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 1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1960s Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos.
Designed in 1965, this is the large size of the iconic "light ball" design. This piece ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Glass Wall Lamps Model EY 49, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A nice pair of wall lamps in full brass, made by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. Model EY 49.
The lamps are minimalistic with a cubic design softened by curves and crowned with a han...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Gamma Lamp Model Designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sergio Mazza, the renowned Italian designer, is the creative talent behind the impressive Gamma design. With an outstanding career in lighting design, Mazza has earned a prominent place in the world of contemporary design. His creations are characterized by the combination of elegant and functional forms with meticulous attention to detail. With the Gamma lamp, Mazza once again demonstrates his ability to merge aesthetic beauty with exceptional functionality, creating a piece that captivates with its intriguing design and dazzling illumination.
This article is part of an old new stock, so it is in excellent condition.
The Sergio Mazza Gamma...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Set of Four Mid- Century Speckled Cream Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1950
Located in Florence, IT
Set of Four Mid-Century Speckled Cream Murano Glass Wall Sconces with brass fittings. The wall lights can be mounted both vertically and horizontall...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Sconce with Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
This wall-mounted sconce exemplifies the refined aesthetics of mid-century Italian design. Crafted in the 1960s, the fixture features a durable brass arm that extends from a rectangu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Max Ingrand Sconce for Fontana Arte, 1955
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand sconce for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1955
Designed in 1955 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, this sconce exemplifies the poetic elegance and technical mastery...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ernst Palme Gilt Brass Crystal Flower Wall Lights, Palwa Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful floral sconces by designer Ernst Palme, manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in Germany. Made of gilt brass with faceted crystal-cut glass petals. In excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Flush Mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Model 155, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and large lacquered metal and brass flush mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s, (Model 155)
Socket: 3 x e27 or e26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
In a very go...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Eyelash Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture, Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French midcentury gilt iron eyelash sunburst ceiling light fixture / wall sconce, 1950s.
A hand-hammered large gilt iron sunburst light fixture with alternating eyelash ended rays an...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Small Ernst Palme Floral Glass Flush Mount Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small Ernst Palme floral glass flush mount sconce. Requires three E14 base up to 40 watt bulbs.
Also available in X Large, Large and Medium s...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,200 / item
Fantastic pair sconces - 10 clear amber Murano Glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 transparent glass discs with central amber spot for each. Golden painted metal frame.
Period: late 20...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Custom Pair of Two-Arm Plaster Sconces in the Giacometti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of two-arm plaster sconces in the Giacometti manner.
Please note that the sconces takes E-12 candelabra bulbs, 40 watts.
Lead Time is 8-10 weeks. Please inquire about c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Set of Two brown-Orange Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Pan Ceramics, Germany 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light sconce set of two.
Producer:
Pan Ceramic, Germany.
Origin:
Germany.
Age:
1970s.
Description:
Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of ce...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Decorative Mid-Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-flamed sconces or wall fixtures. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Venini Attrib.Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lamps, Italy 40
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of refined and delicate white Murano glass and brass wall sconces.
The wall sconce has two brass wreaths, on which is mounted a beautiful white sandblasted polished Murano glas...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Spanish Galleon Sailing Ship Wall Sconce / Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish galleon or sailing ship wall sconce, gilt iron. Spain, 1950s
In the style of Gilbert Poillerat.
This spanish galleon wall light was ha...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
$2,471 Sale Price
20% Off
Jaime Hayson Aballs A II Me Black Wall Lamp For Parachilna
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayson Aballs A II Me Black Wall Lamp For Parachilna
Shiny and eye-catching collection. Matching two nobel materials: ceramic and glass. Both hand-made using traditional craf...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
$1,216 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ignazio Gardella 'Doppio Vetro' Wall Lamp in Chrome and Glass for Tato Italia
Located in Glendale, CA
Ignazio Gardella 'Doppio Vetro' Wall Lamp in Chrome and Glass for Tato Italia
Ignazio Gardella was one of the leading figures in Italian twentieth-century architecture. A graduate o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Chrome
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
The brass arms present with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10” H ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Leaves Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant and exquisite hand blown Murano glass Barovier & Toso wall sconces. Each light fixture consists of one blown Murano glass leaf. Mounted on an brass frame. The leaves ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
A 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brown Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce 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 clear and walnut brown Murano glass, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
LUstick Sconce PB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUstick sconce is a single brass tubular sconce that is part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection. The all brass LUstick sconce is finished in a patinated brass. In...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,250 / item
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rolled Perforated Sconce features a single sheet of rolled perforated steel powdercoated in white or black with a rounded brass backplate. Shown here in Black Powdercoat.
The L...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Angelo Lelii Pair of Brass Sconces By Arredoluce, circa 1956, Italy.
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Brussels, BE
Very elegant Angelo Lelii pair of sconces for Arredoluce, circa 1956, Italy.
Polished brass, white original opaline glass.
E27 bulb. Wiring checked.
Stamped " Arredoluce Monza"
Rare original item in good condition.
Dimensions: 48cm H, 18 cm D, 13 cm W.
Bibliography: Arredoluce Catalogo Ragionato 1943_1987 by A,ty Pansera, Alessandro Padoan, Alessandro Palmaghini. SilvanaEditoriale Edition. p.302 for this model of Lelli sconces...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$6,563 Sale Price / set
35% Off
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each fixture requires 3 x E14 Standard bulbs and is...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
French Mid-Century Modernist Wall Light, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This wall light was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. It has a minimalist, modernist design, typical of mid-century French lighting styles.
The light features an adj...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp 'Berlin' Medium by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017.
Adjustable wall lamp giving indirect led light in metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Christophe Pillet designed Berlin, an object that calls into question the common understanding of the ceiling light, turning its traditional discreet character upside down to transform it into an elegant and decorative feature.
Available in the ø40 and ø50 ceiling versions or the ø30 version for use either as a ceiling light or wall light, Berlin takes the form of a thick metal ring with a slender profile enclosing a disc of wire mesh glass...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$893 Sale Price / item
20% Off
5 Maison Arlus Brass & Gunmetal Sconce Brass Stars Opaline Glass Shade 1960
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
5 Maison Arlus 2 Patina Brass Sconces, wall lights with original Brass Stars decorated white blown Opaline glass shade.
Perfect working condition and each sconce takes one bulb max....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 'Lulu' Sconces in White & Brass by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Lulu' sconces in white and brass.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these UL listed and highly refined sconces are re...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Single Lambda Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lambda' sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Milan, Italy circa the 1960s. Two pressed crystal glass diffusers are nestled together with a pa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome, Nickel
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
Mazzega Corner Wall Lighting Glass Murano Unique 130 cm, Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Mazzega Corner wall lighting with large leaves glass Murano with brass structure. Special Order
VIP provenance IBIZA
discount shipping * private quote option
The Design and the qua...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,917 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulb.
Wired and suitable ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces, 8 Pairs Available
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Arlus 2 light sconces, exceptional, 8 pairs Available
US rewired and in working condition
Custom backplate available
New shades, identical to the vintage orig...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,350 / set
Venini Attributed Mid-Century Modern Pair of Murano Glass Triedri Wall Sconces
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
This applique was designed in 1981 and was later attributed to Venini.
Composed of three levels of glass elements called "Triedri", the applique has 22 elements, which alternate wi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Mazzega Wall or Ceiling Lamps in Murano Glass, Italian Lighting, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of wall / ceiling lights in Murano glass and bras. This rare lamps were designed by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s.
The lamps are fully made in Murano mouth-blown glass, in amazing conditions with no chips.
The central part is in a white semi-transparent glass while the edge is in a charming orange.
The lamps are enriched by two round brass stops that hold the white metal support behind the glass shade.
The lamps are wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards. They use two E26/27 light bulb each. The effect when lit is simply spectacular and the contrast between the white and orange Murano glass incredibly elegant.
A wonderful pair of Murano lights...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass and metal
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensio...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Large Pair French Mid Century Arlus Murano 1950s Wall Lamps
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large luxurious French Mid Century sconces composed of thick ribbon Murano glass shades and pointed brass holder by famed French lighting company, Madison Arlus.. Rewired....
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of Murano-style glass sconces. This wall light was made by hand with great care and attention to detail, gracefully curved and had beautiful designs subt...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier Style Murano Pulegoso Gold Glass & Brass Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous pair of Venetian sconces of modern or Art Deco style, are entirely handcrafted. Decorated with the Pulegoso technique, featuring air bubbles inside its high quality bl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
STILUX Milano Midcentury Black Articulating Wall Light, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This 1950s articulating reading light was designed and manufactured in Italy by Stilux Milano. Executed in black lacquered metal and brass. ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,568 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Mid-Century Brass Art Glass Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of wall sconces manufactured in France by the renowned lighting manufacturer Maison Arlus in the 1950s. Very elegant and timeless design made of gilt brass parcel black...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Michel Buffet 'B206' White Wall Lamp for Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Michel Buffet 'B206' white wall lamp for Disderot.
Originally designed in 1953, this authorized re-edition is still produced in France to the exacting standards of Disderot with ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$1,500 / item
Pair of vintage glass petals drop wall sconces - white lattimo
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass drops (glass with streaks and lattimo stain) in a nickel plated metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 1...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
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
Pair of Hourglass Shaped Old Brass Wall Sconce, France, Europe, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces, made in France, Europe, around 1970. The wall lights are made of lead crystall and a chrome frame holding the glass.
Dimensions:
Height: 13.78 inch (35 cm)
Wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Large Wall Lights or Ceiling Lights, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall or ceiling lights by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1970s
Rare and impressive pair.
Two medium base sockets for each light.
Complimentar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Sconces by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Arlus. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1950s. One Oak wooden bow and one walnut wooden bow paired with an articulating lucite cylinder diffuser. The...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$6,200 / set
Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Archimede Seguso, Italy circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gino Sarfatti sconce for Archimede Seguso.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s.
Seguso bullicante glass and enameled metal frames.
Rewired for US with custom made back plates...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
21st Century Barovier Style Modern Amber Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These 21st Century Barovier-Style Modern Amber Bullicante Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces are stunning examples of contemporary Murano glass craftsmanship, inspired by the histor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Italian Modern Wall Light Sconces, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Pair Italian Modern Wall Light Sconces, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1 of 2 Large Brass Opal Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 large brass opal glass wall lights, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requires 1 standard b...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal, Brass
Large French Telescopic Wall Light by Arlus, 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant and functional, this large telescopic wall light was designed by Arlus in France during the 1950s.
It features a black lacquered cast aluminium structure (original paint), wi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. Very particular lightin...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 4 Pairs of Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of thick blown and textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning.The rolled perforated sconce features a single sheet of rolled perforated steel powder-...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Stunning Glass Wall Light 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 ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$902 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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