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 Rush Ferrocolor Sconces, Wall Lights Spain 1960
By Ferrocolor
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Ferrocolor sconces.
2 lights, 60 watts max bulb
US rewired and in working condition
Back plate 3.75 long x 2 inches high.
Projection from the wall: 4.25 inches.
We have 2 Pair available and a single Sconce...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 30.125"H x 12.5"W x 5.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.75"H x 1.75"W x 0....
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 21.75"H x 12.5"W x 6.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.75"H x 1.75"W x 0.6...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Large Midcentury Pink Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely, beautiful and large Italian pink clear murano glass wall sconce from 1970s. This Sconce was made and designed during the 1970s in Italy bay Mazzega.
This fixture is composed ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring.
The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Blue
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in blue.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Murano Glass “Python” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Murano Amethyst textured glass sconces mounted on a full gilt brass structure. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in very nice condition. The photos...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Sand Blasted Smoky Color and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful assembly for this Murano glass applique. A very particular and rare glass to find, smoked effect, sandblasted and acid-etched; classic Murano style.
The applique is compos...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Murano Glass Sconces, by Venini
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large geometrical Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces, by Venini Italy 1980s.
A modern design for these Triedri clear Murano glass with chrome mounts sconces.
The vintage...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Large Contemporary Pair of Brass and White Bulb Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Pair of white bulb asymetric Murano glass and brass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. In the mood of...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic Jean Prouvé French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Turquoise painted iron and a swing mechanism that allows for effortless 180º movement. The design and dimensions of the ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and beige acrylic wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.875"H x 14.25"W x 7.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Palma Hammered Brass Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
PALMA Wall Sconce, a stunning lighting fixture that is sure to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Handmade with delicate precision, this sconce is crafted from a hammered brass sheet, carefully formed into a sphere shape.
When lit, PALMA Sconce...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Lights by Cini Boeri for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Cini Boeri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Lights by Cini Boeri for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1971. Sleek slant cut flush mounts with a concave socket housing, receiving a chro...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Large Contemporary Polished Brass "Beetle" Wall Sconce Light Uplighters
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Pair of contemporary brass curved "Beetle" uplighter wall sconces or wall lights. Inspired by an Italian Stilnovo mid century design. The antique polished lacquered brass is of a hi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Halldor Gunnløgsson, Wall Lights, Steel, Denmark, 1958
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable steel wall lights designed by Halldor Gunnløgsson and produced by Louis Poulsen, c. 1958
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.375” H x 4.1” W x 9“ D
Back Plate Dimen...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
1 of 6 Large Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Amber bubble glass sconce in style by Helena Tynell, Germany.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Smoked Glass
1 of 4 Pairs of Large Kalmar Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights Citrus, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 2 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs 2 x E14 small bulb...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
large 46cm Florentiner Theatre Ceiling Light by BANCI Firenze , Italy, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceiling light flush mount, can also be used as wall light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1960s
This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1960s by Banci Firenze. It i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 5 Stunning Petite Glass Flower Wall Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 13 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light effect.
High quality...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of French Maison Lunel Brass Opal Glass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of Maison Lunel wall lights France, 1950s. Elegant design in gilt brass with two crossing scrolled Lamp-arm with opaline glass shades. Both pieces in fine vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Pink Murano Glass Three Lights Wall Sconces, 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Pink Murano Glass Three Lights Wall Sconces, the structure is made of brass an black laquered metal.
Perfect vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Petite 1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount for Limburg
Located in Glendale, CA
Petite 1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount for Limburg.
Executed in thick and heavy textured amber bubble glass and bl...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces Iron Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Beautiful wall lights with a unique 'iron' design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
Black 'iron' squares inlaid in thick clear glass. Ne...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.75"H x 11.0"W x 4.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Luigi Caccia Dominioni "LP10" Brass Wall Sconces for Azucena, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Italian mid century "LP10 / Bidone" wall sconces lamps in brass and adjustable frosted glass shades by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italy 1950s.
In good orig...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LUnnone Sconce AS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires in an aged silver 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
Silver
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Wall Light, 2010
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano Art Glass applique. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Wall Sconces or Wall Lights in the Style of RAAK, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of stunning sconces designed in the style by Maija Liisa Komulainen (Finland) /RAAK.
Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship.
Good vintage co...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal, Chrome
Large Pair Maison Arlus French Mid Century Murano 1950s Wall Lamps
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large luxurious French Mid Century sconces composed of thick ribbon Murano glass shades and pointed brass holder by famed French lighting company, Maison Arlus.. Rewired....
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Uchiwa wall lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Centreville, VA
Uchiwa wall lamp
Designer: Ingo Maurer
Year: 1973
German lighting designer Ingo Maurer first spotted some uchiwa, traditional Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper,...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo
Modular Staff Wall or Ceiling Lights by Motoko Ishii, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful chrome and glass wall or ceiling lights by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany, chrome-plated metal and partially silver plated glass, can be combined into wonderful l...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1 of 6 Ice Glass Shell Glass Wall Light Sconce by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Beautiful wall lights with a Ice glass in shell form made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970.
Thick ice glass on a white color frame
High ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Rene Mathieu Swing Arm Sconces Wall lamp French Adjustable Lunel Arlus
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Superb pair of Swing arm sconces by Rene Mathieu, adjustable sconces.
US rewired and in working condition
Totally restored and refinished
1 light, 40 watts max bulb.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Green Water and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of aqua green Murano glass wall lights with a frosted back and a textured look. Each light is made from a single piece of curved glass, supported by two brass bolts. They are of...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Sets of Kalmar Gilded Sconces Murano Wall Lights Palazzo, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury gilded brass wall sconces with 3 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce takes two x E14 bulbs.
Light b...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Style Pair Italian Brass and Painted Metal Wall Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we have provided detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This iconic and sophisti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
LU Swing Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Smoky Art Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful design for this double leaf-shaped applique, all in smoky colour. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the same time.
The appl...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Art Deco Style Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of smoke-colored Murano glass wall lamps in structured glass and brass. The glass is textured with ribs and is curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact. Each wall l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Frosted Murano Sconces, 5 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with frosted Murano glass shade decorated with amber details mounted on white metal structure / Made in Italy
Measures: Height 11 inches, width 10 inches, depth 5 ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
LU Swing Sconce Plug-In
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful plug-in version of our Lumfardo Luminaires brass LU swing sconce in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.25” H x 5” W x 9.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Tos...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Iridescent Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian Iridescent Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each sconce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Wall light "Sun" by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Midcentury Wall light "Sun" by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960
Rare wall lamp by the French and Swiss designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This model in the shape of ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Square Rattan Cane Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Introducing this handcrafted vintage-style square wicker wall sconce with gold accent. Each piece is uniquely made by local artisans in the Philippines, making it a one-of-a-kind add...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Sconce with Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
This wall-mounted sconce exemplifies the refined aesthetics of mid-century Italian design. Crafted in the 1960s, the fixture features a durable brass arm that extends from a rectangu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Mid Century Sconces in Brass by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning wall sconces model 2389 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. The lamps give a soft secondary light as the reflectors lighten up the brass back plate.
Condition: Very good origi...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wall Light in Plexiglass Enameled Metal Brass Design Italy 1950/60
Located in Palermo, IT
Wall or ceiling lamp, made in Italy in the 50s/60s. The lamp has a structure in enameled metal in aquamarine with geometric patterns, where a brass circle and a circular plexiglass d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Space Age Glass and Metal Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age Glass and Metal Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Elegant rare high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
Wear consistent with age and...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modernist Glass and Bronze Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Modernist Glass and Bronze Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps.
Lamps are in excellent condition.
These lamps works with E27 standard light b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Brass Five-Light Wall Lamps by Leola, 1970
By Leola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German five-light polished brass flush mount lights, can be used as wall or ceiling lights. Wired for US standards, five E12 sockets per fixture, max. wattage 40w each, bul...
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1970s German Vintage 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.