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
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...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
lot of 8 Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning set of eight Modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Hustadt Leuchten, Germany. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. You can be very creative when hanging th...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass & Glass Wall Lights in the style of Hillebrand, Germany 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful brass and glass wall lights, designed in Germany around the 1970s by Hillebrand. These messing wall lights are handcrafted and of high quality.
Illuminates beau...
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1660s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Model 237-3 wall lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This amazing wall sconce was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in the 1950's. It has an elegant black lacquered metal frame that holds 3 transparent glass globes. With the right...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Exquisite "Flame" Wall Sconces by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exquisite pair of very large wall sconces by Barovier e Toso, Italy, circa 1950s.
Made of laquired metal frame and each 35 Murano glass block...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Signed Charles Pair of Silvered Bronze Sconces 2 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Silvered bronze signed and numbered Maison Charles pair of sun sconces.
Back plate diameter: 6.5 inches.
Wired for US and in working condition
Exist also in bronze.
Have a look on ou...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Pair of Rare and Large Modernist Sconces Wall Lights, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large blown glass and lacquered metal wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Sweden, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Amber Murano Wall Sconces Glass & Chrome by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair Kalmar wall sconces made of handblown curved amber and transparent Murano glass mounted on a chromed back plate. Manufactured in Italy in the 1960s.
Design: Carlo Nas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Big Italian Rare Butterfly Detailed Green Murano Glass Body Sconce
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Extremely rare Murano butterfly sconce. Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and an appropriate socket for all ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian wall lamps in brass and opaline glass
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Mid-Century Pair of Italian Brass Wall Sconces - 1950s Design with Opaline Glass Spheres
Add a touch of timeless elegance and Italian design mastery to your interior with thi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamps Brass Opaline Glass Mid Century Italian 1950s Set of 2 Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant pair of single light wall lamps, brass structure with conical sandblasted and curved opaline glass diffuser. Max Ingrand attributed production Fontana Arte. Please watch the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces by Pan Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Pan Hustadt Leuchten, Germany. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. Each ...
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1970s German 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 un-lacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globes fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Emil Stejnar Brass and Glass Sconces
Located in Wien, AT
A very beautiful floral sconces designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna Austria, from the 1950s. It is made of brass and many small cut-glass crystals.
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$668 / set
1 of the 6 Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights or Sconces from J.T. Kalmar, 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with slight goldish amber color swirl. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by chrome hardware. Simple and clean design. Hand blow...
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1660s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Brass and Opaline Wall Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant wall lamp was designed and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1960s. Featuring a refined combination of brass, black lacquered metal, and opaline glass shades,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Small Italian Wall Light, Stilnovo Style, Opaline and Brass "Allegra"
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline.
Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo.
We also have it bigger with diameter 20 cm.
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount.
This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Six Rotaiting Arms Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling Lamp model 'Six Rotating Arms Ceiling Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1958.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and flo...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Palwa crystal wall lights by Ernst Palme, brass pineapple , 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Delft, NL
Palwa crystal wall lights by Ernst Palme, brass pineapple , 1970s
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Stains present to fabric
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 4.5"H x 11...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Set of Five Crystal and Brass Sconces by Bakalowits & Sohne
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful set of five sconces by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, 1950. Priced individually, free shipping.
They are in excellent condition and have been newly rewired. One bulb socket ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Doria Leuchten Wall Light or Sconce in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Doria Leuchten, sconce or wall light, metal, Germany, 1970s.
This white metal wall or ceiling light offers a unique opportunity to make a statement in your interior. Winning an Ind...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$325 / item
Andre Arbus Pair of Bronze Sconces , 4 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French sconces figuring hands holding a torche André Arbus style. Coming from an hotel in Paris 4 pairs available, Priced by pair. US rewired and in working condition. One li...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 10 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce Venini Style, Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large Murano wall lights, in the style of Venini, made in Italy, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each scon...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,319 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Mid Century Modern Poliedri Italian Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1950
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of wall lights with four lightpoints, Poliedri model designed by Carlo Scarpa, edited by Venini. Composed by Murano crystal pieces over a structure made in white lacquer metal. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Shelf Lamp by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
Located in München, DE
Very rare lamp for string shelves from the 1950s.
Wonderful high -quality workmanship and an absolute favorite.
The lamp can be used as required by the clamp function and is continuo...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
"Bees Nest" Wall Sconce by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning "Bees Nest" wall sconce in brass and tainted Murano glass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Pair available.
Italy, 2021.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,491 / item
Worn Cream Metal and Brass Body Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Worn Cream Metal and Brass Body Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with E14 standard light b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Pair Mid-Century Modern Star Rock Crystal Gold Gilt Baguès Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern star centre medallion and rock crystal gold gilt sconces in the manner of Baguès.
Completely rewired and come ready to install.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s.
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):
Bulb specification: E-14
Number of sockets (per fixture): 3
All items ship from H...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,600 / set
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light in off White and Brass, Italy, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern wall light in off white and brass, Italy 1950's
Very well designed piece, most probably manufactured by Arteluce.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Four Wall Lights in Pale Yellow Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four wall lights, lacquered metal, Europe, 1950s
Simple and modest mid century wall lights in pale yellow. These lights are made in lacquered metal with adjustable rods and s...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stilnovo wall lights, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Stilnovo wall lights, Italy 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair Petite Glass Flush Mount by Glashutte Limburg Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite pair of flush mount manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, in Germany. It is a clear glass on a metal frame. Each fixture has one European style E27 socket. Each Fixture requires ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass and Black Lacquered Sconces for Brendel & Loewig, Berlin, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and black lacquered wall sconces for Brendel & Loewig, Berlin, 1950s. Sconces have linear white bulbs in the middle. In original condition with visible wear consistent ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brakelmann & Becker Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brakelmann & Becker ceramic double light wall mounted sculptural sconce. This amazing art-lamp consists of 2 organic brutalist designed ceramic cut-out plates that float over a large...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Italian Sconce "Diabolo" Unlimited
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice Italian wall light, model "diabolo".
Structure in brass with metal shade.
Each shade are adjustable with rotated system.
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans Kogl Gold Leaf Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Hans Kogl leaf wall sconce's 1970’s, Germany.
These large and beautiful leaf sconce's are a real statement piece
There are 3 handcrafted curved gilt stems decorated fully with gilt...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,762 / set
Murano Art Glass Gold and White Wall Light and Sconces, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful design for this leaf-shaped applique, all gold with a vertical white rib. Refinement and class as in the Murano style, one-of-a-kind pieces that always remain precious.
Th...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 6.25” W x 8.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cassina Starburst Chandelier Lamp
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Starburst Chaandelier Lamp
The Starburst chandelier offers new solutions and the option to use diffusers in the Bollicosa lamps, taking inspiration from the stars that light up the universe.
A linear chandelier 120 cm in length, with black painted structure. Available with white acid-etched glass or white marbled finish.
MATERIALS
Frame in liquid-painted metal, diffuser in blown glass.
ASSEMBLY
Ceiling suspended lamp.
Starburst expand the possibilities of using Bollicosa lamp diffusers with new solutions, inspired by the astral bodies that illuminate the universe. Starburst is a 120 cm long linear ceiling pendant...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
$9,812 / item
Pair of Italian Modern Sconces Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Pair of modern Italian wall lights. Also, could be used as a bedside sconce. Made with brass and painted sheet metal. Lampshades are...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Mid-Century German Sconce in Brass and Glass from Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing glass wall light from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten.
This Doria Leucht is hung on the front with 5 glasses of different lengths. The elements of structural glass...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconces Wall Lights 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful solid brass wall lights.
Italy, 1940s - 1950s
Height without bulbs: 12.5".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Adjustable Brass Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Large adjustable wall lamp from the 1950s.
Great and exceptionally minimalist design with a fantastically elegant look.
Very nice brass construction that can be extended for a very ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Blue Italian Bathroom Vanity Set Mirror, Sconces, Shelf by VECA, 1970s
By Fontana Arte, VECA
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent Italian bathroom set in a lovely blue tiffany colored artglass and chromed steel that includes a sqaure mirror, two sconces and a wall shelf. These fantastic items were made by VECA in Italy during the 1970s and are signed on the back of the chrome plates by the company. back.
The incredible charm of this set stands behind the quality of colored glasses made by Veca.
The glasses change color going from an iconic Tiffany blue in a well-lit environment to a stunning dark aquamarine when the ambient is not illuminated.
The sconces feature a double beveled glass design with chrome accents, in the same color of the rest of the set. They come wired and tested and use a signle E14 light bulb, compatible with both US and EU standards.
The mirror highlights a fantastic square frame in a blue tiffany colored glass mirror that holds a round clear mirror and is completed by two rectangular chrome accents.
The elegant shelf is made in sinuous colored artglass mounted on two round backplates which are also enriched by two colored round glasses covers.
An incredibly stylish Mid-Century bathroom setting, in amazing conditions, with no chips. The mirror frame has some minor signs of oxidation (but no fading), which are less noticeable in a daily use than in the photos, and don't compromise the elegance of this fantastic set.
This set will become the focal point of a midcentury modern bathroom...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960, Germany, Palwa Oval Backlit Mirror Crystal & Gilt Brass by Christoph Palme
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant illuminated oval backlit mirror with faceted crystals forming petals and flowers on a gilded brass frame. Desinged by Christoph Palme attr....
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Mod. 1636 Appliques by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1957
Located in London, GB
An original pair of Mod. 1636 wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1957. A beautifully uncomplicated design, the curved, acid-etched glass diffusers simply rest betw...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Green and White Curved Glass Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green and White Curved Glass Pair of Sconces, 1970s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
These lamps works with 2x E14 standard li...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Lobmeyr Glass Sconce or Wall Lamp, Austria, 1950
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Single Lobmeyr Sconce or Wall Chandelier, Austria, 1950
Dimensions are 20.5" x 23.62"
Very large Lobmeyr sconce, Austria, 1950. Fabulous wall lights with numerous cut glass f...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo 232 wall lamps by Bruno Gatta Italy 1954 black
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Modern and minimalistic pair of 'Model 232' wall lamps designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy in 1954. The striking bowl-shaped shades rest on bended slim blac...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Maison Jansen French Sconces, Wall Light, Pair 2 Pairs available Priced by Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of very elegant Mid-Century Modern sconces designed by Maison Jansen with original round opaline shades (5" diameter). Priced by pair.
Projection to the wall: 5.5".
Two patina...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Midcentury Pair of Amber Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely and beautiful Pair of Italian Amber Murano Leaf glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy.
Each fixture is composed by five m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass and brass wall lights, in stock
Undulating textured thick light amber glass.
Brass accents
Wired to the America standard
Available to view in-situ in our Miami g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Limburg Glashütte wall lamps sconce , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of Limburg Glashütte wall lamps sconce , 1970s
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Pairs of Brass & Glass Wall Lights Hillebrand Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several beautiful brass and glass wall lights, designed in Germany around the 1970s by Hillebrand. These messing wall lights are handcrafted and of high quality.
Illuminates beautif...
Category
1670s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Golden Sunburst Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice Italian wall lamp from the 1950s.
Very elegant and classic shape.
The slits in the edge create a spectacular play of light.
Condition:
Very...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Perla Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
Drawing inspiration from nature's exquisite treasures, Perla evokes the image of a pearl emerging from within a shell, with a delicately curved metal shade enveloping a blown glass b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,970 / set
Four 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Petal Wall Sconces by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These four wall sconces are exquisite examples of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian lighting, crafted by La Murrina, they have mark on each glass. Each sconce features hand-blown Mura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian 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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