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
Wall Lamp Sconce Wrought Iron & Hammered Glass by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful sconce or ceiling lamp in wrought iron and multicolor hammered glass produced by Longobard.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The wall lamp is supported by a handcrafted center piece holding 4 bulbs to spread an even light and is secured hand crafted center knob.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Two Shades Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown clear and opal murano glass on a messing hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimali...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,378 Sale Price
20% Off
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.375"H x 3.375"W x 5.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 12” W x 7.25“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 13” H ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUntern Outdoor sconce is a classic Mid-Century Modern design made to order. Crafted from copp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,850 / item
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Blue for Nemo
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in blue 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
Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Located in South Charleston, WV
Sleek and Versatile, this pair of wall lamps by Gerald Thurston that provides elegant lighting with a sophisticated approach to wall sconce illumination. 17.5" tall, 14" deep and 8" ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danke studio sconce in brass and lacquered metal, hand-crafted
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The entire Danke Galerie team is delighted to present this new pair of sconces designed in our studio to enrich our range of modern, timeless lighting fixtures. Particular attention ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sconces in White Milk color Murano Glass Attributed 1960s Italy
By Venini
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Sconces in White Milk color Murano Glass Attributed 1960s Italy
Pair of amazing white milk, sconces, entirely manufactured in the Italian Venetian Murano Island, in blown Mu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5"H x 11.25"W x 3.75"D
Back Plate D...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
One of Three Iron & Glass Flush Mount Lights by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century octagonally shaped, Minimalist German made flush mount light fixture produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965. This Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafo...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Diabolo Sconce by Litecraft, USA, 1950's
By Litecraft
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large diabolo wall sconce model C305 by Litecraft of California, USA, 1950's. Polished aluminum and metal with two bulbs.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (Inche...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Ice Glass Brass Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass sconces with Brass holders by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 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
Brass
Vintage 1960s Bubble Glass Flush Mount Wall / Ceiling Light Lamp by Hustadt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Mid-Century bubble glass wall lamp or ceiling light flush mount, designed by Hustadt in the 1960s in Germany, brings a unique and retro aesthetic to any space. The circular glas...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Square Flush Mount or Wall Sconce
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Blown Murano glass flush mount or wall sconce.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pierre Forsell 'Skultuna' candle wall light Sweden 1960 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Brass Swedish wall mounted candle holders designed by Pierre Forsell and manufactured by Skultuna, 1955s. Model - Pendal No 71.
Good Condition
Serie of 12 pieces price by item
T...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar 'Fuente', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Serie: 'Fuente'
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of 1950a French Regency Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A nice pair of French 1950s wall lights with a nice aged patina to the brass and enamel. They have white opaline glass shades. Rewired.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$1,200 / set
'Riga' Wall Sconce by Paolo Zani for Fontana Arte, 1995
By Paolo Zani, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 'Riga' Wall Sconce designed by Paolo Zani for iconic Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte, 1995. The Riga wall lamp has a thin, straight metal frame and a curved metal shade wi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Sconces Black Metal And Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we have provided detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This iconic and sophisti...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Grande Mania' Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grande Mania Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal half layered half sphere sconce made from d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Sconce in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
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
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
Nisia Hammered Brass Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
Enrich your living space with the enchanting allure of NISIA, a captivating brass hammered wall sconce that seamlessly melds the elegance of nature with meticulous artisan craftsmans...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,100 / item
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, wel...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Sunburst Leafed Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Pressed Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Flower shaped foliage sunburst flush mount, Gilt Metal, Pressed Glass, Spain, 1950s.
This ceiling lamp features a gilt iron leafed frame with alternating leaves in three sizes....
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Rare Big Brass and Glass Yellow Label "2118" Sconce by Stilnovo, 1959
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall lamp was produced in Italy by Stilnovo in the late 1950s.
It is made from a brass structure with a white Opaline sandblasted shade.
It remains in a very good condition: oxidation spots on the frame as showed in pictures. A very small imperceptible dent on the edge. Yellow Stilnovo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of "scavo" Murano glass sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of acid etched "scavo" Murano glass sconces with brass hardware.
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$4,600 / set
Single Wall Light by Candle
By Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Wall light by Candle. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin glass diffuser, satin nickel armature, custom backplate. Rewired for U.S. standards. We recommend three...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original Lumfardo Luminaires LUread Sconces with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made from...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$1,475 / item
Castiglioni Midcentury Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mid-century "Light Ball large size" applique in smatised ivory metal and opal glass for Flos. This fantastic lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy for Flos in the 1960s.
This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of ivory white enameled metal and opal glass.
Requires an E27 bulb.
A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom.
Measures (cms):
diameter - 42
height - 31
Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121.
The beginnings of Flos (meaning “flower” in Latin) blossomed from a brilliant idea: to create objects, starting with a light bulb, that would change the way of life for both the Italian market and the foreign markets.
Dino Gavina and the small Eisenkeil manufacturing facility in Merano, had already been creating furniture alongside design masters such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. But by the early 1960s, Gavina became convinced the time had come to create new lamps.
Using the same technology – conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the Fantasma, with many other beautiful and surprising lamps to follow.
And so, from day one, Flos was already reinventing the idea of artificial lighting.
Achille Castiglioni (born February 16, 1918, Milan–died December 2, 2002, Milan) was a prolific furniture, lighting, and product Italian designer renown for his ironic, joyful, creative and functional designs that, at times, intersected with ideas explored by conceptual artists.
Achille Castiglioni was born into a family with deep appreciation for the arts, as he was the third son of sculptor and coin engraver Giannino Castiglioni and his wife Livia Bolla. He first studied the classics at the Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, but then switched to study art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. In 1937, he decided to follow the steps of his two elder brothers, architects Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, by enrolling in the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944–after having to interrupt his studies when he was stationed in Greece and Sicily during World War II.
In 1944, immediately after graduating, Achille Castiglioni joined his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo in the design studio that they had founded with Livio’s classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1937 in Milan. Fortunately for Achille, from the very beginning Livio and Pier Giacomo decided to focus almost entirely on designing exhibitions, furniture, housewares, and appliances since architectural commissions were difficult to come by during the war. This product-design focus, and the deep fraternal bound among the three brothers, would later allow the young Achille to experiment early in his career with emerging techniques and new materials that could communicate a fresh aesthetic sensibility suited for the positive outlook of the post-war European market.
The Castiglioni brothers’ important collaboration with Phonola and Brionvega
In 1940, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Livio Castiglioni, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in collaboration withe the Phonola company, presented in the VII Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), titled Exhibition of the Radio, a research study of radio devices that included the Fimi Phonola 547 radio, the first radio encased in Bakelite instead of wood. Shortly after the exhibition, Luigi Caccia Dominioni suspended his professional activity to serve in the military during World War II and left the studio.
The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three brothers, as it allowed Livio Castiglioni to cement his role as the leading design consultant for Phonola from 1940 until 1960, and for Brionvega, from 1960 until 1964. These relationships brought in further collaboration among the three brothers, and would eventually result in several designs for radio and sound appliances with innovative materials and shapes for which Achille Castiglioni played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Sconces by E.R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant wall lights from temde according to a design by e.r. Nele. Max bill often incorrectly attributed. Here in a particularly rare color.
Classic and yet timelessly modern. An op...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Multi-Color Murano Flower Glass Big Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Barovier e Toso style Murano flower glass ceiling light, 1950s. Basket consists more 200 flowers Murano glass.
Price is for one item. Available a pair.
Available also a pair of sco...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Midcentury Louis Poulsen Saturn Wall Lamps, Joachim Lepper, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- iconic type
- marked by labels
- 1960s and 1980s
- can buy one piece.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
LUbular Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, these LUbular all brass sconce is a directional reading sconce in a patina brass finish. Sing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,400 / item
Pair of Chrome 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 chrom...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Pairs of Italian Chrome Wall Sconces Sciolari Style, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Italian chrome wall sconces Sciolari style, 1970s
each wall light takes 6 x E14 small bulbs.
Dimensions:
Height: 23 cm
Width 20 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Bespoke Italian wall sconce "Mini Moon" in alabaster and satin brass
Located in Milano, IT
The natural properties of alabaster as a diffuser: warm color and the texture of its veins that are always different from each other, recalling the magic atmosphere of full moon nigh...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-Century Round Flower Shaped Clear Glass Sconce Flush Mount
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 1.50 kg / 3.3 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
Sconce "Lantern" Wall Lamp in Rattan & Bamboo Louis Sognot Style, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing sconce "Lantern" wall lamp in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
A wonderful example of midcentury craftsmanship, where...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Single Model Lp10 Bidone Wall Light by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One Model Lp10 "Bidone" Wall Light by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Brass with opaline glass diffuser. Rewired for U.S. junction boxes. Original manufacturer's stamp engraved to backplate. Each light takes one E27 40w maximum bulb. Bulbs provided as a one time courtesy. PRICED AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.
Wall Lights with cord...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Cone Cup Sconce by Barovier e Toso, 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with clear textured cone shaped Murano glass cup, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso, circa 1950s
Original maker's mark on the fram...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces Brass and Acrylic Pierre Guariche Lights, French Mid-20thCentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall sconces black and red holders with golden chrome pair of lights.
Wall Lights by Pierre Guariche famous French interior designer of the second part of the 20th century.
...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danke studio sconce solid brass wall lights
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The entire Danke Galerie team is delighted to present this new pair of wall lights, designed in our studio to enrich our range of modern and timeless lighting. Particular care has be...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,129 / item
Marsala Brass Wall Sconce Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
MARSALA brass wall sconce, a stunning example of mid-century modern style lighting. This exquisite wall sconce is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, featuring a body compos...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One of Two Huge Textured Glass & Brass Flush Mount Lights by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of stunning, extra large and extremely hard to find (60cm / 24") Mid-Century Modern textured ice glass 24 inch flush mount light fixt...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bertrand Balas 'Balance' Wall Light for RAAK, Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK, Bertrand Balas
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing Bertrand Balas 'Balance' wall light for RAAK with Model C-1550 from the Netherlands 1960s. The scone has a gold-coloured leaf shape with a granulated structure. You can hang ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Pair of Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, c. 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own firm in Markaryd, Sweden. c. 1960s.
Stated dimensions refer to the Sconce with the Sha...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Flush Mount Light by Limburg, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, textured glass ceiling flush mount by Doria Leuchten Germany with a circular brass center and organically shaped glass body, wired for US standards, one E27 socket per fixtu...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rattan "Lantern" Sconce Attributed to Louis Sognot, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury rattan "Lantern" wall lamp. This fantastic sconce was designed in the 1960s and is attributed to Louis Sognot.
A wonderful example of mid-century craftsmanship,...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Joe Colombo Inside and Outside Wall and Ceiling Lamp 'Fresnel' White by Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Fresnel' designed by Joe Colombo in 1966.
Inside and outside wall ceiling lamp giving direct and diffused light. Lacquered aluminium support and Fresnel lens diffuser. Ma...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Single Italian Murano gold flecked glass and brass Clam Shell Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall light with gold fitting and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow.
Also available as a pair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Woven Wicker Weave & Rattan Wall Sconces, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Italian Mid-century Modern Wall Sconces, Rattan, Wicker
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Pair of half cylinder wall lights with wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Mid-Century German Space Age Wall Lamp in Brass, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age wall lamp.
Two tubes cut on both sides are arranged parallel on a black base. There is a burning point in each pipe. The light comes out upwards and downwards. The on...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Water Drop Wall Lamp from Kontakt-Werkstätten/Staff, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wall or ceiling lamp in the classic water drop design by Kontakt-Werkstätten (later Staff).
Striking lamp from the 1960s/1970s in an orange tone characteristic for the time. In the ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Art Glass White Color and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful assembly for this Murano glass applique. A very particular and rare glass to find, a white effect, sandblasted and etched glass; classic Murano style.
The applique is comp...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte, Model 1944 Thick Glass Sconces 3 Pieces, Italy, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Three (3) of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chiseled thick glass sconces, Italy, 1960- they are priced individually.
Formidable, beautiful set of three deep-beveled oval wall lamps i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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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