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
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 6.75” W x 14” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.5” Diameter x...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
ONE of... Vintage Lovely Handblown Glass Wall Light Fixture Sconce 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... lovely handblown textured glass sconce.
Austria, 1960s.
NOS. This lights are original vintage, but not used (with storage wear).
Price per piece!
5x White foam glass.
10x...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
'Galassia' Brass and Glass 2-Armed Wall Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
'Galassia' Brass and Glass 2-Armed Wall Lamp for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century era, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963
Gorgeous pair of glass wall sconces in the shape of mushrooms, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1963 and produ...
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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
Large White Light Ball Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconces or ceiling lamps in white enameled metal and opaline glass designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy during the 1960s. The lamps are...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
White Opaline Glass Vintage Sconces Flush Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgian opaline industrial ceiling lamp.
Aluminum base with white opaline glass.
Weight: 0.90 kg / 2 lb.
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internati...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Alessandro Mendini Italian 1970 Crystal Wall Lamps Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A masculine pair of heavy matte black steel framed wall lights with thick cubes crystal shades . The upper crystal is clear and the bottom has a very slight darker tint. Light emits ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, Steel
Sconce in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, 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 means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in terra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Several Gold-Plated Glass Wall Lights in the Style of Brotto, Germany 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This stunning set of wall lights with each one glass bowl and gold-plated fittings was produced in the 1970s in the style of Brotto. Illuminates beautifully. Its commposed of glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of Smoked Glass Tube Sconces Vintage German, 1970s, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconces manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. It is a smoked tone glass on a chromed metal frame. Each fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt candelabra bulb, each bulb up ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$225 Sale Price / set
72% Off
1 of 4 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with five Murano glass pieces placed on a 24-carat gold-plated frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality a...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
One of... Rare German Vintage Art Déco Style Sconce Wall Light 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... large geometric crystal (topas) glass, brass and iron wall light sconce.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
$133 Sale Price / item
49% Off
Pair of Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Large pair of golden wall lights, from Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1970. Smoked bubble glasses on a golden brass base.
For each sconce:
Heavy quality and in ve...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Space Age Clear Glass Wall Light by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large special round biomorphic Clear glass wall or ceiling light, designed by Kalmar , Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality, good condition.
Very nice light effect.
C...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s.
Ful...
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1950s Italian Vintage 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
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Gold Leaf
Giovi sconces designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1982
Located in Milano, IT
These wonderful Giovi sconces, a masterpiece designed by the visionary Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1982, are the perfect representation of a timeless and elegant lighting piece
...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte documented mod 2224 set of 4 wall sconces 1958'
Located in Palermo, IT
The four wall lamps designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte date from 1958-1960 and are a masterpiece of mid-century modern Italian design. Made of the highest quality materials and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal, Metal
Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass Wall Lights or Sconces from J.T. Kalmar, 1968
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with smoked citrus shaped glass, designed and manufactured in Austria, Europe by J.T. Kalmar/Kalmar Lighting in around 1969. Beautiful, thick texture...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor LED Sconce Poured Aluminum Size Long Wet Rated Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum with a raw aluminum finish but available blackened, brass, bronze and silver. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base, amber glass with mat glass parts
1960-1970
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Very dramatic and large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina. Can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
A5 directional spotlight by Alain Richard, 1960's
Located in Montréal, QC
Sleek iconic spotlight designed by Alain Richard for Disderot. 60 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb or higher if LED/CFL. original E-26 Edison medium base socket, new ro...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism from the 1930s, a design movement that sought to merge beautiful craftsmanship wit...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Achille Castiglioni Grey "Noce" Wall, Ceiling or Table Lamp by Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury "Noce" wall, ceiling or even floor/table lamp in painted die-cast grey aluminum, and opaline glass. This stylish lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and pro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Green Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Majestic leaf in Murano glass of a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base.
The applique is composed of a brass structure that is attached to the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 'Colombo' Black by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Coupé' designed by Joe Colombo in 1967.
Wall lamp with chromium-plated stem, wall fixings lacquered and height adjustable reflector in lacquered alluminium. Manufactured b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,132 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of Sische Leuchten wall lamps sconce , 1970s
By Sische
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of Sische Leuchten wall lamps sconce , 1970s
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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
Pair of Brass and Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These stylish Limburg wall lamps from the 1960s are outstanding examples of mid-century modern design and German craftsmanship. Their distinctive,
smoked glass diffuses the light s...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern White Satin Glass Globe W. Pottery Body Rustic Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Rustic faux wood Mid-Century Modern pottery wall sconce from the 1960s-1970s. Very textured pottery surface resembling a piece of wood holding a satin white glass globe with one sing...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Glass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Sagovia Brass Wall Sconce in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in İstiklal, TR
SAGOVIA brass wall lighting is a stunning representation of Mid-Century Modern style, meticulously crafted to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. This exceptiona...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Clam Shell Pencil Reed Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid-century modern shell-shaped rattan wall lamps with a French Parisian design can add a touch of elegance and style to any space. These lamps often feature a combination of rattan ...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
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
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Algarobba Brass Casting Sculptural Wall Sconce, Art Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
ALGAROBBA sconce is a stunning piece of lighting design that seamlessly blends sophistication and nature. Crafted from brass, this sconce takes inspiration from the shape and texture of a carob pod branch, resulting in a truly unique and eye-catching design.
ALGAROBBA wall sconce features a sinuous brass frame that curves and twists in a manner reminiscent of a carob pod branch. The intricate detailing of the branch-like structure creates a sense of natural beauty that is both refined and organic.
The brass construction of the ALGAROBBA lends it an air of elegance and timelessness. Brass is a highly durable and versatile material, and its warm, golden tone adds a touch of luxury to any space.
The design of the ALGAROBBA lighting allows for a soft, warm glow to emanate from the fixture. This indirect lighting creates...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Original Amber Glass Wall Light Sconces Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Design:
Helena Tynell
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
This fantastic glass wall light was designed by Helena...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega.
These lovely Murano blown glass sconces are beautifully designed b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5"H x 5.0"W x 7.625"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.5"H x ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950 Stilnovo MidCentury Italian Design Yellow Metal Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, IT
Adjustable Wall Lamp
Stilnovo
Italy, 1950
Yellow and White Aluminum Shade
Adjustable Brass Frame
Very Good Condiction
Original electric wired
Perfect working order
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gold Murano glass leaf sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern gold Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available - Set of four sconces.
Sold and priced by pair.
The large Itali...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,500 / set
Vintage murano wall lamp Seashell by "La Murrina", Italy 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original murano wall lamp Seashell by La Murrina made in Italy in the 1980s.
La Murrina is a symbol of excellence in design with unique glass products “Made in Murano”. Thanks to its...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall lights, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of a textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Brass and Opal Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Presented here is a pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted from brass and featuring spherical opal glass shades. The brass arms exhibit a mature patina with subtle sign...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked for it! A new iteration of our best-selling Jenny sconce...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Sconces Wall Light Lantern Wrought Iron, circa 1960, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of solid wrought iron sconces mid century
with twisted support
Shipping : 53/30 H20 7.2 Kg
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
$695 / item
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative light with shade opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage con...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce Pair of '259/2' Wall Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce, pair of '259/2' wall lights, aluminum, fabric, Italy, 1964
In the 259/2 wall lights, designed by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce in 1964, the interplay...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Five Large Brass Gilded Pair of Palm Sconces, Maison Jansen Attribution
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Important to avoid any confusion: Price listed is for the unit and there are a total of 5 units. Second there is another lot with single light (4 units available) in my listing that would be a perfect match.
Sculptural pair of sconces. The sconces were showing some age for regular use and gold discoloration. I have had them completely re-polished and gilded with thick gold plating and re-wired.
I am listing with Jansen (Maison Jansen) attribution although not found any listing with these pieces.
Very well manufactured with attention to detail. Backplate covers the US box.
Statement sconces...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal
1 of 2 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
Metal
Mid-Century Spot Lamp in Chrome by Gae Aulenti for Stilnovo, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic adjustable spot lamp in the largest variant fully made in chrome and steel designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo in the 1970s.
This versatile wall or cei...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Brass and Amber Glass Sconces by HAGS, Austria, Vienna, 1950s
By HAGS
Located in Esbjerg, DK
These wall lights from Austrian HAGS feature a solid brass construction with a rich rainbow-colored patina and thick amber glass inserts. Both stamped by the manufacturer.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$438 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Magari Kitchen Wall Lamp Stilnovo style in Bronze, White and Brass
Located in Bromma, SE
Wall Lamp in the Style of Italian 50’s Stilnovo Arredoluce. Stilnovo Wall Lamps perfect as kitchen wall lamps or as a reading light. Handmade lamp structure in brass and shades in me...
Category
2010s Italian 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
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$453 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Glass Wall Lamp Sconce White Modern Light, Lindner 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage double wall sconce by German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
It was manufactured by Lindner Wandleuchten ca 1950s.
The lamp h...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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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