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
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...
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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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 50+ standard enamel colors are shown in the final images there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Metal finish and/or patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly.
"Monarch" pendant light with shown in our hand-finished oil-rubbed bronze and our satin "Perfect White" creamy enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong design statement. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. We are also able to make wall sconces, articulated wall-mount reading lamps, small chandeliers as well as larger and multi-tier chandeliers with the "Monarch" cone!
Available to view at our NYC showroom in Chelsea!
Dimensions as shown: The cones are 9" height , 5" diameter of the upper cone, 9" diameter of the lower cone. Total overall height as shown is 30", but may be easily edited to fit your space at no additional cost.
This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulbs not included. Fabricated entirely of UL-listed components.
Handsome design scaled to work well in a breakfast nook, in a foyer, a forlorn corner, as a reading lamp, a bedside lamp or flanking a bathroom or powder room vanity. The perfect luxe addition to a master suite, nursery or glam room. Strong enough to stand alone, but especially impactful in groupings over a bar, in a library, over a pool table...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Bronze, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Copper
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,...
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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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Mid-Century Italian Set of Three Metal Wall Sconces by Targetti Sankey, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Set of Three Metal Wall Sconces or Flush Mounts by Targetti Sankey. Model: 3076406. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Italy during 1980s
These fixtures have never...
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1970s 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...
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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...
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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.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Opaline Glass and Wood Sconces, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian design wall lamps, made in the 60s. Fascinating with its rare round opal glass shape. The body of the lamp is in beautiful tea...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood
Fiberglass Shade Gooseneck Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fiberglass Shade Gooseneck Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps works with E14 standard light bulbs.
Wired a...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces Pivot Shade Stilnovo Style, Twin Bulb, Jbox, Solid Brass Patina
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Colors available are sage, ivory and matte black. The two shades can be made in different colors. See other chandeliers in my storefront for matching possibilities.
The inside of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
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...
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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...
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2010s European 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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
'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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Large Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Large Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps works with E27 standard...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 ...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Smoke Murano Glass Wall Lights by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Kalmar wall sconces made of handblown smoked / amber Murano glass mounted on white back plates. Made in Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Carlo Nason attr.
Maker: J.T....
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 pink glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Brass and Leather Meander Flexible Arm Wall Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Brass and leather wrapped meander wall or ceiling mounted light fixture, shown in natural blue indigo leather and brushed brass. Adjustable arms allow for your own stylish poses. Ava...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Structured Tubes Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful hand blown Doria wall lamps. Manufactured in the 1960s. With textured and clear and gold structured glass pipes.
The stylish elegance of this lamp suits many environments, ...
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1960s German 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...
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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.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Motoko Ishii Wall or Flush Mount Chrome & Glass Lights for Staff Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Stunning vintage wall lights, sconces or ceiling flush lights designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten during the 1970s. The hexagonal chrome-p...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Fontana Arte Style Ceiling or Wall Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Naples, IT
This chandelier is reminiscent of the works of Gae Aulenti and Fontana Arte. It features 12 wedges of nile green glass attached to a white painted metal base with plastic rings It ca...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LU Cylinder Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic and smart Mid-Century style cylinder reading sconces from Lumfardo.
Brass patinated to a golden tone, and painted aluminum. Custom sizes and finishes available.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Wicker and Bamboo Round Design Pair of Wall Lamps, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wicker and Bamboo Round Design Pair of Wall Lamps, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps are plug-in but they can be easil...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Italian Two-Arm Mid Century Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Two-Arm Mid Century Sconce with brass structure, black enamel metal perforated shades, and glass center diffuser. Made in Italy, circa 1950's.
Total of 2 bulbs.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wire, Brass, Metal
Wall Lamp Model “Glicine” by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi in Murano, Italy 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Glicine wall lamp, a lovely piece by renowned architect and designer Gae Aulenti for the esteemed Italian label Vistosi, epitomizes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with prec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Orange Acrylic and Metal Wall Lamp by Claus Bolby for Cebo Industri, Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning handmade wall lamp was designed by Claus Bolby and manufactured by his own company Cebo Industri in Denmark. It is made of acrylics, a material that Claus Bolby experimented with in the 1960's, to make all kinds of shapes and forms. A very nice bedside lamp or for other purposes such as a hallway or livingroom. The bright and fresh orange color will really sparkle te space. It is in a very good condition, with minor signs of age and use. Marked LB, the distributor of the light. We have a matching light available with a small chip missing, this is available at a discounted price and you can inform for a set price by using the message board.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, White Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white glass wall light, designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of the back plate (inches) : 3i...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Lunel Sconces
By Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of Maison Lunel Sconces. 2 patinas, gun metal and gold. circa 1950
45W max per bulb,
Completely restored and refinis...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dominique Two Branch Bronze Sconces, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
DOMINIQUE
ANDRE DOMIN ( 1883-1962) & MARCEL GENEVRIERE ( 1885-1967)
A pair of elegant two branch gilt and oxidized bronze sconces,
with elegant horn shaped elongated tapering arm a...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
pairs of Jacques Adnet style Wall Sconces Art Deco France
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet wall sconces.
We have the matching chandelier.
PRICED by PAIR.
Measurements: Back plate: 5.3/4 inches H, 2.5 inches W.
With shade: 13 inches W, 7 inches D projectio...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century French Maison Arlus style Wall Sconce w/ Brass Spike & Plexi Shade
By Arlus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century French wall sconce with brass spike detail, black base and plexi shade. This lamp is for hard wire installation, please inquire if a plug is needed. In original condition...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Th. Valentiner by Poul Dinesen Copper Scissor Wall Lamp, Denmark 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Scandinavian Mid-Century modern wall lamp made by Th. Valentiner Denmark 1950s.
Manufactured by Poul Dinesen. Crafted from copper and brass a fully adjustable wall lamp. Beauti...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Brass
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce. Custom finishes and sizes available upon request. Each light requires one E26 75w maximum bulb. Bulbs not provided. Priced and...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Olivier Mourgue Model 2093-A Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Olivier Mourgue Model 2093-a wall or ceiling lamp for Disderot.
Originally designed in 1969, this sculptural lamp is a newly produced numbered edition with authentication certifica...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Pair of French Sconces by Maison Lunel
By Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of opposite 3 arms sconces designed by Lunel, Paris, France.
Circa 1960.
US wired and in working condition each Sconce takes 3 max. 40 watts per bulb.
Measures: Back plate 3 inc...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid Century Modern Sconce 'Poppy Capsule' by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall lamp or sconce. Designed & manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass and in Bordeaux color enamel...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Single Glass & Brass Sconce by Glashuette Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and rare midcentury light clear smoked glass sconce designed for Glashuette Limburg (Germany, 1960s). The amber or champagne colored hand blown glass shade casts a wonder...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Louis Sognot Original 1950's French Rattan Wall Sconces, Pair
By Louis Sognot
Located in East Hampton, NY
These wall sconces made of several bamboo stalks and rattan are assembled vertically by links in bamboo thread. Shade has NEW parchment paper and structure is all vintage and authen...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Parchment Paper, Rattan, Bamboo
Pair of 1960s Black & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s black and brass wall lamps attributed to Jacques Biny.
An exceptionally clean and simple design executed in brass with a black metal shade. Lamp rotates freely on adj...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Lamp Spider by Joe Colombo for O Luce, Italy - 1965
By Joe Colombo, O-Luce
Located in Berlin, DE
H 117 cm W 81 cm D 14 cm
Material: aluminum, matt white lacquered, chrome-plated brass tube, socket B 22, pressure switch on reflector, adjustment screws
Condition: good original c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swing-Arm Wall Sconce
Located in Oakville, CT
Steel Swing-Arm Wall Sconce with Milk Glass Shade
Overall Length: 47″
Bracket Height: 29″
Height from top of arm to bottom of bulb: 12 1/4″
Arm Length:...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Metal
Midcentury glass design Wall Lamp by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany
- good original condition
- new wiring
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
LUDO Wall Sconce in Brass & Enamel, Classic Italian Design, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Our best-selling Ludo wall sconce or reading light, handmade by Blueprint Lighting. The spun aluminum cones are a vintage 1950s Italian design. Swivel...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Helena Tynell Amber Glass Bubble Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 beautiful high-end large bubble wall lights by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s.
Made of glossy amber colored glass with a brass colored base. Illuminat...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stunning Set of Three Murano Glass Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano glass leaf wall sconce with heavy brass fixture. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during the 1960s.
Each sconce is outstand...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Enrico Tronconi for Tronconi Pair of "Quadrotto" Wall Lamp, Italy 1980s
By Tronconi
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of wall sconces Mod. "Quadrotto" produced by the firm Tronconi SRL Milan in the 1980s. Struuture entirely of brass and entirely ivory painted metal.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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