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
1970s Vintage German Peill & Putzler Calyx Murano Glass Wall Sconce or Light
Located in London, GB
A single 1970s German wall sconce manufactured by Peill and Putzler. The thick Murano glass shade is secured onto the gold tinted metal frame with a lacquered black metal fitting whi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Danish Brass Double Wall Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- This wall light has two light sources
- Composed of brass and the original acrylic shades with a brass mesh
- In the shape of two flowers
- The sconce can be positioned in 4 dif...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Midcentury Pair of Brass and Turquoise Blue Glass Sconces, Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
These sconces are very elegant with their brass frame and beautiful turquoise blue Murano glass globes. They have got very unusual geometrical proportions and are very elegant.
Take ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury 'Slate' Grey Wall Lights by J. M. M Hoogervorst for Anvia
By Anvia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Dutch designed period wall sconces, night lights. Slate grey exterior and white reflective interior. Adjustable/flexible patinated brass 'goose' necks allows you to direct ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Several Wall Sconces Opaline Glass and Brass in the Style of RAAK, 1970
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall sconces designed in the style of RAAK. Opaline glass with brass details.
Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship.
Good condition that...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass sconce made by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s.
Great light effect.
The wall lights are hard-wired / can be also used with (or without) the pull cord switch.
Eac...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Pair of Sconces Lanterns, Amber Glass and Wrought Iron, c. 1960, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
French outdoor light lanterns pair of exterior wall sconces wrought iron and amber glass
The inside of the glass is grooved.
Neogothic style
Exter...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Wrought Iron
Stilnovo Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Brass Metal Wall Lights 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design set of eight scones wall lamps produced by Stilnovo with structure and swiveling diffusers in brass and lacquered metal, Italy 1960s.
In the phot...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Christian Techoueyres for Maison Jansen Brass Flower Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of beautiful flowers wall lights sconces are one of the most iconic pieces by French designer Christian Techoueyres for Maison Jans...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Venini Wall Lighting Pair Glass with Gilt Gold Structure, Italy, 1970
By Venini
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Venini wall lighting murano glass with in iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the design.
This wall lighting pair are in good condition...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Italian Chrome Wall Sconces Sciolari Style, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Large Italian chrome wall sconces Sciolari style, 1970s.
Each wall light needs 6 x E14 small bulb.
Light bulbs are not included. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 6 Faceted Crystal and Gilt Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of brass plated frames and thick diamond crystal sconces by the famed maker, Kinkeldey. Two-light sources. Very elegant light fixtures, comfortable with all decor periods. The ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Crystal, Gold Plate
Pair of Modernist Italian Murano Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
The thick luminous white stamped glass of this stunning pair of sconces will sparkle when lit or turned off. We couldn't resist their sophisticated pattern and clean 1960's glamorous...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lights are made up of a brass structure which is fixed to t...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Milan Wall Sconce
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Corbett Lighting
Italians put their own unique twist on lighting designs in the mid-century modern era.
Milan is an elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Muranoglass Pendant With Clear Dots Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mortsel, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this Murano glass pendant by Vistosi. Crafted with meticulous artistry, it showcases a captivating design that will leave you in awe. The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gilt Murano Glass Palm Tree Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Contemporary Gilt gold powder leaf Murano glass and brass palm tree leaf wall lights lightning lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm gol...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 amber bubble glass sconces by Helena Tynell, Germany.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each Sconce requires 1 x E14 Standard...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Smoked Glass
1970s Lightolier Mod 16 Bulb Wall Lamp Flat Chrome Panel Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Lightolier Mod 16 Bulb Flat Wall Sconce Square Chrome Panel
(three sconces are available)
16 x 16 x 2 d
Selling without bulbs. Requires bulb e26...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Chrome
Perla Wall Sconce
Located in Westport, CT
Drawing inspiration from nature's exquisite treasures, Perla evokes the image of a pearl emerging from within a shell, with a delicately curved metal shade enveloping a blown glass b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Several Wall Lights in Glazed Style, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
We have a whole range of mid-century West-Germany wall lights.
They are from around 1970 and typical for West-Germany ceramics during that time.
They are a bit different is size, bu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Italian vintage Murano glass wall sconces - frosted glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 handblown transparent frosted carved glass leaves for each applique in a chrome metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimension...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
1 of 2 Wall Lights Sconces Iron Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful wall lights with a unique 'iron' design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
Black 'iron' squares inlaid in thick clear glass. Newly rewi...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Pair of Brass Sconces Murano Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of brass wall lights lamps sconces, nice Murano glass diffusor, neo Industrial elegant style. In the style of Perzel, Mazzega, Vistosi, Venini, La Murrina, Carlo Aldo Nason.
To...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Particular Set of Four Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Particular and unusual 1960s set of four wall sconces. Made of a brass structure holding a thick Murano glass half sphere hiding the two sources of light. From the sphere a vertical ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 10 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the ten beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each w...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Model Foglio Pair of Italian Sconces
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Model "Foglio" wall lights designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Structure made of metal and composed of two bulb each sconce.
Tobía Scarpa (Venice, 1935) & Afra Scarpa (Montebelluna, 1937 - Treviso, Italy, 2011)
The marriage of designers Tobía and Afra Scarpa is considered one of the great references in Contemporary design. Currently, the unique pieces of Tobia & Afra Scarpa can be found in museums in the United States and Europe, including collections at the MoMA and the Louvre Museum.
Designer, architect and son of recognised Italian designer Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa began his artistic career with his wife, Afra Bianchin, in 1957., working as designers at the Murano Venini glass factory. It was in 1960 when the couple opened their own Design Office in Montebelluna (Treviso) and actively participated in the creation of the Flos lighting company, designing their first models with Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
Every item LA STUDIO...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Brass Spider Ceiling or Wall Light in Midcentury Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian midcentury designs, this ceiling / wall light will make the focus center of your interior. The arms radiate all around the stem, each ending with a brass shad...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Spanish Gilt Sconce, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This wall light was manufactured in Spain in the 1950s. It is made of gilt metal and has got two sockets for E14 screw on bulbs.
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass piece on a frame in each wall lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs two x...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Set of Two Murano Swirl Glass Wall Light Sconces Vetri Murano, Italy, 1980s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two
Wall light sconces
Origin:
Italy
Producer:
Murano Vetri, Italy
Age:
1980s
This set of two modernist lights was produced in ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of Petite sconces manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. Each is an amber tone glass on a metal frame. Each fixture has one European style E14 socket. It requires a European E14 can...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with 3 thick Murano glasses, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Model: Pan
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Pair French Brass And Opal Wall Lights / Sconces By Maison Lunel From The 1950s
By Lunel
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair brass wall lights with opal shades by the French Maison Lunel.
Both lamps, fixture and opal shades, are in good condition.
These lamps are in our opinion absolute an e...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Opal, Metal, Brass
Pair of 1960s Italian Wall Sconces with Blue Enameled Steel and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
Featuring an elegant design that captures the essence of 1960s Italian style, this pair of wall sconces combines functionality with exquisite aesthetics. Each sconce showcases an opa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights 1950 Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & timeless ! These Italian 1950 mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
Marvelous combination between brass & opaline glass !
These wall lights look amazing...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Metal
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Lampira Sconces by Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Italian vintage wall lamp model "Lampira", with ABC lid and white opaline glass shade designed by Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Italian Midcentury Sconces Group of Ten from Early 80's
Located in bari, IT
Stock of ten vintage 80s wall lamps, lacquered iron structure, plexiglass diffuser in various colors. Italian production dating from around the 80s.
Ava...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Several Wall Sconces or Wall Lights in the Style of RAAK Amsterdam, 1970
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set stunning sconces designed in the style of RAAK. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship.
Good condition that means this piece is not new but in a very good vintage condition with some beautiful minor signs of wear and use commensurate with age.
Each lamp consists out of two pipes with two bulb sockets for each pipe, on a warm brass wall plate...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Wall lamps mod. Splugen Brau by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of wall lamps mod. Splügen Bräu
Designed by Castiglioni Achille, Castiglioni Piergiacomo for Flos
Perfect vintage condition
Italy, 1961
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
LU Swing Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair Big Reggiani Seven Convex Disc Wall Sconce, 1970s, Italy, Whit Label
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare pair big Reggiani seven convex disc wall sconce, 1970s, Italiy Whit Label.
Available 3 pair.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Minimalist Ceiling or Wall Lights Sconces, Germany, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three adjustable orange lacquered metal wall (or ceiling) spot-lights flush mounts.
Germany, 1960s-1970s.
Lamp sockets: E27 (for US: E26)
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of 2 and wife of actor Jason Biggs. From our Chief Luminary, Kelly Aaron: "I have been working closely with Jenny off and on for the past year while she gives her NYC apartment a facelift--it's been so fun! She and I share a love of 1950s French design, which is obviously a hallmark of the Blueprint aesthetic. One day Jenny texted a pic of a single vintage mid-century French wall sconce she loved and asked if Blueprint could make it for her. Funny enough--I, too, had seen that same sconce the day before and already had my Creative Director/Husband figuring out how to fabricate it. How great is that?! It was meant to be!"
The Jenny sconce...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Large Modern Italian Stilnovo Style Sconces in Brass and Lacquered Metal, ML139
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of large modern Italian sconces "Mentona" made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Large arm in solid brass and adjustable shade in off-white lacquered met...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
1 of the 22 Bubble Flush Mounts/Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 20 beautiful high-end large bubble flush mounts Helana Tynell for Limburg Glashütte, Germany, 1960s.
Made of glossy clear colored glass with a brass colored details and a w...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Piatto Wall Light or Sconce in Spun Mesh & Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Piatto wall lamp--a wildly sculptural light that adds instant drama wherever it goes. Fabricated of spun mesh and solid brass and rooted in French Modernism; Blueprint Lighting's reverent nod to the legacy of Mathieu Mategot. Shown here in our Matte Black enamel mesh and ourDark Bronze hardware, but available in 36 colors and 6 metal finishes. What will you create?
Our sconces and wall lights...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Solana Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Brass
'Lucifero' or 'Quinquet' Wall Lamp for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960's, 4 available
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This wall lamp, model 'Lucifero' or 'Quinquet', was designed for RAAK in the 1960's. It has a black coated metal fixture with a ring that holds the opaline glass shade/diffuser. Deco...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
One of Four Kalmar Tulipan Wall Lights Sconces, Clear Bubble Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Currently 8 pieces are available....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rewire Custom Brass Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom brass sconce in the style of Stilnovo. Current production custom fabricated in Los Angeles by rewire gallery. Antique brass fi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Smoked Glass Sconces or Flush Mount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of smoked glass sconces or flush mount manufactured by Hillebrand Germany, circa 1960-1969. Great shape and multifaceted smoked glass.
High quality and in very good condition...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Smoked Glass
Pair of Sciolari Chrome and Glass Italian Sconces with Three Lights, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of chrome and glass sconces with three lights. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This piece is elegant and unique as the mix of materials c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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