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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Wall Lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1960s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative pair of bathroom wall lamps in porcelain with shades in opaline glass
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
H 11.82 in W 4.34 in D 4.53 in
Rare Bauhaus Pistachio Green Ceramic Bathroom Lights, by Gunnar Nylund for Ifö
By Gunnar Nylund, Ifö Electric
Located in Bochum, NRW
Electric. Three pieces available, the price is per piece.
Rare Ifö 6010 bathroom fixture from the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Porcelain & Opaline Glass Bathroom Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Porcelain & Opaline Glass Bathroom Sconces, 1960s, Italy
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Porcelain
Antique Wardle Industrial Bulkhead Polished Bathroom Wall Light
By Arthur Wardle
Located in Stockbridge, GB
with cast makers mark ‘Wardle Prismalux.’ Striking art deco style lights with their angular shape and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair Vintage White Porcelain Bathroom or Kitchen Sconces
By Paulding Farnham.
Located in Prescott, US
bungalows to Mid-Century.
Outlets disabled.
Rewired to UL standards. For your safety, when considering
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ice Glass Bathroom Sconce by Kaiser Leutchten
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large rectangular bathroom sconce composed of bend ice glass and chromed steel. It features 3
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
wilhelm wagenfeld SCONCE ceramic and opaline glass 1955 bathroom lamp
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Mannheim, DE
German design classic: Wall lamp designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1955. Manufactured by Lindner GmbH, Bamberg, Germany. White ceramic and white opaline glass. Holds 1 E27 bulb.
Hei...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
A set Of 3 Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A set of 3 vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in dark blue.
Two model 6035
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Sigvard Bernadotte Green Bathroom Wall Lamp in Porcelain & Opaline Glass, Ifö
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wall sconce suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. Designed by Royalty - Prince Sigvard
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
H 11.42 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Scandinavian modern vintage Bathroom Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for IFÖ 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
This is a pair of classic mid-century modern vintage porcelain wall sconces for bathrooms. With a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Ifö Sweden "Lyx" Glass Wall Sconce Moss Green, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Gunnar Nylund, Ifö Electric, Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
glass. Perfect to be mounted next to a mirror in the bathroom.
The lamp is marked with Ifö and model
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 10.63 in W 6.5 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in white..
Designed by Sigvard
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in grey.
Designed by Sigvard
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in grey.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in a lime green color.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in yellow and with the original boxes
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in yellow color.
Model 6035.
Designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in a light blue color.
Model 6035
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Ifö Sweden Glass Wall Lamp Sconces Blue, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner, Stig Carlsson, Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
mounted on each side of a mirror in the bathroom.
The lamps were designed by Stig Carlsson (1932-2008
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 11.42 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Set of 3 Ifö Sweden Green Wall Lamp Sconces + Shelf, Modern Bathroom Light 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner, Stig Carlsson, Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
white opaline glass. Perfect for the bathroom.
The lamps were designed by Stig Carlsson (1932-2008) in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 11.42 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Pendant Lights, 1960
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning art glass pendant lights designed by Carl Fagerlund, produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
2 Bulb Mid-Century Moderne Bathroom Sconce
Located in Prescott, AZ
The well designed and proportioned glass shade really stands out against the simple white porcelain back plate. The shade is mostly covered with a fired on white paint the clear bott...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Vintage Bathroom Wall Sconce Lights
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for one pair with another pair, slightly different, also available.
These sconces are in excellent condition with no noticeable chips and no cracks. Interesting design with no...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Pair Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Wall Sconce Lights
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for one pair with another similar pair also available.
These sconces are in excellent condition with no noticeable chips and no cracks. Interesting design with no visible mean...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 2 Bulb White Porcelain Bathroom Wall Sconce Lights
Located in Prescott, US
Vintage 2 Bulb White Porcelain Bathroom or Kitchen Sconce. It is in great overall condition with no
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain bathroom lights By Sigvard Bernadotte For Ifo Circa 1950s
- Price is per piece (4
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain Bathroom Lights By Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
- Price is per piece (4
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain Bathroom Lights By Sigvard Bernadotte For Ifo Circa 1950s
- Price is for the pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain Bathroom Lights By Sigvard Bernadotte For Ifo Circa 1950s
- Price is per piece (4
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain Bathroom Lights By Sigvard Bernadotte For Ifo Circa 1950s
- Price is for the pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain Bathroom Lights By Sigvard Bernadotte For Ifo Circa 1950s
- Price is per piece (18
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain Bathroom Lights By Sigvard Bernadotte For Ifo Circa 1950s
- Price is per light (4
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain bathroom lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s
- Price is per pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain bathroom lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s
- Price is per pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain bathroom lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s.
- Price is per pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain bathroom lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s
- Price is per pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelain bathroom lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo, circa 1950s
- Price is for the pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Gloucester, GB
Porcelainbathroom lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s
- Price is per piece (3
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Vintage White Porcelain Bathroom / Kitchen Sconce Lights with Period Shades
Located in Prescott, US
Priced and sold by the pair.
These vintage bathroom or vintage kitchen wall lighting sconces are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Bauhaus Bathroom Lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Linder Wandleuchten
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Doornspijk, NL
two lights.
The wall fixtures were designed by Wilhelm Linder for Linder Wandleuchten.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
H 3.35 in W 9.85 in L 3.35 in
Pair 1930s Vintage Bathroom Wall Sconce Lights priced for 1 pair w/2 pr availabl
By Pass & Seymour
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for one pair with another pair also available.
The influence of the car hood designs of the early 1930s are quite noticeable in the lines of the shade, especially in the image...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.63 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Maxlume Industrial Bulkhead Polished Bathroom Wall Light
By Maxlume
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Maxlume Industrial Bulkhead Polished Bathroom Wall Light
An original cast steel bulkhead
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Holophane Industrial Bulkhead Polished Bathroom Wall Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
mark ‘Holophane.’ A rare find not many of these lights were produced.
It can be utilised in either a
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Bathroom Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Fa. Lindner, 1955
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Saarburg, RP
Midcentury bathroom sconces by Wagenfeld, 1950s
The wall lamp is an original designer Classic
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Pair Vintage Bungalow Bathroom Sconces. Priced for the pair
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for the pair
Vintage white porcelain wall lighting fixtures for the typical vintage bathroom
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Sigvard Bernadotte Bathroom Wall Sconces in Porcelain & Opaline Gliass, 1970s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of sconces suitable as bathroom or Toilette lighting. They were designed by Prince Sigvard
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
H 4.73 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Light by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
This is a classic mid-century modern vintage double porcelain wall sconce for bathrooms. Produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Light by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s
By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
This is a classic mid-century modern vintage double porcelain wall sconce for bathrooms. Produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Set with Mirror and Lights, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Bathroom set, complete with mirror and lighting, in blue and transparent glass,
produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 0.4 in
Mid-Century Bathroom Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed in the 1950s in Czechoslovakia as a side mirror in the bathroom.
Bakelite holders and
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Pair Vintage Bathroom Sconce Lights, Priced per pair
By Porcelier
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for the pair, Single at $425
White porcelain sconce back with camphor glass colored shade. Both porcelain back and shade in excellent condition with no noticeable chips and no...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Three Bathroom Wall Lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1960s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative set of bathroom wall lamps in porcelain with shades in opaline glass
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Pair of 1970s German Kaiser Leuchten Frosted Glass Bathroom Wall Lights Sconces
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s frosted iced-glass wall sconces or wall lights manufactured by the upmarket German
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
H 14.57 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in
Vintage Ifö Of Sweden Bathroom Lamps
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of sweden bathroom lamps
Model 6035
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Abalone Shell and Chrome Bathroom Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of glamorous abalone shell and chrome sconces for the bathroom.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair Vintage Bungalow Bathroom Sconces. Priced for the pair
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for the pair
Vintage white porcelain wall lighting fixtures for the typical vintage bathroom
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Kinkeldey Faceted Crystal Ten-Light Wall Sconce/ Bathroom Light Fixture
By Kinkeldey
Located in Barcelona, ES
mirror in a bathroom.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Steel, Brass
H 4.73 in W 41.74 in D 4.34 in
Prince Sigvard Bernadotte Bathroom Porcelain Wall Sconces for Ifö Sweden, 1960s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of sconces suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. They were designed by the Swedish
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
H 11.42 in Dm 3.15 in
Green Ifö Sweden Double Wall Sconce Lamp, Modern Bathroom Light, 1970s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Ifö Electric, Lindner, Stig Carlsson, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
the bathroom.
The lamp was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte (1907-2002) in 1965 and has been in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 3.08 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Retro Ifø Bathroom Lamps New in the Box from the 1960s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Søborg, DK
New in the box retro vintage Ifø bathroom lamps model 6070 from the 1960s
Great retro color in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
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Mid Century Bathroom Lights For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of mid century bathroom lights for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and glass, all mid century bathroom lights available were constructed with great care. Mid century bathroom lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid century bathroom lights bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century bathroom lights over the years, but those made by Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte and Wilhelm Wagenfeld are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid Century Bathroom Lights?
Prices for mid century bathroom lights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century bathroom lights begin at $250 and can go as high as $4,697, while the average can fetch as much as $355.
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