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
Stinovo Style Brass Wall Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Stilnovo style Wall Sconces made with prime quality brass and hardware . Solid sturdy construction .
Glass shade diameter is 6 in.
See last picture for different brass finish a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Brass & Green-Lacquered Steel Wall Sconce with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
Wall-mounted light fixture designed and made in Italy during the 1950s. The unit consists of a tapered opaline glass shade seated on a conical steel stem finished in pale green lacqu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "swallows" clear glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 6 glass petals "rondini" (transparent) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
1990s Mid-Century Modern Barovier Style Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two brass and murano glass wall sconces designed and handcrafted in Italy in the Nineties in the manner of Barovier, fully restored electrical parts, they work both 110-240 volts and...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Articulated Sconce Midcentury Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Hand Gilt Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Thanks to a customer who wanted this finish, combining a typical renaissance Tuscan gold leaf finish with a Mid-Century Modern shape.
This beautiful sconce has three moving joints.
On the backplate and the middle you have a dented joint for reaching any point. On the heads there is a turning and 90 degrees up and down to keep the shades vertical and aiming every position.
Natural solid patinated brass. Aluminum shades dust sprayed lacquered in ivory and hand gilted by a local artisan in the Siena area.
Pivoting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct light.
Ideal side to fireplace so that the arm can reach a reading sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Starburst Fat Lava Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by Plange Leuchten, Germany. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. Each fixtu...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Wall Lights In Lacquered Metal And Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we have provided detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
An iconic and refined pa...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Art Glass Sandblasted Color and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Refined and delicate design for this sandblasted Murano glass wall lamp.
The wall lamp is made of a gold-colored metal structure that allows the overlapping housing of a beautiful s...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Brass and Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Gio Ponti style wall lamps. The body of the chandelier features two cylindrical white Murano Incamiciato glass lampshades, arranged symmetrically, the cylinders measure 38 cm...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Mania' Big Size Single Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'Mania' Big Size Single Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
These lamps works with ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Pair of Murano Leaf Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Pair of Italian clear yellow amber Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Rare Brass & Plexiglass Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Rare Brass & Plexiglass Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps.
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps works with E27 standa...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Brass and Leather Meander Flexible Arm Wall Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Brass and leather wrapped meander wall or ceiling mounted light fixture, shown in natural blue indigo leather and brushed brass. Adjustable arms allow for your own stylish poses. Ava...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti Mania Sconces for Artemide, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vico Magistretti Mania sconces for Artemide, 1970. Polycarbonate.g
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pianeta Large-Scale Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Pianeta wall lamp--an over-scaled sculptural light that adds instant drama wherever it goes. Inspired by a vintage European design, brought into the 21st century by Blueprint Lighting in 2022. This fixture has full rotation on a flat plane (parallel to the wall), so that you can arrange the two arms any way you would like. Nearly a 4 foot wingspan when fully extended, but can be folded inward to become more compact if desired; create your own distinct shape!
Shown here in our SLATE enamel and our classic NATURAL BRASS hardware, but available in 36 colors and 6 metal finishes. What will you create?
Our sconces and wall lights...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Two 1970s Albano Poli Modernist Clear Stacked Glass Poliarte Linea Wall Sconces
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Monumental stacked glass Linea wall sconces designed by Albano Poli and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Poliarte Verona. The 'Linea' wall sconces feature wands of handmade ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Sistema Solare Wall Sconce. Calacatta oro Marble. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This beautiful sconce adds to the Sistema collection the wall fixture.
I made several times this for specific customer requests and realised it needed to become part of the collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Marble, Brass
Vico Magistretti Sconces "Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamps "Mania"
Made in Italy, 1960s.
Two shells in Murano opaline glass, brass hardware, enameled metal frame.
An earli...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Palm Leaves Shell Wall Lights Sconces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Nicely pair of Murano bubble glass and chrome sconces.
Italy, 1960s-1970s
Lamp sockets: 1.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
1 of 3 Pairs of Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of angular glass sconces with chrome holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired.
Each fixture requ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Wall Lamp Maestri Muranesi Mid-Century Italy 1970s Murano Glass
Located in Palermo, IT
Two-light wall lamp, chromed steel structure, diffusers with 14 curled elements in transparent and green glass .Divided into 2 levels . Italian production ca. 1970. Please watch the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Crystal 1950s Swedish Mid Century Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of Swedish 1950s crysta shield wall lamps with aged brass fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. One standard socket each. Rewired.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 3.5"W x 5.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 2.375"W x 0.5"D
B...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Pine
Outdoor Copper Wall Lamp With Glass Shade
Located in Vienna, AT
An outdoor copper wall lamp with glass shade fitted with E27 socket.
Wear due to age and use. Only one available.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte Wall Light circa 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fontana Arte sconce.
Designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s.
Textured glass, brass, enameled metal.
Takes 2 candelabra bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request
We take pride ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sconces Wall Lights French Midcentury Guariche Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French manner of Guariche
Undulated plastic shades with golden details
1 bulbs in each sconce
Good vi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Sconce in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble
Limburg 1 of 6 Vintage Mid-Century 1970s Clear 'Topaz' Glass & Brass Wall Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of six wonderful German wall-mounted single socketed light fixtures, sconces or lamps by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965-1975. The geometric form of the clear, lightly ton...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One of Four Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Blown Bubble Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of for large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives fro...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 amber glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large amber glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Vico Magistretti "Lambda" sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti "Lambda" sconces.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Glass, nickel plated brass and steel.
2 E12 sockets each.
Complimentary US rewiring with custom nicke...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Brass and Linen Shade Bed Side or Hallway Wall Lamp
By Lightolier, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Brass Wall Lamp Sconce with Linen Fabric Shades . Handmade with prime quality brass and material . Solid,sturdy hardware and construction.
Antique brass pictured...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that will add elegance and sophistication to any home.
Its versatile nature makes it perfect for placement on the side of a fireplace, giving light to a console or kitchen island, or illuminating a reading sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Classic Murano Wall Sconce with sand colored glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Murano Corridor Hallway Kitchen Wall Lamp consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in sand colored murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronz...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – 9 multicolor quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, caramel, green ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Modern Adjustable Brass Wall Lamp from Sweden
Located in Turku, FI
Vintage 1950s Swedish Highly Adjustable Brass Wall Lamp with Teak decorations.
This elegant Swedish wall lamp from the 1950s embodies classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of 2 and wife of actor Jason Biggs. From our Chief Luminary, Kelly Aaron: "I have been working closely with Jenny off and on for the past year while she gives her NYC apartment a facelift--it's been so fun! She and I share a love of 1950s French design, which is obviously a hallmark of the Blueprint aesthetic. One day Jenny texted a pic of a single vintage mid-century French wall sconce she loved and asked if Blueprint could make it for her. Funny enough--I, too, had seen that same sconce the day before and already had my Creative Director/Husband figuring out how to fabricate it. How great is that?! It was meant to be!"
The Jenny sconce...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic Jean Prouvé French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Red-painted iron and a swing mechanism that allows for effortless 180º movement. The design and dimensions of the backpl...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
1 of 5 Stunning Petite Glass Flower Wall Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 13 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light effect.
High quality...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Clio' Sconce for Artemide in Chrome
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Clio' Sconce for Artemide in Chrome.
Executed in chromed metal and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, this hardwired sconce em...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brass Five-Light Wall Lamps by Leola, 1970
By Leola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German five-light polished brass flush mount lights, can be used as wall or ceiling lights. Wired for US standards, five E12 sockets per fixture, max. wattage 40w each, bul...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Large Midcentury Pink Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely, beautiful and large Italian pink clear murano glass wall sconce from 1970s. This Sconce was made and designed during the 1970s in Italy bay Mazzega.
This fixture is composed ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Set of Four 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass wall Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a set of four Mid-Century Modern white, amber and brown Murano glass wall sconces, crafted by Mazzega in the 1970s. Each sconce showcases a unique, hand-blown glass design wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Sconces Pivot Shade Stilnovo Style, Twin Bulb, Jbox, Solid Brass Patina
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Colors available are sage, ivory and matte black. The two shades can be made in different colors. See other chandeliers in my storefront for matching possibilities.
The inside of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights Citrus, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful pairs of midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs 2 x E14 smal...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Large Lilac Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Large Pair of Italian Clear Lilac murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two 1980s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of brass and Rostrato Murano glass wall sconces in the manner of Barovier; they work with 110-240 volts and require...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Pair of Murano Glass Tube Wall Sconces - 13 Pink Alabster Glass Tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape for eac...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Midgard, Bauhaus style scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer, Germany, 1940s
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, Germany, 1940s. It features a long scissor construction holding an enamel metal shade that can be adjusted in mo...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Ernst Palme Gilt Brass Crystal Flower Wall Lights, Palwa Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful floral sconces by designer Ernst Palme, manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in Germany. Made of gilt brass with faceted crystal-cut glass petals. In excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Square Rattan Cane Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Introducing this handcrafted vintage-style square wicker wall sconce with gold accent. Each piece is uniquely made by local artisans in the Philippines, making it a one-of-a-kind add...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Rattan
American Designer, Wall Lights, Bamboo, Paper, United States, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and paper wall lights designed and produced by an American Designer, United States, c. 1970s.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Sconce Poured Aluminum Blackened Size Long Wet Rating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in poured Aluminum, and finished in bronze, silver or blackened. The sconces are handmade sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Early model "SP15" wall/ceiling lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning lamp, model SP15, was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in Italy in the 1950's/1960's. It is made out of polished chrome and has a very solid and easy construction...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Articulating Wall Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic Italian Stilnovo style articulating wall light from the 1950s. Triple joint construction for extensive maneuverability and position...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Petite 1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount for Limburg
Located in Glendale, CA
Petite 1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount for Limburg.
Executed in thick and heavy textured amber bubble glass and bl...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Extra Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Extra-large handcrafted Murano glass on brass base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa the 1960s.
It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on a B...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Wall Lamps, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Brass and Glass, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ERIK GUNNAR ASPLUND & ASEA - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
An exquisite set of large vintage wall lamps, designed by Erik Gunner Asplund, brass and decorated frosted and clear glass i stripe...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Amber Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of beautiful bubble glass wall lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored or toned of the hand blown glass gives a wonderful a...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, white disks. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 11 inches (28 cm) ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Wall Light Sconces by Simon & Schelle for Sische (4 available) FREE SHIPPING
Located in Trensacq, FR
Four vintage wall light sconces from Simon & Schelle for Sische c1960s Germany
Mid-century wall light sconces with octagonal, lightly smoked and bevelled glass on a glossy chrome str...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of vintage blue glass petals drop wall sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period:...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of 'Lulu' Sconces in White & Brass by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Lulu' sconces in white and brass.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these UL listed and highly refined sconces are re...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s embodies classic mid-century design with refined, minimalist lines. Constructed entirely from brass, each sconce combines black-lacqu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
1 'of 2' Pair of Modernist Wall Sconces Amber Murano Glass, Germany 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of modernist wall sconces with handblown amber Murano glass with on a wooden wall mount. Manufactured in Germany in the 1960s.
Lighting: takes one small Edison E14 bas...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
Textured Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pa...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Swedish Midcentury Light Blue Aluminum & Brass Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the syle of Stilnovo and the French Modernist movement comes here a pair of baby blue wall lights fashioned from aluminum with brass accents. Made in Sweden circa 1950-60. All ori...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1 of 4 Pairs of Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of thick blown and textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Striated Leaf Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your living space with this exquisite Pair of Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Striated Leaf Sconces by the illustrious designer Franco Luce, Italy, circa 1970. These rema...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of mid-century modern wall sconces exemplifies the elegance and innovation of 1950s Italian design. Each sconce features a frosted opaline glass shade, elegantly suspended ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of amber Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1970s.
Two pairs - set of four sconces available.
The Italian sconces are made of amber, beige Mu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair Of Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of exclusive wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970, (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
Handmade and hi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Midcentury German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful sculptural amber bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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.