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1970s Wall Globe

Scandinavian Bathroom Globe Wall Sconce, 1970s
Scandinavian Bathroom Globe Wall Sconce, 1970s

Scandinavian Bathroom Globe Wall Sconce, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Up or downlight wall light composed of gold chrome plated acrylic mouns and and optically striped amber glass shade. Anonymous Scandinavian maker circa 1970s. Electrical circuit: E27...

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Acrylic

Kamenický Šenov Brass Double Globe Wall Light, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Kamenický Šenov Brass Double Globe Wall Light, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Kamenický Šenov Brass Double Globe Wall Light, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

A refined Modernist wall light manufactured by Kamenický Šenov in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.

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

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Metal, Brass

1970s Industrial Wall Lamp with Extendable Arm and Aluminum Globe Shade
1970s Industrial Wall Lamp with Extendable Arm and Aluminum Globe Shade

1970s Industrial Wall Lamp with Extendable Arm and Aluminum Globe Shade

By Dijkstra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall-mounted lamp combines black enameled metal construction with a spun aluminum globe shade. The articulating design allows the arm to swing laterally while extending from 25 to 34...

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

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Metal, Chrome

1970s Czech Space Age Double Wall Light with Amber Bubble Glass Globes
1970s Czech Space Age Double Wall Light with Amber Bubble Glass Globes

1970s Czech Space Age Double Wall Light with Amber Bubble Glass Globes

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Space Age Double Wall Lamp with Amber Bubble Glass Globes, Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia, 1970s An impressive vintage double wall lamp originating from Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslova...

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

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Metal, Brass

One of Eight RAAK Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Globes, 1970s
One of Eight RAAK Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Globes, 1970s

One of Eight RAAK Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Globes, 1970s

By RAAK

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

One of eight wall lamps model C-1612 by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970. A lamp as an outstreched hand. A dark brown powder-coated metal arm hold...

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

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Metal

Modernist 1970s German "Globe" Wall Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Modernist 1970s German "Globe" Wall Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany

Modernist 1970s German "Globe" Wall Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall light sconce Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original 1970s modernist German wall Light made of he...

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

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Metal

set Basket-Globe  wall lamps  with raindrop glass bowl by Raak, 1970s
set Basket-Globe  wall lamps  with raindrop glass bowl by Raak, 1970s

set Basket-Globe wall lamps with raindrop glass bowl by Raak, 1970s

By RAAK

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful pair of Raak Amsterdam model C-1725 globe raindrop wall lamp by 1970. The design creates a spectacular play of light Stunning wall lamps from the 1970s.

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

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Blown Glass

1970s Guzzini Chrome Arc Wall Lamp with Plexi Globe Shade and Dimmer
1970s Guzzini Chrome Arc Wall Lamp with Plexi Globe Shade and Dimmer

1970s Guzzini Chrome Arc Wall Lamp with Plexi Globe Shade and Dimmer

By Guzzini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chrome wall-mounted arc lamp by Guzzini features a beige plexi globe shade and integrated dimmer switch for adjustable lighting.

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Vintage 1970s Brass & Glass Wall Lights with Four Globe Shades
Pair of Large Vintage 1970s Brass & Glass Wall Lights with Four Globe Shades

Pair of Large Vintage 1970s Brass & Glass Wall Lights with Four Globe Shades

Located in London, GB

Elegant pair of vintage wall lights from the 1970s, featuring four beautifully textured diamond-patterned glass globes mounted on a solid brass square backplate.

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

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Metal

Brutalist Wall Sconces - Belt Wrought Iron & Opaline Glass Globes, France 1970s
Brutalist Wall Sconces - Belt Wrought Iron & Opaline Glass Globes, France 1970s

Brutalist Wall Sconces - Belt Wrought Iron & Opaline Glass Globes, France 1970s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brutalist Wall Sconces - Belt Wrought Iron & Opaline Glass Globes, France 1970s Rare and highly unusual pair of wall sconces in hand-forged iron, each designed in the striking f...

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

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Set of 7 Vintage, MidCentury Brass and Glass Globe Ceiling or Wall Lights, 1970s
Set of 7 Vintage, MidCentury Brass and Glass Globe Ceiling or Wall Lights, 1970s

Set of 7 Vintage, MidCentury Brass and Glass Globe Ceiling or Wall Lights, 1970s

Located in Lisse, NL

Timeless design and easy to mount wall sconces from the Midcentury era. Timeless in design and effortlessly elegant, this beautiful set of seven vintage brass and smoked glass light...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Delft, NL

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

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

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Metal

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Delft, NL

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s For outdoor use as well Dimensions: 34cm Depth, 28cm Width, 32cm Heigtht Condition: Good Period: 1970s Color: Red ...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture & Hand-Blown Glass Globes CZ 1970s
Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture & Hand-Blown Glass Globes CZ 1970s

Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture & Hand-Blown Glass Globes CZ 1970s

By Preciosa

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blown Glass Globes by Preciosa, Czechia, 1960 This stunning Mid-Century wall light features a brass fixture designed and produced...

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

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Brass

Monumental 10-Globe "Molecular" Cluster Chandelier – Stilnovo Style, 1970s
Monumental 10-Globe "Molecular" Cluster Chandelier – Stilnovo Style, 1970s

Monumental 10-Globe "Molecular" Cluster Chandelier – Stilnovo Style, 1970s

By Stilnovo, Sergio Terzani

Located in Palermo, IT

A 10-light architectural cluster chandelier, representing the absolute pinnacle of 1970s Italian Space Age design. Standing an impressive 39.37 inches (100 cm) tall with a diameter o...

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

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Opal, Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Brass and Optical Glass Globe Sconce by Vitrika, 1970s
Danish Modern Brass and Optical Glass Globe Sconce by Vitrika, 1970s

Danish Modern Brass and Optical Glass Globe Sconce by Vitrika, 1970s

By Vitrika

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Lounge sconce with spherical amber colored optical glass shade manufactured and designed by Vitrika in a style reminiscent of Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Nice vintage and working order with...

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

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Brass

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Set of Eight Chrome and Glass Wall Lights Globes 1970s
Set of Eight Chrome and Glass Wall Lights Globes 1970s

Set of Eight Chrome and Glass Wall Lights Globes 1970s

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H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in

Set of Eight Chrome and Glass Wall Lights Globes 1970s

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Set of eight chrome and glass wall lights globes, 1970s. Very good condition.

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

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Chrome

Pair of Limburg Bubbled Glass Sconces, Globe Designed Wall Lamps, 1970s Germany
Pair of Limburg Bubbled Glass Sconces, Globe Designed Wall Lamps, 1970s Germany

Pair of Limburg Bubbled Glass Sconces, Globe Designed Wall Lamps, 1970s Germany

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Hagenbach, Rheinland Pfalz

Brand: Limburg Glashütte, 1970s, Germany Model no: A 602 Made of bubbled glass ball shape lampshade and black metal and chrome body. Works with E27 type of bulbs.

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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Circa 1970s-1980s Chapman Brass Sconces with Hurricane Globes, Labeled
Pair of Circa 1970s-1980s Chapman Brass Sconces with Hurricane Globes, Labeled

Pair of Circa 1970s-1980s Chapman Brass Sconces with Hurricane Globes, Labeled

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Circa 1970s-1980s chapman brass sconces with hurricane globes, labeled New wiring.

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Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970's RAAK Clear Globe Sconces
Pair of 1970's RAAK Clear Globe Sconces

Pair of 1970's RAAK Clear Globe Sconces

By RAAK

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1970's RAAK Clear Globe Sconces

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Wall Lights and Sconces

Set of Two Clear Glass Globes Sconces 1970's
Set of Two Clear Glass Globes Sconces 1970's

Set of Two Clear Glass Globes Sconces 1970's

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H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Set of Two Clear Glass Globes Sconces 1970's

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of Brass 1970's Glass Globes Wall lamps.

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

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Brass

Vintage 70s Space Age Arc Wall Lamp 'Globe' by Dijkstra, 1970s
Vintage 70s Space Age Arc Wall Lamp 'Globe' by Dijkstra, 1970s

Vintage 70s Space Age Arc Wall Lamp 'Globe' by Dijkstra, 1970s

By Dijkstra

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

A very rare space age arc wall lamp by Dijkstra called 'The Globe'. The transparent outer shade and aluminium inner shade produce a magnificent light together.

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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Modernist  "Globe" Wall Ceiling Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
Modernist  "Globe" Wall Ceiling Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s

Modernist "Globe" Wall Ceiling Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall light sconce or ceiling light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original 1970s modernist German wall Light made of structur...

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

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Metal

1970s Pair of Italian Steel Wall Lamps with Original Glass Globes
1970s Pair of Italian Steel Wall Lamps with Original Glass Globes

1970s Pair of Italian Steel Wall Lamps with Original Glass Globes

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s pair of vintage Italian steel wall lamps with original white glass globes, granulated at the top.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of German 1970s Articulated Globe Sconces
Pair of German 1970s Articulated Globe Sconces

Pair of German 1970s Articulated Globe Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A nice pair of 1970s German chrome and black enamel articulated globe wall lights.

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Vintage 1970s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

1970s Chrome Gepo Globe Lamp
1970s Chrome Gepo Globe Lamp

1970s Chrome Gepo Globe Lamp

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H 35 in W 7.5 in D 35 in

1970s Chrome Gepo Globe Lamp

By Gepo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970s midcentury chrome Gepo arc wall lamp with acrylic hardware and black rectangular mount. Good original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and usage.

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

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Delft, NL

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

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

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Metal

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s Dimensions: 25cm Depth, 20cm Width, 31cm Heigtht Condition: Good Period: 1970s Color: Red copper , glass

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

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Metal

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Delft, NL

Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s For outdoor use as well Dimensions: 30cm Depth, 18cm Width, 33cm Heigtht Condition: Good Period: 1970s Color: Red...

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

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Metal

Glass and Chrome Flush Mount Globe Lights or Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1970s
Glass and Chrome Flush Mount Globe Lights or Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1970s

Glass and Chrome Flush Mount Globe Lights or Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Karis, Nyland

Bubbled glass and chrome flush mount globe lights or wall sconces by Limburg, Germany, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Chrome

Pair of 1970's RAAK Smoke Glass Globe Sconces
Pair of 1970's RAAK Smoke Glass Globe Sconces

Pair of 1970's RAAK Smoke Glass Globe Sconces

By RAAK

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1970's RAAK smoke glass globe sconces.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian Large Wall Lights with White Striped Wavy Glass Globes, 1970s
Italian Large Wall Lights with White Striped Wavy Glass Globes, 1970s

Italian Large Wall Lights with White Striped Wavy Glass Globes, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Large Wall Lights with White Striped Wavy Glass Globes, 1970s Beautiful large pair of wall lamps, made in Italy in the 1970s.

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

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Metal, Brass

1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light
1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light

1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Good quality and fine condition, right hand sculpture wall light. If you are looking for an out of the ordinary wall light then this rare specimen could be just perfect for you. T...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light
1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light

1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Good quality and fine condition, left hand sculpture wall light. If you are looking for an out of the ordinary wall light then this rare specimen could be just perfect for you. This...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light
1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light

1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Good quality and fine condition this left hand sculpture wall light. If you are looking for an out of the ordinary wall light then this rare specimen could be just perfect for you. ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

Space Age Green Vintage Outdoor Plastic Globe Wall Lamps by Guzzini, 1970s Italy
Space Age Green Vintage Outdoor Plastic Globe Wall Lamps by Guzzini, 1970s Italy

Space Age Green Vintage Outdoor Plastic Globe Wall Lamps by Guzzini, 1970s Italy

By Guzzini

Located in Vienna, AT

These eleven green vintage plastic globe wall lamps were designed and executed by Guzzini (stamped), Italy, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Organic Modern White Satin Glass Globe W. Pottery Body Rustic Wall Light, 1970s
Organic Modern White Satin Glass Globe W. Pottery Body Rustic Wall Light, 1970s

Organic Modern White Satin Glass Globe W. Pottery Body Rustic Wall Light, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Rustic faux wood Mid-Century Modern pottery wall sconce from the 1960s-1970s. Very textured pottery surface resembling a piece of wood holding a satin white glass globe with one sing...

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

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Ceramic, Pottery, Glass

Large Metal and Brass World Globe Map Wall Sculpture, Spain 1970s
Large Metal and Brass World Globe Map Wall Sculpture, Spain 1970s

Large Metal and Brass World Globe Map Wall Sculpture, Spain 1970s

Located in L'Escala, ES

Beautiful and rare large metal and brass world globe map wall sculpture manufactured in Spain in 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

1970s German Peill & Putzler Faceted 3 Glass Globe on Chrome Wall Lights Sconces
1970s German Peill & Putzler Faceted 3 Glass Globe on Chrome Wall Lights Sconces

1970s German Peill & Putzler Faceted 3 Glass Globe on Chrome Wall Lights Sconces

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

1970s German Peill & Putzler wall light or flush mount featuring a rectangular chrome frame with 3 round faceted globes which are made from very thick quality clear glass.

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

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Chrome

1970s Globe Wall Light by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK
1970s Globe Wall Light by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK

1970s Globe Wall Light by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK

By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

This design Classic from the 1970s features a round glass sphere made from smoked glass, which rests on a chrome ring with rubber supports. The actual spotlight fits snugly into the ...

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

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Satin Globe Glass Chrome Brass Italian Sconces, Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Pair of Satin Globe Glass Chrome Brass Italian Sconces, Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s

Pair of Satin Globe Glass Chrome Brass Italian Sconces, Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Great Italian pair of space-age wall lights or sconces designed by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1960-1970 and manufactured by Sciolari, Rome, Italy. The lamps are made of chromed brass, b...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

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1970s Wall Globe For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970s wall globe you’re looking for. A 1970s wall globe — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1970s wall globe, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1970s wall globe is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1970s wall globe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by RAAK, Glashütte Limburg and Chapman Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1970s Wall Globe?

Prices for a 1970s wall globe start at $307 and top out at $9,119 with the average selling for $972.

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. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights 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 is no longer merely practical, and 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 and 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 instead of bedside table lamps 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 antique and vintage 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.

Questions About 1970s Wall Globe

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.