Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with metal holders by Kaiser, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixtu...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 4 Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and read...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Tera Sconce by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Sconce is Ceramicah’s signature wall sconce. Its compact size and clean proportions make it perfect for use in any space. The Unglazed Tera Sconce is fired without any glaze...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 6.75” W x 14” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.5” Diameter x...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano glass and brass sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style Italy 1980s.
The Mid-Century wall lights are made of a crystal Rostrato Murano glass shade: irregular...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian "Rostrato" Light Pink Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps with "Rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structure, in the style of Barovier and Toso. Each wall lamp is composed of a brass structure that all...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Bubble Glass Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very nice bubble glass wall lamps by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
The lamps spreads a great play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma.
High-quality workma...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
These exclusive Fontana Arte Model 2080 sconces were designed by Max Ingrand and made in Italy in 1955. It is an exclusive reissue from the 80s where they raised the height to an inc...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Andre Arbus Pair of Brass & Bronze Sconces, Wall Lights, 3 Pairs Available
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of bronze sconces, wall lamps by Andre Arbus.
Two patina, black and brass.
US rewired and in working condition.
Two-light per sconce, 40 watts max per bulb.
2 pairs a...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' Outdoor Wall Lamps in Grey for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' outdoor wall lamps in grey for Oluce.
Executed in lacquered aluminum and glass, this is one of the most refined Minimalist Italian designs of the midce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Brass Spider Ceiling or Wall Light in Mid-Century Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian midcentury designs, this ceiling / wall light will make the focus center of your interior. The arms radiate all around the stem, each ending with a metal shad...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lampade da muro in vetro opalino attr. Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Wall lamps that light up with power button for single wall sconce. Two really very elegant lamps thanks to its opaline glass so refined that it echoes Fontana Arte's style. Opal glas...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Large Flower Bud Red Polychromed Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Bud Shaped Light Fixture, Wrought Iron, Polychromed, Spain 1940s-1950s.
Eye-catching ceiling light in the shape of a flower bud.
Rare find.
This hand-forged iron floral ceili...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Golden Sunburst Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Leaf Rays, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful mid-century lamp in the shape of a sun with leaf rays in golden metal, which can be used both as a ceiling lamp or a wall sconce. It features three light points that highli...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti Outdoor Wall Lamp 'Lyndon' Medium by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Lyndon' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1980.
Outside wall lamp. Zinc-plated and black lacquered metal structure, globes in transparent polycarbonate. Manufactured by Oluc...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Leucos
By Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade with red border / Made in Italy by Leucos, circa 1960s
Original mark on the frame
Measures: dia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount.
This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These exquisite wall lamps, designed by renowned Italian designer Oscar Torlasco in the 1960s, embody the elegance and craftsmanship of mid-century Italian lighting. Featuring a soli...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Hillebrand Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of wall lamps by Hillebrand Leuchten made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shape. The bottom part of the lamp is made of brass.
The light r...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
2 Pairs of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards.
This is a sp...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Graniglia Bow Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass shade hand blown with granular texture using Graniglia technique and amber glass bow, mounted on gold finish metal frame / made in Italy
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 196
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s
Dimensions
Height: 23.62 in. (60 cm)
Diameter: 9.44 in. (24 cm)
The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb w...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Torpedo Murano Glass Sconce by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age gellule torpedo wall lamp light lightning sconce by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, blown white smoke Murano glass, silver metal structure. Famo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Ice Block Glass Sconce Vintage German 1970s by Honsel Leuchten, Germany
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconce manufactured by Honsel Leuchten Germany. It is a amber tone glass on a gilded metal frame. The fixture has one European style E14 socket. It requires a European E14 can...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with stenciled shade in glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage cond...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass with embossed surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. The lamp uses...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Austrian Pair of "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model 48327/011. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each fixture is equipped with ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo fo Oluce Italian "Fresnel" Glass Metal Sconces Wall Light 1960s
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two sconces wall lamps “Fresnel” model designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Oluce from 1760s with thick moulded opaque glass cylindrical di...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Felix Agostini wall sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Felix Agostini "Erato" bronze wall sconces, a 1955 design.
Dimensions:
Height: 21", Width: 10", Depth: 4".
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Wall Candelabra with Golden Tulips, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant 1960s wall candelabra crafted in wrought iron with a golden finish, featuring five tulip-shaped candle holders meticulously designed to hold candles and provide warm, decorat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The natural walnut backplate and distinctly arch...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 pink glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large pink 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
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Outdoor Wall Light by Heinrich Gantenbrink, Germany, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Incredibly rare and sculptural wall light in painted steel, with shade in plexiglass. Designed by Heinrich Gantenbrink and made in Germany by BEGA, cirka 1962. The lamp is fully work...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
1 of 6 Large Wall Sconce Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass wall sconce or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Smoked Glass
1 of the 2 pairs XL Filvem Voghera Crystal and Nickel Plated Wall Lamps
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional wall lamps with beautiful 30 crystals, nickel plated metal frame by Filvem Voghera, Milan, 1968.
Statement pieces in the room. The fixture Illuminates lovely due to th...
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Early 1600s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Flower Ceiling Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 24 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light effect.
High quality and in...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of German Vintage Solid Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of elegant articulating wall lights.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Glass and Brass Wall Sconce by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A clear translucent textured art glass wall sconce with brass hardware, Scandinavian Modern/Midcentury Modern period, by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, circa mid-20th century, Sweden. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked for it! A new iteration of our best-selling Jenny sconce...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Piatto Wall Light or Sconce in Spun Mesh & Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Piatto wall lamp--a wildly sculptural light that adds instant drama wherever it goes. Fabricated of spun mesh and solid brass and rooted in French Modernism; Blueprint Lighting's reverent nod to the legacy of Mathieu Mategot. Shown here in our Matte Black enamel mesh and ourDark Bronze hardware, but available in 36 colors and 6 metal finishes. What will you create?
Our sconces and wall lights...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Enamel, Bronze, Brass
'Solana' Wall Mount Lamp in Ebonized Walnut, Brass and Enamel Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The ebonized walnut backplate and distinctly arc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Auguri Adjustable Wall Lamp in Glass and Brass Made by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Auguri wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Auguri is adjustable to suit your needs with it's two articulating j...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Rare and Large Modernist Sconces Wall Lights, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large blown glass and lacquered metal wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Sweden, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Lights in Copper, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of outdoor wall lamps in copper, glass, and plexiglass. Designed and made in Sweden from circa 1970s second half. Both lamps are fully working and in very good vintage...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Extra Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade, which makes each glass piece a unique piece. The sconce...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of four Midcentury Made Art Deco Style White Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and beautiful design set of midcentury design alabaster wall lights.
If you are looking for a great design and practical small size set of sconces to grace your midcentu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Aluminum
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 ...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Petite Square Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Limburg Leuchten, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite bubble pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edis...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp 'Berlin' Medium by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017.
Adjustable wall lamp giving indirect led light in metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Christophe Pillet designed Berlin, an object that calls into question the common understanding of the ceiling light, turning its traditional discreet character upside down to transform it into an elegant and decorative feature.
Available in the ø40 and ø50 ceiling versions or the ø30 version for use either as a ceiling light or wall light, Berlin takes the form of a thick metal ring with a slender profile enclosing a disc of wire mesh glass...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1980s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of brass and Rostrato Murano glass wall sconces in the manner of Barovier; they work with 110-240 volts and require...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamps by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamps by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Frosted ice glasses secure to the aluminum frame.
The light requires two E14 light bulbs. Works with bot...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of vintage blue glass petals drop wall sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period:...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Gold Italian Brass Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp, Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian reading wall lamp, light made of handcrafted polished brass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The round lacquered aluminum shade is supported by a flexible stem, beam halted by two adjustable arms, featuring a one light socket. Signed, marked Stilnovo. Brevettato Patent. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1950 - 1960, Milan, Italy.
Measures : Base: 11.75" H x 1.25" W
Shade: 6" H x 15" diameter.
Stilnovo was an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1946, in Milan by the well-known Italian designer Bruno Gatta. During the Mid-Century Modern era the Stilnovo brand was one of the most pioneered lighting design companies in Italy, also known as the Stilnovo Period. Well-known artists have worked and designed for Stilnovo, such as the Italian architect and designer Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Joe Cesare...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Stilnovo wall sconces styled by Gilardi & Barzaghi mid-century stamp
Located in Palermo, IT
Stilnovo with stamp Gilardi Barzaghi . Production Italy 1950 ca.
Pair of two-light wall lamps, body
biconico in metallo verniciato.
The 360 degrees are intended for the cones clos...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti Outdoor Wall Lamp 'Lyndon' Medium by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Lyndon' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1980.
Outside wall lamp. Zinc-plated and black lacquered metal structure, globes in transparent po...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rostrato Sconce by Barovier e Toso, 18 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass hand blown to create a beaked textured effect using Rostrato technique, mounted on brass bracket / Designed by Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s with original Barovier e Toso maker's mark on the frame / Made in Italy
1 light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W
Measures: Height 12 inches, width 10 inches, depth 12 inches...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Sconces.
Offered is a stunning pair of Italian Art Deco style Murano glass and brass sconces.
This ch...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg, Kalmar Lighting, and Serge Mouille. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $119,007 while the average work can sell for $1,956.