Designed by Poul Henning...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

French White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
French White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

French White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

French White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French brass wall lamp White mat opaline glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb E14 bulb holder....

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

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Brass

1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a refined and sculptural silhouette. Each sconce features a gently curved arm in brass with a darkened patina, ...

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

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Brass

Pair of cocoon sconces with pine, Italy, 1970
Pair of cocoon sconces with pine, Italy, 1970

Pair of cocoon sconces with pine, Italy, 1970

Pair of cocoon sconces with pine, Italy, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Pair of Cocoon wall sconces, designed and crafted in Italy during the 1970s, epitomizes Italian design innovation. Hand-applied resin over a metal structure creates a captivating coc...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pine

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass L484
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass L484

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass L484

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass L484

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s characterized by a compact and balanced mid-century design. Each fixture is composed of a round brass wall plate measuring 10 cm in diamet...

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

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s

By AVMazzega, Mazzega, Mazzega 1946

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each Wall Sconce is co...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

A refined and subtly playful pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a clean and understated composition in brass and opaline glass. Each sconce features a slender, ...

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

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Brass

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and off-white parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass consistent with age and use.  Overall Dimensi...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers
Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers

Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers

Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

A refined pair of modern Italian wall lights inspired by the iconic geometry of Stilnovo. Handcrafted in Italy, each sconce features a solid brass arm paired with a painted metal dia...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Stilnovo-Style Brass & Ivory Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades
Stilnovo-Style Brass & Ivory Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades

Stilnovo-Style Brass & Ivory Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades

Stilnovo-Style Brass & Ivory Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

Stilnovo‑Style Brass & Black Lacquer Wall Lights - Adjustable Mid‑Century Modern Sconces A refined pair of wall lights inspired by the clean geometry and functional elegance of m...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Stilnovo-Style Brass & Black Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades
Stilnovo-Style Brass & Black Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades

Stilnovo-Style Brass & Black Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades

Stilnovo-Style Brass & Black Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

Stilnovo‑Style Brass & Black Lacquer Wall Lights - Adjustable Mid‑Century Modern Sconces A refined pair of wall lights inspired by the clean geometry and functional elegance of m...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Light Sconce
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Light Sconce

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Light Sconce

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Light Sconce

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Decorative Acorn Holophane Brass Wall Light – B An elegant antique Holophane brass wall light. The light has a brass gallery and cast wall bracket which has some nice aged p...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts

Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts

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: 2.50 kg / 5.5 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

Set of two Wall Lamps with Pink Glass Medallion, Original Vintage, 1970s
Set of two Wall Lamps with Pink Glass Medallion, Original Vintage, 1970s

Set of two Wall Lamps with Pink Glass Medallion, Original Vintage, 1970s

Set of two Wall Lamps with Pink Glass Medallion, Original Vintage, 1970s

By AVMazzega, E. R. Nele

Located in Berlin, BE

A set of two wall lamps, each with 10 Pink glass medallions in three rows. They look simply enchanting, whether they are switched on or off. The glass medallions are cut on the out...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Light Amber Glass Sconce Flush Mounts
Mid-Century Light Amber Glass Sconce Flush Mounts

Mid-Century Light Amber Glass Sconce Flush Mounts

Mid-Century Light Amber Glass Sconce 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

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Metal

Vilhelm Wohlert, Wall Light, Paper, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Vilhelm Wohlert, Wall Light, Paper, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Vilhelm Wohlert, Wall Light, Paper, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Vilhelm Wohlert, Wall Light, Paper, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

By Vilhelm Wohlert

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and paper wall light designed by Vilhelm Wohlert and produced by Le Klint, Denmark, c. 1950s. Some staining to the parchment. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimen...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Paper

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