Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Sconces in the Style of Stilnovo Brass & Blown Opaline Shade France 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of one light Maison Arlus sconces, blown Opaline globe gives a very nice light.
US rewired and in working condition, takes 25 watts max bulb.
Round Back Plate measure: ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Flos Wall Lights by Afra E Tobia Scarpa - 8 Lights Available
Located in London, GB
These attractive 'Quarto' wall lights were designed by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Flos in the 1970s.
We are selling these lights in pairs, or as a set of eight. Please ask if you have...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of glass and brass art deco style sconces, Kalmar Austria 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of glass sconces Art deco style , glass shades are resting on the frame with brass fasteners.
Holds one candelabra bulb each.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1970s Italian Brutalist Sconces Color Glass Italian Design by Longobard
By Longobard
Located in London, GB
A good pair of 1970s wall lights by Longobard, Italian design, made in Italy, circa 1970.
Wrought iron frames with patina and very decorative red, amber and frosted clear glass rock...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Saturn Maxi Outdoor Sconce by Joachim Lepper for Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Saturn outdoor wall lamp by the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen in the ''huge'' Maxi version.
The Saturn has a vertical orientation. At the top and bottom of the bulb...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swing-Arm Wall Sconce
Located in Oakville, CT
Steel Swing-Arm Wall Sconce with Milk Glass Shade
Overall Length: 47″
Bracket Height: 29″
Height from top of arm to bottom of bulb: 12 1/4″
Arm Length: 42 3/4″
Materials: Steel ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,200 / item
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): 12” H x 6.125” W x 8.5“ D
B...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
2 Bakalowits wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Bakalowits wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Original condition
1 bulb each
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1920s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LU Mono Spot Sconce S
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sharply elegant LU Mono Spot Sconce S (switch) is an all brass wall spot sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. Created as a fully directional sconce in a lightly patinat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$920 / item
Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Robust Pirate outdoor wall light in a special color from the Danish manufacturer Nordisk Solar.
The Pirate is inspired by a maritime design language based on functionality. The fram...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare & elegant Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures. With adjustable reflectors. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1960s.
Executed in white painted sheet metal, ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mazzega Murano Green and White Art Glass Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1990
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Ten beautiful leaves in classic Murano glass in green and white. Rich design for a truly beautiful wall light. Simple and elegant as in Mazzega's style.
The applique is composed of ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
A pair of vintage wall sconces from the 1970s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This pair of vintage wall sconces from the 1970s, true luminous sculptures, reflects the universe of Maria Pergay. Their sculptural design combined with a stainless steel finish make...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Grey Lampira wall lamp by G.P.A. Monti for Fontana Arte, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Grey Lampira wall lamp designed by Gian Emilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Fontana Arte in the early 1970s.
The lamp is made of ABS and opaline glass. Two plastic 'screens' can cover ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chrome Plated Sconces / Wall Lights
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of Mid-Century Modern wall lamps, two with a single lamp and two with a double lamp. They were most likely made by the Belgian company S.A. Boulanger, they manufactured also a ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Large Clear Murano Glass Leaf and Unlacquered Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sculptural, this exquisite pair of Murano glass sconces is handcrafted in Italy and shaped in the form of stylized palm or acanthus leaves. Each sconce features a gracefu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,440 Sale Price / set
61% Off
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2010
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano piece which can be mounted both as applique and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks. The Murano furnace...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Green Lollipop Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This pair showcases a beautiful hand-blown forest green glass disc that sits on a brass structure. This pair has been newly wire...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$4,900 / set
Pair of "LP19 Monaco" Wall Lights by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1980s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This substantial pair of LP19 Monaco wall sconces by the renowned Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena showcases the designer’s signature fusion of elegance and bold form. Measuring ge...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cobra Wall Lamp - Hard Wired - White
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive Cobra wall lamp is designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s, taking its name from the oval shade, playfully resembling the snake’s ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$839 / item
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Palm Frond Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
2 PAIR of Italian Mid-Century clear glass wall sconce with a palm frond leaf design supported by a brass bracket and backplate (PRICED PER PAIR)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century pair of sconces by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Brushed satin glass diffusers and brass.
Lamp is in very good condition.
These ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Articulating Brass Wall Light, Armatur Hantverk Tibro, Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant wall light was designed and manufactured in Sweden by Armatur Hantverk Tibro in the 1950s to 1960s. It features an articulating brass lamp arm and off-white linen lampsh...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps in the shape of a shell. Murano glass grit, smooth on the outside and rough on the inside, with gold dust and leaf inside the glass. Equipped with two...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gold Bronze Murano "Flower" Floral Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gold bronze Murano Glass flower sconce or wall art with brass frame. Three hand-casted and formed Murano glass flowers with hand-applied, 24k gold leaf on reverse of glass ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass sconces with brass holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use....
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Wall Light, 2010
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano Art Glass applique. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Helena Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights design attributed to Helena Tynell, produced by Ivars, Sweden c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25” H x 6.375” W x 6.25“D
Back Plate ...
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1960s Albanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 238/1 with Switch Champagne Mount
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 Model 238/1 with Switch
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications model 238/1
Typology wall
Materials: Opaline glass diffuser, steel structure
Dimensions: W 200 x D 300 x H 21...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,904 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Vintage Wall Candelabra with Golden Tulips, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant 1960s wall candelabra crafted in wrought iron with a golden finish, featuring five tulip-shaped candle holders meticulously designed to hold candles and provide warm, decorat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$952 Sale Price
20% Off
LUMfr Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fantastic LUMfr Sconce is a patinated brass and champagne toned fringe wall sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. This sconce is create...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,600 / item
Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoky Color Sandblasted Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass plate and a unique sandblasted smoked color.
The wall lamp is composed of a sandblasted gold-colored m...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Baguès Bronze Torche Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of huge and heavy bronze sconces by Maison Baguès, figuring a hand holding a torch.
US Rewired and in Working condition
One light, 80...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,650 / set
Mania' Small Size Pair of Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mania' Small Size Pair of Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
These lamps works wi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
At present we have SIX (6) pair of these original solid brass model 1706 swing arm wall lamps. These are the real deal, old school, with the extinct (not exaggerating) brass square tube cord covers, MetalArt marked backplates which go over the separate wall mounting plates, original solid brass finials and original lampshades (several different styles). Can be hard wired or plug-in. Works with three-way lightbulb.
Designed by Georg W. Hansen in 1947 while improvising a reading lamp for his bunk during World War 2, we present this vintage pair of polished brass double swing arm sconces with original harps and solid brass finials as well as solid brass column cord covers. Signed Hansen original cast brass rectangular backplates (3 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall x 1/2" deep), allowing the option of hard wiring or simply wall mounting and plugging into an outlet. Three way switch. Each lamp takes a single standard Edison screw bulb up to 150 watts.
This is the original swing arm lamp favored by designers for nearly 75 years. Each hinge can be tightened to lock in position. Manufactured by Metalarte, Barcelona, Spain for Hansen New York. Hansen Lamps was acquired by Hinson Lighting...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One of... Italian Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Vetri
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... round vintage Space Age hand blown Murano opal white and green textured glass wall or ceiling flush mount.
The color of green textured glasses is not 100% identical.
Italy...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Articulated Wall Light Sconces, in Stock
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of articulated rotating cups sconces or wall lights, in stock
Seven cups mounted on solid black satin fixture, brass backplate
Spectacular beam of light in different desired directions
Patina enameled cream...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Lamps by Gino Sarfatti Italian Model 262
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Ultra rare pair of wall lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1971. This is for Mod.No. 262 in aluminum.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of modern wall lights cocotte patinated brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
These sconces feature a solid brass structure and shade, with a gunmetal-like patina (slight shades of patina may occur depending on the bath). The shade is mounted on a decorative b...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,428 / item
Extra Large Bubble Glass light by Helena Tynell for Limburg ( 2 Available )
By Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Bubble Glass Sconce / Ceiling light by Helena Tynell for Limburg.
The Amber colored bubble glass gives off a beautiful glow when illuminated by the two Newly rewired ligh...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Ribbed Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy made of hand-blown and stamped glass. The ribbed texture of the glass creates a beautiful filter for the light. The structure is made of brass. The...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,450 / set
Pair of Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow. Two lightbulbs fitting p...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Austrian Murano Glass "Faun" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian "Faun" Midcentury Wall Sconces. These Wall Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken. Model 4517.02.50 Faun. “Kalmar Fran...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Sergio Terzani Phantom Gold Inclusions Torch Wall Sconces Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of stunning wall lamps or sconces designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terzani, in Italy, during the 1980's. They are in a shape of torches. These lamps are made of handcrafted...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1960's Brass Diabolo Sconce Up & Down Lighter
Located in Hanover, MA
Single large scale wall-mounted double cone 'diabolo' sconce with upper and lower cones made of spun brass with brushed finish and two rows of pinhole perforations around the edge; m...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flushmounts, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wonderful vintage amber bubble glass flushmounts.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Spider Wall Lamp Sconce in Copper, Iron and Art Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing spider wall lamp sconce in copper, iron and yellow art glass.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This lamp is a typical outdoor lamp mounted over the entrance door of ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper, Iron
Big Ernst Palme Palwa Floral Gilt Brass Crystals Flower Wall Light Sconce, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning, hand-crafted Hollywood Regency „bunch of flowers“ wall light / sconce from the 1970s by designer Ernst Palme, manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in Germany. Construct...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Wall Lamp in White for Stilnovo
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Wall Lamp in White for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century era,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Of Uchiwa III Wall Lamps By Ingo Maurer For M Design, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair Of Uchiwa III Wall Lamps By Ingo Maurer For M Design, 1970s
Wall lamp - Sconces - Seventies
Pair of "Uchiwa III" (Japanese fan) wall lamps made of rice paper and bamboo.
Design:...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo
Luigi Caccia Dominioni LP15 'Tromba' Wall Lamps for Azucena, Italy, 1964
Located in Argelato, BO
Two LP15 Tromba Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1964. Arms and shade of light articulate to various positions. Interior of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LUroy Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The elegant LUroy Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is a French inspired wall sconce in brass with fabric shade. The brass in finished in an unlacquered light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,500 / item
Murano Glass “Imperium” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces, from the island of Murano. These sconces feature a conic Murano smoked glass shade mounted on a solid polished brass structure adorned with a “pulegoso”glass ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,600 / set
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Three Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall ceiling lamp model 'Three Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1952.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lig...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$8,809 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Uchiwa wall lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Centreville, VA
Uchiwa wall lamp
Designer: Ingo Maurer
Year: 1973
German lighting designer Ingo Maurer first spotted some uchiwa, traditional Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper,...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful design for this leaf-shaped applique, all pink with a series of a vertical rib. Very extensive stylized leaf, an artistic masterpiece of Murano.
Th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Wooden Wall Lights with Natural Shade by Domus Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of onderful oak wall lights with a natural toned original lampshade. Manufactured by Domus in the 1970s in Germany, Europe.
The oak base is adjustable in height. The original na...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Wood
LUnnone Sconce AS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires in an aged silver finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing do...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver
$1,650 / item
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights in the manner of Mazzega-caramel lat
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques. Wall lights have 6 caramel and lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 18,60 inches...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
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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