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
Pair of 1970s Italian Brutalist Sconces Color Glass Italian Design by Longobard
By Longobard
Located in London, GB
A good pair of 1970s wall lights by Longobard, Italian design, made in Italy, circa 1970.
Wrought iron frames with patina and very decorative red, amber and frosted clear glass rock...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
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
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Metal, Chrome
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).
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Three Sunburst Starburst Light Fixtures in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three sunburst starburst gil iron wall sconces or ceiling lights. Spain, 1960s.
These eye-caching light fixtures are handcrafted in gilt wrought. They have sunburst or flower...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Tall Pair of Murano Green Sconces
Located in Jersey City, NJ
These sconces are made with a Murano glass which has been molded by hand by an Italian artisan who designed this glass texture. Each sconce has 2 Lights. American wired.
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Meander Three Light Fixture with Flexible Leather Arms for Wall or Ceiling Mount
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Three-light Meander wall light or ceiling mounted fixture with flexible arms which allow for endless poses and designs. Shown here in French orange ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Pencil Reed Rattan Wall Mounted Lamp Midcentury Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This pencil reed rattan wall mounted lamp combines modern functionality with a sculptural rattan design inspired by Italian mid-century art. The intricate rattan details offer unique...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Floral Leaf Sconce in Brass, 1960
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Decorative floral wall lamp with leaves the original ribbed brass from the 1960s.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Bronze, White and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Magari is adjustable to suit your needs: there are two articulating ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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
Helena Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights design attributed to Helena Tynell, produced by Ivars, Sweden c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25” H x 6.375” W x 6.25“D
Back Plate ...
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1960s Albanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Exclusive Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Peill & Putzler, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive murano glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light effect.
Extremely rare!
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
Aluminum
Set of 2 White Murano glass leaves wall lamps, handmade artistic appliques
Located in Venezia, IT
Set of 2 White Murano glass leaves wall lamps in the style of Franco Luce for Seguso, handmade artistic appliques, Made in Italy lighting design...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Petite Centric Wall Sconce in White Enamel Mesh & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. A more compact versio...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Scandinavian Modern Pine wood Wall lamps by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Scandinavian Modern Pine Wood Wall Lamps designed by Ib Fabiansen for for Fog & Morup in the 1960s. An impressive due for an exquisite place.
* A pair (2) of wall lamps made...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Fabric, Pine
Huge Vintage Industrial Aluminum Neon TOYS "R" US Marquee Letter U Sign
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful vintage neon letter "U" from a 1980's Toys "R" Us marquee. Letter feature a semi-polished, raw aluminum structure, white neon bulb, external powe...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights, model A4, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s.
Very light oxidation and scratching present.
Overall Dimensions...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of glass wall lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of glass wall lamps No. 5104 designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for his own company, Holm Sørensen & Co.
Beautifully designed with golden and amber colored glass, granting ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1960s Pair of Pressed Glass Wall Lamps by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two vintage wall lights made of pressed glass and chrome fittings. Produced by Kamenicky Senov Glasswork in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
Bulbs: 2 x E26 (E27). Rewired....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
'Elska' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass & Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. (Enamel color shown in this listing is "Perfect White") Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final image. There is no additional lead time or co...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
1 of the 12 Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 12 wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. This pair is handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured glass shade wi...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Large Flush Mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Model 155, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and large lacquered metal and brass flush mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s, (Model 155)
Socket: 3 x e27 or e26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
In a very go...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Stilnovo Perforated Wall Sconce in Red
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo perforated wall sconce in red. Executed in red painted metal shade with patinated brass hardware and white painted interior. This highly functional wall lamp can be mo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1 of 3 Sets / Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with brass holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
3 Pairs are available.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Division Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Mesh and Blown Glass
Located in New York, NY
Division wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture in blown glass, enameled mesh and bronze by Blueprint Lighting, 2020.
A striking study in material and texture, Division is a piece o...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Cone Shaped Rattan Wall Light
Located in Oxford, GB
Introducing an elegant and exclusive atmosphere into your space with this handcrafted pencil reed rattan wall sconce lamp. Crafted in a ...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Large Wall Light in Brass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Constructivist wall lamp in patinated brass. This is model "5196", it's designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and made in Denmark from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully workin...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sconce in Hand Carved Milk 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
1950s Pierced Aluminium Wall Sconce, USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
3 sconces available.
Star motif pierced shade in a copper tone.
Base and arm are brass-plated.
Rotating switch on base.
Contain one E26 regular ceramic socket rated at...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful articulate Italian wall lights reminiscent of Arteluce wall lights with a two part black enameled adjustable shade system and glass inlay on a dark aged brass frame, wired ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gold Murano glass Neoclassical sconces, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Neoclassical style Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
The Mid-Century sconces are made of hand blown clear and thick Murano glass, with r...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Foglia Doro Leaf Sconces 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Pair Murano glass sconces made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
The glass is hand-blown and is infused with gold using the Foglia d’oro technique, the reverse side of the sconces wer...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Style Wall or Ceiling Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style flush mount wall or ceiling lights.
Glass, brass, enameled metal.
One medium base socket each.
Rewired for US.
Price is for one light.
8 lights are available.
We take...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative outdoor wall light in a painted metal frame with shade in embossed glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 3 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This un...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Pair of Midcentury Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of Italian wall lamps made in the 1960s in the style of Stilnovo. It is fascinating with its rare glass shape. The body of the lamp is made of brass
The lights require E14...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Five-Light Brass Wall Light by Leola, 1970
By Leola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German five-light polished brass flush mount light, can be used as wall or ceiling light. Wired for US standards, five E12 sockets, max. wattage 40w each or 3-7w LED equiva...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Model 2128 Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pair of Model 2128 Sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured circa the 1960s. Textured glass diffusers with beautifully aged polished brass framing. A single E27 socket-typ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Clear Murano glass mid Century Modern sconces
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces, Italy, 1970s.
The pair of Italian sconces is made of a brass frame and thick clear Murano glass elements.
The center Murano gla...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with metal holders by Kaiser, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixtu...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
1 of the 6 of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The large squares of wh...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Bubble Glass Flushmounts by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round clear bubble glass ceiling mount fixture by Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Cast Sconce Plated Size Wide Wet Rated Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum. Finish options are satin aluminum, matte black, ore, bronze. The sconces are ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces, Red Lacquered Brass with Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces exemplifies mid-century modern design, crafted in the 1950s. Each sconce is constructed with a brass and aluminium frame, elegantly curved and finis...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Torpedo Murano Glass Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of gellule torpedo wall lamps lights lightning sconces by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, blown white smoke Murano glass, silver metal stru...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Lilac Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and lilac enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge m...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glasses, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wi...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Couple of Italian Wall Lamps Design Archimede Seguso 1930 Murano Glass
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful pair of original 40s wall lamps, production and design Archimede Seguso
Made of ribbed Murano glass on metal structure
They measure 30 cm in length, 14 cm in height and 1...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Esperia Angelo Brotto 1970s Wall Lights Pop Art Purple and White
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Esperia Angelo Brotto 1970s wall lights Pop Art purple and white.
Each sconce two light bulbs E14 max 40 watt each.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and pink enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong des...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian "Rostrato" Light Pink Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps with "Rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structure, in the style of Barovier and Toso. Each wall lamp is composed of a brass structure that all...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Round Clear Glass Bubble Flush Mount Light or Wall Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Round Clear Glass Bubble Flush Mount Light or Wall Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960s
The lamp requires 2x E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230 vol...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Ceramic Brown Wall Light Sputnik, Germany, 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 4 ceramic brown wall light Sputnik desiged by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
1 of 5 Petite Wall Sconces Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass wall sconce designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Smoked Glass
Murano glass and brass sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style Italy 1980s.
The Mid-Century wall lights are made of a crystal Rostrato Murano glass shade: irregular...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella 'Doppio Vetro' Wall Lamp in Chrome and Glass for Tato Italia
Located in Glendale, CA
Ignazio Gardella 'Doppio Vetro' Wall Lamp in Chrome and Glass for Tato Italia
Ignazio Gardella was one of the leading figures in Italian twentieth-century architecture. A graduate o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Iron, Chrome
V-Lite-Brass Table Lamp or Wall Sconce with Perforated Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in collaboration with Commune design, the V-Lite doubles as a table lamp and a wall sconce. As a sconce, the fixture comes with a large brass b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper, Metal
1 of 4 Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and read...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
Three wall or ceiling lamps production G.C.M.E. 1960.
Located in Lugo, IT
Three wall or ceiling lamps produced by G.C.M.E. 1960.
Aluminum structure with glass.
If you want repainting included in the price, write.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
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Opal, Metal
Stilnovo Rare Pair of Two-Light Articulating Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo rare pair of adjustable articulating two-light cone-shaped sconces or wall lights with cream lacquered perforated metal shades which pivot with brass handles, and attached t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Tera Sconce by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Sconce is Ceramicah’s signature wall sconce. Its compact size and clean proportions make it perfect for use in any space. The Unglazed Tera Sconce is fired without any glaze...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
Pair of Brass & Organic Rattan Reed Half Dome Wall Sconces
Located in Oxford, GB
Pair of Rattan & Brass Half-Dome Wall Sconces
Elevate your space with these stunning handcrafted rattan organic reed half-dome wall sconces, beautifully accented with aged brass. Ea...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Golden Sunburst Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Leaf Rays, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful mid-century lamp in the shape of a sun with leaf rays in golden metal, which can be used both as a ceiling lamp or a wall sconce. It features three light points that highli...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
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
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Brass
Set of 2 Bubble Glass Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very nice bubble glass wall lamps by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
The lamps spreads a great play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma.
High-quality workma...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Italian Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights Sconces, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Vetri
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of ROUND vintage Space Age hand blown Murano opal white and green textured glass wall or ceiling flushmounts.
Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Large Flower Bud Red Polychromed Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Bud Shaped Light Fixture, Wrought Iron, Polychromed, Spain 1940s-1950s.
Eye-catching ceiling light in the shape of a flower bud.
Rare find.
This hand-forged iron floral ceili...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
These exclusive Fontana Arte Model 2080 sconces were designed by Max Ingrand and made in Italy in 1955. It is an exclusive reissue from the 80s where they raised the height to an inc...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' Outdoor Wall Lamps in Grey for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' outdoor wall lamps in grey for Oluce.
Executed in lacquered aluminum and glass, this is one of the most refined Minimalist Italian designs of the midce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
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.