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
Seguso Vetri D
Arte 1950s Documented Aventurine Glass Leaf Sconces "Model 116"
Located in Montclair, NY
A stunning pair of documented Seguso Vetri D’Arte wall sconces, hand-blown in Venice during the 1950s. These exquisite pieces are crafted from clear Murano glass infused with gold a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century, Teak Wall Lamp with Articulating Arm and Yellow Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, teak wall lamp with matching triangular mount and articulating arm. An adjustable and functional lamp with yellow fabric shade and white button switch. In original condi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Linen, Teak
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
$1,364 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Brass Lesan Wall Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Gebrüder Cosack, Florian Schulz, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable brass wall lamp from the 1970s.
The design and the very beautiful details create a very noble and pleasant light.
The lamp creates a very cozy atmosphere...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Castiglioni Large Chrome "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconce or ceiling lamp in chrome designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy during the 1960s.
This is the largest versions of the light ba...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of German Vintage Solid Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of elegant articulating wall lights.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good ...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Jacques Biny, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
By Jacques Biny
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and black-lacquered metal "Zodiac" wall lights designed by Jacques Biny and produced by Lita, France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8” H x 4.25” W x 5.5“ D
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 8.25"W x 4.375"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.7"H x 0.65"W...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Doria Murano Ice Glass Tube Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with four clear textured Murano ice glass tubes. Brass sides and white lacquered metal mount. Manuf...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
$656 Sale Price
20% Off
Olbia Brass Casting Wall Sconce, Art Lighting, Sculptural Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
OLBIA brass casting sculptural sconce is a truly magnificent work of art that exudes elegance, sophistication, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Inspired by the intricate patterns foun...
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2010s Turkish 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
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
Tortona Brass Lampshade Wall Sconce Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
TORTONA Brass Casting Wall Sconce, a radiant luminary that goes beyond mere lighting, serving as an artful centerpiece in your interior design. This wall sconce is a harmonious marri...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Pair Barovier
Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass leaves in a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The appliques are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall with ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
1950s Copper Anodized Pierced Aluminium Wall Sconces, USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic 1950s American wall sconce Made by Columbia Lighting.
Only 1 left .
Anodized aluminium, enameled white inside.
Adjustable back and forth and lockable.
Individual switc...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$296 Sale Price
63% Off
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
Pair of 1960s Donut Wall Lights or Flush Mounts Kalmar, Austria vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of donut shape glass wall sconces with small air bubble in the glass. Each consisting of a stylish Mid-Century Modern style design. Each fixture requires an European ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Several Wall Sconces Opaline Glass and Brass in the Style of RAAK, 1970
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall sconces designed in the style of RAAK. Opaline glass with brass details.
Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship.
Good condition that...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Murano Glass Gilded and Brass Leaf Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano gilded leaf glass and brass wall lights, in stock
1 G9 LED bulb
Wired to the American standard
Similar pair available in clear and green
Priced per pair
Available to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mazzega-Style Aquamarine Murano Glass Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of curved Murano glass wall lamps in aquamarine color in Mazzega style. The glass reproduces the bark of trees. The shape of this lamp makes it perfect for columns and corridors...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - Mazzega - 10 turquoise lattimo glas
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 10 turquoise and white "lattimo" glasses (for each applique) in a nickel-plated metal frame.
Perio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Max Ingrand “2024” Wall Sconces for Fontana Arte
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Exquisite pair of Model 2024 wall sconces designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1950s. These elegant fixtures feature Ingrand’s signature sculptural glasswork—an elongated,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A 1970s Brutalist Amber and Clear Stacked Glass Linea Wall Sconce by Poliarte
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Monumental stacked glass Linea wall sconce designed by Albano Poli and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Poliarte Verona. The 'Linea' wall sconce features wands of handmade ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,616 Sale Price
32% Off
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Cast Sconce Plated Size Wide Wet Rated Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum. Finish options are satin aluminum, matte black, ore, bronze. The sconces are ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pine
Fabric Wall Lights, Sweden 1960s to 1970s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish Mid-Century Design Wall Lights, 1960s to 1970s
The sconces feature intricately turned Swedish pine wood backplates and arms, showcasing a warm, natural finish that highlight...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Italian Yellow Murano Wall Sconce by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool, beauty and unique Italian Yellow Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s by Carlo Nason.
This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice Company ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Spot Lamp in Chrome by Gae Aulenti for Stilnovo, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic adjustable spot lamp in the largest variant fully made in chrome and steel designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo in the 1970s.
This versatile wall or cei...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Monumental Large Murano Glass Single Sconce by Venini 1960s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite large sconce or wall light was made by the legendary atelier of Venini in Italy, circa 1960s. It features hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass tubes on a white meta...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Barovier Art Deco Rostrato Brass Mounted Murano Glass Sconces 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of Barovier Art Deco brass mounted Murano glass sconces or wall lights wit a precious hand blown " rostrato "Murano glass .
Each with 1 E27 light bulb.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique and small glass finials, mounted on brass frames / Made in...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Graniglia Shield Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy
Measures: Heig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
$1,200 / item
Doppio, two arms adjustable articulated sconce, twin shades. Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Doppio sconce was made several times upon request, including Ottolenghi restaurant, and finally we decided to list it and made it available.
The twin light diffusers are same as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism from the 1930s, a design movement that sought to merge beautiful craftsmanship wit...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 4.5"W x 7.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.5"H x 3...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Space Age Plastic Sconces by Schönbuch
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Space Age wall lamps from the 1960s.
The lamps are very high quality.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic charisma.
There is a cozy light.
Manufacturer: Schönbuch
C...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
$2,377 / set
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.5"W x 2.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): M...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice ceramic lamp from the 1960s.
Wonderful design and finish.
The lamp with the hand-painted glaze is a real eye-catcher.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with slight s...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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, Brass, Aluminum
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
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and gilded opaline glass wall lights likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 3.5” W x 4.125“ D
Back Plate Dimensi...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13” H x 5.125” W x 8.85“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.75” H x 2.125“ W x ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Pair of Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Table or Wall Lamps for M Design Germany 70s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Uchiwa lamps were handcrafted from bamboo, wicker and Japanese rice paper.
Ingo Maurer's interest in paper for lampshades was linked to his interest in Japan.
From 1973 to 1975, he p...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo
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
Opal Glass and Brass Base Pair of Wall Sconces by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass and Brass Base Pair of Wall Sconces by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
Elegant rare high quality wall lamps.
2 Pair available
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
Wear consist...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
4 Pair Deco Streamline Sconces, c.1930, priced per pair. Vintage lights
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for the pair.
Art Deco style sconces. I can see them lighting the lobby in an old Art Deco theater in Miami. Highly polished aluminum backs with subtle yet dynamic Art Deco de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5"H x 5.0"W x 6.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One of German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage bubble/shels glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Spanish Wrought Iron Fish Shaped Wall Light with Frosted Glass Globe, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought Iron Fishe Wall Light with Frosted Glass Globe Shade. Spain, 1950s-1960s
Rare find.
This single light wall sconce was handcrafted in Spain at the Mid-Century Modern period in the style of Brutalism.
It features a large iron fish blowing from the mouth a frosted glass globe as a large bubble.
Overall Measures: 69 cm H x 16 cm W x 31 cm D
A matching four-light fish chandelier...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Pair of Barovier
Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Barovier & Toso style blown Murano glass wall lights, Italy, 1980s. The sconces have brass supports; Murano glass has a light, transparent gold color with inclusions of gold ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces Wall Lights French Midcentury Guariche Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French manner of Guariche
Undulated plastic shades with golden details
1 bulbs in each sconce
Good vi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$332 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Sconces Pivot Shade Stilnovo Style, Twin Bulb, Jbox, Solid Brass Patina
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Colors available are sage, ivory and matte black. The two shades can be made in different colors. See other chandeliers in my storefront for matching possibilities.
The inside of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Two wall lamps Ceramic Vibi Torino Production Italy 1960s Mid-Century Modern
By Vibi
Located in Palermo, IT
Vibi Torino, Made in Italy, 1960.
Made of lacquered ceramic.
The thin ceramic makes these two sculptural lamps truly special. Asian faces, his and hers. Truly rare and unique. Signed...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
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