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
Centric Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Enamel
1950s Italian White Articulating Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Italian white articulating sconces attributed to Gino Sarfatti. Executed in brass and white painted aluminum. Sconces pivot up/down and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Metal
Pop Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
The dramatic POP Wall Sconce in Bronze and Black enamel. This design is influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism and is a perfect PO...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Enamel, Bronze
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25” H x 5.125” W x 2.1“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.25” H x 5.125” W x .55”...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
Beautiful unique...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Wall Light, Brass and Ivory Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful adjustable wall light, made of brass and ivory lacquered metal.
Standard delivery in light ivory and polished brass.
Dimensions: 20 x 70 x 15 (32) cm.
Customization availa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of distinguished Limburg wall lamps, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the superior quality and precision of German workmanship. The lamp is elegantly designed with a brass...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s.
Fully origi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Brass And Painted Orange Metal Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please take a moment to read the full description. We've included detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and quality of our pieces.
Iconic and elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black and green lacquered metal wall light, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions: 12.5" H x 4.9" W x 14.5" D
Fully Extended Dimensio...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two 1980s Gaetano Sciolari Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Theater Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two brass and glass wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the late 20th century, electrical parts are fully restored, brass parts have been cleaned, the tube glasses can...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Modern Sconces in Frosted Murano glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern style wall lights made in Italy from Murano glass, mouth blown and satin finished on the inside, while the outside is polished. The glass is embellished with numer...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass , Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier & Toso
Superb Barovier & Toso wall lighting ligth blue frost glass Murano with brass metal structure
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 clear 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 5 large clear glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Blown Glass
Set of Four Paavo Tynell Commissioned Scones in Perforated Brass, Taito, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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
Pair of Wall Lights by Astra, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and organically shaped pair of two-armed wall lamps in brass. The lamps are designed and made in Norway by Astra from circa 1960s second half. Both lamps are fully working...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Large Contemporary Pair of Brass Green Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large tall pair of green with gold leaf Murano glass and brass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. In the mo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Veca Wall Lighting Pair of blue Glass , Italy 1960
By VECA
Located in La xara, VC
Superb pair of wall lighting by VECA with leaves glass with structure.
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This superb wall light...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Astra, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s.
Brand new lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16.1” H x 10” W x 5.75“ D
Back Plate Dimension...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Banci Firenze Gilded Iron Flower Italian Sconce or Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous flower shaped sconce or flush mount ceiling light in gilded iron. This incredibly charming and unique piece was produced by Banci Firenze in Italy during the 1970s.
In fab...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with a decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with amber glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
"Kumo 2" Wall Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking wall lamp, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in the 1980s, is a perfect example of minimalist and sculptural lighting design. The semi-circular form, composed of...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Conic Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Conic Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs.
Wired ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund by Orrefors Sconce, 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Carl Fagerlund by Orrifors pair wall lighting, glass of murano in frosted glass design. Very rare model of glass with a golden brass structure. An iconic lamp of danish design, a uni...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI amber glass wall sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The sconces are made by 17 Murano handmade amber POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI iridescent glass wall sconces
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 16 Murano handmade POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold pai...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Blown Glass
Swedish Mid Century Sconces in Brass by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning wall sconces model 2389 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. The lamps give a soft secondary light as the reflectors lighten up the brass back plate.
Condition: Very good origi...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli for Oluce Sconce
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tito Agnoli for Oluce sconce.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s
Patinated brass and frosted glass.
Takes 1 candelabra base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring with custom backplate upo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare pair Max Ingrand wall lights Model 1598. Italy c1956
Located in London, GB
Rare pair of wall lamps /sconces
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Model "1598" Italy c1956.
Thick curved glass diffusors, partially satin-finished with 5 chiseled sections in each.
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of "Kumo 2" Wall Lamps by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of wall lamps, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in the 1980s, is a perfect example of minimalist and sculptural lighting design. The semi-circular form, co...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Greco Illuminazione sconces or ceiling lights, a set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Greco Illuminazione sconces or ceiling lights, a pair
Made in Italy, 1960s
Nickel plated brass, enameled on the inside.
Sconces pivot in different directions.
Takes one candelabra bu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Set of 3 Mid Century Charlotte Perriand "CP-1" Wall Lamps for Steph Simon, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set French mid century wall lights / sconces model "CP-1" in black and white metal by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon Paris, 1960s. In good original condition.
Only three st...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These elegant Limburg wall lamps from the 1960s combine high-quality design with precise German craftsmanship. Each lamp features a curved, rectangular brass body that is mounted to ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional Italian swing-arm wall lamp from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. Featuring a height-adjustable mechanism with a counterweight, it offers both ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
This elegant pair of Murano glass wall lights, designed by J.T. Kalmar, features six textured glass elements in blue, amber, and clear tones, mounted on a nickel backplate. When lit,...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Rectangular Wall Sconces
By Max Ingrand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian wall sconces feature a sleek rectangular design with a combination of brass and textured glass. The structured glass diffuses light softly ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Barovier Style Mid-century Modern Blue Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are two stunning Mid-Century Modern wall sconces from the 1970s, designed in the Barovier style. They feature **Bullicante** blue Murano glass shades, which have a unique bubbl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5” H x 8.75” W x 5.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.3” H x 1.5“...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These mid-century wall lamps from Germany embody the quintessential 1950s design, with a strong connection to the Rockabilly aesthetic. Their elegant brass construction features a cu...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Iridescent Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian Iridescent Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each sconce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The frame is gilt brass.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
1 of the 2 Pairs of Brass and Brown Glass Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high end wall sconces made of hand blown clear and opal and brown (smoked) Murano glass on a messing hardware designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Mini...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Örsjo Industri, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Örsjo Industri, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.75” H x 3.25” W x 4.375“ D
Back Plate Dimensi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' wall lamp in white.
Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting shade th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Atomic Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Brilliant pair of wall lamps in brass, plexiglass and decorated glass shades.
Most likely designed and made in Norway from circa 1960 second half.
Both lamps are fully working ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jenny Wall Sconce
Located in Westport, CT
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen—NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of 2, and wife of actor Jason Biggs. From our Chief Luminary, Kelly Aaron: "I have been working closely with Jenny off and on for the past year while she gives her NYC apartment a facelift—it's been so fun! She and I share a love of 1950s French design, which is obviously a hallmark of the Blueprint aesthetic. One day Jenny texted a pic of a single vintage mid-century French wall sconce she loved and asked if Blueprint could make it for her. Funny enough—I, too, had seen that same sconce the day before and already had my Creative Director/Husband figuring out how to fabricate it. How great is that?! It was meant to be!"
The Jenny sconce...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Light Amber Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with light amber clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inte...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This set of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Each sconce features a robust design with materials including lacquered black metal and brass...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Italian Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Venini.
This Wall Scconce is composed by 12...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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Metal, Brass
Mid-century Modern Fabric Shade Pair of Sconces with Brass Neck, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Fabric Shade Pair of Sconces with Brass Neck, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Both the head and the rod are adjustable
This lamp wor...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 5 Pair of Brass Wall Scones by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful large set of high end wall lights with one glass shade and brass frame. The light fixtures are produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl F...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Pair of Wall Sconces, Scandinavian Modern, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PAAVO TYNELL & TAITO
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
A beautiful pair of wall sconces, model 7209, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito, Finland, 1930's.
The overall ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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 German Vintage Solid Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of elegant articulating wall lights.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass Monstrera Double Leaf Wall Lamp, Maison Jansen, France, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning double-leaf wall lamp, attributed to the renowned Maison Jansen in France during the 1960s, is a true statement piece. Crafted from high-quality brass, the lamp feature...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Spider Wall Light, 3 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian mid-century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Three arms pierce the center, each ending with a lacquered metal/brass shade...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 3 Pairs of Murano Glass Wall Sconce in style Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Large Murano Wall light made by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Solid brass mounts with E14 screw fitting.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install th...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Norwegian Wall Lights by, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and rare pair of wall lights on a copper and painted steel frame. Designed and made in Norway by P.C.P from circa 1960 second half. ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Red for Nemo
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in red for Nemo.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Pair of Rope Wall Sconces by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
Elevate your space with this rare and striking pair of wall sconces by French design duo Audoux & Minet, celebrated for their unique use of natural materials and organic forms during...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Rope
Rattan Wicker Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your bathroom or bedroom with this eco-friendly wicker wall sconce lamp. Handcrafted with natural materials and adorned with a touch of gold, this modern light adds a luxu...
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Early 2000s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Pair of "Rialto" Sconces by Aureliano Toso, 6 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular texture, mounted on white metal backplate / Made in Italy by Aureliano Toso,...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Metal Wall Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite pair of wall lamps by Kaiser Leuchten showcases the bold and sophisticated design of the 1970s. Featuring textured ice glass shades and a sleek metal frame, these lamp...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass, and Green Accents
Located in Rome, IT
Crafted in Italy during the 1950s, these mid-century wall sconces reflect the era’s modern elegance, combining robust brass with opaline glass shades and distinctive green lacquered ...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Olive Green Murano glass sconces
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces, Vistosi style Italy 1980s.
Two pairs available - sold and priced in pairs.
The Italian sconces are made of an olive green thick recta...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful industrial Bauhaus lamp from the 1950s by Kaiser Leuchten.
Fantastic mid-century design.
High quality.
The lamp can be used flexibly as a table lamp or as a wall lamp.
The ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and green, yellow fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5” H x 10” W x 4.875“ D
Back Plate Dimensions...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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