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 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
Wall Lamp by Nucleo Sormani 1970s
By Sormani
Located in Debrecen, HU
The wall lamp, produced by Nucleo Sormani in the 1970s, consists of four independently rotatable curved aluminum parts, each equipped with an E14 socket. This design allows for custo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Single Clio wall light by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Lugo, IT
Single wall light
Design by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
Good conditions
Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 196
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s
Dimensions
Height: 33.46 in. (85 cm)
Diameter: 10.23 in. (26 c...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Pairs of Small J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and handmade brass wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilliant crystal glasses are mount...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Wall Light in Brass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Constructivist wall lamp in patinated brass. Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and made in Denmark from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni White and Brass Articulating Sconces for O-Luce
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Giuseppe Ostuni White and Brass Articulating Sconces for O-Luce
Executed in white painted aluminum shade with brass hardware. Sconces pivot up/down and left/right on O...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pink Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces designed by Franco Luce. The sconces feature a striking leaf-shaped design made of hand-blown pink Murano glass, with a translucent fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Multicolored Murano Sconce, 7 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage mid-century Italian wall light with a Murano glass shade in yellow red and green colors, mounted on white metal frame and secured with clear glass screws / Made in Italy in t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 3 Stunning Glass Wall by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall light by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fixture req...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Flowers Wall Lamps
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, which brings nature and the energy of Feng Shui into your interiors. This pair of modern and organic appliques is composed of ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Eight of Modern Italian Murano Glass Iridescent Milk Wall Sconces, 80s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Eight iridescent vintage wall lamps in milky Murano glass, produced by Maestri Murano. These are of high quality and give off a nice warm glow. Each...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 (of 4) Pair of Silver Artemide Shogun Wall Lights by Mario Botta, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Artemide Shogun Parete wall lamps designed by Mario Botta for Artemide, Milano, Italy in 1980s. Marked on the frame. Mario Botta is a postmodern Swiss architect and designer, renowned for his striking geometric forms.
Artemide is a Italian manufacturer founded by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza in 1960. The design of the lamp is based upon the form of a samurai’s visor. The two perforated silver enameled steel sheet shades are adjustable, which creates a great light / shadow effect.
The Shogun wall lamp...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Large Clear Bubble Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Clear Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max.
Light bulbs are not included.
It is possibl...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Table Lamps or Sconces Pox by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and elegant Modernist sconces or table lamps 'Pox' in donut shape. Adjustable height. Designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in aluminium and...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 9 Pink Triedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano pink crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 12,40 inche...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of 4 Stunning Glass Wall Light by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Fantastic mid-century wall lights by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
Each fi...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Four Stilnovo wall sconces , Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Set of 4 wall sconces Stilnovo , Italy, 1960s original label
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, 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
Pair of Mid-century Modern Brass and "Pulegoso" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful set of two stunning brass wall lamps made with brass base and white "Pulegoso" blown Murano glass glasses in the style of Barovier. Made in Murano, Venice, Italy, in the 19...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Lamp, Style Of Paavo Tynell
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Vintage Brass Wall Lamp with Two Glass Shades – Paavo Tynell Style, Possibly manufactured by Itsu from Finland in the 1950's.
This mid-century modern brass wall lamp features two be...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 10 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the ten beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each wal...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Flower Flushmount, Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flushmount light or sconce with 42 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s.
Hig...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set Four of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 pink glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period:1970'S
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gustavo Pulitzer Finali, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1950
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for the cabins of SS Andrea Doria, Italy, c. 1950.
Model documented in archival images.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8 ” H x ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 etched glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large etched glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Functionalist 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
Pair of Milky White Shade Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass wall light with an opaque milky white shade and transparent pink stem mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
Sold as a set of 5 pieces.
Nice set of 5 woven hemp paper uchiwa shades in the style of Ingo Maurer. Made fr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Magari Wall Lamp
Located in Westport, CT
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order. Magari is adjustable to suit your needs: there are two articulating joints, and the shade ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Wall Lamp 7078 by Jan Hoogervorst for Anvia, Netherlands 1958
Located in Echt, NL
Modernist wall lamp, model 7078 in very good original condition.
Designed by Jan Hoogervorst, Netherlands, 1958.
Manufactured by Anvia Almelo.
The l...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconce manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. It is an amber tone glass on a metal frame. The fixture has one European style E14 socket. It requires a European E14 candelabra bulb...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce – Iridescent Triedri Glass, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano iridescent prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses ha...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Two Rotating Straight Arms Wall Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp model "Two rotating straight arms wall lamp" designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and ...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Midcentury Murano Glass Sconce Ceiling Light by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing round wall lamp or ceiling light composed of lovely colorful murano glass flowers by Barovier & Toso.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
It uses 3 bulbs.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Light Fresnel Joe Colombo for Oluce Midcentury White Exsterior Lighting
By Joe Colombo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Fresnel Joe Colombo for oluce midcentury Italia design white Exsterior lighting.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 5 Pairs of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces. Each sconce with one large Murano glass piece, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Chrome metal base.
High quality ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Petite Bubble Glass Flushmount by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Round smoke tone bubble glass ceiling mount fixture or Wall light designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Round Amber Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Round Amber Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Executed in ice glass and metal.
This lamp need 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in wo...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Three Stilnovo Style Brass Satin Glass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three rare, tall wall lights Stilnovo style, Italy, 1950, modernist and clear lines design, brass galery with satin white glass shades. All thr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teardrop Wall Sconce by BD Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, exclusive, huge and Italian midcentury central sconce. This piece was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Barcelona, by BD Lumica.
This piece is composed by golden ...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Verner Panton 'Spiegel' Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Brushed Aluminum for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Spiegel' wall or ceiling lamp in brushed aluminum for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Leaf Sconces in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1960s
By Barovier
Located in München, BY
Pair of leaf sconces in Murano glass and brass by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1960s.
Beautiful Mid Century sconces with a textural Murano ice glass shade and brass fixtures.
The lamps a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces XXL by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega 1970s
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Crafted with the mastery of Murano glass, this massive pair of 1970s Italian sconces attributed to Toni Zuccheri's designs for Mazzega embody the fusion of artistic experimentation a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoky Color Sandblasted Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass plate and a unique sandblasted smoked color.
The wall lamp is composed of a sandblasted gold-colored m...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963
Gorgeous pair of glass wall sconces in the shape of mushrooms, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1963 and produ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with extra-large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape.
Series: ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Wall Lamp Style of Stilnovo Brass Sconce + 3 available
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Italian wall sconce in the manner of Stilnovo. Italy circa the 1960s . Sconce has been required and retrofitted with a new brass backplate...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 'Coupé' Black by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Coupé' designed by Joe Colombo in 1967.
Adjustable rotating metal wall lamp giving direct and reflected light.
Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
The Coupé series, design...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Italian Large Mid-Century Clear Murano and Brass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and large Italian Murano glass mid-century central wall sconce or flush mount. This fixture was made during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice company “Mazzega”.
Mazzega lie ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ice Crystal Block Glass Sconce Vintage German, 1960s RZB Leuchten
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconce manufactured by RZB Leuchten. It is a clear glass on a metal frame. The fixture has one European style E14 socket. It requires a European E14 candelabra bulb, up to 60 ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Paavo Tynell Commissioned Scones in Perforated Brass, Taito, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rarely on offer, a commissioned set of four Paavo Tynell wall lamps from their original location in the Toijala region in Finland. This set of wall lights was designed specifically f...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Four Mid Century Barovier Wall Sconces Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Four original mid century hand made wall sconces produced in Murano, Italy. These wall sconces are very good in the design and quality with clear thick glass mounted on brass holders...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Wall lamp Sconces Swirl Citrus Amber Murano Glass & Brass 1960 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
eautiful and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4664/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1960s - 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fr...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
"Teti" Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 20 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage midcentury Italian "teti" wall light with black thermoplastic body, designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide / Made in Italy, circa 1970s
Original mark on the lamp body
Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
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 Original Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand "CP1" Wall Lights, France 1960s
Located in London, GB
Offered here is a vintage pair of French Modernist Model 'CP1' wall lights, designed by Charlotte Perriand, edited by Galerie Steph Simon, Paris (originally) and produced by SCE (Soc...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Sconce by Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ceiling light or sconce in white murano glass with a fused clear and red glass border detail by Leucos.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It uses 2 bulbs.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Classic Murano Wall Sconce with sand colored glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Murano Corridor Hallway Kitchen Wall Lamp consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in sand colored murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronz...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of wall sconces originates from 1950s Italy, showcasing a design characteristic of the period. Each sconce features a shade made from opaline glass, also known as milk glas...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Four Huge Murano Wall Sconces in Clear Glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
4 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
Pair of Frederic Weinberg Backlit Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Frederic Weinberg backlit wall sculpture.
Weinberg had his factory and Showroom in Philadelphia, first on Arch Street and later in his ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay, Plaster
Pair of Tall Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tall wall sconces made of brass back plate and three textured Murano glass elements slightly tinted and curved.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Wall Light / Sconce Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large wall light designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus.The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffuser sit atop the sconce. Although the...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Pine
Swedish Organic Modern Wall Light, Pine
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful Swedish Wall light constructed of Pine with routed circular patterns. Features a pivoting shade which can move a bit to either side and the light can be mounted either ho...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Smoked Glass and Brass Applique / Wall Light by Gino Paroldo
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
These elegant are made in brass and clear and smoked glass.
Its wiring has been inspected and it is compatible with the US.
These are vintage wall lights, the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Wire
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' Wall Lamps in Chrome for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' wall lamps in chrome for Oluce.
Executed in chrome-plated metal and glass, this is one of the most refined Minimalist Italian designs of the midcentury...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Curtis Jere Style Wall Sconces by Lightolier
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Curtis Jere Style Brass Wall Sconces by Lightolier. Cloud like shape with 5 ribbon front strips of brass for the light to filter through. Perfect mood lighting. Art Deco meet...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Wall Lights, a pair
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo sconces, a pair.
Designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s.
Textured glass, brass, enameled metal.
"Stilnovo" label inside on one lamp.
Take 2 candelabra bulbs each.
Priced a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
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