Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Charming Wall Light in Structured Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, glass, brass, metal, Czech Republic, 1960s.
This eccentric wall light is made in the 1960s in the Czech Republic. This design is based on a round construction. The struc...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One original CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1960s. Enameled aluminum. Rewired for U.S. standards. Adjustable r...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce ‘181’ Wall Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, wall light, model ‘181’, lacquered steel, coated steel, lacquered aluminum, brass, Italy, 1951
This wall light, a variation on model 181, is designed by ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A gorgeous set of 2 sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979.
High quality, Handmade, and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Vintage Blue Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce, Murano, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period:...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce '181' Multi Applicable Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, large set of '181' wall light, Italy, 1950s
This stunning design by Giuseppe Ostuni is applicable in many different ways. Attach the lamp to a desk or a ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Wall Light with Murano Glass Beads
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, wall light, glass, lacquered steel, Murano glass produced by Venini, Italy, circa 1966
This highly sought-after lamp is designed by Angelo Lelii for Ita...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Nerone and Patuzzi 'Elemento Luminose', 1970, Signed, Published, Original Label
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 'elemento luminose' , illuminated wall sculpture designed by the renowned italian sculptors Nerone Ceccarelli & Giovanni Patuzzi (Gruppo NP2) for the gallery 'Forme and Superfici'. Turin,Italy in 1970. The panel has the engraved signature of both Nerone and Patuzzi and still bears the original 'forme and superfici' paper label to the rear of the panel. This sculpture is published in an original 'Forme e Superfici catalog' and the January 1971 issue of the renowned italian design periodical 'Interni-La rivista dell Arredamento'. Please see Literature section below for full reference.
The central disc features a beautiful abstract hand crafted sculptural relief motif on metal , probably zinc, which is illuminated by a hidden fluorescent tube light. The frame surrounding the central sculptural disc is finished in stove enameled steel over a wood structure and features copper detailing.
One of Nerone and Patuzzi's best known works is the enormous , 150 square metre, bas relief in zinc that they created in 1972 for the 'hemicycle' of the then new 'Schulman' building (1973) in Luxembourg which housed the early meetings of the European Parliament . The hemicycle was beautifully decorated following a project by the architect Simonis, combining different materials (leather, wood, metal) in a geometrical harmony, the whole integrated by Nerone and Patuzzi's huge zinc bas-relief on the rear wall. PLEASE SEE IMAGE 9.
The zinc models were engraved using an etching technique, representing geometrical and abstract figures, and mounted on a surface of 150 square metres. The bas-relief was considered at the time to be the biggest sculpture in metal of the world.
LITERATURE:
Original 'Forme e superficie' catalog, confirms name as 'Elemto luminose' model ref C3 104 LZ',
'INTERNI , LA RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO' January 1971, page 18, PLEASE SEE IMAGE 8.
BIOGRAPHY
In 1962 Nerone and Patuzzi founded the 'Gruppo NP2', an acronym that includes the initials of Nerone and Giancarlo Patuzzi: together with other artists "they experiment with new sources of poetic expression from the materials". = The aim of the group is to promote the integration of art in architecture together with other professionals, including Luigi Marchisotti, Dedalo Montali...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Metal, Copper
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Pendant Wall Light
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, wall light, coated aluminum, teak, brass, Italy, circa 1950.
This remarkable wall-mounted light, created by designer Tito Agnoli and produced by O-Luce arou...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Wall Lamp with Yellow Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lamp, metal, Italy, 1960s
Sophisticated wall light with swivel function made in Italy in the 1960s. This wall mounted light with very large yellow painted metal shade creates a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Light in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, glass and brass, Europe, 1970s.
Ornate brass and glass wall light with two-light points and small decorative structured glass globes. The chandelier is beautifully decor...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lights in Pale Yellow Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, lacquered metal, Europe, 1950s
Simple and modest mid century wall lights in pale yellow. These lights are made in lacquered metal with adjustable rods and shades. The b...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Blue Murano glass Mid century sconces, a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
The pair is made of a thick piece of aqua blue Murano glass, with ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Four Wall Lights in Pale Yellow Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four wall lights, lacquered metal, Europe, 1950s
Simple and modest mid century wall lights in pale yellow. These lights are made in lacquered metal with adjustable rods and s...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Philips Adjustable Wall Lamps in Black and White
By Philips
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Philips, wall lights, metal, plastic, aluminum, Italy, 1950s.
These pragmatic Italian wall lamps feature cone-shaped shades. The adjustable shade allows the user to direct the light...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Doria Leuchten Wall Lights or Sconces in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Doria Leuchten, sconces or wall lights, metal, Germany, 1970s.
These white metal wall or ceiling lights offer a unique opportunity to make a statement in your interior. Winning an ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Elegant Wall Light in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, brass, Europe, 1960s.
This eccentric wall light is executed in brass. The design features a beautiful fixture constructed of brass tubes that are elegantly shaped. Five...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Oak and Ceramics Wall Lights by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960's
Located in Lyon, FR
Superbe paire d'appliques par le duo français Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron pour leur maison d'édition Votre Maison, des années 60.
Fabriquées en chêne par leur collaborateur...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps model 6035 from the 1960s in lime green.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
C...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Clinio Wall Lights in Glass & Nickel-plated Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 'Clinio' wall lights, opaque glass, nickel-plated brass, Italy, 1967
These Clinio wall lights are designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. The spher...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Doria Leuchten Wall Light or Sconce in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Doria Leuchten, sconce or wall light, metal, Germany, 1970s.
This white metal wall or ceiling light offers a unique opportunity to make a statement in your interior. Winning an Ind...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Ignazio Gardella "Doppio Vetro" Wall Light in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, wall light model 'LP7'/Doppio Vetro, brass and glass, Italy, 1955
An intriguing wall light by the designer and architect Ignazio Gardella. The glass sp...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Houseof Charcoal Grey Diffuser Wall Light in Metal with LED Bulb
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This versatile, low-profile wall light is part of the houseof diffuser family. The round shade folds to diffuses a warm illuminating glow. Ideal for a living space or bedroom. Or pit...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Pleated Fan Light with Linen Shade off-white Handmade
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Limited edition and handmade Pleated Fan Light. The pleated linen splays out to create a fan or shell-like form. The white linen gives the light a soft glow and the delicate shape of...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Pleated Wall Light G9 Version with Linen Shade off-white Handmade
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Limited edition handmade Pleated Wall Light. The white linen gives the light a soft glow and the delicate shape of the light is carefully fitted around a brushed stainless steel arm...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Italian Mid-Century Wall Light in Brass and White Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, brass, glass, coated aluminum, Italy, 1950s
This elegant light from Italy features a cone shape with a perforated brass socket that holds the glass shade. It has a very ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Wall Light in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, opaline glass, brass, aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Elegant wall light made in Italy in the 1950s. This piece is made in the shape of a curved brass fixture that holds the opal...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Modern Wall Lights with Tubes in Chrome
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, chromed metal, Europe, 1970s.
Set of wall lights. Each light consist of three cylindrical chrome candle holder inspired tubes which ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Houseof Yellow Diffuser Wall Light in Metal with LED Bulb
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This versatile, low-profile wall light is part of the houseof diffuser family. The round shade folds to diffuses a warm illuminating glow. Ideal for a living space or bedroom. A joyf...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Doria Leuchten Wall Lights or Sconces in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Doria Leuchten, sconces or wall lights, metal, Germany, 1970s.
These white metal wall or ceiling lights offer a unique opportunity to make a statement in your interior. Winning a...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modern Dutch Wall Light in Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Philips, wall light, fiberglass, plastic, The Netherlands, 1970s
Artistic wall light of the seventies that embodies a nice textured surface executed in fiberglass As a consequence, ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fiberglass, Plastic
Wall Light in Blue Metal and Brass Detailing
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, texturised metal, brass, Europe, 1950s
Attractive wall light in blue metal with brass detailing. The hood of this wall lamp has a very elegant curve. This small light produces a strong and bright light, perfect for a reading nook...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce 'Ochetta' Wall Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce, 'Ochetta' wall lights, model 141, metal, frosted glass, Italy, 1962.
The 'Ochetta' wall lights were designed by Franco Albini and Franca ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Attractive Wall Light in Red Lacquered Metal and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, metal, brass, Europe, 1950s
A wall light with red lacquered metal shade and base. The stem of this elegant light is executed in brass. A nice detail of this design are...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Giacomo Benevelli for Missaglia 'Arabesco' Wall Light Sculpture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giacomo Benevelli for Missaglia, 'Arabesco' wall-mounted light sculpture, metal, Italy, circa 1967
Italian designer and sculptor Giacomo Benevelli (1925-2011) designed this mesmeriz...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Artek A808 Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Chrome Plated version of artek a808 floor lamp. This color combination has never been in serial production. Only a few pieces made to order.
Product inf...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Wall Lights in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, glass and brass, Europe, 1970s.
Ornate brass and glass wall light with two-light points and small decorative structured glass globes. The lamps are beautifully decorate...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
RAAK 'Vigilante' Wall Lights in Hand-Blown Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK, wall sconces, model 'C-1663' Vigilante, metal, glass, Europe, 1960s.
These lights have a simplistic design. Its strength is in the combination of the forms and materials. The ...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce 'Ochetta' Wall Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce, 'Ochetta' wall lights model 141, metal, frosted glass, Italy, 1962
The 'Ochetta' wall lights were designed by Franco Albini and Franca He...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Sconce Glass Murano Brass Gold Classic Design Round Glass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian sconce glass Murano brass gold Classic design round glass.
Very interesting solid brass workmanship,
with Murano glass bubble with perforated brass crown,
mo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah Imola Wall Light in Chrome
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah Imola, 'AM/AS' wall light, chrome, lacquered metal, Italy, 1960s.
Eccentric wall lamp designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah I...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dutch Wall Light with Textured Metal Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, metal, Netherlands, 1960s
Crafted in the Netherlands during the dynamic era of the 1960s, this industrial wall light stands as a testament to form and function. Its robu...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass and Nickel Plated Wall Lights, in Stock
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern glass and nickel plated wall lights, Italy 1970
Very rare on the market, from a salvage bank in Veneto (Italy), group of 14 wall lights, attributed to Carlo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
RAAK Pair of Wall Lights in Chrome and Structured Glass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raak, pair of wall lights, chrome, glass, the Netherlands, 1970's.
Graceful pair of wall lights created by the Dutch manufacturer RAAK. Both lamps are equipped with two sphere glass...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Wall Light with Metal Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, steel, aluminum, chrome, Europe, 1950s
Crafted from grey lacquered metal, this wall light stands as a testament to both form and function. The adjustable shade, a hallma...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Globe-Shaped Wall Light in Opaline Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, opaline glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1970s.
This lovely wall light is suitable for bringing more ambience in one's interior. The construction is based on a wall-...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Wall Lights in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, glass and brass, Europe, 1970s.
Captivating wall lights adorned with intricate brass details and delicate glass elements. Two light points gracefully emerge, casting a ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lumi Milano Wall Lights in Opaline Glass
By Lumi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lumi Milano, model 884 wall lights, anodized aluminum, steel, opaline glass, Italy, 1970s.
These stunning wall lights are made by the high-end production company Lumi in Milan. The lights are wonderfully clean in their design and the metal forms a beautiful balance with the satin opaline glass. The frame consists of a bent wall element that is attached to a broad ring...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce 'Ochetta' Wall Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce, 'Ochetta' wall light, model 141, metal, frosted glass, Italy, 1962.
The 'Ochetta' wall lights were designed by Franco Albini and Franca...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Wall Light in Blue Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light in glass, metal and brass, Italy, 1950s.
Large wall light in structured glass and brass details. The light is designed in the manner of Fontana Arte. A halve round desig...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Palwa Backlit Mirror Illuminated, Crystal Nickel Chrome Glass, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and high quality Mid-Century Modern backlit mirror by Palwa, Germany, manufactured circa 1960.
A nickel-plated brass body is decorated with a ring of cut crystal glass. ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Nickel
Large Lumi Milano Wall Light in Aluminum
By Lumi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lumi Milano, wall light, model 884, aluminum, glass, Italy, 1970s.
This stunning wall light is made by the high-end production company Lumi in Milan. The...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Wall Lights in Canvas and Chrome
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, chrome-plated metal, canvas, paper, Europe, 1970s
These wall-mounted light shades feature a modest design that will lighten up one's interior in a delightful manner. Re...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce '181' Multi Applicable Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, large set of '181' wall lamps, Italy, 1950s
This large set of wall lights is applicable to many different ways. Attach the lamp to a desk or a table and use it as a desk light, fix it to case piece or secure to the wall. Its dark metal, cylindrical shade is minimalistic and modest. You can place one piece for Directional light, or several to lighten up a complete space.
Giuseppe Ostuni (1907-1994) can be considered one of the most influential designers in modern lighting design. Born in Trieste, Italy in 1907, Giuseppe and his older brother Angelo Ostuni (1904-1981) grew up in turbulent times; in 1915 Italy declared war on the Habsburg Empire during the First World War. Only a few years later in 1922, Benito Mussolini became head of the Italian government and began to establish his fascist regime that would last till 1943. During the last year of the Second World War, Giuseppe Ostuni and his family lived with his brother Angelo in Milan. There, Giuseppe started to repair lampshades that had been damaged during the war. New lampshades were made with limited resources, all by hand, due to the lack of available materials. As an autodidact, he designed modern and convenient lighting through intense study and ‘learning by doing’. Soon after, Giuseppe set up his own workshop in 1947, and in 1948 he officially registered his company ‘O-LUCE’. Together with his brother Angelo, who made a great part of the lighting drawings, he worked on numerous designs and worked together with leading designers as Franco Buzzi, Tito Angoli...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Crystal Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of wall lights, in glass and brass, European 1960s
Pair of crystal sconces with brass fixture. These wall lights come with the elegance of royal lighting. The brass frame remin...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vistosi Disc Wall Sconces, circa 1970
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Pair of extra-large wall sconces by Vistosi Murano, in amber/pink tones. The glass discs are handmade with a white opaque centre covered with an amber/pink clear glass. Each sconce n...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Illuminated Wall-Mounted Display Console
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, display console, metal, glass, brass, Italy, 1970s
Two vertical wall mounts in black metal hold a glass shelf. At the end of the fixtures two adjustable ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Set of Wall Lights with Chrome Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, chrome and canvas, Europe, 1970s
This large set of wall-mounted light shades feature a modest design that fits well as extra details in any k...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
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