Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Number in Set: Set of 2
Fly Wall Lamp by Pierre Chareau Model 110A
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Fly Wall Lamp" by Pierre Chareau Model 110A. Originally designed in 1924, this current production of the Fly wall lamp by Pierre Chareau is composed of ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Stainless Steel
Pair of Large 'Lola II' Sconces in Black and White
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Lola' brass and metal adjustable sconces in white. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these highly refined sconces are reminiscent of the iconic midcentury Italian designs of Arteluce and Stilnovo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade.
Excellent condition, beautiful scul...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern "Cocotte" Sconces Beige, Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of modern Italian wall lights. Also, could be used as a bedside sconces. Made with brass and painted sheet metal. Lampshade are...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
LUDO Articulated Wall Sconce or Lamp inEnamel & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Ludo articulated wall light with articulating arm and moveable head, handmade by Blueprint Lighting. The spun aluminium cones are a vintage 1950s Italian design. Swiveling head ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Lamp for Artemide. Minimalist and architectural, this iconic lamp can be used for wall or ceiling applications. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass.
Price is per item. 2 lamps available.
Born in Italy in 1931, Sergio Mazza created numerous iconic designs for Artemide throughout the 1960s, from a range of lighting to fiberglass molded...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Meander Flex Arm Wall Sconce by Avantgarden
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Meander wall sconce with two flexible metal arms, which allow for playful movement and endless poses. Shown here with our standard black metal flex arms and brushed brass fittings. A...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian modern diabolo sconce.
The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade E14 and E27
Excellen...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina.
Made in Italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Semi Flush Mount 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 means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in milk onyx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Travertine 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
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black and White 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 means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in terra onyx, milk onyx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Milk 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Sconce in Hand Carved Travertine 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
Sconce in Hand Carved Black and White 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 means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in terra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 Wall Lamps in Champagne for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti model 238/1 wall lamps in champagne for Astep.
Designed in 1959, this is an authorized Astep/Flos re-edition by Alessandro Sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that will add elegance and sophistication to any home.
Expertly made by a specialized workshop in mid-century modern design, every aspect of this lamp is meticulously crafted to match the hard-to-find lamps from the 1950s. Its versatile nature makes it perfect for placement on the side of a fireplace, giving light to a console or kitchen island, or illuminating a reading sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
'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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
1 (of 8) Amber Murano Flush Mount & Sconce Glass by Carlo Nason for Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount and wall sconce executed in handblown partially amber and clear Murano glass and chromed hardware designed by Carlo Nason. With this light you make a clear statem...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
LUread Spot Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce in a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide. Single E12 candela...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Sconces, Stilnovo Style Design Midcentury, Opaline and Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline.
Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Wall Sconce or Flush Mount Light
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted frame fitted with one E27 bulbs for max. 100W covered with element made of pressed and refined glass from the, early 1970s.
It is possible to put several pieces togethe...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
LU Cylinder Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic and smart Mid-Century style cylinder reading sconces from Lumfardo.
Brass patinated to a golden tone, and painted aluminum. Custom sizes and finishes available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Sconces Pivot Shade Stilnovo Style, Twin Bulb, Jbox, Solid Brass Patina
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Colors available are sage, ivory and matte black. The two shades can be made in different colors. See other chandeliers in my storefront for matching possibilities.
The inside of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade.
Excellent condition, bea...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Brass & Pale Pink Enamel Monolith Reading Lamp Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified with no additional lead time in most cases. Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final images--there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Frame and backplate patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly.
The Monolith...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Happy Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This series of wall sconces is classically inspired. Scaled versions of our pendants extend from elegant metal armatures. The proximity of the glass to the wall allows for each piece...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Black and White
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' wall light in black and white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1/3 Industrial Louis Kalff Sconce/Flush Mount for Philips Eindhoven
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Echt, NL
Very nice industrial sconces / flush mounts by Philips Eindhoven
Design: Louis Kalff
The lamp consists of 3 metal rings, two lacquered white and a larger one lacquered grey.
...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original Lumfardo Luminaires LUread Sconces with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Carl Auböck '4723' Wall Light
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' wall light. Executed in patinated brass with hard white paper shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass and Leather Meander Flexible Arm Wall Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Brass and leather wrapped meander wall or ceiling mounted light fixture, shown in natural blue indigo leather and brushed brass. Adjustable arms allow for your own stylish poses. Ava...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Pressed Glass Sconce, Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame with one E27 socket and eight pressed glass element in style of Kalmar form the 1960s.
Several pieces available.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dutch Design RAAK Opal Wall Lights
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional constructivist design in Bauhaus style.
Opaline glass in a mold formed with a bakelite suspension, labeled RAAK.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Huge Murano Glass and Brass Starburst Sconces or Wall Lamps
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful Murano glass and brass sconces or wall lamps/lights in the form a starburst. The sconces are in excellent condition. 1x E27 / Model A.
To be on the safe side, the lamp shou...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
pairs of Jacques Adnet style Wall Sconces Art Deco France
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet wall sconces.
We have the matching chandelier.
PRICED by PAIR.
Measurements: Back plate: 5.3/4 inches H, 2.5 inches W.
With shade: 13 inches W, 7 inches D projectio...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce. Custom finishes and sizes available upon request. Each light requires one E26 75w maximum bulb. Bulbs not provided. Priced and...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Accent Light by Artemide
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Round heavy metal in a pewter finish - accent lights that may be used as sconces or ceiling fixtures. Wired for single candlestick style bulb up to 60 wa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swing-Arm Wall Sconce
Located in Oakville, CT
Steel Swing-Arm Wall Sconce with Milk Glass Shade
Overall Length: 47″
Bracket Height: 29″
Height from top of arm to bottom of bulb: 12 1/4″
Arm Length:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Large Venini Murano Curved Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Venini curved glass sconces, a matching pair. All dimensions are below. Wired for USA and
in perfect working order. Now, more than ever, home...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Architectural RAAK Wall Lamps in Copper Lacquer NOS
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of RAAK wall lamps in a copper colored lacquer.
Condition is excellent. Measures: 2 x E27 / Model A fittings.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of amber Murano Sconces, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold by pair.
Each sconce has a Murano glas...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Sconces by Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Wall Lights by Jean Rene Cailette for Parscot, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of French 1950s wall lights by Jean Rene Caillette for Parscot, with brushed aluminum bodies on black hardware, bodies have an adjustable sliding mechanism along the a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Wall Sconces by Diderot, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Two patinas brass with glass shades pair of sconces by Diderot.
Priced by pair.
Max wattage: 75w/bulb.
Backplate: 4" x 1.5".
US wired and in working condition.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Longstem Wall Lights, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of articulate wall lights by Boris Lacroix, swivel joint at the cylinders, circle of perforations at top of cylinders, custom back plates for US electrical use, wired fo...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod Feltre designed by Ignazio Gardella Italy '60
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of wall lamps mod. Feltre designed by Ignazio Gardella, manufactured by Greco
Original golden brass structure and pressed glass diffusers, with beautiful vintage pat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Halophane Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Halophane Sconces. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1950s. Halophane glass and enameled metal make up these classic indoor/outdoor sconces. Each unit holds a si...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Tommaso Barbi "The Leaf Ginkgo" Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare, wonderful and huge ginkgo leaf wall lamp by Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Truly unsurpassed taste and design for this precious brass wall lamp.
The lamp is made entirel...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Artemide Sconces by Sergio Mazza
Located in Culver City, CA
Artemide Sconces by Sergio Mazza
Italy circa 1960
Nickeled and black enameled brass with two pressed opaline glass diffusers. Designed by Sergio Mazza.
5”w x 9.5”d x 8”h
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Sweden Wall Lights / Sconces Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces. ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Pine
Pair AV Mazzega Triangular White Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Ribbed Accents
By AVMazzega
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1990s pair of Murano glass sconces by AV Mazzega. Each thick, nearly opaque white triangular glass shade is accented with a ridged, gold band. Shades are held in place flush ag...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midcentury pair of Azucena wall lights, Italy 1950
By Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic pair of Azucena wall lamps, manufactured in Italy in 1950s.
The brass structure in stunning patina holds a pair of original glass shades.
Perfect vintage condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
60s Pair of wall lights bronzed steel glass design attributed to Sergio Mazza
By Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
Outstanding Vintage 1960s Pair of Wall Lights with a bronzed steel structure with double clear pressed glass shades shaped as flying saucers with bronzed metal finish details. this ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1968. Thick molded glass cubes are technically cut in half, allowing for a simp...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pink and Golden Murano Glass Wall Lights In Disc Shape
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This striking pair of wall lamps is made of textured pink Murano glass disk worked like a spiral swirled, put on a textured brass plate to produce this exceptional effect of changing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg, Kalmar Lighting, and Serge Mouille. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $119,007 while the average work can sell for $1,956.
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