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
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Lp13 Boccia Sconces, a pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena sconces.
Model LP13 Boccia. Designed in Italy in 1960s.
Manufactured in 1970s.
Murano glass, patinated aluminum glass holder, brass.
Complimentary ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Florian Schulz 'W185' Brass Wall Light, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 3-arm brass wall light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1960 with three light sources in front of a circular brass reflector, wired for US standards, three E27 sockets,...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Pair of Two Vintage Aluminum Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian wall sconces, appliques made of hand crafted painted aluminum, brass and satin glass, produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The frosted glass shade is supported by a straight metal arm. Each os lights features a single light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940 - 1950, Milan, Italy.
Shade: 11" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D
Stilnovo was an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1946, in Milan by the well-known Italian designer Bruno Gatta. During the Mid-Century Modern era the Stilnovo brand was one of the most pioneered lighting design companies in Italy, also known as the Stilnovo Period. Well-known artists have worked and designed for Stilnovo, such as the Italian architect and designer Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Joe Cesare...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass presents with light oxidation consistent with age and use.
Replaced sockets an...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Wall Lights by Jonas Hidle, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Marvelous and minimalist wall lamps in brass. Designed by Jonas Hidle and made in Norway by Høvik Lys AS from around 1970 second half. Both lamps are fully working and in good vintag...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Green Murano Sconce by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with green Murano glass shade and multicolored murrine / Made in Italy by La Murrina, circa 1960s
Measures: width 15.5 inches, height 9 inches, depth 8 inc...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Long Wall Sconces in Alabaster by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning cubic wall sconces in enlightened alabaster and brass structure.
Different stone, finishes and dimensions can be ordered.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2020.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$13,608 / set
Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Lights by Cini Boeri for Arteluce
By Cini Boeri, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Lights by Cini Boeri for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1971. Sleek slant cut flush mounts with a concave socket housing, receiving a chro...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 2 Smoked Glass Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s.
Fantastic design and very high quality workmanship.
The multicolored and structured glass creates a spectacular play of light
Design...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$7,759 / set
Rewire Custom Perforated Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Perforated Sconce. Sconces can be powder coated in various colors. Requires one E26 60w maximum bulb. Priced and sold individually.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,200 / item
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, red and white acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5” H x 12.5” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7....
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, lacquered metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions: 10.9" H x 2.9" W x 6" D
Backplate Dimensions (inches): 2.1" H x 1....
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilux wall lamp, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilux wall lamp.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Chrome plated metal, enameled metal.
Shade diameter 5.5 inches.
Depth roughly 10-14.5 inches
Takes one medium bulb.
Complimentary ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Single 'Grande Mania' Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Single 'Grande Mania' Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Beautiful single Grande Mania Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, during the 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Metal Cubic Wall Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of vintage wall lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, crafted in Germany during the 1970s. These striking lamps are made of metal and feature a minimalist, cubic design inspired by the Ba...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Matius French Vintage Pop Art Mural Maharadjah Sculpture, Wall Sconce, 1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pop Art Mural Sculpture "Maharadjah" by Matius, Haute-Provence, France, 1970s. This striking Pop Art mural sculpture, titled "Maharadjah," is a distinctive work by the French artist ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Tessellated Pair of brass and glass Orrefors sconces, Sweden 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Tessellated Pair of brass Orrefors sconces with glass diffusers, Sweden 1970.
Carl fagerlund designed sconces lightly patinated in very well kept condition.
Priced as a pair.
Hol...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Alabaster Timeless Pair Wall Sconces Midcentury Design and Top Quality Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful shape, perfect size and excellent condition alabaster sconces.
This excellent condition pair of alabaster light fixtures for wall mounting will look great no matter where ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Pair of "Leaf" Sconces in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Leaf" wall sconces in sculpted Murano glass and brass structure.
One light bulb.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Scale Monarch Wall Sconce in Brass & Blush Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The newest member of the "Monarch" family by Blueprint Lighting! Introducing the Monarch wall sconce, shown here in our Brushed Brass and our best-...
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Resin, Fabric, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, resin and fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s.
Very dramatic oxidation present.
Sold with Lampshades. Dimensions stated are of wal...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano "Rostrato" Glass and Unlacquered Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano "Rostrato" Glass Sconces with Polished Unlacquered Brass Backplates, Italy. Elegant and sculptural pair of Murano glass wall sconces featuring the distinctive “rostrat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Customizable Articulated Brass Wall Sconce Model Reed 5
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
REED 5 is an agile wall sconce perfect for bedside companionship with youre favorite book or magazine.
Shade Size are 6 in. diameter and 7 in. height .
Aspictured each arm Meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Wall Lighting Ice Frost Glass, Austria 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Austria wall lighting iridium glass with in frosted glass design . The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the design.
discount shipping to USA * shippin...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
$537 Sale Price
31% Off
Light blue Murano glass sconces - a pair
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern pair of Murano glass sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy, 1980s.
The Italian sconces have a neoclassical style, and are very elegant.
The pair of sconces is made...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
$3,300 / set
German Vintage Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful amber glass ceiling or wall flush mount by Limburg,
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of gilt iron sconces Banci Firenze Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant pair of sconces in gilt iron with glass shade Banci Firenze Italy 1970
One light - beautiful condition
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
1 of 3 Crystal Glass Rods Wall Sconces, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 stunning crystal glass rods wall sconces, Germany, 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on a brass frame.
Great light effect.
Sockets: Each Wall light needs 2 x E14 smal...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Alabaster Sconce by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sconce made of enlightened alabaster and patinated brass. Modern creation by Studio Glustin.
The price is FOR ONE PIECE.
A pair can be order and in mirror. (Left and Right version)
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$13,585 / item
Duo Wall Sconce in Bronze and Blown Opal Glass
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Duo wall light. A handsome study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus movement. Duo is truly a go-anywhere design and is equally at ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Contemporary Pair of Brass Palm Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Pair of hammered brass palm tree leaf wall lights lighting lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. Minor imperfections due to artisanal...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LUMfr Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fantastic LUMfr Sconce is a patinated brass and champagne toned fringe wall sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. This sconce is create...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,600 / item
Pair of Italian Chrome Wall Sconces Sciolari Style, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Italian chrome wall sconces Sciolari style, 1970s.
Each wall light needs 6 x E14 small bulb.
Light bulbs are not included. It is...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pivoting height-adjustable Italian telescopic wall light from the 1950s.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pivoting height-adjustable Italian telescopic wall light from the 1950s. The shade is made of light blue lacquered aluminum.
Length: 60 - 152 cm, shade: ø 40 cm x 15 cm, brass wall b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Crystal and Brass Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces by Carl Fagerlund was manufactured by Orrefors in the 1950s-1960s. The textured crystal shading creates a cosy and soft lighting. The set feat...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$693 Sale Price
26% Off
Austrian Mid-Century Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty, stunning and unique Set of Four Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by...
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1970s Austrian 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
Austrian Large Midcentury Murano "Florian" Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconce, model "Florian" 4402.06.50. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Frank...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,131 Sale Price
25% Off
French Lighted Mirror Metal Framework, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Metal lighted mirror with metal framework
French mid-century
This can be rewired to the standard of your choice .
Good vintage condition.
Shipping:
L45 P8 H68 5.6 kg.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.5"W x 2.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurements ava...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Sunburst Brutalist Ceiling Light Fixture with Nail Motifs, Gilt Iron and Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Brutalist gilt wrought iron sunburst flushmount or light fixture from the Brutalist period, France, 1950s.
It has a frosted glass diffuser in the centre and a double layer of iron...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
White Opaque Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality glass lamps with brass base. Beautiful white, opaque glass. Manufactured by the company Glasshütte Limburg, in Germany, Europe around 1970. This wall lights give a warm...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Several Smoked Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
These beautiful hand blown glass wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s-early 1970s). Beautiful craftsmanship. These mid century v...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi for Stilnovo, 1980s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wall lamp in metal and plastic. Stamped Stilnovo. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Textured Smoked Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of wall lights was made in Murano.It is very elegant.
It features smoked textured Murano glass , also called horizontal striation.It is ending with black glass globe finial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,820 / set
Pair of Frederic Weinberg Backlit Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Frederic Weinberg backlit wall sculpture.
Weinberg had his factory and Showroom in Philadelphia, first on Arch Street and later in his ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay, Plaster
$3,450 / set
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Three Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall ceiling lamp model 'three fixed arms spider ceiling lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1952.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lig...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Beautiful and Rare Large Italian Midcentury Brass Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful midcentury Italian brass wall lamp.
The shade is sleeplessly adjustable in all directions.
Very classy 1950s Italian design.
The shade has small holes, where the light i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,146 Sale Price
20% Off
LUcona Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUcona Sconce is a classic mid century modern design made to order. Crafted from all brass, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,450 / item
Pair Of Gilt Metal & Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of wall sconces with carved giltwood and plaster wheat motifs emitting from gilt metal backplates. Two scrolling gilt metal arms decorated with tole leaves and carved wood bob...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,295 / set
Midcentury Wall Sconces by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An unusual pair of large mid-century brass sconces or wall lights by Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940's, Italy. The brass has not been polished but to show the original patina. Can be po...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,719 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Atlas Double Wall Lamp Sconce in Brass and Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall-mounted dual-lamp is comprised of two independently swiveling arms and shades. The darkened brass rods can be adjusted in every possible direction making this a very versat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,480 / item
Mid Century Pair of Wall Sconces by Maison Lunel in Brass and Lacquered Metal
By Maison Lunel
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of large 1950s wall lights, attributed to Maison Lunel, made of gilt brass and lacquered metal, torch-shaped, with black silk lampshades and a gold interior.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Raak Amsterdam spot wall lights, 1960s The Netherlands.
By RAAK
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Raak Amsterdam spot wall lights, 1960s The Netherlands. Model name C1582-37. Bruched aluminum tube on a chrome metal arm with a white metal wall mount. The lamp is adjustabl...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
LP12 wall sconce, Ignazio Gardella, Azucena, 1960, one-point-light version
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wall sconce mod. LP12 , one point light, Ignazio Gardella, Azucena, Italy, 1960. Brass frame with jointed arms and opal glass diffusers. Ignazio Gardella's design for Azucena, develo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ceramic Hand Sconces by "LE TREFLE", 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ceramic hand sconces by "LE TREFLE"
Original opaline globe,
US rewired, 40 watts max bulb .
Backplate measures: diameter 5 inches.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
1 of 5 Stunning Petite Glass Flower Wall Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite mid-century flush mount light or wall sconce with 7 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s.
Wonderful light effect.
High qualit...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
"Flower" sconce by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sputnik chandelier in brass with globes in Murano and opaline glass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$8,953 / item
Brass and Smoke Glass Wall Light by Holger Johansson, Sweden 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish master of lighting design, Holger Johansson, brought much glamour into Swedish mid-century modernism. Without giving up the “form follows function” ideal of the era he create...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 196
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s
Dimensions
Height: 33.46 in. (85 cm)
Diameter: 10.23 in. (26 c...
Category
1960s German Vintage 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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