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 Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "rondini" clear grit glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 6 glass petals "rondini" (transparent) with grit in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Di...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of 2 Petite Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with one large Murano glass piece elegantly mounted on a chrome metal frame. Crafted by Kalmar in Austria, they were...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Sciolari, Pair of Large Brass and Chrome Sconces from 70s
Located in Catania, CT
Good general vintage condition with trace of age and use. Brass with oxidation. Each sconce has got the original manufacturer sticker. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on dem...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,203 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Space Age Plastic Sconces by Schönbuch
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Space Age wall lamps from the 1960s.
The lamps are very high quality.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic charisma.
There is a cozy light.
Manufacturer: Schönbuch
C...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
$4,775 / set
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Large Wall Lights or Ceiling Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall or ceiling lights by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1970s
Rare and impressive.
Holophane glass, chrome plated metal and patinated brass....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of VeArt Sconces
By VeArt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown curved milky white Murano glass shades / Made in Italy by VeArt, circa 1980s
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 11.5 inches / Depth: 5.5 inches...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,400 / set
Pink Plastic and Gold Metal Pair of Sconces by Erco, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Plastic and Gold Metal Pair of Sconces by Erco, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans Kögl Large Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Wall Light Sconce, Maison Jansen
By Hans Kögl
Located in Vienna, AT
A large, handcrafted "Pioggia D’oro“toleware floral leaf sconce from the 1970s, designed and executed by Hans Kögl / Germany, who is also famous for his impressive palm tree floor la...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell '9464' Perforated Brass and Glass Wall Light for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '9464' Perforated Brass and Glass Wall Light for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass met...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gösta Känngård, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed by Gösta Känngård and produced by AB Nordisk Present, Östersund, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.75"H x 4.75"W x 1.25"D
Back Plate Dime...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Italian Wall Light with Pulegoso Glass Bulbs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, in glass and metal, Italy, 1960s.
Wall light with two frosted glass bulbs and a black coated metal frame. It is obvious that this design is inspired on the earlier desi...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Spider Wall Light, 2 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian Mid-Century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Two arms pierce the center, each ending with an aluminum lacquered shade, de...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2-1' Opaline Glass and Chrome Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2-1' Opal Glass and Chrome Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
These refined wall lamps are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1920s and early 1930s. Poul Henningsen designed hundreds of lamps based on the three-shade-system he developed in 1926, pioneering unequalled lighting quality for all types of needs.
Executed in mouth-blown white opal glass, the shades are meticulously crafted at Louis Poulsen's factory in Vejen, by Louis Poulsen's own staff – a craft only very few are trained in. They are then carefully perched atop a high luster chrome-plated spun brass arm and attached to matching chrome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
French Mid-Century Modern Metal and Brass Swing Arm Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Swing arm sconces, wall lights from France.
Each sconce takes 2 E 14 Light bulbs with 40 watts max.
Measures: Back plate: 7....
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce Two Lights Mod. 122 Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Naples, IT
Gilded brass circular base wall sconce with conical stem ending in two spherical joints that accommodate two cream lacquered metal conical reflectors.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Sconce by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian mid century Murano glass Calla Lilies single sconce by Franco Luce. Having four beautiful hand blown glass shade mounted on a gold leaf...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early PH Hat wall lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning wall lamp, model PH Hat, was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in the 1960's. This is an early model with the original white painted steel fixture that has ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Single Down Light Brass Articulated Sconce, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Single brass sconce with double-jointed arms and paper shades.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.875"H x 3.375"W x 5.875"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.375"H x ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Glass Flower Wall Lights Sconces, Italy Mid Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Barovier Toso set of three large sconces, Italy circa 1960, sold as a set.
Barovier & Toso sconces from glass and brass. Wonderful handmade petal rose, white and yellow colored glas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Modern "Cocotte" Sconces Beige, Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian wall lights. Also, could be used as a bedside sconces. Made with brass and painted sheet metal. Lampshade are...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Vintage Hillebrand Germany, Pair of Wall Mount Lamps, the 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pair of wall mount lamps, the 1960s.
Hillebrand Germany.
Factory in light fixtures was founded by Egon Hillebrand in 1881, who was o...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Houseof White flower sconce wall light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Inspired by '70s design, nostalgic and playful flower shapes are becoming synonymous with houseof. This wall light is a nod to the classic French brasserie lights, and has a moveable...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$221 / item
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.625"H x 4.25"W x 5.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875"H x 3.875"W x 1...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Wall Lamps by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful wall lamps from the 1950s.
Very elegant and classic shape.
Wonderful design and excellent craftsmanship.
Very rare.
Creates a cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Luigi Caccia Dominioni "LP10" Brass Wall Sconces for Azucena, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Italian mid century "LP10 / Bidone" wall sconces lamps in brass and adjustable frosted glass shades by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italy 1950s.
In good orig...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Classic Elegant Murano Wall Sconce • Clear Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Murano Corridor Hallway Kitchen Wall Lamp consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in clear Murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronzy tone....
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Large Adjustable Danish Modern Teak Wall Sconce, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large mid - century modern adjustable teak wall sconce, circa 1960s.
Socket : one x E27 for standard screw bulbs.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Teak
Pair Of Vintage Wall Lights Sconces, Brass And Opaline Glass, France 1970
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of brass and opaline glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish Mid-Century Modern style design. Each fixture requires an European E14 / 110 Volt candelabra bul...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Mid-Century Italian Murano Gold Infused Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage mid-century period Murano glass sconces hand-blown from gold-infused clear and white glass, with butterfly form with white-petaled flowers at the base, and two standa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and beige fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5” H x 10.5” W x 10” D
Backplate Dimensions (inches...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Luigi Caccia Dominioni Boccia Wall Sconces
Located in Milano, IT
Boccia wall sconces designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the Azucena manufactory.
These wall sconces come from Italy in the period of the 60's, particularly in 1969.
The particula...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$2,387 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century German Minimalist Model Flamingo Wall Lamp from Bur, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid century wall lamp from the german manufacturer bur leuchten.
Cubic shapes permeate this design, from the shade to the wall panel. The most striking detail of these bur designs i...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Early 1158 Coupe Wall Lamp by Joe Colombo For Oluce, 1960s
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking 1158 Coupé wall lamp was designed by Joe Colombo for Oluce in the 1960s and remains a true icon of mid-century modern design. Featuring a bold red lacquered aluminum sh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant wall light shown in unlacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globe fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 large handcrafted Murano glass on a brass base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on a Br...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Model 10 'Lilly' Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 10 'Lilly' Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce (IT, c. 1940s)
Mint green pastel shades with a bottom curved detail. Brass accents. Each sconce holds a single E14 socket-type...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sergio Mazza's Sigma Sconces for Artemide - Italy
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of small ceiling or wall light "Sigma", thick pressed glass and nickel plated brass.
Model: Sigma
Design: Sergio Mazza
Maker: Artemide
Italy c. 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Flame Wall Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp model 'Flame Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1962.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manuf...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pair of Large Raak Outdoor Lanterns or Wall Lights Opaline Glass on Black Frames
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
Rare large Outdoor Lanterns, wall lamps with opaline glass shades hold by a black metal frame., by Raak, Holland circa 1960's. The lamps are Inspired by traditional Japanese rice pap...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
LUbrary Sconce AS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This aged silver LUbrary sconce is part of the Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection. The sconce can be customized with different dimensions and ordered for hard wired or as pl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,650 / item
Sconces by Rupert Nikoll, from Early 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Original condition with E14 bulbs now LED.
the is also a suitable chandelier available.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel
1 of 5 Petite Wall Sconces Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic Clear crystal glass wall sconce designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: O...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice ceramic lamp from the 1960s.
Wonderful design and workmanship.
The lamp with the hand-painted glaze and the special structure is a real eye-catcher.
Condition:
Very good ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,193
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and fabric wall light designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11"H x 8"W x 10"D
Bulb Specifi...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Jaime Hayon Lighto C Pe Black Matte-Black Chrome Celling Lamp For Parachilna
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayon Lighto C Pe Black Matte-Black Chrome Cup Wall Lamp For Parachilna
This is a skinny yet characteristic collection. So simple yet so unique, with stunning finishes.
Prod...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces, 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconces featuring three long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
Cl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Green Trumpets Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights with green Murano glass trumpets mounted on gold metal frames / Made in Italy in the style of Vistosi, 1970s
2 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Measures: H...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,000 / set
Mid-Century Brutalist Ceramic Sconce, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist wall lamp in sculptural design.
The lamp is made of ceramic, which was glazed in the appropriate colors. Particularly striking is the coloring and shape, which evokes an a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular iron wall light, France, circa 1950. Square three-masters clipper. Ambient and decorative wall light. Measures: height : 28"(71cm), width : 16.9"(43cm), depth : 7.2"(18.2...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Set by 2 Wall Lamps Attributable To Gianfranco Frattini Mid-Century Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Two wall lamps with bronzed brass and wood structure, spherical diffuser in transparent glass in smoky tones. Rectangular wall plate in bronzed brass. Attributed to Frattini design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern French Wall Sconce Red
By Stilnovo, Jacques Biny
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration , a Mid Century Modern French Wall Sconce Red. Made in France circa the 1950s.
Retains original bayonet socket. Tested and currently working without any issue...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Milk Glass & Teak Swing Arm Wall Sconce W/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This elegant piece perfectly encapsulates the minimal and functional aesthetics of Mid-Century Modern design, combining high-quality materials with masterful craftsmanship.
The sconc...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Sconces by Mazzega - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large square clear glass Mid Century Modern wall sconces, by Mazzega, Italy 1970s.
The vintage sconces are made of four square clear Murano glasses and a nickel one, nesting ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
$2,100 / set
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Replaced glass diffuser.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9"H x 5.75”W x 7.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of square sconces in polished brass, by Philippe Jean, France, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Two large 1970s sconces made up of a plate supporting a structure made of square tubes in polished and gilded brass.
Three pairs available.
Biography
Philippe Jean, France (1931-1...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Wall Light Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful piece in Murano glass, a delicious applique with an entirely Italian flavour. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory.
The wall light has a brass st...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Copper Wall Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted from...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Mazzega Italian Midcentury Murano Sconces from the Late Sixties
By Mazzega
Located in bari, IT
Set of two Mazzega sconces by Venetian glass-blowing firm A.V. Mazzega. Clear textured glass has a strip of fused, green-ish blue, opalescent glass applied down the center of each sc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,483 Sale Price / set
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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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