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Large Italian Mid-Century Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large single Mid-Century sconce from Italy. Beautiful mélange of wood, blown glass and brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Italian Mid-Century Sconce
Large Italian Mid-Century Sconce
H 21 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Italian Two-Arm Mid Century Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Two-Arm Mid Century Sconce with brass structure, black enamel metal perforated shades, and glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wire, Brass, Metal

Italian Two-Arm Mid Century Sconce
Italian Two-Arm Mid Century Sconce
H 19 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Italian Mid Century Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Classical Italian mid century sconces from the 1950s. These sconces have a lightly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Italian Mid Century Sconces
Pair of Italian Mid Century Sconces
H 13 in W 10.25 in D 5 in
Antique French mid century sconces by DIDEROT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
do your own design A very nice and elegant French mid century sconces by DIDEROT ALL SALES ARE
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design A beautiful and elegant pair of French Mid-Century sconces, the patina is at lot nicer in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Horizontal Italian Mid-Century Sconce in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning 25.5 horizontal Italian Mid-Century sconce in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. This single
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Elegant 2-Arm Midcentury Brass Sconces
Located in München, DE
Pair of elegant 2-arm midcentury brass sconces. Typical 1950s minimalistic design. Two E14 sockets
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

palwa mid century SCONCE 1970s crystal glass and gilt brass grapes and leaves
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful mid century sconce manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in the 1970s. Made of
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Mid Century Sconces with Eiffel Tower Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design A beautiful and elegant pair of French mid century sconces, thecenter design was taken
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Mid Century Sconces Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of Arlus sconces. French Mid Century Modern Sconces by Maison Arlus. Solid brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Mid-Century doubles sconces, each sconce newly rewired for two 60 watt candelabra
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Sconces
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Sconces
H 12 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Matched Pair of Swirled Brass Mid Century Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4077 a pair of swirled brass single light sconce. Newly rewired.
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Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Green Murano glass Mid Century sconces - a pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large hand blown Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Green Murano glass Mid Century sconces - a pair
Green Murano glass Mid Century sconces - a pair
H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Blue Murano glass Mid Century sconces - a pair
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Hand-blown Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Sconces with Glass Rods
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of brass sconces with glass rods.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Mid-Century Sconces Lucite and Brass by Stilux Milano. Italy, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age wall lights lamps sconces in purple parma pink perspex lucite
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of Three French Mid-Century Sconces by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Antique pair of mid century sconces from hotel in LAS VEGAS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
do your own design A very nice pair of mid century outdoor/indoor sconces, they came from an old
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Mid Century Sconces in Brass by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning wall sconces model 2389 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. The lamps give a soft secondary
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of italian Black & White aluminum & Brass Mid-Century sconces by Gilardi &
By Gilardi & Barzaghi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of rare italian sconces was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from laquered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of French Mid Century Sconces by Petitot, Vintage Wall Lights
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important pair of gilt bronze and ribbed glass sconces, France, circa 1930. Stamped PETITOT on
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

J.T. Kalmar "Haken" Pair Adjustable Yellow Mid-Century Sconces, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
lights in very good condition with marginal patina on the brass.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Mid-century Sconces Attributed to Jacques Biny circa 1950 Era Perriand
By Jacques Biny
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
of midcentury sconces in brass and beige lacquered metal, featuring flower shapes. The elements of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Brass Sconces by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
. The pair has an amazing midcentury design. It is made of brass and small glasses and fits perfectly
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century, Italian Murano Glass Brass Wall Lighting Sconce, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century sconce / wall light. Brass structure with patina and murano glass shade. Two inner
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Kalmar Austrian Mid-Century Brass and Glass Sconces
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of 14" Austrian Mid-Century sconces by Kalmar comprised of handblown square
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Sconces Attributed to Paavo Tynell, 5 Available
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century sconces Attributed to Paavo Tynell with perforated brass shades. Price per
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Stylized Leaf Frosted Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Mid-Century sconces have a frosted glass double leaf design mounted on gilt fittings
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Sexy Pair of 1950's French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy pair of French mid century sconces, we will add a back plate so it can fit an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Sexy Pair of 1950's French Sconces
Sexy Pair of 1950's French Sconces
H 17.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Pair of 1950s Stilnovo Italian Mid Century Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of 1950s Italian mid century sconces in golden polished brass and black enamel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Enamel

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Style Pair of Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
Located in Beirut, LB
Gorgeous pair of mid-century sconces, having double glass shades each, Held by a beautiful double
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid Century Murano glass sconces - a pair
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of clear handmade Murano glass sconces, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1970s. The Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid Century Murano glass sconces - a pair
Mid Century Murano glass sconces - a pair
H 22.84 in W 5.52 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Midcentury Brass Scones or Wall Lights Italy Guglielmo Ulrich Style 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury brass sconces or wall lights. In the style of Guglielmo Ulrich, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Beautiful Mid-Century French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
very elegant pair of French Mid-Century sconces, the lines are so sexy, the picture speak for itself
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Beautiful Mid-Century French Sconces
Beautiful Mid-Century French Sconces
H 17 in W 11.05 in D 4 in
Ercole Barovier Glass Leaf Sconce Barovier and Tosa Murano Sconce Mid Century
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century sconce by Italian artist Ercole Barovier (1889-1974) for Barovier & Toso. With a glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Green Murano and brass sconces, Italy - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Murano glass Mid-Century sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The large
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

White Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern large wall sconces, attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s. The pair of large
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

White Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
White Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
H 5.12 in W 22.45 in D 13 in
Antique pair of French 1950 sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
do your own design A very nice and elegant pair of french mid century sconces ALL SALES ARE
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of 3 Midcentury Glass and Brass Sconces, Attributed to Maison Arlus/Lunel
By Arlus, Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
French mid century sconces, in the style of Maison Arlus and Lunel, features textured glass tubes on a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Gold Murano glass sconces, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
. The Mid-Century sconces are made of hand blown clear and thick Murano glass, with real gold flakes
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Gold Murano glass sconces, Italy
Gold Murano glass sconces, Italy
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Italian Triangular Sconces in Brass and White Perspex, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century sconces made in brass and white perspex. These elegant wall lamps were
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1960 French Sconces, Wall Lights Bass & Crystal Shades 1955
Located in Miami, FL
. Please take a look at our largest collection of French and Italian Mid-Century sconces & Lighting. Over
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Antique Pair of French Midcentury Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant pair of French mid century sconces, the picture speak for it self. We have
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Chrome and Brass sconces - Set of 10
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century wall sconces, attributed to Jean Perzel, France circa 1960 or earlier. Set of ten
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of Chrome and Brass sconces - Set of 10
Pair of Chrome and Brass sconces - Set of 10
H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 7.49 in
1 of 5 Chrome Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century sconces wall sconces with great shape, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Stilnovo Opal Glass and Brass Italian Sconces, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century sconces in solid brass and opaline glass. This stunning wall lamps
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Murano Ice Glass and Brass Leaf Italian Sconces, Barovier, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century sconces in Murano crystal glass and brass. These wonderful wall lamps
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Midcentury Pair Kinkeldey Sconces Wall Lights Brass Faceted Crystal Glass 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful pair of patinated brass and faceted crystal glass "Palais" Mid-Century sconces or wall
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Stilux Sconces White Lucite and Brass, Italian Lighting, 1970s
By Stilux
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of mid-century sconces in white white perspex, aluminum and brass, produced by
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum

Pair Mid Century Modern Brass Sconces
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair mid century modern brass sconces. Excellent quality castings. Not meant to be wired.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Brass Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century American brass sconce newly rewired with ten candelabra sockets; each socket can take a
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Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Sconce
Mid-Century Brass Sconce
H 13 in W 52 in D 9.5 in
Mid Century brass sconces, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern brass wall sconces, in the style of Maison Jansen, France 1970s
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid Century brass sconces, France
Mid Century brass sconces, France
H 20.87 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Brass Sputnik Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
: Mid-Century Modern Place of Origin: United States of America Period made: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Brass Sconces
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of French Louis XV style brass wall sconces. This delightful set features two-arm
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Brass Sconces
Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Brass Sconces
H 12.41 in W 12.6 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Candle Sconces
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass and black metal candle sconces by Tony Paul. Circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Brutalist Brass Sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Vintage acid treated brass sconces, Brutaliste style, France 1960s. The Mid Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid Century Brutalist Brass Sconces - a pair
Mid Century Brutalist Brass Sconces - a pair
H 12.992 in W 10.236 in D 4.724 in
Mid 20th Century Brass and Glass Vintage Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Cute sconces perfect for a cabin or other casually vintage setting. brass plated backplate with
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Mid-20th Century American Country Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Brass Wall Sconce, Mid century Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass wall lamp, style, 1950-1960 Production time: 6-7 weeks Measures: H 11.23 in., W 5.71 in
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brass Wall Sconce, Mid century Style
Brass Wall Sconce, Mid century Style
H 11.42 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
1960s Maison FlorArt Mid-century Brass Foliage Sconce
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
1960 Maison FlorArt Mid-century brass foliage sconce Superb wall lamp with gilded brass leaves by
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid-Century Glass & Brass Hourglass Wall Light Sconces
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950's glass hourglass Lightolier wall sconces. Attributed to Gerold Thurston design. Textured
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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Midcentury Brass Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury brass sconce for your home. Each midcentury brass sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for a midcentury brass sconce, we have 8188 options in-stock, while there are 798 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury brass sconce — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury brass sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Glashütte Limburg each produced at least one beautiful midcentury brass sconce that is worth considering.

How Much is a Midcentury Brass Sconce?

The average selling price for a midcentury brass sconce at 1stDibs is $2,248, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $66,338 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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 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.

Finding the Right sconces-wall-lights for You

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. It’s no longer merely practical — carefully selected wall lights and sconces can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes. It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional as well as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting. For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.