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 Italian Modern Wall Light Sconces, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Pair Italian Modern Wall Light Sconces, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1950s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7” H x 5.8” W x 8.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5” H x ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, 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
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate.
Two lights per sconce.
Price per sconce
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Crystal and Brass Sconces Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous set of 4 large 1960's Crystal sconces designed by carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
The beautiful crystal bubble patterned glass is formed in a half circle which sits on a mi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Veca For Fontana Arte Pair Of Italian Wall Sconces In Steel And Crystal
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as it provides technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This elegant and sophisticated pair of vin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Graniglia Murano Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect with gold flecks...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
LUnnone Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. All brass patina finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing do...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italy 1950s Spider Lamp Wall Sconce in Copper, Wrought Iron & Green Glass
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large italian mid-century modern spider lamp, wall light or sconce.
This stunning wall lamp was made in Italy during the 1950s and 1960s and is fitted with a beautifully shaped and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair of Curtis Jere Style Brass Wall Sconces by Lightolier
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Curtis Jere style Brass Wall Sconces by Lightolier. Art Deco meets Mid Century. Fabulous mood lighting. We also have a set of four wider ones. Please look at our other listings.
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with 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
Limburg Vintage Mid-Century Amber Bubble Glass Wall Light or Sconce c. 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Limburg Glashütte vintage midcentury modern flush mount wall light / lamp / sconce. Featuring amber toned / colored (colored) bubble glass with lozenge and flower petal shapes. Desig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Brass sconce
Located in München, DE
Very nice brass wall lamp from the 1950s.
Charming design with loving details.
It creates a breathtaking lighting effect and is a real eye-catcher in every home.
Condition:
Very go...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely clear and matte white glass flush mount.
Germany, 1960s.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Leather Sconce Light in Cobalt, Noma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Ferna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 6 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of French 1960s Arlus Wall Lamps
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of 1960s French sconces composed of brass horned and black enamel fixtures with white glass shades. Rewired
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Reticello Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with Murano glass cups hand blown in "reticello" technique to form crisscross pattern of white filaments, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy in the s...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.75"H x 4.5"W x 9.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 12.75"H x 4.625"W x 1.0"D...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Set of Two Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass sheet and tubes, each fixture is e...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Quebec' Sconces by Gilla Giani for Tronconi
By Tronconi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Quebec' Sconces by Gilla Giani for Tronconi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. Half Dome shells in a beautifully aged polished brass. Each sconce holds a single E...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo signed Adjustable Metal Wall Lights, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Stilnovo Mid-Century signed Metal Adjustable wall lamp, 1950s.
A truly comfortable and refined pair of wall lamps, perfect for use at the edge of the bed or in a study to adjust the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.375"H x 3.5"W x 4.125"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Midcentury Italian Dual Wall Sconce in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A flower inspired Italian double wall light in brass. Featuring two slightly diffrent textile shades and bakelite nipple on/of switch. Made in Italy during the 1950s. Measurements: H...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
4 Pair Deco Streamline Sconces, c.1930, priced per pair. Vintage lights
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for the pair.
Art Deco style sconces. I can see them lighting the lobby in an old Art Deco theater in Miami. Highly polished aluminum backs with subtle yet dynamic Art Deco de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Staff XL Large Organic Textured Clear Ice Crystal Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful and extra large 50cm (nearly 20 inch) vintage mid-century modern flush mount light fixture by German lighting manufacturer Staff Leuchten, circa 1970s. Featuring a wonder...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Plastic
Pair of Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Striated Leaf Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your living space with this exquisite Pair of Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Striated Leaf Sconces by the illustrious designer Franco Luce, Italy, circa 1970. These rema...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Rare & Highly Decorative Mid-Century Modern Sconces Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass and metal, each sc...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and teak wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 7.75"W x 3.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.625"H x 3.625"W x 0.5...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Smoked Glass Wave Sconces / Flush Mounts By Peill & Putzler
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1970's Smoked glass Wave sconces designed
by Koch & Low for Peill & Putzler.
The sconces have been Newly rewired for the US and can either be used as
wall sconces ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Sciolari Style Wall Sconce in Brass and Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sciolari Inspired Italian Modernist Gold-Plated Brass and Glass Wall Sconce. Italy, 1960-1970.
A beautiful gold-plated brass and glass scroll shaped wall sconce with a circular glass...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Sakura Flush Mount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame
Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy
7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 22 inches /...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and beige embroidery-fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5” H x 9.5” W x 3.3” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14
Number of ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Large Kalmar Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights Citrus, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful pairs of midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs 2 x E14 smal...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano piece which can be mounted both as applique and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks.
The wall Light / chandelier has a brass structure, in the shape of a climbing plant. Pink Murano glass plates...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1960s.
Light oxidation present throughout both brass fixtures.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10” H x 9” W x 6.2“ D
...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Kinkeldey Pair Wall Lighting Glass Cut with Brass Structure XL, Austria, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in La xara, VC
Austria pair wall lighting cut glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Austrian design.
discount shipping to USA * shipping option private quo...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in a lime green color.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb
Lamps...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Barovier Murano Glass Rectangular Vanity Sconce
Located in New York, NY
1 rectangular form sconce with gold glass inclusions and brass fittings. Rewired for use in the USA. Sconce utilizes four candelabra type bulbs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Alabaster Timeless Pair Wall Sconces Midcentury Design and Top Quality Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful shape, perfect size and excellent condition alabaster sconces.
This excellent condition pair of alabaster light fixtures for wall mounting will look great no matter where ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Midcentury Pair of Sconces in Chrome Goffredo Reggiani Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of sconces in chrome metal in the style of Goffredo Reggiani.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
'Grande Mania' Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grande Mania Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal half layered half sphere sconce made from d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Several Solid Glass and Brass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the eleven beautiful high quality light fixtures made by Kalmar Leuchten, Germany. Manufactured in Mid century, 1960.
This wall light features lights made of handmade texture...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco style Murano glass sconces was made entirely by hand. Everything is decorated with the Pulegoso technique. This means it has large air bubbles inside t...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian 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...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Rare Pair of Model 2128 Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pair of Model 2128 Sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured circa the 1960s. Textured glass diffusers with beautifully aged polished brass framing. A single E27 socket-typ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13” H x 5” W x 8“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 13” H x 2.75...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Vintage Italian Spotlight - 20 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian adjustable spotlight with glossy orange enameled body and chrome hardware, mounted with simple clip base, can be used as wall light or table lamp / Made in Italy, cir...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Tommaso Barbi, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed by Tomasso Barbi and produced by G&G, Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 11.5” W x 6.5“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.75” H x...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Francesco Rota Wall Lamp 'Lens' Curved Bronze by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Lens' designed by Francesco Rota in 2013.
Wall lamp giving up & down direct light. Pressed and curved metal structure. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Lens by Francesco Rot...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Helena Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights design attributed to Helena Tynell, produced by Ivars, Sweden c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25” H x 6.375” W x 6.25“D
Back Plate ...
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1960s Albanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Diabolo Wall Light Sconce, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome Pierre Guariche style articulating wall lamp with adjustable shade and height adjustable lamp arm was made in France in the 1950s. The light features a lampshade made of...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Ceiling or Wall Light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid-Century Modern flush mount or wall light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s.
Made of enameled metal frame.
Socket : one x E27.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Chrome and glass Arm Wall Lights
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Contemporary Art Deco inspired Italian wall lights in the style of ‘Venini’.
Each light comprises of a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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.