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
Set of Two Mid Century Sconces by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern ceramic sconces or wall fixtures. Designed probably by Wilhelm Wagenfeld für Lindner, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in white ceramic and o...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
1970 Salviati Opalescent Murano Glass Italian Design Modernist 3 Wall Lamps
By Salviati
Located in Brescia, IT
3 Wall Lamps
Salviati
Italy, 1960
Blown Opalescent Glass
Metal Frame
Sticker Label Manufacture
Excellent condiction
Perfect working order
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Venini Attrib. Chromed Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lamp, Italy 50s
By Venini
Located in Naples, IT
The lamp features a clean, minimalist design typical of the Italian style of the 1950s. The combination of milky blown glass and chrome-plated brass is a classic of the period.
The l...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount Light with Swirl Glass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous flush mount light or wall sconce produced in Italy in the 1970s.
For now we have 4 same pieces available.
The beautiful Murano glass of excellent quality and shiny color is ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of four Midcentury Made Art Deco Style White Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and beautiful design set of midcentury design alabaster wall lights.
If you are looking for a great design and practical small size set of sconces to grace your midcentu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Aluminum
1960s Jacques Biny Patinated Brass Articulating Plug-in Wall Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Jacques Biny Patinated Brass Articulating Plug-in Wall Lamp.
An exceptionally clean and simple plug-in wall lamp design executed in patinated brass with white painted inner sh...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, 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
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
One of Six Table or Wall Lamps by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six 1970s Italian table lamps or wall sconces by Guccini, in PVC (plastic) wired for European use.
Please note that price is per item not for the set.
Measures:
Height 20 cm.
Depth ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
$704 Sale Price / item
21% Off
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
Verner Panton Monumental 'SPIEGEL' Wall Lamp Installation of 12 for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Monumental Installation of twelve 'SPIEGEL' Wall or Floor Lamps. Denmark, design 1969. Current production. Combination of twelve separate la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Amber Murano Citrus Swirl Wall Sconces Glass & Brass Kalmar Austria 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two amber-colored 'Citrus' wall lights with two swirled glasses per light on a metal frame with brass and chrome applications. The heavy handblown amber and clear Mura...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lighting Toni Zucherri by Mazzega ice frost Glass Murano , Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Toni Zucherri by mazzega wall lighting ice frost glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$595 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in a light blue color.
Model 6035.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Pair of Large Bold Murano Glass Wall Sconces in honey - amber -yellow-tone
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Large Murano Wall Lamps in Honey Colored Glass consisting of eighteen tubular prisms with finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass from the Italian Murano District.
Traditiona...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Large Sconces by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare, elegant, large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures. Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in bra...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Reeded glass bottom and top glass diffusers are clipped together and paired with aged polished patin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,800 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Yellow Big Leafs Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful design for these leaf-shaped appliques, golden yellow in color with a vertical rib made of gold leaf. Refinement and class as in the Murano style, unique pieces that always...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Monumental pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - 41 pink triedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge and fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 41 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each sconce in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is spiral. The glass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
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
Paavo Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights, model A4, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s.
Very light oxidation and scratching present.
Overall Dimensions...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
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
Pair of German Vintage Bubble Glassand Brass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco blown bubble glass, brass and metal sconces.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2
Also available with a single light socket (see last picture).
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Three Mid-Century Modern wall or ceiling lights designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, circa 1960s, executed in nickelled brass and pressed glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black fabric wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass.
Sockets replaced.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.0"H x 9.0"W x 5.75"D
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.25” H x 8” W x 4.4“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.75” H x 1.75“...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Organic Midcentury Large Pine Tree Trunk and Glass Sphere Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Unusual and rare, very large organic wall lamps, each consisting of a heavy tree trunk and three white glass globes.
The tree trunks are made of solid pine with a beautiful patina an...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Pine
A Pair of Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso Sconces for Seguso, 1950s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s, this rare pair of sconces by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Seguso represents the pinnacle of mid-century Italian design. Eac...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
Hans Agne Jakobsen Double Arm Wall Lights, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Swedish double arm wall lights by Hans Agne Jakobsen with amber colored cut glass shades, custom solid brass backplates for US j-boxes, wired for US standards, two E12 sock...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,400 / item
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
1 of 4 Pairs of Midcentury Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of four pairs of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalm...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Petite Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Amber bubble glass sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
Each Sconce requires 1 x E27 Standa...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Smoked 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
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
Bespoke Elegant Italian "Tabitha" wall sconce, in anticated brass and alabaster
Located in Milano, IT
The Tabitha wall lamp combines the timeless elegance of alabaster with the modernity of brushed brass. The alabaster tubes, cut with a diagonal "salami slice" style, give the lamp a ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
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
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
Elegant Murano Glass Flush Mount or Sconce by Barovier & Toso Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass flush mount or sconce. Designed & manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1960s. Manufacturers label inside the moun...
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1960s Italian 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
"Balloon" lamps by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of ceiling/wall lamps, plastic material.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Venini Style Pyramid Clear Gold Glass Flush Mount, 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful small pyramid shaped glass flush mount featuring multiple crystal clear glass plates, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end piece.
Cleaned ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
'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
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
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of mid-century modern wall sconces exemplifies the elegance and innovation of 1950s Italian design. Each sconce features a frosted opaline glass shade, elegantly suspended ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,400 / set
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
LUmmer Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directional LUmmer sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. In patina brass and painted aluminum shade. E12 candelabra based socket. Priced individually.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$1,450 / item
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 Max Ingrand '1963' Model for Fontana Arte
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
A rare pair of nickel Max Ingrand wall light made for Fontana Arte. '1963' Model Italian.
Nickel brass and opaline glass.
Available 4.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. It is...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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
Mid-Century Danish Outdoor Model Skot Metal Wall Lamp by Lauritz Knudsen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Robust outdoor wall light from the Danish manufacturer Louis Poulsen based on a design by Lauritz Knudsen from the early 20th century.
The Skot is inspired by a maritime design lang...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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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