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
Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp
Berlin
Large by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017.
Adjustable wall lamp giving indirect led light in metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Christophe Pillet designed Berlin, an object that calls into question the common understanding of the ceiling light, turning its traditional discreet character upside down to transform it into an elegant and decorative feature.
Available in the Ø 40 and Ø 50 ceiling versions or the Ø 30 version for use either as a ceiling light or wall light, Berlin takes the form of a thick metal ring with a slender profile enclosing a disc of wire mesh glass...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,161 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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
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
Pair of Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Leuchten
By PAN Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic attributed to Pan Keramik, Germany. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. Each fixture requires an E27 Edison Bul...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Paar of Italian Vintage Porcelain Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of lovely vintage porcelain sconces.
Italy, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
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
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/3 Champagne Mount for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/3
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The two blown opaline glass spheres are gently held in place by two Black, or Champagne, painted aluminum rings. Each ring has a small cut, enabl...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$3,050 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Fog
Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall light produced by Fog
Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 3.5"W x 7.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Sconces in Murano Ice-Glass by Kalmar Kaiser, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century wall lights in Murano blown glass with a beautiful frosted effect. These stylish lights were designed by Kaiser Leuchten and produced in Murano during th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
2 x Double Wall Lamp, Wall Sconce, Glass Balls, Brass, Leclaire, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Set of two wall lamps from the 1970s .
Classic design of this period. Really elegant.
By Leclaire & Schäfer, Germany.
Each lamp has 2 x E14 sockets (can be used for E12 with an ada...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Lancia" Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass by Stilux Milano, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Refined and sculptural, this striking set of wall sconces — informally referred to as “lancia” for their resemblance to a wall-mounted lance — was produced by Stilux in the 1960s. Ea...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps in the shape of a shell. Murano glass grit, smooth on the outside and rough on the inside, with gold dust and leaf inside the glass. Equipped with two...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tera Sconce by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Sconce is Ceramicah’s signature wall sconce. Its compact size and clean proportions make it perfect for use in any space. The Unglazed Tera Sconce is fired without any glaze...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
$935 / item
Pair of Mid-Century Articulating Wall Sconces by George Hansen for Metarlarte
Located in New York, NY
This brilliant pair of Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Wall Sconces in Polished Brass by George W. Hansen for Metalarte originate from Spain, Circa 1970. Featuring a beautiful geo...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling light with a chrome metal base, an opaline shade with a colored decorative layer of art glass. Once the light is turned on, the ceiling light offers a w...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 / item
Murano Bussolotti Sconce by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with translucent textured Murano glass elements / Made in Italy by Seguso, circa 1960s
Measures: height 20 inches, width 16 inches, depth 13 inches
1 light...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single Murano glass shade with ribbed spiral pattern in frosted white and brown colors, mounted white metal frame, in the style of Ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Barbra RattanModern Wall Light
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Barbara Rattan Wall Lights
Handcrafted with exquisite artistry, the Barbara Rattan Wall Lights embody timeless Art Deco elegance with a touch of organic warmth. Each piece...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
$1,778 / set
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
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Murano glass and brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.25"H x 7.75"W x 3.65"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.5"H ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Solana
Wall Mount Lamp in Ebonized Walnut, Brass and Enamel Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The ebonized walnut backplate and distinctly arc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Pair of Rene Mathieu Swing Arm Sconces Wall lamp French Adjustable Lunel Arlus
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Superb pair of Swing arm sconces by Rene Mathieu, adjustable sconces.
US rewired and in working condition
Totally restored and refinished
1 light, 40 watts max bulb.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 ...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single frosted white Murano glass shade enclosed in pink braided border / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, circa 1960s
Measures:...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega.
These lovely Murano blown glass sconces are beautifully designed b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, wood and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Significant wear to wood consistent with age and use
Wear ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 amber glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large amber glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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', enameled aluminum, enameled steel, brass, Italy, 1949
This exceptional Italian wall-mounted wall light is the B3 model designed by F...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Italian Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Mid-Century wall lamp.
The lamp consists of two parts. The curved reflector trough and the shiny front element. The front shields the light source and protects against glar...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Lilac Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and lilac enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge m...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
2x Blue Porcelain and Opaline Glass Sconces by S. Bernadotte for IFÖ, Sweden
Located in Andernach, DE
A set of 2 sconces, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for the IFÖ Sweden in the middle of the 1960’s.
These being a beautiful, Bauhaus-inspired example of Swed...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
Vintage Danish Saturn Wall Lamp by Joachim Lepper for Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
The saturn wall lamp is a classic by the danish lighting manufacturer louis poulsen according to a draft by joachim lepper.
The saturn has a vertical orientation. The illuminant sit...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Curved White Diffusers
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a brass wall plate (12 cm diameter) from which a slender black lacquered steel arm extends to support a curved white dif...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sergio Mazza Monumental Gamma Sconces Wall Lights Artemide 8 Pieces, Midcentury
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of eight (8) monumental Sergio Mazza wall lamps attr. Artemide, circa 1960
Priced and sold per piece. Dimensions are 51.2" x 14.56" x 19.5...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 4 Kalmar Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall light with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each s...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cube Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cube shaped sconces by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin glass, painted metal, brass. Custom brass backplates. Rewired for U.S. standards. Fully restored. E...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,800 / item
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lights, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and highly decorative pair of wall lights in brass and powder-coated metal frame. Designed and made in Norway, circa 1950s. Each light is fitted with one E27 bulb (suitabl...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Pair of Delta Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant pair of “Delta” wall lamps was designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s and represents one of the most iconic examples of Italian mid-century lighting design. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 3 Golden Ice Glass Shell Wall Sconces, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Nice wall lights in Germany hand made and very heavy quality. Each sconce is made of polished brass frames with a large crystal glasses in the form of a shell. Illuminates b...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pair of Rope Ship Wheel Sconce Adrien Audoux
Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Original pair of rope ship wheel sconces Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Nautical.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rope
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
Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina, can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Consistent patina and some minor imperfections throughout brass from normal use.
Subtle flexibility in display...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Huge Vintage Industrial Aluminum Neon TOYS "R" US Marquee Letter U Sign
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful vintage neon letter "U" from a 1980's Toys "R" Us marquee. Letter feature a semi-polished, raw aluminum structure, white neon bulb, external powe...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$1,462 Sale Price / item
24% Off
French Designer, Wall Lights, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green white glazed ceramic, fabric and brass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.75"H x 5.0"W x 5.25"D
Back Plate Dimen...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s.
Re...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Counterweight sconces, R. Lunel circa 1950
By R. Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sconces in solid brass and black lacquered metal.
Composed of 2 articulated arms and an articulated rectangular base.
A brass swivel allows the lampshade to be oriented.
French work ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,382 / item
1 of 10 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous Murano glass sconce with chrome holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
The sconc...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 4 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights
Palazzo
, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with five Murano glass pieces placed on a 24-carat gold-plated frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality a...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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 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
Pair Large Murano Torchiere Sconces with Black Glass Base
Located in Troy, MI
These torchiere style sconces are new and made in Italy of Murano glass. The generosity of scale gives the classic style elements a little pop. Oversized, twisted black glass finials...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Yellow Sconce Double Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp/sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Its form resembles a zeppelin or cigar, crafted from porcelain with a light yellow pastel yellow glaze and topped with two white opaline glass shades. Executed by Linder Wandleuchten in Germany, this piece offers two E14 light sources and is preserved in very good condition. The lamp has a built-in switch, but it can be easily removed if you prefer to use it without. It has been rewired for modern use. Ideal for various settings, it is especially well-suited for bathrooms or as a vanity mirror light.
Equipped with two E14 light sockets, it will be delivered with discreet, invisible adapters, ensuring effortless compatibility and hassle-free use worldwide and complies with the standards commonly used in different regions (USA, EU, etc.). Dimensions: Height: 3",Width: 10",Depth: 3.5"
Wilhelm Wagenfeld was a renowned German designer recognized for his significant contributions to the field of industrial design. Born in 1900 in Bremen, Germany, he was particularly acclaimed for his works in the Bauhaus style and later contributions to modern design. His notable designs include the Bauhaus Table Lamp (1924), also known as the "Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
1 of 8 Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 5 midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to u...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Jaime Hayon Aballs A Golden Wall Lamp For Parachilna
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayon Aballs A Wall Lamp For Parachilna
Shiny and eye-catching collection. Matching two nobel materials: ceramic and glass. Both hand-made using traditional craftsmanship.
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Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,354 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Fontana Arte Model 2404 Frosted glass and Chrome Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Two pairs of Fontana Arte Model 2404 sconces in chrome-plated brass and frosted glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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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