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
Division Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Mesh and Blown Glass
Located in New York, NY
Division wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture in blown glass, enameled mesh and bronze by Blueprint Lighting, 2020.
A striking study in material and texture, Division is a piece o...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Molto Wall-Mount Reading Lamp in Bronze and Enameled Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Molto wall-mount reading lamp or wall sconce is a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. This fixture articulates at the ba...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Molto Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Enameled Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The MOLTO wall sconce is a fresh, new take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade.
The fixture’s silhouette effortlessly makes a s...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Petite Centric Wall Sconce in White Enamel Mesh & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. A more compact versio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Black Enamel Mesh and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. A more compact versio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
1 of 8 Brass and White Glass Wall Lamps or Sconces, Italy
Located in Berlin, BE
1 of 8 Wonderful Murano glass and brass sconces or wall lamp/lights. The sconces are in excellent condition. 1 x E14 socket / each. Price is per piece.
To be on the safe side, the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of italian Wall Lights "Gabriella" Brass/Frosted Glass Angelo Lelli Style
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of Italian wall lights "Gabriella" handcrafted in Italy in the style of Angelo Lelli.
E14 bulb.
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Venini
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful pair of Murano glass wall sconces by Venini. Six crystal clear glass "triete" prisms attached to a chrome structure. Each sconces holds two candelabra bulbs, and is wired t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Attr. Venini Mid-Century Modern Pulegoso Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1960
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
This is definitely a very simple applique made up of 5 glasses of Pulegoso tubes.
Pulegoso glass is a type of opaque ornamental glass that includes myriads of gas bubbles which give...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Small Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 14' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 14' wall or ceiling light for Artemide.
'Dioscuri' is a timeless fixture that diffuses a heavenly light. This multipurpose lamp features a minimal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of Murano Glass Tall Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of 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
Auguri Adjustable Wall Lamp in Glass and Brass Made by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Auguri wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Auguri is adjustable to suit your needs with it's two articulating j...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Petite Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Black, White & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Magari wall lamp or sconce is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. The shade has a swivel mechanism for rotation. This design is...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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
Centric Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pop Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
The dramatic POP Wall Sconce in Bronze and Black enamel. This design is influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism and is a perfect PO...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Lyndon 160 Outdoor Wall Light by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lyndon outdoor wall light by Vico Magistretti. Current production by Oluce. Enameled metal, glass. Wired for U.S. standards. The Lyndon was originally designed in 1977 and developed ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Two RAAK Octavo Wall Lamps or Sconces by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two award winning minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century Modern Oktavo two-flamed wall lamps or sconces. Model C-1542. Designed and manufactured by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s.
...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Gray Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp/sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Made of porcelain with a glossy grey glaze accentuated by two white opaline glass lampshades/bulb covers. Based on our experience so far, the gray version is relatively rare and also one of the most in demand. Executed by Linder Wandleuchten in Germany, this piece offers two E14 light sources and is preserved in excellent condition. We would like to note that one of the two glass shades contains a small air bubble. This is a result of the production process and should not be considered a defect or damage. Furthermore, it is not visually disturbing, as the bubble is located at the back and is not visible. This minimalistic wall light is suitable for various rooms, with a particular recommendation for bathrooms or as a vanity mirror light.
Wilhelm Wagenfeld was a renowned German designer recognized for his significant contributions to the field of industrial design. Born in 1900 in Bremen, Germany, he was particularly acclaimed for his works in the Bauhaus style and later contributions to modern design. His notable designs include the Bauhaus Table Lamp (1924), also known as the "Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Double Brass Wall Scones with Hand Blowed Frosted Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-20th Century Brass Wall/Ceiling Lights White Frosted Glass Globes, 1960s
Double wall sconces / ceiling lights with rectangular brass backplates and hand blew frosted glass globe...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Bronze, White and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Magari is adjustable to suit your needs: there are two articulating ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Leaves Murano glass pair of sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Murano glass leaves sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
Set of six sconces available - 3 pairs. Sold and priced by pair.
The mid-century modern sconces are m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate.
Two lights per sconce.
Price per sconce
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Pair of Sconces Blue Glass and Chrome by Veca, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of wall sconces in colored glass blue and chrome by Veca.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
They are wired for the United States or Europe and operate on 11...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and pink enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong des...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche.
1 light, 60 watts Max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Large "POP" Wall Sconce in Bronze and Black Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified with no additional lead time in most cases. Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final images-there is no additional lead time or cost for these ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze, Brass
Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Brass Wall Hanging Light, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light
Origin:
Italy
Decade:
1960s
This wall light was designed and produced in Italy in the 1960s. The wall fixation of this light and the li...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Monolith' Italian Reading Lamp Brass & Bright Blue Enamel Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Monolith sconce or wall-mount reading light with articulating arm and moveable head shown in satin enamel handmade by Blueprint Lighting, 2017. The...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and
brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 17,70 in...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Lilac Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and lilac enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge m...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Sconces by Luigi Fontana for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Luigi Fontana for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. Triple panel etched glass diffusers paired with polished brass housing. Each sconce ho...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern "Cocotte" Sconces Beige, Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of modern Italian wall lights. Also, could be used as a bedside sconces. Made with brass and painted sheet metal. Lampshade are...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
LUDO Articulated Wall Sconce or Lamp inEnamel & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Ludo articulated wall light with articulating arm and moveable head, handmade by Blueprint Lighting. The spun aluminium cones are a vintage 1950s Italian design. Swiveling head ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Milk Glass,Metal,Bakelite
New Cabling
1xE27 or E26 bulb
US wiring compatible
With Aged Patina
Re-polished
Fully Functional
Original condition
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
One of The Six Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Lamp for Artemide. Minimalist and architectural, this iconic lamp can be used for wall or ceiling applications. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass.
Price is per item. 6 lamps available.
Born in Italy in 1931, Sergio Mazza created numerous iconic designs for Artemide throughout the 1960s, from a range of lighting to fiberglass molded...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Exclusive Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light effect.
Extremely rare!
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1 (of 3) Pair of 1970 Germany Limburg double Wall Sconces Opaline Glass & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall lights with brass and opaline glass elements on a brass frame. Manufactured by Glashutte Limburg, Germany in the 1970s.
Measures: width 7.87" in. (20 cm), heig...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Hans Kögl Gilt Metal Palm Tree Wall Sconces 1960s in Maison Jansen St
By Hans Kögl
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 large palm tree sconce from the 1970s, designed by Hans Kögl/Germany (Koegl). Beautiful, made of gold-plated metal. More than a lamp, it is a three dimensional sculpture o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass “Bleu Pétrole” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of Murano glass in a striking “bleu pétrole” color. This pair is crafted of molded glass from the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. There are two glass...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 4 of Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg Germany, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four beautiful and unique hand blown glass wall lights. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s, (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Beautiful craftsmanshi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Light Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Refined and delicate design for this transparent pink Murano glass wall light.
The wall light is made up of a brass structure which allows the housing of a beautiful transparent pin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 50s metal joint workshop wall or ceiling lamps by Helo Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Pair of original 1950s large industrial wall or ceiling joint lamps in beige original color.
Manufacturer is Helo Leuchten. Made in Germany. With original manufacturer's label on the...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Brass and Brown Glass Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high end wall sconces made of hand blown clear and opal and brown (smoked) Murano glass on a messing hardware designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Mini...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 6 Willy Daro Style Full Brass Double Flower Wall Lights, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four brass flowers wall sculptures in the style of designer Willy Daro manufactured by 'Massive Lighting', circa 1970s, Belgian. This decorative and beautiful large sculpt...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass and Smoke Glass Wall Light by Holger Johansson, Sweden 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish master of lighting design, Holger Johansson, brought much glamour into Swedish mid-century modernism. Without giving up the “form follows function” ideal of the era he create...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian modern diabolo sconce.
The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade E14 and E27
Excellen...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina.
Made in Italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Acrylic Flush Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful acrylic glass ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lampshade has been beautifully finished.
The design and layout creates great light.
A stunning lamp and a real asset to any h...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Louis Flush Mount with Steel Canopy and Solid Brass Extension
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small: W 6in (15cm) x D 2.25in (6cm) x H 6in (15cm)
The Louis flush mount is fabricated with a darkened steel flat canopy and a solid brass or darkened steel extension. This flush...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
V-Lite-Brass Table Lamp or Wall Sconce with Perforated Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in collaboration with Commune design, the V-Lite doubles as a table lamp and a wall sconce. As a sconce, the fixture comes with a large brass b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper, Metal
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Terra Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in milk onyx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in terra onyx, milk onyx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble
Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Onyx
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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