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
Wall lamp Claus Bolby Acrylic and Metal Yellow Danish design
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Beautiful lamp designed by Claus Bolby, a husband and wife design team working on the newest materials, such as acrylic.
Made in Denmark.
Perfect lamp for in a hallway or a bathro...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Venini Murano. 2 sconces mod Scorza, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Felino, IT
2 wall sconces-lamps, mod Scorza. design Toni Zuccheri. for Venini Murano. 1970s.
mouth-blown glass diffuser, shaped by hand with irregular reliefs. milky white color and transparent...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of wall lamps by Pietro Chiesa, Italy 1950s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of wall lamps. Wood, painted metal, bent and ground glass. Produced by Pietro Chiesa in Italy 1950s. Manufacturer's label.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vittoriano Viganò 'VV Cinquanta' Sconces in White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Vittoriano Viganò 'VV Cinquanta' sconces in white for Astep. Executed in enameled spun aluminum and painted metal with black painted hardware, these adjustable sconces can sw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Four Vintage White Glass Shell Wall Lights Flush Mounts
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four lovely matte white glass shell sconces,
Germany, 1970s.
Lamp sockets: 1.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian modern diabolo sconce.
The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade E14 and E27
Excellen...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina.
Made in Italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Louis Flush Mount with Steel Canopy and Solid Brass Extension
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small: W 6in (15cm) x D 2.25in (6cm) x H 6in (15cm)
The Louis flush mount is fabricated with a darkened steel flat canopy and a solid brass or darkened steel extension. This flush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wave Textured Glass Silver Wall Light Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights m...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
V-Lite-Brass Table Lamp or Wall Sconce with Perforated Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in collaboration with Commune design, the V-Lite doubles as a table lamp and a wall sconce. As a sconce, the fixture comes with a large brass b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper, Metal
Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Sconce in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble
Sconce in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Sconce in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Terra Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in milk onyx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in terra onyx, milk onyx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble
Sconce in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in terra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Large Scale 'Monarch' Articulated Wall Mount Lamp in Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Large scale "Monarch" wall-mount lamp or sconce, handmade by Blueprint Lighting. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong design statement,...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
LUrman Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconces are adjustable reading sconces in brass. Single E12 based socket per sconce. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style 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.
Expertly made by a specialized workshop in mid-century modern design, every aspect of this lamp is meticulously crafted to match the hard-to-find lamps from the 1950s. 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
'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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in 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 natural walnut backplate and distinctly arch...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu Perforated Yellow Metal and Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu perforated yellow metal and brass wall sconce. Executed in yellow painted metal shade with star perforations and polished brass hardware. A bright and scul...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces Blue Enamel and Brass Details, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies the sophistication and refined aesthetics of mid-century design. Each sconce features a vibrant blue enameled ste...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Green Murano Glass Wall Lamps by Seguso, Italy 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Pair of Green Murano Glass Wall Lamps by Seguso,
Black Lacquered metal structure.
Italy 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
LUread Spot Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce in a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide. Single E12 candela...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Large 'Lola II' Sconces in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Lola' brass and metal adjustable sconces in white.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these highly refined sconces are reminiscent of the iconic midcentury Italian designs of Arteluce and Stilnovo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Sconces, Stilnovo Style Design Midcentury, Opaline and Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline.
Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large 'Lola II' Sconces in Black and White
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Lola' brass and metal adjustable sconces in black and white.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these highly refined sconces are reminiscent of the iconic midcentury Italian designs of Arteluce and Stilnovo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade.
Excellent condition, bea...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade.
Excellent condition, beautiful scul...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of LP15 'Tromba' Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of LP15 Tromba Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Arms and shade of light articulate to various positions. The Int...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass and Smoked Glass Wall Light for Westal, Sweden Second half of 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This wall lamp was manufactured by the Swedish company Westal in Bankeryd, Sweden. The historical company was founded in 1947 and for more than seven decades, it has developed functi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Happy Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This series of wall sconces is classically inspired. Scaled versions of our pendants extend from elegant metal armatures. The proximity of the glass to the wall allows for each piece...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
'Elska' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass & Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. (Enamel color shown in this listing is "Perfect White") Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final image. There is no additional lead time or co...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Pair of Modern Italian Pink and Clear Murano Glass Leave Wall Lights, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely pink and clear Murano glass scones, each with three precious hand blown glass leaves on the white painted frame.
Warm light effect.
Two E 27 lights bulbs wired for your coun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Black and White
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' wall light in black and white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Metal Gentleman's Clothier Torso Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Metal Gentleman's Clothier Mannequin Torso Wall Sconces - Pair
Get creative with the lighting in your home or office with these torso wall sconces. Perfect if yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and rea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid Century Modern Wilhelm Wagenfeld Double Glass Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Rare large Mid Century Modern double glass ceramic wall lamp.
Design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Made in Germany.
Minimalist design made of heavy glass. Base and sockets made of black lacq...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Milk Glass
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in black.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Carl Auböck '4723' Wall Light
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' wall light. Executed in patinated brass with hard white paper shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Meander Flex Arm Wall Sconce by Avantgarden
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Meander wall sconce with two flexible metal arms, which allow for playful movement and endless poses. Shown here with our standard black metal flex...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Jacques Adnet Style Leather and Wrought Iron Wall Sconce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jacques Adnet Style Leather and Wrought Iron Wall Sconce 1950s Mid Century Design French Brutalist Rustic Industrial Statement Piece
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Shell Shaped Ribble Glass Wall Lights, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Shell shaped wall lights in ribble textured glass with silver details. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. (early 1970s).
Nice craftsmanship. Mini...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Chrome wall Lamp by Stanislav Indra for Combi Lux, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable Shade
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Metal,Chrome
1xE27 or E26 bulb
New cabling
Re-polished
Good Original Condition
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Paul Laszlo, Large Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of large brass and white-lacquered wall lights designed by Paul Laszlo and produced for the Goldwaters Department Store, USA, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5” H x 1...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Quarto Wall Sconce by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in Chrome and Lucite, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large half bowl wall sconces designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, in chrome-plated aluminum and lucite reflector. Six available. Price is per fixture.
Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To view items in person please visit our showroom in Pound Ridge...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel, Chrome
1 (of 8) Amber Murano Flush Mount & Sconce Glass by Carlo Nason for Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount and wall sconce executed in handblown partially amber and clear Murano glass and chromed hardware designed by Carlo Nason. With this light you make a clear statem...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Pressed Glass Sconce, Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame with one E27 socket and eight pressed glass element in style of Kalmar form the 1960s.
Several pieces available.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rectangular Wall Sconce or Flush Mount Light
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted frame fitted with one E27 bulbs for max. 100W covered with element made of pressed and refined glass from the, early 1970s.
It is possible to put several pieces togethe...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
LUart Directional Sconce PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUart Directional Sconce PB is a superbly crafted linear wall sconce designed by Lumfardo Luminaires to feature artwork and/or objets d’art. E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Huge Murano Glass and Brass Starburst Sconces or Wall Lamps
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful Murano glass and brass sconces or wall lamps/lights in the form a starburst. The sconces are in excellent condition. 1x E27 / Model A.
To be on the safe side, the lamp shou...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tall Maison Lunel Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1950s, Original Shades
By Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall two-arm wall sconces by Maison Lunel, France, 1950s. Very elegant and timeless design in gilt brass with green lucite accents, four original silk shades in ivory color...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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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