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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

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Lubrary Sconce BR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These all brass Lubrary sconces are part of the Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection. They can be customized in different dimensions and ordered ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Fly Wall Lamp by Pierre Chareau Model 110A
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Fly Wall Lamp" by Pierre Chareau Model 110A. Originally designed in 1924, this current production of the Fly wall lamp by Pierre Chareau is composed of ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Stainless Steel

Square Box Flush Mount or Wall Light, White Opal Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bauhaus style large ceiling light or wall light, black and white light fixture. White opaline glass box with an iron frame. The frame has been ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

'Monolith' Italian Reading Lamp Brass & Bright Blue Enamel Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified with no additional lead time in most cases. Our extensive list of 36 standard enamel colors are shown in the final images--there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Frame and backplate patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. Shown here in our natural brass and Greece (bright cornflower blue) enamel. The Monolith sconce...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum

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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

Custom Pair of Gaston Plaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of Gaston plaster sconces. These sconces can be customizable in size, shape, amount of lights, etc. One pair is curre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

ONE of... German Vintage Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Beautiful hand blown glass ceiling or wall flush mount. Germany, 1960s.    
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Italian Wall Lamp "Cocotte" Green
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern Italian wall light. Also, could be used as a bedside sconces. Made with brass and painted sheet metal. Lampshade are adjustable and can light in different directions. Customer...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Modern Italian Wall Lights "cocotte" Black Stilnovo Style Bedside
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...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Italian Modern "Cocotte" Sconces Beige, Wall Lights
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...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Multiple Indoor Outdoor Italian Holophane Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multiple modern holophane glass, steel and brass indoor/outdoor sconces from Italy. Mid-Century Modern 1950s of the period sconces. Patinated brass and painted steel hardware finishe...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

LUread FS Sconce BR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original LU read sconce with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made in solid brass including...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Kurt Versen Designed Patinated Solid Brass Ceiling or Wall Mount Lights
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Kurt Versen designed ceiling or wall indoor lights in patinated brass of a sturdy gauge. Each fixture has a round, straight edge shade that is enameled white on the interior side and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

MiniPOP Wall Sconce in Brass + Gray Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
MiniPOP wall sconce--a more compact version of our wildly popular 4 foot tall POP wall lamp. Shown in natural brass and our "Pearl" light gray enamel and...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

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 ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

1950s Italian Red Articulating Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Italian red articulating sconces attributed to Gino Sarfatti. Executed in brass and red painted aluminum. Sconces pivot up/down and left/right on a ball joint. Custom black bac...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Flute Sconce by Studio DUNN, Made to Order
Located in Rumford, RI
A minimalist wall sconce, this contemporary light fixture adjusts up and down and side to side. The custom-made flute is perfectly proporti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

LUbular Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, these LUbular all brass sconce is a directional reading sconce in a patina brass finish. Sing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

LUrman Sconces Dark Brass by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, these LUrman Sconces are adjustable reading sconces in a darkened patina brass finish. Single E1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Ludimanti Indoor Outdoor Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdimanti Sconce is part of Lumfardo Luminaires’ contemporary lighting collection. This diamond shaped brass and acrylic sconce is made to order and can be used either indoor or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Venini Attributed Mid-Century Modern Pair of Murano Glass Triedri Wall Sconces
Located in Murano, Venezia
This applique was designed in 1981 and was later attributed to Venini. Composed of three levels of glass elements called "Triedri", the applique has 22 elements, which alternate wi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

LUnnone Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. All brass patina finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing do...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Lamp for Artemide
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. 2 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

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Brass, Nickel

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms (1 Curved)
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: The long straight arm of this sconce is 69 inches allowing for illumination deeper into a room when needed while the shorter arm maintains lighting closer to the wall. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Perle Flushmount or Sconce with Hand Blown White Opal Sandblasted Glass Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Perle Flush Mount is fabricated with a spun brass base and a hand blown glass shade in the shape of a pearl. W 4.5in (11.5cm) x D 4.5in (11.5cm) x H 5.75in (14.5cm) (1) G9 LED b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Sconce "Diabolo" Unlimited
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice Italian wall light, model "diabolo". Structure in brass with metal shade. Each shade are adjustable with rotated system.
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Modern Italian Wall Light, Murano Glass
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice modern Italian sconces in the style of Barovier & Toso Structure in brass with Murano leaf glass.  
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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Metal, Brass

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

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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

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Brass, Copper, Metal

Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection
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

Sconce in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
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

Sconce in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
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

Sconce in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
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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Marble

Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
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

Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
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

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Onyx

Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
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

Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
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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Marble

Sconce in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.* Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation. Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w. Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included. UL listed. Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request). Also available in terra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Onyx

Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Terra Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
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

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Onyx

Gino Sarfatti Model 238/2 Wall Lamp in Black for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 238/2 wall lamp in black for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an authorized Astep/Flos re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, gran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 Wall Lamps in Champagne for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti model 238/1 wall lamps in champagne for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an authorized Astep/Flos re-edition by Alessandro Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 50+ standard enamel colors are shown in the final images there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Metal finish and/or patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. "Monarch" pendant light with shown in our hand-finished oil-rubbed bronze and our satin "Perfect White" creamy enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong design statement. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. We are also able to make wall sconces, articulated wall-mount reading lamps, small chandeliers as well as larger and multi-tier chandeliers with the "Monarch" cone! Available to view at our NYC showroom in Chelsea! Dimensions as shown: The cones are 9" height , 5" diameter of the upper cone, 9" diameter of the lower cone. Total overall height as shown is 30", but may be easily edited to fit your space at no additional cost. This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulbs not included. Fabricated entirely of UL-listed components. Handsome design scaled to work well in a breakfast nook, in a foyer, a forlorn corner, as a reading lamp, a bedside lamp or flanking a bathroom or powder room vanity. The perfect luxe addition to a master suite, nursery or glam room. Strong enough to stand alone, but especially impactful in groupings over a bar, in a library, over a pool table...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

Large Scale 'Monarch' Articulated Wall Mount Lamp in Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Large scale "Monarch" wall-mount lamp or sconce, handmade by Blueprint Lighting. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong design statement,...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

LUrman Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconces are adjustable reading sconces in brass. Single E12 based socket per sconce. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that will add elegance and sophistication to any home. Expertly made by a specialized workshop in mid-century modern design, every aspect of this lamp is meticulously crafted to match the hard-to-find lamps from the 1950s. Its versatile nature makes it perfect for placement on the side of a fireplace, giving light to a console or kitchen island, or illuminating a reading sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

'Solana' Wall Mount Lamp in Ebonized Walnut, Brass and Enamel Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The ebonized walnut backplate and distinctly arc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Aluminum, Enamel

'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The natural walnut backplate and distinctly arch...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Enamel, Aluminum

LUpipe Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUpipe classic all brass tailpipe sconce in aged patina brass by Lumfardo Luminiares. Inspired by 1950s Italian midcentury design, this sconce is ideal for vanity mirrors or to illum...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Maison Arlus Sconces , 4 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive and documented pair of sconces by Maison Arlus, figuring a nickel-plated hand holding an opaline globle. Measures: One light, 75 watts max. US...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Sconce Poured Aluminum Blackened Size Long Wet Rating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in poured Aluminum, and finished in bronze, silver or blackened. The sconces are handmade sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Kyoto Indoor Outdoor LED Sconce Poured Aluminum Size Long Wet Rated Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum with a raw aluminum finish but available blackened, brass, bronze and silver. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

1950s by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Midcentury Italian Design Large Wall Sconce
By Scarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Brescia, IT
Brass frame and frosted glass shades Rare model. Slight sign to one glass Excellent condition Perfect working order.  
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Charlotte Perriand Mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel, Aluminum

LUread Spot Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce in a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide. Single E12 candela...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Italian Modern Pair Tall White Crystal Clear Leaf Textured Murano Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant Italian contemporary organic wall lights, entirely handcrafted in the style of Barovier & Toso in refined white and crystal clear Murano art glass, decorated in relief w...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large 'Lola II' Sconces in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Lola' brass and metal adjustable sconces in white. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these highly refined sconces are reminiscent of the iconic midcentury Italian designs of Arteluce and Stilnovo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Italian Sconces, Stilnovo Style Design Midcentury, Opaline and Brass
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo.  
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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

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