Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1940s
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel
pairs of Jacques Adnet style Wall Sconces Art Deco France
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet wall sconces.
We have the matching chandelier.
PRICED by PAIR.
Measurements: Back plate: 5.3/4 inches H, 2.5 inches W.
With shade: 13 inches W, 7 inches D projectio...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Large Perzel wall lamp from the 40's in glass and brass signed French art deco
Located in Lyon, FR
Large perzel wall lamp from the 40's in glass and brass signed - G103
Wall lamp art deco of the 40's from the German designer Jean perzel. Structure of the top of the sconce in solid...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Austria, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 5” W x 9” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.5” H x 5.5” W x 1.1” ...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass, red-lacquered metal and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 14.5” W x 5” D
Back Plate Dim...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Feather shaped glass sconces Murano glass by Tomaso Buzzi
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in London, GB
These stunning wall lights feature a pair of feather-shaped glass shades, hand blown from clear and frosted white glass. The shades elegantly mount on an original brass structure, cr...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Blown Glass
Franco Buzzi for O-Luce Wall Light in Brass and Aluminum
By O-Luce, Franco Buzzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Buzzi for O-Luce, wall light, model 'B3', brass and aluminum, Italy, 1949
Exceptional Italian wall-mounted wall-light 'B3' by Franco Buzzi for O-Luce. This unique piece is ex...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Brass
1940s Barovier & Toso White and Gold Glass Wall Sconce with Brass Frame
By Barovier
Located in IT
White glass wall sconce with golden spangles and brass border by Barovier & Toso, 1940s. The glass of the wall lamp has been worked in such a way as to create leaves that start from ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte .
Frosted glass lampshade with original golden brass structure.
Italy, 1940
Literature : Quaderni di Fon...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
1940s Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces Lamp , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- Repolished
- Light pink glass shade
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Glass
ASEA Skandia "Coquille" Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish Modern lighting was directly influenced by ASEA, the historic company that had a decisive influence on how the Swedish electrotechnical industry has developed. Based on the c...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Exceptional Art Deco Glass and Copper Body Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional Art Deco Glass and Copper Body Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Copper
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric and teak sconce/ wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Sconce with Lampshade.
Dimensions of Back Plate...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Thick glass Italian wall lamp from the 1940s
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare Italian sconce from the '40s. Sconce structure in metal, diffusers composed of five thick transparent glasses. Unique, highly original design. Beautiful vintage condition, with ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
French 40's wall light in gilded steel and paper diffuser
Located in Lyon, FR
Large French wall sconce from the 40s. Sconce structure in gilded metal, shade in beige opaque paper (refurbished and custom-made). Very nice design for this decorative sconce that d...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
At present we have six (6) pair of these original solid brass model 1706 swing arm wall lamps. These are the real deal, old school, with the extinct (not exaggerating) brass square tube cord covers, MetalArt marked backplates which go over the separate wall mounting plates, original solid brass finials and original lampshades (several different styles).
Designed by Georg W. Hansen in 1947 while improvising a reading lamp for his bunk during World War 2, we present this vintage pair of polished brass double swing arm sconces with original harps and solid brass finials as well as solid brass column cord covers. Signed Hansen original cast brass rectangular backplates (3 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall x 1/2" deep), allowing the option of hard wiring or simply wall mounting and plugging into an outlet. Three way switch. Each lamp takes a single standard Edison screw bulb up to 150 watts.
This is the original swing arm lamp favored by designers for nearly 75 years. Each hinge can be tightened to lock in position. Manufactured by Metalarte, Barcelona, Spain for Hansen New York. Hansen Lamps was acquired by Hinson Lighting...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Sconce in Corroso Glass, by Seguso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano sconce in corroso glass by Seguso
Made in Italy in 1940s
Takes 1 candelabra bulb.
Rewired for US with custom made brass back plate.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian wall lamp from the 40's attr à Seguso in lacquered metal and glass - H55
By Seguso
Located in Lyon, FR
Italian wall lamp from the 40's attributed to Seguso.
Bonze lacquered metal structure and more or less frosted glass lampshade. Very fine vintage condition, with a beautiful patina ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Sconces in Ivory Murano Glass and Brass by Ulrich, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of wall lamps in a gorgeous ivory Murano artglass and brass. These charming sconces were designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Venice, Italy during the 1940s....
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Italian Sconces in Ivory Murano Glass and Brass by Ulrich, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of wall lamps in a gorgeous ivory Murano artglass and brass. These charming sconces were designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Venice, Italy during the 1940s....
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Large Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Lamps by Erik Gunnar Asplund, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the annals of mid-century modern design, the Swedish designer and architect, Gunnar Asplund stood out as a luminary, and his delicately sculptural creations, such as this pair of wall lamps from the 1950s, epitomize the era's sophistication and functional beauty. Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund is celebrated as the godfather of functionalist design in Sweden. Asplund's meticulous attention to detail and penchant for marrying form with function is evident in these wall lamps, combining materials just as ingeniously as forms and shapes.
Crafted in the 1950s, these wall lamps feature circular brass mounts that gracefully extend two brass arms, holding both the light bulbs and the large, sculptural opaline glass diffusers. The geometric precision of the design reflects Asplund's architectural background, where clean lines and balanced proportions reign supreme. The lamps serve as great examples of the enduring quality of mid-century Swedish craftsmanship. Swedish mid-century modern design, marked by its emphasis on simplicity and functionality, sought to bring beauty into everyday life. Asplund's pieces encapsulate this ethos, transcending mere utilitarianism to become objets d'art that enhance living spaces. Manufactured by ASEA, a Swedish powerhouse in electrical engineering and industrial design, these lamps embody the marriage of aesthetics and utility. ASEA, founded in 1883, played a pivotal role in shaping Sweden's industrial landscape. Their foray into lighting design seamlessly blended technological innovation with artistic sensibility, making them a prominent player in the mid-century modern movement. The choice of brass and opaline glass as primary materials in these lamps speaks to the enduring appeal of this combination in mid-century modern lighting design. Brass, with its warm and timeless lustre, complements the opulence of mid-century interiors, while opaline glass diffusers disperse light with a soft, ethereal glow. This harmonious pairing endures as a hallmark of sophistication, blending seamlessly into contemporary design aesthetics.
Swedish lighting design, deeply rooted in the country's commitment to quality craftsmanship and functional elegance, continues to influence global trends. The enduring popularity of mid-century modern design, exemplified by these Erik Gunnar Asplund lamps...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Rare Early Triple Wall Light, circa 1940
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare early triple wall light by Sarfatti for Arteluce, as shown in a photograph advertising Arteluce's stand at the VII Triennale, Milano in Domus issue #149, 1940
Three white paint...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.50” H x 7.75” W x 39.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.75” H x 4.75” W x...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Pair of Brass and Glass Wall Lights
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful pair of mid-century wall lights made of brass with glass shades.
Attributed to Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan.
Very good used condition, normal wear, original functioning...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cast Bronze Horn Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of intricately cast bronze horn form sconces. Measured without shades.
(shades: 8"w x 5.5"d x 6"h)
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Wall Lamp Sconce in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing wall lamp leaf or plume shaped in murano glass and brass attributed to Barovier & Toso.
Made in Italy in the 1940.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Seguso Archimede Pair of Murano Glass Sconces, circa 1940, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of mid-century Archimede Seguso sconces, circa 1940, Italy.
Polished brass, fluted Murano glass.
Rewired, one bulb.
Nice model in good condition.
Dimensions: 23 cm W, 15 cm...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Single 'Double Torsade' Sconce Jules Leleu, France, Art Moderne, Ca. 1947
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Gilded bronze two-light sconce composed of a round backplate issuing two candlearms in the shape of stylized intertwined ropes ending in shades. Signed and numbered on the reverse. L...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Pair wall Light Mid-century Italian Design Gold Brass and Glass Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair wall Light Mid-century Italian Design Gold Brass and Glass Archimede Seguso
brass and been polished
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Mid-Century Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Sconce, circa 1940, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Archimede Seguso sconce, circa 1940, Italy.
Polished brass, fluted Murano glass.
Rewired, one bulb.
Good condition.
Dimensions: 23 cm W, 15 cm H, 10 cm D.
All purchases are cove...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Italian Designer, Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights, Brass, Metal Shades, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Designer Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights, Flower Sconces, Brass, 1940s
Set of two patinated brass sconces each having two lights covered by metal mesh shades. The pair having...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25” H x 13.5” W x 6.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.1” ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
A Pair of "GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“GA9” appears to be inspired by a droplet, floating upward the wall. The mouth blown glass with bubbles creates an intricate play between light and shadow, giving the appearance of l...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Single Sconce by G.C.M.E.
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom sconces by G.C.M.E. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. Three cone shaped lights are masked by a beautiful scallop lipped shade. The shade can pivot up and do...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Brass
FONTANARTE - Peter Church - Great Couple of wall sconces - 1950
Located in Milano, IT
Important pair of large sconces or lanterns, both for indoor and outdoor use in a prestigious Milanese mansion, where they come from, were designed by Pietro Chiesa when he worked fo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black-lacquered metal wall light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Originally configured for plug in.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H x 3.8” W x...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and green-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.25” H x 5” W x 13.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Rattan, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable copper and rattan wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.05” H x 11.45” W x 6.35” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 7.5” ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Copper
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Collapsed Dimensions (inches): 13.25” H x 5” W x 14” D
Fully Extended Dimensions (inches): 17” H ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and faceted glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75” H x 9” W x 4.25” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and beige fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 4.75” W x 6” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5....
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Blue (Bleu Marcoule) Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé for the 'Maison Tropique' and is cons...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern by Archimede Seguso Couple of Italian Wall Lamps, Sconces
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of midcentury Italian wall lights designed and produced by Archimede Seguso in 1940. These midcentury wall lights stand out for their ribbed Murano glass construction on a metal structure. They are elegant and sophisticated pieces that add a touch of luxury to any space. Their unique design creates captivating interplays of shadows and reflections, while their soft and ambient lighting sets a charming atmosphere. These midcentury wall lights represent the history and tradition of Italian design, making them a treasure for midcentury enthusiasts, interior design lovers, and collectors alike.
Every item LA Studio...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Fåglavik, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Fåglavik
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-lacquered metal and brass wall light, designed and produced by Fåglavik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.15" H x 6.15" W x 9" D
Bulb Specificat...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Set of Three French Emprire Bronze and Alabaster Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three French Empire Bronze And Alabaster Sconces measures approx - 20h x 8w x 10d
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Brass, glass. Each fixture takes 1 x E12 candelabra bulb.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and teak wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6" H x 7.5" W x 6" D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and paper with laminated plants wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75” H x 5” W x 8” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.5” ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Italy 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige-lacquered metal, brass and rattan wall lights, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions: 11.25" H x 11.5" W x 5" D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
pair of large 40's 50's italian sconces in glass and chromed brass original G729
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of Italian sconces from the 40s/50s. Structure in chrome-plated brass, lacquered in gray (original paint). Shades in thick, round, ribbed glass. Note two slight surface chips on...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Sconces in Etched Glass, Cut Crystal and Brass, Attributed to Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare and unusual, these sconces are full of Italian design elements. Attributed to Venini of the 1940s, the shades are of Murano glass, the lamps are of brass, and the detailed cut c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass, wood and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 15” W x 6.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inche...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Sconces by Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Atelier Jean Perzel. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1940. Industrial, lantern-like wall sconces with sturdy brass frame and custom textured glass diffu...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
20th Century Barovier & Toso Pair of Appliques in Iridescent Murano Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Very peculiar pair of Appliques by Barovier & Toso designed around '40s. Each applique is composed of a metal structure, in a way of track structure, on which slide 5 modules in Mura...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Midcentury Seguso wall light, Italy 1940
By Seguso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Seguso wall lamp in Pulegoso Murano glass in shades of green, elegant finishes made of enamelled brass.
Extraordinary large size.
Italy, 1940
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and blue grey lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 10.6” W x 30” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.25” H...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and yellow fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 4.5” W x 6.75” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
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Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated copper and yellow tinted glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 10” W x 13” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
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