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
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are still made...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Early model "SP15" wall/ceiling lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning lamp, model SP15, was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in Italy in the 1950's/1960's. It is made out of polished chrome and has a very solid and easy construction...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Spanish Wrought Iron Fish Shaped Wall Light with Frosted Glass Globe, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought Iron Fishe Wall Light with Frosted Glass Globe Shade. Spain, 1950s-1960s
Rare find.
This single light wall sconce was handcrafted in Spain at the Mid-Century Modern period in the style of Brutalism.
It features a large iron fish blowing from the mouth a frosted glass globe as a large bubble.
Overall Measures: 69 cm H x 16 cm W x 31 cm D
A matching four-light fish chandelier...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.25"H x 11.0"W x 10.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.375"H...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Red CP-1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in rare red finish, optional horizontal or vertical mount, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon, P...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A pair of 1960s Neuhaus Leuchten white oplaine and brass wall sconces
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s Neuhaus Leuchten white oplaine and brass wall sconces each with 2 light fittings in each end and side switch. Re wired with new fittings and PAT tested. There are x 2...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LUart Directional Sconce PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUart Directional Sconce PB is a superbly crafted linear wall sconce designed by Lumfardo Luminaires to feature artwork and/or objets d’art. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Graniglia Leaf Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a large Murano glass leaf hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, supported by gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy
1 light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Arredoluce Inspired Milk Glass Shield Sconce with Floral Brass Hardware
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous satin milk glass shield shaped shade with delicate patinated floral brass hardware. Original condition with heavy patina to the hardware, including visible paint loss or rem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 'Mania' Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mania Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal half layered half sphere sconce made from delicate opaline glass. Each sconce h...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling lamp with shade in blown glass and frame in painted steel. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The light is fully working and in go...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Murano Art Glass and Brass Green Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
This bewitching narrow and long wall lamp was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each individual leaf is individually handcrafted from high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pianeta Large-Scale Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Pianeta wall lamp--an over-scaled sculptural light that adds instant drama wherever it goes. Inspired by a vintage European design, brought into the 21st century by Blueprint Lighting in 2022. This fixture has full rotation on a flat plane (parallel to the wall), so that you can arrange the two arms any way you would like. Nearly a 4 foot wingspan when fully extended, but can be folded inward to become more compact if desired; create your own distinct shape!
Shown here in our SLATE enamel and our classic NATURAL BRASS 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
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Light blue Murano glass sconces - a pair
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern pair of Murano glass sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy, 1980s.
The Italian sconces have a neoclassical style, and are very elegant.
The pair of sconces is made...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Mīcro LU Sconce BB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful patinated brass and black MicroLU BB articulating wall sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. In a brass patinated and painted aluminum finish with a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Huelva Brass Casting Wall Sconce, Sculptural Sconce, Art Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
Huelva sconce is a beautiful light fixture made of solid brass that features two intricately designed water lilies. This sconce is a stunning addition to any room, providing both lig...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 3 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This un...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Jean Prouvé Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé for the 'Maison Tropique' and is considered a purist masterpiece. What makes this lamp special is the economical use of materials and the clean design.
Also availible is the Petite Potence...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Water Drop Wall Lamp from Kontakt-Werkstätten/Staff, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wall or ceiling lamp in the classic water drop design by Kontakt-Werkstätten (later Staff).
Striking lamp from the 1960s/1970s in an orange tone characteristic for the time. In the ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Scale 'Monarch' Articulated Wall Mount Lamp in Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Large scale "Monarch" wall-mount lamp or sconce, handmade by Blueprint Lighting. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong design statement,...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
1961 Vico Magistretti 'Lambda' Wall Lamp for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1961 Vico Magistretti 'Lambda' wall light for Artemide.
Executed in chromium-plated brass and pressed holophane glass. This architectural yet refined Italian wall lamp by Magistrett...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamps
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamps by Eva Koppel, Nils Koppel, Gert Edstrand for Nordisk Solar, Set of 3
Robust pirate wall lights in a special color from the D...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
ShiLU Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardwar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Brass
Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Murano Art Glass and Brass Light Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
This bewitching narrow and long wall lamp was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each individual leaf is individually handcrafted from high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce '12712' Ceiling or Wall Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, ceiling light or wall light, model '12712', nickel-plated brass, coated brass, acrylic, lacquered aluminum, Italy, circa 1958
This ceiling lamp, design...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and paper with laminated plants wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75” H x 5” W x 8” D
Back ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of 1960s Wall Lamps By Bjarne Bech For Louis Poulsen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of amazing wall lamps by Danish architect Bjarne Bech 1925-1980 in galvanized steel for Louis Poulsen from the 1960s.
A classic mid century design and look and in the usual L...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of Murano Sconces / Flush Mounts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights or flush mounts with square Murano bubbles glass shades mounted on black metal frames / Made in Italy circa 1960s
1 light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W
Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Grey Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Set of 3 Pink Huge Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
3 pieces of Murano Wall Lamps in Pink Glass consisting of eighteen tubular prisms with finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass from the Italian Murano District.
Traditional Italian M...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pearly Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
This bewitching narrow and long wall lamp was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each individual leaf is individually handcrafted from high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Sconces with Brass Fixtures and Opaline Glass Globes, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Elegant sconces with brass fixtures and opaline glass globes, Italy 1960s
A large set of wall lights/sconces with a brass fixture was produced and designed in Italy in the 1960s. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wicker Rattan Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Transform your space into a cozy oasis with the Wicker Rattan Shade Wall Sconce. The hand-woven rattan shade effortlessly creates a natural and inviting ambiance, while the expert cr...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Graniglia Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights with Murano glass shades hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, and finials infused with gold flecks, mounted on gold finish frame...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
LP12 wall sconce, Ignazio Gardella, Azucena, 1960, one-point-light version
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wall sconce mod. LP12 , one point light, Ignazio Gardella, Azucena, Italy, 1960. Brass frame with jointed arms and opal glass diffusers. Ignazio Gardella's design for Azucena, develo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ikea Wall Lamp in style of Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Italy, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic type
- very nice style of lighting
- marked by label
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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Architectural Wall Lights in 6 Iridescent Glass Globes, Large Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces is a real wall decor. It is made of a brass frame on which 6 handmade Murano glass of various sizes and colors are set.
Globes are milky white,irides...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Peill & Putzler Large Pair of 1970s Smoked Glass Biomorphic Wall Sconces Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large pair of mid-century 'Futura' or commonly referred to as 'Wave' flush mount ceiling or wall lights / sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Stunning Large Pair of Murano Glass Sconces with Swirl Pattern Cubes, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass ice cube block wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with two sockets on each plate and mount make fo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.0"W x 2.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurements av...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
1950's Flower and Coral Maiolica Illuminated Lantern by Vietri Italy
By Vietri
Located in Morazzone, Varese
This is a truly magical Italian maiolica wall mounted lantern depicts flowers and vivid red corals.
One single bulb provides ample illumination - this can be used as shown, wall mou...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
Three Tier Palmette Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette wall light with 23 clear Murano glass leaves mounted on chrome finish metal frame by Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Height: 20 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Jacques Biny, Task Lights, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
By Jacques Biny
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three brass and white-lacquered metal task lights designed by Jacques Biny and produced by Lita, France, c. 1950s.
Lamps function via clip on, for example onto shelf or bed...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Helena Tynell Model #A664 Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount for Limburg
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Helena Tynell Model #A664 Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount for Limburg. Executed in thick and heavy textured amber bubble glass and ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Uplight Graniglia Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with clear Murano glass shades hand blown using graniglia technique, decorated with blue and red glass buttons, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy in ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Giovi sconces designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1982
Located in Milano, IT
These wonderful Giovi sconces, a masterpiece designed by the visionary Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1982, are the perfect representation of a timeless and elegant lighting piece
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic Jean Prouvé French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Red-painted iron and a swing mechanism that allows for effortless 180º movement. The design and dimensions of the backpl...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Rare Mid-Century Modern Brass Sconce or Wall Lamp by Hillebrand Leuchten 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp. Designed and manufactured probably by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in perfora...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Wim Rietveld "Model 4050" or "Panama" Wall Mount Lamp in Black Enameled Metal
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare black enameled metal Wim Rietveld Panama wall light "Model 4050" designed for Gispen, 1955. Position adjustment is made using the red key...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Sconce by Albano Poli Poliarte Italy, 1970's
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An original wall sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte in iconic pop culture style. Original in all details and electricity in working condition. Gi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri For Venini. This beautiful pair of Italian mid-century sconces have been newly wired with new sockets for the U.S. market.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.82" H x 3.875" Diameter x 6.166" Depth
Back Plate Dimensions...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces by Gilardi and Barzaghi, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Gilardi and Barzaghi, 1950s, Italy
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
Purple Enameled brass and aluminium with brass piece.
This lamp works with E14 li...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
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.