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
Solana Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Brass
$2,300 / set
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
One Of The Six Rock Textured Glass Wall Lights J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar Leuchten, Germany.
Manufactured in mid century, circa 1960.
This wall light features lights made of handmade ice ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Helena Tynell Attribution, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light design attributed to Helena Tynell and produced by Ivars, Sweden, c. 1960s
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8” H x 6” W x 6.6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Eyelash Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron
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 a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Stilnovo wall sconces styled by Gilardi & Barzaghi mid-century stamp
Located in Palermo, IT
Stilnovo with stamp Gilardi Barzaghi . Production Italy 1950 ca.
Pair of two-light wall lamps, body
biconico in metallo verniciato.
The 360 degrees are intended for the cones clos...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One of the Four Glass Wall Sconces, Austria, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six elegant modern high-end large brassed topped metal lights or sconces, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has four s...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Three "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 4 Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful 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 read...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Set of Two Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lights Sweden 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian wall lights / sconces with perforated lamp shades. Designed and manufactured probably in Swed...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vico Magistretti, Wall Lights, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal and frosted glass wall lights designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide, Italy, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 3.875 x 1.8125 x 0.125 (H x...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pink Murano Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with pink textured shield Murano glass shades mounted on white metal frames / Made in Italy circa 1960s
Measures: height 16 inches, width 9 inches, depth...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,400 / set
Set of Three Brutalist BRONZE "ART DECO" Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, France 1920
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of three
Wall light ceiling light
Origin:
France
Age:
1920s
This set of two modernist lights was produced in France in the 1920s. It is made from bronze in...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$1,711 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans-Agne Jakobsson wall lamp.
Brass and glass.
Designed and made in Sweden, 1960s.
Takes 1 medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
We take pride in bringing vinta...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gilbert Poillerat Style Pair of Double Torchere
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive pair of double torchere in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Two lights per sconce, 60 watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Sold with shades: 4”H, 4”dia...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$3,350 / set
Milky White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade enclosed in clear border with thin elegant pink rings / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,500 / item
Several Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chrome Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna.
Each sconce shows 3 exceptional pagoda shaped glasses mounted on a chrome frame.
In ex...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod. 113b Pair Refurbished Sconces, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Genuine pair of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce wall-mounted lights 113b
Great set of 2 wall lights in restored condition. Both were manufactured by Arteluce in Italy, circa 1950s. The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Aluminum
Pair of Large White Glass and Brass Stilnovo Wall Lights Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful pair of matte opaline glass and brass wall lights.
Italy, 1950s.
Lamp sockets: 1x
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Model 468 Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 468 Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1966. Polished nickel cylinders with a sliced bottom end; allowing for a surreal glass diffus...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$3,800 / item
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.75” H x 4” W x 6.5” D
Back Plate Dimens...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Pair of Brass Sconces Geometrical Murano Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of sconces wall lamps lights panels. Contemporary work, small Italian workshop, few exclusive productions. Full brass and murano glass. In the style of Reggiani, Sciolari, Palwa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Murano disc glass by Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s
This fixture is made of blue and yellow 36 Murano glass elements hanging on the nickeled frame.
Socket: 4 x e14 for standard screw bu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Stilnovo Style Italian Sconces, a Pair
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style Italian sconces, a pair
Made in Italy in 1960s
Opaline glass, brass, enameled metal
Take 2 candelabra bulbs each.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Priced and so...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,400 / set
1 of the 4 Kalmar Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 Kalmar swirl sconces with clear glass panels with light goldfish amber colored stripe in it. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by white metal hardware. Beaut...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Several Blown Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the nine light fixtures. T by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass has beautiful wave texture in it, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Double Cone Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
We designed these double cone hourglass style sconces to work in the with Mid-Century Modern style. Each cone is cast brass and heaver than the stamped tin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$475 / item
Mid-Century Modern glass wall sconces - Italy - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern wall sconces, attributed to Sciolari, Italy 1970s.
The sconces are almost square; made of polished brass mounts and 2 textured clear Murano glasses.
The mi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three Murano glass wall sconces featuring five crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
Clean...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Sconces by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 stunning golden sconces, made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Crystal glasses on a gilt brass frame.
Best of the 1960s from Germany.
High quality and in very good condit...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni Model #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Wall Lamp for Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni Model #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Wall Lamp for Oluce. An extremely rare wall lamp executed in painted perforated aluminum and metal by one of the most ref...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Murano Glass Teal Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a unique teal color.
The applique is made up of a gold colored metal structure to which...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Doria Midcentury Wall Lamp Sconce Glass Tubes Vintage, German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with two clear textured glass tubes with brass base and mounted on white lacquered metal. Manufactured by German Doria Leuchten in the 19...
Category
1960s German Vintage 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
Mid-Century Space Age Quadro Wall Lamps by Jürgen Lange for Schönbuch, Set of 6
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Wardrobe wall lights from the renowned manufacturer Schönbuch.
The luminaires are square and have a round, concave deepening in the middle. There is a black plastic version in the center. Due to the symmetry and the tile -like shape, the individual elements can be combined into large illuminates. The large Globe lamps...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Versatile light by Gino Vistosi, 1970s, Wall Sconce, Ceiling Light, or Table
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing the Versatile Gino Vistosi Light: Wall Sconce, Ceiling Light, or Table Light!
Prepare to be amazed by the incredible versatility of this Gino Vistosi light, designed and crafted by Gino Vistosi himself in Italy in 1960. This captivating piece offers various options for placement, serving as a wall sconce, ceiling light, or even a table light, allowing you to adapt it to your desired setting.
The unique shape of this light evokes the contours of a female breast...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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
Mid-Century POP Style Flush Mount Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Mid-Century POP Style Flush Mount Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Gorgeous flush-mount light in sunny pop yellow - transparent Murano glass, fixed with brass screws on a whi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Purple Murano Glass Wall Sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stunning 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano glass wall sconce, a captivating blend of Italian craftsmanship and artistic design. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this exquisite piece fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
set of 3 space age "ZEBRA" glass wall light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1980s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
set of 3 Wall light "ZEBRA" Series
Producer:
Peill & Putzler, Germany
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1980s
Description:
Original 80s modernist wall light set with "ZE...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Lomg Midcentury Amber Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Italian clear amber Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice Company “Maz...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
MidCentury Modern Pair Petite Metal Sconces Artist Palette Back Plate France 50s
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely pair of petite Mid Century Modern French metal Sconces. A single brass arm uses a single candelabra bulb surrounded by a light yellow metal casing. The arm attaches to a blac...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 wall sconces by Stilnovo.Base is Brass painted in black aluminum shade holders ,and white glass shade .Wall sconces rewired and ready ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$4,200 / set
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' Outdoor Wall Lamps in White for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' outdoor wall lamps in white for Oluce.
Executed in lacquered aluminum and glass, this is one of the most refined Minimalist Italian designs of the midcentury and an icon for Colombo. Originally designed in 1966, this authorized re-edition is still made by Oluce in Italy using many of the original manufacturing techniques with scrupulous attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship.
'Fresnel' is a lamp that was created to be one of those perfect objects, incapable of being improved any further; it has not only withstood the test of time, but been designed by it. This iconic wall lamp makes essentiality and practicality synonyms of elegance.
Different versions of the Fresnel have been designed over time: wall / ceiling lamps for both indoor and outdoor use as well as a floor lamp, only for outdoor use. Also available with an integrated LED, please inquire for additional details.
Price is per pair. Four lamps in Los Angeles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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.
The wall light/chandel...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.4” H x 6.125” W x 8.8“ D
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Large Blown Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of large high-end Murano glass on a white base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on white f...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo sconce Italy circa 1960s attributed
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style sconce.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s
Takes 1 candelabra bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring with brass backplate upon request.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 10 Limburg Large Circular Iron Rings & Glass Flushmount Lights Sconce 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare chance to purchase one of ten Mid-Century Modern vintage Glashütte Limburg, large double socketed circular iron and glass flush mount lights / sconces made in Germany, circa 196...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Torpedo wall sconce designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large wall sconce designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s.
Brushed metal structure, opal glass diffuser.
Excellent condition.
Mazzega's origins date back to 1946 in Murano,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
KT Valaisin, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white glass wall lights designed and produced by KT Valaisin, Finland, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9” H x 7.5” W x 4.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5"H x 5.0"W x 6.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Set 4 Italian Murano Art Glass Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of 4 (2 pairs) of larger grand scale 15" tall Murano Italian glass fluted wall sconces. The hand blown glass is accented with a ribbon motif. The fixtures are support...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1960s Gino Sarfatti Model #26b Yellow and Brass Wall Lamp for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #26b Yellow and Brass Wall Lamp for Arteluce.
Executed in yellow aluminum with a brass backplate. Double ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and m...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gold Murano glass Neoclassical sconces, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Neoclassical style Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
The Mid-Century sconces are made of hand blown clear and thick Murano glass, with r...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,900 / set
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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