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 Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.32” H x 4.7” W x 3.63” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): n/a
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Cumberland Sconce, Handmade Contemporary Glass Sconce by Studio Dunn
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our sculptural glass wall sconce is handmade by a New England glassblower. A metal canopy complements the custom glass shade. Available in two Smoke Grey or Opal White, the colored g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with a large Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard bulb...
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1960s Austrian 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
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed and produced by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s.
Sold with lampshade.
Stated dimensions refer to the Sconce with the Shade.
Variable dimensions, ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier & Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Barovier & Toso style Murano blown glass wall lights, Italy, 1990s. The wall lights have brass frames; the Murano glass is a light transparent gold with gold dust inclusions ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Veca For Fontana Arte Pair Of Italian Wall Sconces In Steel And Crystal
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as it provides technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This elegant and sophisticated pair of vin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Semi Flush Mount 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
Betty Made to Order Sconce by Lightmaker Studio in Blackened Brass
Located in Kingston, Ontario
With curvaceous shapes and a nipped centre, Betty is a modern take on midcentury era design. Sculptural mold-blown glass spheres glow in opal opaque, semi-opaque colors or clear glas...
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Brass and Optical Glass Globe Sconce by Vitrika, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge sconce with spherical amber colored optical glass shade manufactured and designed by Vitrika in a style reminiscent of Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Nice v...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$234 Sale Price
25% Off
1 of 10 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous Murano glass sconce with chrome holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
The sconc...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Lovely Huge Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Large Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Each fixture need 3x E27 standard bulb with 60W max.
Light bulbs are not included.
I...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Lighting Albano Poli by Mazzega Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Albano poli BY mazzega wall lighting ice frost glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$383 Sale Price
35% Off
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 2 Italian Poliedri Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful triangle glass wall sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Each wall light is featuring five clear glass tubes, with brass details and white back plate. Illuminates beautifull...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Gilt Iron Flower Foliage Sunburst Light with Milk Glass Globe
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Eye-catching flower sunburst flush mount in gilt ir...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
Amber Bubble Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amber Bubble Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s Germany
We have three different sizes in the same style. All can be found here at 1stDibs in our shop.
The fixture need...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Midcentury Outdoor Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Very rare and sculptural outdoor wall light on a lacquered copper frame with shades in glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s second ha...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pink Murano Stairwell Wall Sconces - set of 4
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 4 four Pink Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in pastel pink colored murano glass. Perfect sconces for a hallway, stairwell, corridor or bedside. Lamp...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
$5,550 / set
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
$513 / item
'ZuZu' Darkly Patinated Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
'ZuZu' Darkly Patinated Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Pair Swedish Black And Brass Designer Wall Light Sconces.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair elegant Swedish designer wall lights / sconces from the 1950s in black lacquered metal with brass details. Both lamps are in good condition and consists a screw fitting size E14.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$648 Sale Price / set
44% Off
ASEA, Wall Lights, Teak, Metal, Acrylic, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable teak, brass, white-lacquered metal and opaline acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 5.125"H x 7.5"W x 4.2...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The natural walnut backplate and distinctly arch...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Italian Crystal Glass and Metal Florentine Ceiling Lamp by Banci Firenze, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good condition. Handcrafted in the 1960s in Italy.
Fully functional.
With six E14 socket. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Sconces 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces, attributed to Vistosi, Italy 1970s.
The vintage sconces have a stylized leaf shape, in a hand blown textured clear Murano glass...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,650 / set
Pair of Amber Murano Glass Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold in pair.
Select 2 in the menu if you a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,550 / set
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 237/2 Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and Original two pair of vintage wall sconces, model 237/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Milan. Italy, 1960
Two spherical diffusers with clear glass, resting on black lacquered...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy 1970s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Hellouw, NL
A sculptural presence on the wall. This wall lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte captures the bold and tactile design language that emerged in Italy during the 1970s. Its play with text...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Francesco Rota Wall Lamp 'Lens' Curved Bronze by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Lens' designed by Francesco Rota in 2013.
Wall lamp giving up & down direct light. Pressed and curved metal structure. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Lens by Francesco Rot...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$446 Sale Price / item
30% Off
'Palme' Sconces by Georges Jouve for Jouve France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three 'Palme' sconces by Georges Jouve. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s. Organic and anatomical sandstone forms make up these striking sconces. A steel structure beh...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Sandstone, Steel
$5,500 / item
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.75"H x 4.5"W x 9.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 12.75"H x 4.625"W x 1.0"D...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5” H x 6” W x 6.1“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.125” H x...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pergamo Artemide Wall Lamp Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Pergamo Mid-century modern style wall lamp. Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in the 80s.
Steel base with two light bulbs. Shade is sandblasted glass.
Light source Two of E27 60W ligh...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$650 Sale Price
35% Off
'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
pair of wall sconces iguzzini wall lamps wave model 5363 - guzzini 25x25
By iGuzzini
Located in taranto, IT
rare pair of ceiling lights, wall lamps, model "onda" - 5363, iGuzzini production from the 1970s, made of white-colored plexiglass on a metal frame.
This model measures 25x25 cm, thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous set of 2 Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requir...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Petite Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Black, White & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Magari wall lamp or sconce is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. The shade has a swivel mechanism for rotation. This design is...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Giuseppe Ostuni Wall Lights, 1960s
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of 1960s wall lights by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce attributed, articulated wall lights in black enameled metal and brass, fully adjustable. One E12 socket per fixture, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,800 / set
Set of 3 Large White Light Balls, Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Flos, Italy 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of 3 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.
Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Light in Brass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Constructivist wall lamp in patinated brass. Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and made in Denmark from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Glass and Brass Leaves, Italy 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant hand blown Murano glass wall sconces. Each light fixture consists of two blown Murano glass leafs. Mounted on an brass frame. The leaves refract the light beautifully...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier&Toso Large Pair of Midcentury Sconces Murano Glass, Italy 1950
By Mazzega, Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Barovier&Toso Large Pair of Midcentury Sconces Murano Glass, Italy 1950
Impressive 28" wall lamps with clear textured glass suspending from a metal frame with patinated brass balls....
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Sconces with Reticello Glass Shades, Italy 1955
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two beautiful handblown reticello glass sconces with brass base, in the style of Seguso, circa 1950s - 1960s.
The reticello glass diffuses light in a mesmerizing pattern,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
20th Century Gold Italian Brass Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp, Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian reading wall lamp, light made of handcrafted polished brass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The round lacquered aluminum shade is supported by a flexible stem, beam halted by two adjustable arms, featuring a one light socket. Signed, marked Stilnovo. Brevettato Patent. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1950 - 1960, Milan, Italy.
Measures : Base: 11.75" H x 1.25" W
Shade: 6" H x 15" diameter.
Stilnovo was an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1946, in Milan 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Pair of Wall Lights, Brass, Milk Glass, Sweden, c. 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and milk glass wall lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own firm in Markaryd, Sweden. c. 1960s.
Dimensions of the back plate (inches) : 4.37...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Studio B.B.P.R. Sconces
By Studio BBPR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Studio B.B.P.R. Sconces. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Polished Nickel and reeded glass diffusers. Each sconce holds a single E27 socket type, adapted ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
$5,200 / set
Spider Wall Light, 2 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian Mid-Century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Two arms pierce the center, each ending with an aluminum lacquered shade, de...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Florian Schulz Large Flush Mount Light Sela in polished Nickel, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Large Flush Mount Light Sela in polished Nickel, 1970s
Magnificent, large version of flush-mount light or wall sconce made of plated and polished shiny nickel by Flor...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass and brass wall lights, in stock
Undulating textured thick light amber glass.
Brass accents
Wired to the America standard
Available to view in-situ in our Miami g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Egisto 28 Sconce by Artemide, 7 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian vintage wall light with white sanded glass shade on painted metal frame / designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, circa 1980s / Made in Italy
Original label on the frame...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,000 / item
Elidus, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Elidus, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Designer etching on inside of backplate
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 9.0"W x 21.75"D
Bac...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Ice Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These exquisite wall lamps, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, are made entirely of solid brass, showcasing a sleek, angular design influenced by Bauhaus aesthetics. The lamps featur...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large murano glass wall lamps Albano Poli for Poliarte
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Palermo, IT
We present the very rare pair of Albano Poli wall sconces for Poliarte.
For minimalist projects for the mid-century modern, they look like this with its facets for each chiseled ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Multicolored Murano Sconce, 7 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage mid-century Italian wall light with a Murano glass shade in yellow red and green colors, mounted on white metal frame and secured with clear glass screws / Made in Italy in t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,200 / item
German Midcentury Set of Four Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and beauty Set of Four Murano Ice-glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 8527-211.
Each ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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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