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 legendary 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.
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
Period: 20th Century
1 of the 4 Large Blown Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 0f the 4 large high-end Murano glass on a brass base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on a br...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Midollino and Bamboo Wall Lights from the 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Midollino Appliques handmade in Italy 1950s the period
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Leucos, 2 Available
By Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade with red border / Made in Italy by Leucos, circa 1960s
Original mark on the frame
Measures: dia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Lampade da parete in vetro di Murano di La Murrina, Italia, anni 1970
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
In vendita coppia lampade da parete degli anni '70-80 (appliques / appliques) della vetreria di Murano "La Murrina". L'attribuzione è chiara grazie alla firma incisa all'acido prese...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Frosted Glass Wall Light by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with frosted glass balls, made by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
High quality and in good condition with small signs of age and use on the balls ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Sculptural Brass Wall Lights Flush Mounts by Leola, 1970s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous pair of Sciolari style ceiling or wall by Leola. Made with brass, Germany, 1970s.
Please notice the price is for the pair.
The light fixture requires 3 E14 candelabra bu...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Sets of Frosted Glass Wall Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful wall light with 3 frosted glasses on a brass frame-design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
High quality and in very good condition. Cl...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Space age Sputnik Dandelion Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by VEB, Germany, 1960s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s
- good original condition with patina
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of of Kalmar leaf sconces. Brass center with two panels of glass surrounding both sides.
Thick glass with opaque lines in leaf pattern.
Minimalistic design executed with a tas...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of eautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconces featuring multiple long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Brown Rectangle Wall Lights by Mazzega, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful rectangle wall light made by Carlo Nason. With a crystal clear glass plate, and brown edges, this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass creates a warm aesthet...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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 Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Flowers Wall Lamps
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, which bring nature and the energy of Feng Shui into your interiors. This pair of modern and organic wall lights is composed of...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Danish Wall Lamp with Chrome in Nice Sleek Model, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Wall Lamp With Chrome in Nice Sleek Model, 1960
This very unique vintage Danish wall lamp of perfect quality.
Beautiful in its simpli...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Crystal Wall Lamp Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Praha, CZ
- very beautiful style of lighting
- rare type
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Set of three DESIGN Midcentury Wall lamps/scones - Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s
- good original condition
- new electricity
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Applique murale vintage originale à deux bras Serge Mouille édition 1954
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Applique rare et originale d'angle de Serge Mouille à deux bras pivotants, édition originale de 1954.
Acier émaillé, aluminium émaillé et laiton.
Toutes les pièces, la peinture et le...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Big Mid century Brass design wall lamp - around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s
- one bulb, US wiring compatible
- patina
- very unusual
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 7 Limburg Large Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Light, 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of seven large Amber / Champagne colored / colored bubble glass sconces designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg in the late 1960s-early 1970s. These are the largest versi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Big Mid century Brass design wall "flame" lamp - around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s
- one bulb, US wiring compatible
- patina
- very unusual
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Preciosa Gold Wall Lamp or Table Lamp / Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1970s
- glass with bubbles
- patina
- US wiring compatible
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Architectural RAAK Wall Lamps in Copper Lacquer NOS
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of RAAK wall lamps in a copper colored lacquer.
Condition is excellent. Measures: 2 x E27 / Model A fittings.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Halophane Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Halophane Sconces. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1950s. Halophane glass and enameled metal make up these classic indoor/outdoor sconces. Each unit holds a si...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Two Mid-Century Glass Wall Scoces by Vistosi Murano, Italian Design
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano Lamps - Art Glass Wall Lights - Italian Mid Century Sconces
Set of two Mid-Century Modern flush mount lamps by Vistosi, in black-painted steel and opaline Murano glas...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant, gorgeous pair of French Mid-Century Modern 2-arm (double) wall sconces from the mid-1950's, in gilt bronze, cream lacquered metal and ivory cotton shades. The lamp shad...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
ALF, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, teak and green glass wall lights produced by ALF, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5” H x 5.75” W x 5.75” D
Back Pl...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Triangular Murano Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Murano Glass Sconces.
This large pair of vintage Murano glass sconces have a geometric triangular shape and have been newly wired with new sockets for the U.S. market.
Chic!
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
BIG design brass Table Lamp - Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s
- very rare and unusual
- patina
- one bulb (any wattage), US adapter included
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Val St. Lambert Crystal & Brass Sputnik Flush Mount
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960's Belgian wall or ceiling mounted lamp in brass and 12 Val Saint Lambert crystal disks.
We happen also to have available the identical fixture in chrome as well as th...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Single 'Foglia' Sconce by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Foglia' Sconces by Studio Tetrarch for Valenti. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Minimal opal tear-drop shaped sconces. The sconces are allowed to rotate 360 deg...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal, Aluminum
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Long Sculptural Brass and Glass Sconces Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand (1908-1969)
A beautiful pair of long, curved frosted glass sconces on sculptural projecting mounts with elegant keyhole detail, in polished brass, by Max Ingrand for Fo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Unique Austrian Set of Six Murano Smoke "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beauty and stunning Set of Six Austrian MidcCentury smoke Murano Glass Wall Sconces, model "Citrus". These sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – iridescent triedri glass
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano iridescent prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses ha...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Set of four DESIGN Midcentury Wall brass lamps - Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s
- perfect original condition
- new electricity
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of DESIGN Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Lamps/Flushmounts by ERCO, 1970s
By Erco
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany,around 1970s
- perfect original condition
- probably never used!
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Donut Shaped Flush Lamp by Luci Cinisello Milano
Located in München, DE
Very nice Italian ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Reduced design with a special lighting effect.
Mounted on the ceiling creates a warm, focused light.
You can also mount it on the wall,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1980s. The wall lights have brass supports; Murano glass is worked with the technique of inclus...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Two-Arm Mid Century Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Two-Arm Mid Century Sconce with brass structure, black enamel metal perforated shades, and glass center diffuser. Made in Italy, circa 1950's.
Total of 2 bulbs.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wire, Brass, Metal
Glass sconces, Mid-century modern classic Scandinavian wall lights.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A pair of really beautiful and elegant mid-century modern Scandinavian vintage glass sconces/ wall lighting, which have a fantastic class cone mounted on to a teak base. The lamps we...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak, Cut Glass
Big Mid century Brass and glass design wall lamp - around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s
- one bulb, US wiring compatible
- patina
- very unusual
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Uplight Sconces
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with milky white glass shades and black with amber glass finials / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, circa 1960s
Measures: width 12 inches, height 7 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
2 bakalowis nickel crystal wall lamps vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 bakalowis nickel crystal wall lamps vienna around 1950s
Brass nickel-plated
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cocoon Wall lights, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cocoon Wall lights, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconce manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. It is an amber tone glass on a metal frame. The fixture has one European style E14 socket. It requires a European E14 candelabra bulb...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Flushmount, 1970s - up to 15 pieces
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1970s
- perfect original condition
- new electricity
jr
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Flush Mount ceiling or wall light
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo flush mount or wall light.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Intricate textured glass, brass and enameled metal frame.
Four candelabra sockets.
Complimentary US r...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Flushmount, 1970s - up to 15 pieces
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1970s
- perfect original condition
- new electricity
jr
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century White Metal Pair of Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Mid-Century Metal and Satin Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: A-1046 Blanco. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Iridescent Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and beauty Pair of Italian Iridescent Murano glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each Sconce is equipped ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Donut Sconce or Ceiling Lamp, Austria 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Stunning sconce or ceiling lamp from the 1970s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria.
Made from a chrome plated metal bracket, which holds a donut shaped glass shade with enclosed bubbles.
The p...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of White and Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Sweden, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall lights, made in Sweden around the 70s. The lights are made of two white cone-like glass cups, held together by a brown ceramic band in the middle, creating a classy and...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of hand-embroidered fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.75” H x 12” W x 4” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches):N/A
Bulb...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces - 10 alabaster white disks
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
Alain Richard Disderot Double Tubular Sconce
Located in Dronten, NL
Very versatile pair of brushed stainless steel tubular sconces on a polished chrome rod base by the French designer Alain Richard. Works great as a wall light, but also perfectly on ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Set of Four Aluminum, Brass Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of four wall sconces, appliques made of hand crafted painted aluminum, brass and satin glass, produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The frosted glass shade is supported by a straight metal arm, each of them is featuring a one light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1940 - 1950, Milan, Italy.
Measures: Shade: 11" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D
Stilnovo was an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1946, in Milan, Italy by the well-known Italian designer Bruno Gatta. During the Mid-Century Modern era the Stilnovo brand was one of the most pioneered lighting design companies in Italy, also known as the Stilnovo Period. Well-known artists have worked and designed for Stilnovo, such as the Italian architect and designer Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Joe Cesare Colombo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
A Pair of Tube Milkglass Brass Wall Sconces, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A minimalistic designed wall sconce, designed in Germany around 1970.
Each lamp is made of white milk glass with two bulb sockets on each end on a warm brass base.
Please note: the ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Pairs Large Brass Gold Murano Glass Wall Lights by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three pairs of light fixtures by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s. Brass hardware. Several star shaped clear resembles flowers. The fixture illuminates beautifully on ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Italian Modern Fontana Arte Style Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Fontana Arte Style Glass Sconces
These lovely Italian mid century Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte inspired sconces feature an unusually beveled oval smoked glass ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano 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.
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