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
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Dimensions of back plate (...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Textured Glass Flush Mount Light by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A large textured ice glass flush mount light fixture by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, manufactured during the mid-century, circa 1960. The flush mount comes with the original label.
Much...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1960 Germany RZB Adjustable Minimalist Wall Sconce Brass Spot Light, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of minimalist adjustable brass spot wall and ceiling lights manufactured by RZB Lighting, Germany in the 1960s.
Model: Spot Light.
Usability...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Each sconce needs 1 x E14 small bulbs
Light bulbs are not inc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 238/1 with Switch Champagne Mount
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 Model 238/1 with Switch
Design by Gino Sarfatti
Specifications model 238/1
Typology wall
Materials: Opaline glass diffuser, steel structure
Dimensions: W 200 x D 300 x H 21...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,521 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Biancardi & Jordan Wall Lighting Murano Glass by Poliarte, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Biancardi & Jordan wall lighting oversized glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
Thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,699 Sale Price
45% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century antique yellow brass ceiling lamp.
By unknown manufacturer, France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$198 Sale Price
81% Off
Large Flower Bud Light Fixture in Polychromed Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Shaped Flush Mount in Red Blue Black Gilt Metal Italy, 1950s.
Eye-catching ceiling light fixture in the shape of a peony flower bud.
This hand- wrought iron ceiling light fixt...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Set of Four Italian Handblown Glass Wall Lights, Sconces, Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
SET of Four Italian Modern Handblown Glass Wall Lights, Sconces, Barovier & Toso, 1940s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceramic Green Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Single ceramic green wall light Sputnik desiged by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
The fixture requires...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
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
1970s Rectangle Ice Glass Flush Mount Wall Light Honsel Leuchten, Germany
By Honsel
Located in Andernach, DE
A beautiful flush mount wall lamp by Honsel Leuchten, Germany.
German classic of the 1970s.
The light seems to explode, just beautiful.
Amber clear glas with frosted outer 'layer'.
Comes with a pull string so you can switch it on- and off there and then without a wall switch...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
$269 Sale Price
40% Off
Paavo Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights, model A4, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s.
Very light oxidation and scratching present.
Overall Dimensions...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
Pair of Louis Sognot Bamboo Rattan Wall Sconces with Shades, France, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of lovely bamboo and rattan wall sconces by Louis Sognot, France, 1960s. Bamboo wall mounted backpiece with hanging lantern shape rattan lamp shades, with fabric shades insid...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of wall lamps features three glasses and a metal and brass structure; blown and pressed glass to obtain a material effect, translucent and structured Murano glass in crysta...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp or Sconce by Gebrüder Cosack Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and minimalistic Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp or sconce. Manufactured by Gebrüder Cosack, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in polished and partly black painted aluminium, the lam...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and faceted glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25" H x 3.75" W x 3.5" D
Backplate Dimensions (inches): 6" H x ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in style of Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with chrome holders in style of Kaiser, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25"H x 3.0"W x 5.375"D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Palwa Austrian Crystal 1960s Mid Century Wall Light
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and luxurious 1960s Austrian crystal Mid century wall lights composed of numerous cut crystals set in a gold plated frame by the lighting maker , Palwa. Rewired. 3 candel...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
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
Maison Lunel French Midcentury Wall Lights Pair, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French midcentury pair of wall sconces by Maison Lunel (Paris), France, 1950s. Brass, lucite and glass. Measures: Height: 19.3"(49cm), width: 10"(25.5cm), depth: 5.5"(14cm). Delivere...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Wall Lamp "LSP6 Tommy," Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Wall lamp Model "LSP6 Tommy" by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Nautical-style wall sconce with a polished brass surround and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare single Jacques Biny wall light
By Jacques Biny
Located in London, GB
A very rare wall light by Jacques Biny. Original paintwork. French c.1960’s. Fantastic light.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall lamps Model Citrus design by Kalmar made by Franken KG.
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1960s - 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Single Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Murano glass flush mount by Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Beautiful Murano glass, allowing for a unique illumination. Rewired for U.S. standards...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spider Wall Lamp 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage wall lamp or sconce spider shape 1950s, Italy.
A gorgeous sconce from metal and glass.
The legs were made of metal wire, while the body was made of yellow...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25” H x 3.25 ” W x 5.25“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7”...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Huge Maison Baguès 3 lights Blue Crystal Flowers Tole Leaves Sconces, circa 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing an impressive 3 lights each. These will be newly rewired with US UL certified sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Tole metal leaves with gr...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Sconces Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s Minimal
By Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconces Italian Mid-Century design 1950s minimal.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Three Stilnovo Style Brass Satin Glass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three rare, tall wall lights Stilnovo style, Italy, 1950, modernist and clear lines design, brass galery with satin white glass shades. All thr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,193 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Pair of Chrome "Foglio" Sconces by T. Scapra for Flos Italy 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of vintage / first production of chrome "Foglio" sconces in fabulous conditions. These iconic lamps were designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s.
The Foglio (meaning 'sheet' or 'leaf' in Italian) is composed by a thick curved sheet of chromed steel with a white enameled interior and two lamp holders. The effect when lit is incredibly stylish and clean. They come wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards and use two E26/27 light bulbs.
The way these lamps spread the light is poetic and incredibly elegant. The perfect lamps to complete a midcentury modern living room.
Dimension (cm):
Width - 37
Height - 21
Depth - 11
Tobia Scarpa’s work (as well as that of his brother Carlo, an architect) reveals a precise desire to combine old and new, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern needs.
Scarpa graduated in architecture from the University of Venice in the 1950s, together with his wife and collaborator Afra.
His first assignment as a designer was for Venini, a renowned Murano glass company.
Starting in 1957, Tobia and his wife also began working together in the field of architecture, and devoted much of their work to the delicate restoration of historic buildings.
They are also known for their sober approach to design, aimed at the luxury market.
The Foglio lamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
One of German Vintage Sculptural White Glass Shell Wall Light Fixture Flushmount
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely matte white opal glass shell sconce,
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, black-lacquered metal, and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 10.5” W x 9.75” D
Back Plate...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sconces by Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Atelier Jean Perzel. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1940. Industrial, lantern-like wall sconces with sturdy brass frame and custom textured glass diffu...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$8,160 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Brass and Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and handmade brass wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilliant crystal glasses are mount...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, 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
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Black Wall Lights Pendant Lamps (2x) Model 194n, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Genuine pair of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce wall-mounted pendant lamp model 194/N, circa 1950. Original lacquer, good condition, ready to use. We have two lights available, priced ind...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass ceiling light, also useable as wall light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy. The lights is made of m...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Organic Frosted Glass Bird Satin Gold Sconce
Located in New York, NY
An Italian contemporary wall light, entirely handcrafted in Italy. It is a gentle and graceful design by Italian Designer Nicola Grandesso, part of a collection called "Light of Love...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,200 / item
Pair of Wassily Sconces by Tihani and Mancini for Foscarini. Italy, 1980s
By Foscarini
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of wall lights lamps sconces model Wassily in metal chrome and pink and green Murano glass by the designers Tihani and Mancini for the italian manufacture editor Foscarini....
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Wall Lamp 50-055 in Perfortated Brass, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall light with perforated brass allowing the light to filter through the brass to give a warm starry sky like look, especially if the rest of the room is dark. This lamp...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two Mid - Century Modern "Florida" wall lamps by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Mid - Century Modern "Florida" wall lamps by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Murano glass leaves
5 bulbs each lamp
We also have 1 matching chande...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Two Globe White Orange Murano Glass Brass Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo style sconce in brass, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with orange glass shades that are overlaid in white glass to produce plenty of glowing light...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
pair of wall sconces iguzzini wall lamps wave model 5359 - guzzini 37x37
By iGuzzini
Located in taranto, IT
rare pair of ceiling lights, wall lamps, model "onda" - 5359, iGuzzini production from the 1970s, made of white-colored plexiglass on a metal frame.
This model measures 37x37 cm, abo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Green for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in green for Arteluce. Executed in original green painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard American j-box for hardwiring. Ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and multiple configurations.
Originally designed between 1937-1941, the simplicity of Sarfatti's iconic Model #10 "detto Calla" or "Lily...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Kalmar Wall Lamp, circa 1950s with Frosted Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar wall lamp, circa 1950s with frosted glass
with integrated socket
Three bulbs
Braun metal painted
Brass screws
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with a large Murano glass piece on a brass frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good cond...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp Sconce in Murano Glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall lamp sconce in Murano glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Four Vintage White Glass Shell Wall Lights Flush Mounts
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four lovely matte white glass shell sconces,
Germany, 1970s.
Lamp sockets: 1.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1 of 3 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass piece in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Modell: SCHALMF
High quality and in very good c...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1960 Wandleuchte Deckenleuchte PAN • Keramik Braun Abstrakt, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastische Wandleuchte oder Deckenleuchte von vermutlich Pan, Deutschland.
Ungewöhnliche Form – abstraktes Design in 3D.
Einfach wunderbares Design der 60er Jahre des 20. Jahrhunde...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Oak scissors wall lamp Le Klint 1950s Denmark
By Erik Hansen, Le Klint
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale is this iconic Le Klint scissor wall lamp, in teak Design by Erik Hansen in the 1950s.
This is a large specimen measuring 127cm 50 inches off the wall. Comes with its origin...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Large Arredoluce Wall Lights, circa 1957
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare pair of large glass and brass wall lights by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, circa 1957. Oversize conical glass diffuser with a filigrane brass wall mount. Very nice original ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$8,268 / set
German Vintage Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flushmounts, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... beautiful hand blown bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage White Ceramic Glass Sconce Wilhelm Wagenfeld 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage wall light or sconce by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner Germany circa 1950.
A wonderful iconic sconce from ceramic and glass in...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Extraordinary Floral Crystal Glass Sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamp made in the 1960s. Chrystal glasses with golden brass body.
The light requires E14 light bulbs. Very good vintage condition. Works both on 120/220V.
Free worl...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$826 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Fuga Metal Tubular Wall Sconce Maija Liisa Komulainen RAAK Amsterdam
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Fuga metal wall sconce designed by Maija Liisa Komulainen Finland for RAAK Amsterdam 1960s Netherlands
Wonderful wall light sconce of three anodized aluminum tubes.
Two light...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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