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

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

$4,800 / set

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a slender geometric structure and a refined combination of black lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass. Each ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces

$2,480 / set

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

This set of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Each sconce features a robust design with materials including lacquered black metal and brass...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Smoked Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

$2,351 / set

Pair of Modern Italian Smoked Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Stunning Murano glass and brass lamps, featuring textured glass and accented by a polished brass base. The wall lamps consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a l...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce

$1,800

1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce

Located in Rome, IT

Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined and decorative mid-century composition. The fixture features a round brass wall plate supporting a shaped brass ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1980

$2,067Sale Price / set|30% Off

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1980

By Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting large mixte gold glass Murano with gilet gold metal structure. The Design and the quality of the mixte gold glass make this piece the be...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Lotus Flower Wall Sconce, Mother-of-Pearl Petals & Gilt Brass, Italy, 1970s

$1,311

Lotus Flower Wall Sconce, Mother-of-Pearl Petals & Gilt Brass, Italy, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite Italian lotus flower wall light, 1970s. Delicate, layered mother-of-pearl petals mounted on polished gilt brass backplates, it emits a warm, romantic, pearl-like glow. Full...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large 1950s Italian Wall Sconce in Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass

$2,400 / item

Large 1950s Italian Wall Sconce in Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass

Located in Rome, IT

Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, characterized by a slender geometric structure and a refined combination of black lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass. The fixture fe...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg

$1,772 / item

Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Rupert Nikoll, Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar

Located in München, DE

An exceptionally large and beautiful "Bubble" wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Fantastic design and high-quality craftsmanship. The lamp impresses with its imposing size and spec...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

$3,800 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined geometric composition and a balanced combination of brass, black lacquered metal and opaline glass. Ea...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

$1,600

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...

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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces with Arched Arms

$3,200 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces with Arched Arms

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, designed with an elegant and balanced mid-century composition. Each fixture features a round brass wall plate supporting a slender...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Austrian Mid-Century Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

$4,584 / set

Austrian Mid-Century Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty, stunning and unique Set of Four Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s

$956 / set

Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ifö Electric

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A beautifully preserved pair of mid-century bathroom wall sconces designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for the iconic Swedish lighting manufacturer IFÖ. These refined fixtures exemplify J...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Porcelain, Opaline Glass

1960s Sculptural Yellow Wall Light Attributed to Jacques Biny

$2,200

1960s Sculptural Yellow Wall Light Attributed to Jacques Biny

By Jacques Biny

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Sculptural Yellow Wall Light Attributed to Jacques Biny An exceptionally clean and simple wall lamp design executed in yellow painted metal and brass with a white painted inne...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Small Rostrato Clear Murano Glass & Brass Wall Lights, Italy

$1,800 / set

Pair of Small Rostrato Clear Murano Glass & Brass Wall Lights, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of small Rostrato clear Murano glass and brass wall lights, Italy Featuring thick clear textured glass shades mounted on sculptural polished brass supports. The deeply modeled g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Postmodern Pair of Gold Wall Sconces by Estiluz, 1980s

$1,033 / set

Postmodern Pair of Gold Wall Sconces by Estiluz, 1980s

By Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz, Leonardo Marelli

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Cool postmodern Pair of Gold Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: A-7031. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by Estiluz during 1980s....

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

$1,890

Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

By Gino Vistosi, AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini

Located in München, DE

Beautiful and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamp. High-quality craftsmanship and fantastic Italian design. The textured glass creates a sparkling light. Manufacturer: Mazzega D...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

$3,900 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined mid-century composition combining brass, green lacquered metal details and white opaline glass diffuser...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

$850

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded pine veneer wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25"H x 6.2"W x 3.5"D Back Plate Dimen...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pine

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconces—clear and amber triedri—Column model

$1,843 / set

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconces—clear and amber triedri—Column model

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each sconce in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are tra...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Plexi Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

$1,535 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Plexi Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Elegant pair of Italian wall lamps from the 1960s, combining sculptural brass fittings with softly curved, translucent plexiglass shades. Each lamp features a vertically ribbed diff...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes

$1,701 / set

Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The polished nickel frame supports 13 large green alabaster glass tubes arranged in a star sha...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern-Style Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces

$2,717 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern-Style Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Two Art Deco wall lamps shaped like a shell. Made of Murano Graniglia glass, mounted on a brass base. The wall lamps have two lights each and are equipped with an E14 socket for Euro...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of articulated "Cocoon" wall lights, resin and pine, Italy, Circa 1970's

$2,185 / set

Pair of articulated "Cocoon" wall lights, resin and pine, Italy, Circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of articulated "cocoon" wall lights, Italy, 1970s. Each sconce showcases masterful hand-applied resin threads over a metal frame, creating the iconic cocoon effect — a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pine, Resin

Sciolari glass wall lighting murano pair, italy 1970s

$868Sale Price / set|30% Off

Sciolari glass wall lighting murano pair, italy 1970s

By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional G Sciolari wall lighting with tube Murano glass with gilded gold structure. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design. This supe...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950

$1,800

Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950 Executed in a vintage green painted perforated metal shade with brass arm and backplate. The shade rotates freely le...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

$1,900 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, designed with a simple and well-balanced composition typical of mid-century Italian lighting. Each fixture features a round brass ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

$3,600 / set

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.0"H x 12.5"W x 6.65...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

$1,122

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy Lamp are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamps work with E14 standard light ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of XXL "Alien" Wall Sconces by Taller Uno, Spain, 1970s

$9,924 / set

Pair of XXL "Alien" Wall Sconces by Taller Uno, Spain, 1970s

By Pete Sans

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Rare oversized pair of 1970s "Alien" wall lights by Pete Sans for Taller Uno. Futuristic chrome-plated metal frames with sweeping, sinuous arms hold translucent glass shades. When li...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

$3,800

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass, and yellow-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - 9 trasparent quadriedri

$844 / set

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - 9 trasparent quadriedri

By Venini

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The glasses are transparent. Period: late XX centu...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - green triedri - Column model

$1,181 / set

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - green triedri - Column model

By Venini

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 green prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The wall lamps can be inst...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Pair of Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

$1,772 / set

Pair of Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Striking pair of Italian wall lamps from the 1960s, designed with three elegantly splayed brass arms on each fixture. Their branching, fountain-like form gives them a lively sculptur...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large Curved Clear Ribbed Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

$3,544 / set

Pair of Large Curved Clear Ribbed Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An elegant pair of large Italian wall sconces made of curved and fluted Murano glass panels in a refined shade of clear. The glass features a vertically ribbed texture and gently rou...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Rare Set of Three Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces, circa 1970s

$1,819 / set

Rare Set of Three Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces, circa 1970s

Located in Hannover, DE

A striking and exceptionally rare set of three handcrafted wall sconces, most likely produced in Italy during the 1970s. Their elegant sculptural silhouette, combined with the natura...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Large Curved Amber Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

$3,544 / set

Pair of Large Curved Amber Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An elegant pair of large Italian wall sconces made of curved Murano glass panels in a refined shade of amber. The curved glass shades are mounted on a brass frame with matching bra...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Set of Ten Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

$12,978 / set

Austrian Midcentury Set of Ten Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Unique, beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Ten "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Frank...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s

$2,400 / set

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of beige floral-embroidered fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Patina an...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fabric

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

$1,900 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a slender and angular composition typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. Each fixture is built around a ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

$4,093 / set

Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Three Clear Murano Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Globe-Shaped Wall Light in Opaline Glass

$700

Globe-Shaped Wall Light in Opaline Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall light, opaline glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1970s. This lovely wall light is suitable for bringing more ambience in one's interior. The construction is based on a wall-...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Metal and Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

$1,240

Mid-Century Metal and Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-Century Metal and Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy Very high quality. Lamp are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamps work with E14 s...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce Pair of '259/2' Wall Lights

$12,800 / set

Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce Pair of '259/2' Wall Lights

By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce, pair of '259/2' wall lights, aluminum, fabric, Italy, 1964 In the 259/2 wall lights, designed by Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce in 1964, the interplay...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Red Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

$3,300 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Red Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a bold geometric composition and a distinctive contrast of materials and colors. Each fixture features a round b...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s

$4,052 / set

Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s

By Mazzega 1946, AVMazzega, Mazzega

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each Wall Sconce is co...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Set of two rare 1960s glass and brass wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Austria

$2,126 / set

Set of two rare 1960s glass and brass wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Austria

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in München, BY

Set of two rare 1960s glass and brass wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar. Made in Austria. The large shades are made of curved, textured, transparent glass. The frames and sockets are made o...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Lotus Flower Wall Sconces Mother-of-Pearl Petals & Gilt Brass Italy 1970

$1,949 / set

Pair of Lotus Flower Wall Sconces Mother-of-Pearl Petals & Gilt Brass Italy 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite pair of 1970s Italian lotus flower wall lights. Delicate, layered mother-of-pearl petals mounted on polished gilt brass backplates, they emit a warm, romantic, pearl-like g...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Curved, Ribbed Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

$3,189 / set

Pair of Curved, Ribbed Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An elegant pair of Italian wall sconces made of curved and fluted Murano glass panels in a refined shade of green. The glass features a vertically ribbed texture and gently rounded e...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA

$324 / item

Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA

By WILA

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass. 1960-1970 Diameter base 185 mm / 7.3 inches 1x E27 / E26 – max 60 watt Priced per individual item. ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass

$2,900 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces manufactured in the 1950s, featuring slender angular brass arms supporting tapered satin opaline glass shades. The minimalist asymmetric structur...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Two-Light Sconces in Patinated Brass inspired by Paavo Tynell - Finland 1950's

$5,900

Two-Light Sconces in Patinated Brass inspired by Paavo Tynell - Finland 1950's

By Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

Pair of two-light wall sconces in patinated brass, attributed to Paavo Tynell. Shades featuring openwork detailing at the base and along the upper rim. Cylindrical mounting plate wi...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

$2,200 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, designed with a refined brass structure and spherical opaline glass diffusers. Each fixture features a round brass wall plate supp...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Murano Frosted Leaf Sconces, Textured Glass & Gilt Brass, Italy, 1970s

$2,185 / set

Pair of Murano Frosted Leaf Sconces, Textured Glass & Gilt Brass, Italy, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Murano wall sconces featuring delicately textured, frosted glass leaves with organic veining and subtle translucency. Each graceful leaf is mounted on a refin...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 wisteria rust alabaster

$1,701 / set

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 wisteria rust alabaster

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large wisteria rust albaster glass tubes in a star shape...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Blue and Red Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

$3,200 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Blue and Red Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a sculptural composition and a distinctive combination of materials and colors. Each fixture features a round blu...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 3 Pairs Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany, 1960s

$2,067 / set

1 of 3 Pairs Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany, 1960s

By Hillebrand

Located in Aachen, NRW

Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It consists of a textured quality, a clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

$2,593 / set

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Lunel Sconces, Arlus Biny Era French Mid-Century Modern Lighting c.1950

$1,571

Pair of Lunel Sconces, Arlus Biny Era French Mid-Century Modern Lighting c.1950

By Maison Lunel

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

This sophisticated pair of wall sconces is a premier example of post-war French lighting design, produced by the renowned manufacturer Lunel circa 1950. The sconces display a minima...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Italian Nautical Ship Cabin Wall Lights in Chrome, 1970s, Set of 4

$525 / set

Vintage Italian Nautical Ship Cabin Wall Lights in Chrome, 1970s, Set of 4

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 4 matching small Italian Wall Lights in chrome-plated steel. All original with pin on/off switches shades adjustable to all sides and up and down. Measurements: Reach: up ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg, Kalmar Lighting, and Serge Mouille. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $119,007 while the average work can sell for $1,956.