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
Pair of French Wall Sconces by Diderot, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Two patinas brass with glass shades pair of sconces by Diderot.
Priced by pair.
Max wattage: 75w/bulb.
Backplate: 4" x 1.5".
US wired and in working condition.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Longstem Wall Lights, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of articulate wall lights by Boris Lacroix, swivel joint at the cylinders, circle of perforations at top of cylinders, custom back plates for US electrical use, wired fo...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod Feltre designed by Ignazio Gardella Italy '60
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of wall lamps mod. Feltre designed by Ignazio Gardella, manufactured by Greco
Original golden brass structure and pressed glass diffusers, with beautiful vintage pat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Halophane Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Halophane Sconces. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1950s. Halophane glass and enameled metal make up these classic indoor/outdoor sconces. Each unit holds a si...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Tommaso Barbi "The Leaf Ginkgo" Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare, wonderful and huge ginkgo leaf wall lamp by Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Truly unsurpassed taste and design for this precious brass wall lamp.
The lamp is made entirel...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Artemide Sconces by Sergio Mazza
Located in Culver City, CA
Artemide Sconces by Sergio Mazza
Italy circa 1960
Nickeled and black enameled brass with two pressed opaline glass diffusers. Designed by Sergio Mazza.
5”w x 9.5”d x 8”h
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair AV Mazzega Triangular White Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Ribbed Accents
By AVMazzega
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1990s pair of Murano glass sconces by AV Mazzega. Each thick, nearly opaque white triangular glass shade is accented with a ridged, gold band. Shades are held in place flush ag...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Ceiling Mount Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Ceiling Mount Light
Italy circa 1960
In the manner of Bruno Gatta
10”dia x 5”h
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midcentury pair of Azucena wall lights, Italy 1950
By Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic pair of Azucena wall lamps, manufactured in Italy in 1950s.
The brass structure in stunning patina holds a pair of original glass shades.
Perfect vintage condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
60s Pair of wall lights bronzed steel glass design attributed to Sergio Mazza
By Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
Outstanding Vintage 1960s Pair of Wall Lights with a bronzed steel structure with double clear pressed glass shades shaped as flying saucers with bronzed metal finish details. this ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1968. Thick molded glass cubes are technically cut in half, allowing for a simp...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty, stunning and unique Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fran...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Pair of Wall Lamps with Glass Insulators Shades, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of Stilnovo wall lamps in metal and glass insulator shades.
Fully marked Stilnovo Italy
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
A Pair of Pencil Reed Rattan Wall Sconce Lamp, Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This wall mounted lamp combines modern functionality with a sculptural rattan design inspired by Italian mid-century art. The intricate rattan details and a pattern of vertical lines...
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
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
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
'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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Sputnik Stilnovo Murano Brass Wall Sconces / Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless & Spectacular! This pair of Italian sunburst sputnik wall lights / wall sconces by Stilnovo 1960.
Brass sunburst frame with Murano glass spheres. Very impressive large model with timeless design.
The wall lights have 9 sockets & 9 Murano glass spheres resulting in an impressive combination when lit.
The pair is fully rewired and ready for years of safe use...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Denis Diderot Glass & Chrome Sconces, Wall Lights Mid-Century Modern, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Signed DD (Denis Diderot) Pair of sconces, wall lights in Chrome with smoked blown Glass Shades.
Matching chandelier available.
Maximum wattage: 75 Watts.
Available also with 2 ar...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Red Iron Double Sconces After Jean Royere, France 1950
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sconces in red painted steel, nice patina. Reminiscent of the creations of Jean Royere. Two pairs are available.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights 1950 Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & timeless ! These Italian 1950 mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
Marvelous combination between brass & opaline glass !
These wall lights look amazing...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One original CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1960s. Enameled aluminum. Rewired for U.S. standards. Adjustable r...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Midcentury Flush Mount Light or Wall Sconce in Metal and Glass, 1970s
By Flos
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous POP STYLE flush mount light or wall sconce with white large metal base and glass sphere.
This is the large model of the picture.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
New wiring.
Mat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Located in Bristol, GB
Set of 2 wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
Sourced from an estate clearance in the Haute Savoie region of France.
These are 1970s editions.
Ve...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of Maison Arlus Bronze Hand Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and very rare in bronze color pair of hands sconces by Maison Arlus. Model number 1436, figuring a bronze hand holding a lighted Opaline gl...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Located in Bristol, GB
Set of 6 wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
Sourced from an estate clearance in the Haute Savoie region of France.
The set are 1970s editions.
...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Quarto Wall Sconces by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in Nickel and Lucite, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large half bowl wall sconces designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, in nickel-plated steel and Lucite lens reflector. Six available.
Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To view items in person please visit our showroom in Pound Ridge...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel, Nickel
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition....
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Modern Midcentury Pair of Brass and Gold Mercurised Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
These sconces are very elegant with their brass frame and mercurised Murano glass globes. These globes are reflecting like mirrors in a silver and gold tone when light is switched of...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Limburg Single Large Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Light, 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A single large Amber / Champagne colored / colored bubble glass sconces designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg in the late 1960s-early 1970s. These are the largest versions ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage German Peill & Putzler Calyx Murano Glass Wall Sconce or Light
Located in London, GB
A single 1970s German wall sconce manufactured by Peill and Putzler. The thick Murano glass shade is secured onto the gold tinted metal frame with a lacquered black metal fitting whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Honsel, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Murano glass sconces by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requires two x E...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Christophe Pillet Wall Lamp 'Plume' Small by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Plume' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017.
Wall lamp giving direct light in lacquered metal. Tube-shaped structure in curved metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Pl...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Flush Mount Light Fixtures or Sconces, Amber Orange Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of two nice flush mount lights or sconces, manufactured in Germany in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s to early 1970s).
A round glass shade with orange / amber tone detail...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Oak and Ceramics Wall Lights by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960's
Located in Lyon, FR
Superbe paire d'appliques par le duo français Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron pour leur maison d'édition Votre Maison, des années 60.
Fabriquées en chêne par leur collaborateur...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Doria Leuchten Wall Light or Sconce in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Doria Leuchten, sconce or wall light, metal, Germany, 1970s.
This white metal wall or ceiling light offers a unique opportunity to make a statement in your interior. Winning an Ind...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Pair of Murano Glass Candy Sconces, Italy, 2010s
By Vistosi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Space Age style Orange Murano glass Candy wall lamps lights lightning sconces. New old stock from the italian design Murano manufacture Vistosi circa ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Stainless Steel Sconces French Thick Vintage Pair by maria pergay
Located in Medesano, IT
This stunning set of Vintage stainless steel wall lights are a rare find, perfect for adding a touch of French elegance and luxury to any home. The lights feature two large, round fa...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Achille Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous large flush mount light, wall lamp or ceiling lamp called "Light Ball" designed in Italy from Achille Castiglioni for Flos.
Designed in 1965, this vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass which is screwed into the lamp. Please check out all pictures.
This iconic mid-century design is quintessentially Italian.
Nice patina and gorgeous dark vintage on the brass, loved from all real vintage lovers...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Nicola Gallizia Wall Lamp 'Duca' by Oluce
By Oluce, Nicola Gallizia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Duca' designed by Nicola Gallizia in 2015.
Wall lamp giving indirect and reflected light. Painted metal structure. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Duca is the project specifically designed by Nicola Gallizia for the new ME Milan Il Duca, a prestigious address in terms of luxury hotels in Milan.
Initially envisaged by Gallizia in the table version for decorating the sleeping area in the suites, a wall-mounted adaptation was then also developed to light up the corridors on the floors.
The initial idea for Duca was a light source able to take up where the concept of the classical bedside lamp had left off, reinventing its shape, combining it with a very soft, indirect light, of which it is almost impossible to perceive the source but which lights up the table and beside table area accurately and efficiently. Fascinated by theatrical lighting...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Alabaster Sconce by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sconce made of enlightened alabaster and patinated brass. Modern creation by Studio Glustin.
The price is FOR ONE PIECE.
A pair can be order and in mirror. (Left and Right version)
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Alabaster Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of wall sconces in enlightened alabaster and brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2021.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Dutch Wall Light with Textured Metal Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, metal, Netherlands, 1960s
Crafted in the Netherlands during the dynamic era of the 1960s, this industrial wall light stands as a testament to form and function. Its robu...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 7 Wonderful Crystal Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning golden sconces with crystal glasses, made by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
From the series: Classic
...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Six Rotaiting Arms Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling Lamp model 'Six Rotating Arms Ceiling Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1958.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and flo...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Italian Wall Light in Blue Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light in glass, metal and brass, Italy, 1950s.
Large wall light in structured glass and brass details. The light is designed in the manner of Fontana Arte. A halve round desig...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flavio Poli Redesigned Seguso Glass Flush Mount Hotel Bristol, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Redesigned bespoke 44" flush mount from original Flavio Poli glass pieces from the hotel Bristol (Italy 1954)
In 2015 we gave new life to glass from a 1950s ceiling fixture salvaged from the once magnificent Hotel Bristol in Meran, Italy upon the remaining components of the light fixtures and reengineered it with an entirely new metalware frame based on Led technology. The original gilt melted glass laces were carefully interwoven once again and cast into a more contemporary shape. In one of the pictures you can see one of the original lights by Flavio Poli with a brass frame whereas there have been many versions from the same glass pieces in the hotel. One light has already made its way to NYC and has been installed in an apartment there (see pictures). This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the last remaining historical Poli glass pieces from the glamorous hotel Bristol as well as simply possessing a beautiful and large flush light, suited for a variety of different rooms and spaces.
The Bristol...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
One of Five Square Limburg Textured Glass Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five square modernist flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (1960s - 1970s). A black lacquered metal backplate holds a geome...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Illuminated Wall-Mounted Display Console
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, display console, metal, glass, brass, Italy, 1970s
Two vertical wall mounts in black metal hold a glass shelf. At the end of the fixtures two adjustable ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Palwa Sconces, Nickel Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful square wall lights by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). They are made of nickeled brass frame...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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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