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 Square 2G White
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
The Squares 2G wall lamp, designed by the acclaimed Belgian interior architect and designer Christophe Gevers, exemplifies his talent for blending geometric precision with contempora...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
German Ceramic Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful multi-tone, green-hued hexagonal German ceramic wall lights from the 1960s. Single bulb wall lights/flush mounts shown with a mirror tip bulb that casts a wonderful shadow ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
German Ceramic Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great multi-tone German ceramic wall sconces from the 1960s. Single bulb wall lights/flush mounts shown with a mirror tip bulb that casts a wonderful shadow play against the wall, on...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
White Opaque Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality glass lamps with brass base. Beautiful white, opaque glass. Manufactured by the company Glasshütte Limburg, in Germany, Europe around 1970. This wall lights give a warm...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Pairs Large Brass Gold Murano Glass Wall Lights by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three pairs of light fixtures by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s. Brass hardware. Several star shaped clear resembles flowers. The fixture illuminates beautifully on ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tam-Tam wall lamps by Yoshiko Hasabe for Guzzini, 1974
By iGuzzini
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Pair of round wall lamps, model Tam-Tam. Created by an unknown Japanese designer named Yoshiko Hasabe in circa 1974. Produced by Design House, which was a part of the iGuzzini brand....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Tall Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Leaf shaped tall wall sconces made of tinted Murano glass with golden accents.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Square Crystal and Silver Chrome Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 luxurious of chrome frames and thick diamond crystal sconces by the famed maker, Kinkeldey. Very elegant light fixtures, comfortable with all decor periods. The crystals a...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Nickel
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
1 of 6 Striped Clear White Glass Wall Lights by Gangkofner for Peill, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Six beautiful mid-20th century wall lights by Gangkofner, made for Peill. Made around 1970 in Germany, Europe. Featuring a large clear white glass shade with stripes along the length...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1 of the 2 Red and Brown Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red, brown and white ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s.
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Perla Wall Sconces
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
Midcentury Opaline Glass Shell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamp by Glashütte Limburg. Shell shaped opaline glass shade with metal backplate. The light is in a good vintage condition.
The light requires on...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Gold Glass Murano, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant and exquisite hand blown murano glass Barovier & Toso wall sconces with special gold inclusions. Each light fixture consists one blown murano glass leave. Mounted on ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
White Opaline Glass Brass Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron Industrial wall light
white opaline glass with brass top
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.70 kg / 6 lb
Priced per individual item...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Cone Beige Orange Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich beige and light orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique co...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
French Wall Lights by Jean Rene Cailette for Parscot, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of French 1950s wall lights by Jean Rene Caillette for Parscot, with white metal bodies, detachable diffusers and brass ball joints, wired for US standards, one E12 so...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pair of Tube Milkglass Brass Wall Sconces, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A minimalistic designed wall sconce, designed in Germany around 1970.
Each lamp is made of white milk glass with two bulb sockets on each end on a warm brass base.
Please note: the ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Original swing arm wall light by Paolo Rizzatto Model 265 produced by Arteluce.
Located in London, GB
An original early swing arm wall light by Paolo Rizzatto Model 265 produced by Arteluce. Provenance from the private collection of Willie Landels, designer and editor of Harper’s Baz...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Patinated Copper Danish Wall Lights by Horn
Located in London, GB
A pair of Copper wall lights by Horn.
Denmark, c1980s.
Opal glass shades.
Patina may vary to photos as we had several of these, last pair available.
Price is for the pair.
In...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Several Crystal and Chrome Wall Lights by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several luxurious thick diamond crystal sconces with chrome frames by the famed maker, Kinkeldey. Very elegant light fixtures, suits all decor periods. The crystals are meticulously ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Gold Chalice Glass and Brass Wall Light Barovier, 1960
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Wonderful high-end wall sconces by Barovier. With long curved glass 'leaves' and brass details giving this piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a roo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1980s. The wall lights have brass supports; Murano glass has a light brown color and gold leaf ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of large Mid Century expanded metal wall lamps with plexiglass shades
Located in München, DE
Pair of rare large Mid Century Modern expanded metal wall lamps with plexiglass shades.
Both lamps are still new. They were never connected. They are from an old lamp shop that has ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Flushmounts or Wall Sconces for Limburg, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high-end large bubble wall lights or flushmounts by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s.
A design Classic, made of glossy amber bubble glass.
The price is ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Textured Dots Glass Flush Mount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
A handmade high quality light fixture made by Hillebrand, Germany, manufactured in the mid century, circa 1960 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This flushmount or ceili...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Italian Wall Sconces by Arredoluce, Circa 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of mid-century Italian wall sconces, attributed to Arredoluce. These wall lights epitomize the elegance and sophistication of 1950s Italian design. Each sconce features a gracef...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1 of the 6 XL Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Gold-Plated, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 elegant and exquisite hand blown murano glass Barovier & Toso 19.7" Height wall sconces. Each light fixture consists three blown murano gold flaked glass leaves surrounded...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall lamp Wave designed in 1968
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
The well-known Belgian designer and interior architect Christophe Gevers worked on quite a number of private homes, some restaurants, shops and larger projects (such as Flandria, Wor...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Several J. T. Kalmar Wall Lamps, Model Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall lamps by J. T. Kalmar, model: Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960. With relief-like crystal glass (dispersion glass). With a brass plated back plate. Illuminates beautifully...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Spectacular French Mid-century "Rooster" Wall Light, ca. 1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Great decorative power. Spectacular wall light in glass mosaic, resin and wrought iron, France, ca.1970. Rooster. Large and very decorative. Height : 34.25"(87cm), Width : 25"(63.5cm...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Set of Three Lilac Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty Set of Three Italian Lilac Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were made during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each Sconce is equipped with 2 light sockets E1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille Black and White Six Rotating Arms Ceiling Lamp, Re-edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model 'Six Rotating Arms Ceiling Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1958.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and flo...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Two Rotating Straight Arms Wall Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp model "Two Rotating Straight Arms Wall Lamp" designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pair of Glass and Brass Floral Wall Lights from Ernst Palme, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
These pair of sculptural wall sconces have the design of a bouquet of textured glass flowers and are from the historical lighting company Ernst Palme. Each light has thirteen glass s...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Eye Sconce Wall Lamp Set
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sconce wall lamp model 'Eye Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1956.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Anthony Wall Lamp Whit Fixing Bracket Set
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall sconce lamp model 'Anthony Wall Lamp Whit Fixing Bracket' designed by Serge Mouille in 1952.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lig...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Modern White Five Curved Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'Five Curved Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wa...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille White "Suspension" Two Fixed and One Rotating Curved Arm Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White "Suspension" two fixed and one rotating curved arm ceiling lamp.
Serge Mouille white "Suspension" two fixed and one rotating curved arm ceiling...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Curved Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp Set
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model 'Curved Bibliothèque ceiling lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and f...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
20th Century Italian Set of Four Aluminum, Brass Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of four wall sconces, appliques made of hand crafted painted aluminum, brass and satin glass, produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The frosted glass shade is supported by a straight metal arm, each of them is featuring a one light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1940 - 1950, Milan, Italy.
Measures: Shade: 11" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D
Stilnovo was an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1946, in Milan, Italy by the well-known Italian designer Bruno Gatta. During the Mid-Century Modern era the Stilnovo brand was one of the most pioneered lighting design companies in Italy, also known as the Stilnovo Period. Well-known artists have worked and designed for Stilnovo, such as the Italian architect and designer Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Joe Cesare Colombo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair Murano Art Glass Barovier e Toso Seguso Venetian Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Italian Clear Swirl Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Barovier e Toso / Barovier Seguso & Ferro Style Venetian Two Candelabra Light Sconces Having Br...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1 of the 2 Faceted Crystal and Silver Chrome Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 luxurious of chrome frames and thick diamond crystal sconces by the famed maker, Kinkeldey. Very elegant light fixtures, comfortable with all decor periods. The crystals a...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Mid Century Sconces Wall Lights by Pierre Guariche
Located in Mimizan, FR
Pair of Mid Century Sconces Wall Lights by Pierre Guariche
Made from brass and acrylic
Revised and restored to its Vintage Glory
This will be re-wired for US standards or EU & UK st...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Starburst Wall or Ceiling Light Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
1960s Italian Starburst Wall or Ceiling Light Attributed to Stilnovo.
Gilt metal.
Max width 64 cm.
Max depth 12 cm.
Central disc 14 cm wide.
Milanese lighting company Stilnovo was...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Plexiglass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Plexiglass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps works with E14 standard light bulbs.
Wir...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Pairs of Wall Scones Barovier & Toso Gold Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Pairs of gorgeous hand blown Murano glass Barovier & Toso wall scones with special gold inclusions. Each light fixture consists of one blown Murano glass leaf. Mounted on ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 16 Opaque Glass / Brass Wall Lights by Limburg, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 16 funnel shaped wall lamps by Glashütte Limburg made in Germany, Europe in the 1970s.
They have a beautiful cone shape and are made of beautiful white, opaque glass and sol...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Opal Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large quantity of beautiful hand blown opal glass wall lights. Designed and manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany around 1970.
Beautiful craftsmanship. These midcentury vintage...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Square Frosted Glass Chrome Flush Mounts, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture in the style of Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Silver Plate
Tuxedo Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Tuxedo Wall Sconce: a stunning embodiment of French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. With its handsome and transitional design, this sconce is perfectly scaled to e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
One of the two Pairs of Smoked Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Glashütte Limburg, 1
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful pair of hand blown glass wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s-early 1970s). Beautiful craftsmanship. These mid ce...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Flos Wall Lights by Afra E Tobia Scarpa - 8 Lights Available
Located in London, GB
These attractive 'Quarto' wall lights were designed by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Flos in the 1970s.
We are selling these lights in pairs, or as a set of eight. Please ask if you have...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Black metal 'Night Owl' wall lamp for Raak, the Netherlands in the 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Breda, NB
Black metal 'Night Owl' wall lamp for Raak, the Netherlands in the 1960s. A unique and beautiful lamp by Raak. This lamp can be dimmed separately on 2 sides.
Dimensions:
Height: 19....
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
"Big Leaf" sconces in Murano glass by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Applique "Great Leaf" in massive and sculpted Murano glass and brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2024.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condi...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Pair of Sconces Brass and Murano Glass Textured Blade, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces with Murano glass textured blade and brass. Contemporary work from a small italian artisanal workshop. Minor imperfections due to artisanal handmade...
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2010s Italian 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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Bath Wall Lighting
Brass Hurricane Sconce
Brass Squirrel
Exterior Sconces Pair
Ginkgo Wall
Italian Renaissance Italian Renaissance Sconce
Kaiser Leuchten Ceramic
Lion Head Sconce
Lunel Wall Lamp
Mercury Mirror Lamps
Mushroom Sconce
Outdoor Sconce Set
Perriand Paris 1957