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
Large Signed Pair of Stilnovo Wall Sconces — Italy, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An early edition signed pair of Stilnovo wall sconces, Italy, circa 1950s.
Each sconce features a frosted glass shade with a satiny surface that diffuses light with elegance, mounted...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Marz Designs, "Terra 0.5 Wall Light" Ceramic Wall Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 0.5 Wall Light celebrates modular design and craftsmanship in a deceptively simple yet architectural form. Its sculptural metal bracket elegantly contrasts the asymmetric s...
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2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Venini Toni Zuccheri 1960s rational minimalist Murano glass wall lamp
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini Toni Zuccheri 1960s rational minimalist Murano glass wall lamp
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,413 Sale Price
30% Off
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white etched glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.0"H x 4.75"W x 6.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1...
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1950s French 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 sconces, Italy, 1980s. The sconces have brass brackets; the Murano glass has a light transparent gold color with gold dust inclu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass and Leather Meander Flexible Arm Wall Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Brass and leather wrapped meander wall or ceiling mounted light fixture, shown in natural blue indigo leather and brushed brass. Adjustable arms allow for your own stylish poses. Ava...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,375 / item
Mid-Century Pair of Chrome "Foglio" Sconces by T. Scapra for Flos Italy 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of vintage / first production of chrome "Foglio" sconces in fabulous conditions. These iconic lamps were designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s.
The Foglio (meaning 'sheet' or 'leaf' in Italian) is composed by a thick curved sheet of chromed steel with a white enameled interior and two lamp holders. The effect when lit is incredibly stylish and clean. They come wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards and use two E26/27 light bulbs.
The way these lamps spread the light is poetic and incredibly elegant. The perfect lamps to complete a midcentury modern living room.
Dimension (cm):
Width - 37
Height - 21
Depth - 11
Tobia Scarpa’s work (as well as that of his brother Carlo, an architect) reveals a precise desire to combine old and new, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern needs.
Scarpa graduated in architecture from the University of Venice in the 1950s, together with his wife and collaborator Afra.
His first assignment as a designer was for Venini, a renowned Murano glass company.
Starting in 1957, Tobia and his wife also began working together in the field of architecture, and devoted much of their work to the delicate restoration of historic buildings.
They are also known for their sober approach to design, aimed at the luxury market.
The Foglio lamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel, Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Light, Pine, Parchment, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and cream-white parchment or resin wall light designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.25"H x 5.0"W x 10.75"D
Back Pla...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine, Parchment Paper
Arlus Mid-Century Modern Double Wall Sconce, Brass
Glass, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century Modern Double Wall Sconce by Arlus, Paris, France, 1950s.
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern double wall sconce by Arlus, designed and produced in Paris, France, during the ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Petite Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with one large Murano glass piece elegantly mounted on a chrome metal frame. Crafted by Kalmar in Austria, they were...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Pair of Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass Sconces "Reticello"
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Stunning pair of Murano glass sconces, each with eight blades printed with a "Reticello" pattern and a stylized feather-like texture. The effect gives these fixtures the appearance o...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
White Opaline Glass Vintage Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass and cast Iron Industrial wall light
White opaline glass globe with 3 golden stripes
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
P...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel
Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of 2 and wife of actor Jason Biggs. From our Chief Luminary, Kelly Aaron: "I have been working closely with Jenny off and on for the past year while she gives her NYC apartment a facelift--it's been so fun! She and I share a love of 1950s French design, which is obviously a hallmark of the Blueprint aesthetic. One day Jenny texted a pic of a single vintage mid-century French wall sconce she loved and asked if Blueprint could make it for her. Funny enough--I, too, had seen that same sconce the day before and already had my Creative Director/Husband figuring out how to fabricate it. How great is that?! It was meant to be!"
The Jenny sconce...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that will add elegance and sophistication to any home.
Its versatile nature makes it perfect for placement on the side of a fireplace, giving light to a console or kitchen island, or illuminating a reading sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful ice glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect thanks to the ice glass, which creates an elegant sparkling play of light in the room.
Great design a...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Set of two stunning midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces, made by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Fantastic design and very hi...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
$385 Sale Price
35% Off
French Designer, Wall Lights, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and beige fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 6.5"W x 8.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Silk and Brass Wall Lamp Shogun, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A pretty and charming wall lamp with a pleated shade.
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art deco Sconces Murano Glass wall lights by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 40s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of Art Deco–inspired wall sconces by Archimede Seguso, Italy, circa 1940.
Each sconce features a polished brass frame supporting a finely fluted Murano glass shade, comb...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,589 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chippendale Pattern Bamboo Shade Bent Rattan Double Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Constructed with precision, this Bamboo Vintage Style Wall Sconce adds an air of sophistication to any space. The chippendale pattern shade, carefully crafted with bamboo pieces and ...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Torpedo Murano Glass Sconce by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age gellule torpedo wall lamp light lightning sconce by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, blown white smoke Murano glass, silver metal structure. Famo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen
Louise
Wall Sconce, Model 132051, Denmark, 1970
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1970's, Louis Poulsen designed, 'Louise' wall sconce. Also known as Model 132051. Features a black enameled metal frame with brushed aluminum shade on an adjustable stem...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass
Brass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked for it! A new iteration of our best-selling Jenny sconce...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling lamp with shade in blown glass and frame in painted steel. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The light is fully working and in go...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Fluted Plaster Sconces, France 1930
s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco sconces in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
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
Brown Mid-Century Murano glass sconces
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of round Mid Century Modern sconces attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1960s.
The Mid Century Modern wall lights are made of a Murano glass transparent globe with a b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,550 / set
Leather Sconce Light in Camel, Noma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L
Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Ferna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Several Large Brass and Hand Blown Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown glass on a brass hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti Mania Sconces for Artemide, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vico Magistretti Mania sconces for Artemide, 1970. Polycarbonate.g
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$399 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Mid-Century Spot Lamp in Chrome by Gae Aulenti for Stilnovo, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic adjustable spot lamp in the largest variant fully made in chrome and steel designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo in the 1970s.
This versatile wall or cei...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Paar of Italian Vintage Porcelain Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of lovely vintage porcelain sconces.
Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 6.0"W x 6.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s French Perforated Metal Sconces Wall Lights by Jacques Biny, France
By Jacques Biny
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-century French wall sconce featuring a perforated metal cone shade with tilted deflector, bracket-mounted—attributed to Jacques Biny, c. 1950s, reflecting his characteristic mode...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Wall Lamp with Articulating Arm and Yellow Fabric Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp combines sculptural teak craftsmanship with functional articulating design. The carved triangular mount displays woodworking techniques common in Scandinavian lighting prod...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Linen, Teak
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
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions are variable, measured as shown.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 7.5"W x 20.0"...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Flower Leaves Chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful six-arm gilt iron and crystal flower chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s.
Socket: 6 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Articulated Sconce Midcentury Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Hand Gilt Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Thanks to a customer who wanted this finish, combining a typical renaissance Tuscan gold leaf finish with a Mid-Century Modern shape.
This beautiful sconce has three moving joints.
On the backplate and the middle you have a dented joint for reaching any point. On the heads there is a turning and 90 degrees up and down to keep the shades vertical and aiming every position.
Natural solid patinated brass. Aluminum shades dust sprayed lacquered in ivory and hand gilted by a local artisan in the Siena area.
Pivoting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct light.
Ideal side to fireplace so that the arm can reach a reading sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Gold Leaf
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.375"H x 3.375"W x 5.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Vintage Palmette Wall Light, Amber Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 9 Murano handmade amber palmette glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gol...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 6.75” W x 14” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.5” Diameter x...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand blown 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
Mirror Sconce Murano Swirl Glass Modernist Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful sconce made in Murano Italy, circa 1970s, in very good original condition. The glass with pearlised swirl pattern is composed of a white lacquered frame and with three li...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Outdoor Scandinavian Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative wall light in copper with shade in glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. ...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Galassia
Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
'Galassia' Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Stilnovo.
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century era, produci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 20.5"H x 13.5"W x 6.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 14.25"H x 1.375...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Wood, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, rattan, white lacquered metal and wood wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 7” W x 7.75“D
Back Plate Dimens...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce, anticated brushed brass
Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pair of Mazzega-Style Smoke Murano Glass Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of curved smoked Murano glass wall lamps in Mazzega style. The glass reproduces the bark of trees. The shape of this lamp makes it perfect for columns and corridors. Equipped wi...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,855 / set
Pair of Rare Wall Sconces by Gert Nyström for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare pair of midcentury two-light glass sconces designed by Gert Nyström for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s.
The fixtures are made of 6 glass elements and aluminum.
Socket: each...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconce in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A elegantly designed Italian wall sconce from the 1950s, crafted with a combination of materials that highlight the modern aesthetic of the era. The sconce features a sleek, enamel-...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Brass Monstrera Double Leaf Wall Lamp, Maison Jansen, France, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning double-leaf wall lamp, attributed to the renowned Maison Jansen in France during the 1960s, is a true statement piece. Crafted from high-quality brass, the lamp feature...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lights by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall Lights by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo (Italy, 1950s)
8 e14 socket-types, adapted for the US. Rewired for the US. We recommend 25w max small globe bulbs or LED equivalent. Sold ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$12,000 / item
Torno Adjustable Wall Lamp in Black, White and Brass Made by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Torno wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Torno is adjustable to suit your needs: there are two articulating joints and the shade has a swivel mechanism for rotation. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism.
Enamel colors may be specified from our 36 in-house colors! Shown here is our Perfect White with a Dark Bronze shade cap and Natural Brass hardware.
This piece may be hardwired for use with a light switch (as shown), hardwired but with a toggle switch...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Contemporary Cola Gold Leaf Granita Murano Glass and Brass Sconce, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Space Age style cola granita Murano glass with gold leaf in the glass and brass wall lamps light lighting sconces. Minor imperfections due to artisana...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
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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