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Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Afra Tobia Scarpa, Bollo, Wall Light, Flos, 1979
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-) « Bollo » A red and a black lacquered metal wall light in the form a fan. Supported with a pierced cylinder whose circular section forms a b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Contemporary Pair of Murano Rostrato Glass Sconces, Manner of Barovier Toso
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pair of Murano rostrato glass Sconces in the Manner of barovier toso. These sconces are hand-crafted and customizable.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Spring in Kashmir Wall Sconce B in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Spring in Kashmir Wall Sconce B in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Springtime is a special season of rebirth, and no less in the pristine valley of Kashmir where verdant, lush forests, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vistosi Neochic Flush/Wall Sconce M Light in White Satin by Chiaramonte Marin
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Soft curves and a polished surface meet blown glass in a model of extreme simplicity, suitable for any context. Specifications: Material: Glass Light source: E26 UL No of bulbs: 2×6...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Saffron Gold Wall Sconce A in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Gold Wall Sconce A in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Lita Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass with Opaline Sphere Glass by Nuumbra
Located in Geneve, CH
Lita Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass with Opaline Sphere Glass by Nuumbra Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 10 cm. Materials: Brushed brass and opaline glass. Available in brushed brass or brushed...
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2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Steel

Clear and Frosted Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful wall sconces made of two sheets of Murano glass. The first being clear and ridged and the one above frosted with this characteristically V shape. Four lights per s...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Essential Italian Yellow Onyx Wall Sconce "Tech"
Located in Milano, IT
The Tech short wall sconce is a lighting fixture that was designed to merge the luminaire and lampshade into a singular unit, using the translucent properties of ultra-thin veined yellow onyx...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Onyx, Brass

Pair of wall sconces attributed to Sciolari
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of wall sconces attributed to a Sciolari production for sale two different color chandeliers of the same manufacture. Good Condition Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished brass e...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Alabaster Tube and Brass Fitting Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pure and elegant wall sconce made of a rectangular brass fitting holding a hollow tube of alabaster.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Veil Wall Sconce, Modern Perforated Metal, Glass Globe
Located in Edmonton, CA
The Veil Lighting Collection utilizes perforated steel shades to obscure the fixture's source of light, creating an ever-changing visual illusion. Our light fixtures are made in Ca...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Cut Steel

Foscarini Gregg Piccola Table Lamp in White by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gregg table lamps have a delightful organic shape, like pebbles honed by a river, and they are made of hand-blown glass in various sizes. Materials: Blown satin glass and lacquered metal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Jud Wall Lamps Rubinio by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century Glass Resin Brass
Located in Como, IT
With its rigorous shapes and minimalistic contours, Jud wall lamp honors the aesthetic of Donald Judd. A geometric brass frame holds a translucent shaded glass pane concealing two co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Grupa LED Arigato 2 Long Chandeliers by Filip Despot, Ivana Pavic, Tihana Taraba
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Arigato family of fixtures has appreciation built into its very DNA given its name means thank you in Japanese. According to its design team, Tihana Taraba, Ivana Pavic and Filip...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 30 Powder Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 23 Black Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Tiffany, a timeless lamp, inspired by the international movie “Breakfast at Tiffany” and the talented character Audrey Hepburn, is a contemporary lamp, enti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Seto Sconce (plug-in)
By Summer Studios
Located in Pasadena, CA
Named after the serene Seto Inland Sea of Japan, the Seto sconce is a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Japanese wooden lanterns, blending warmth, craftsmanship, and refin...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Linen, Oak

“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 30 Silver Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Christian Caudron Large Contemporary Sconce Alabaster and Brass Gilded Fine Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alabaster, brass and gilded gold wall lamp designed and produced by Christian Caudron, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2015*, in his Parisian workshop. This sconce, part of the Bridge ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Custom Pair of Two-Arm Plaster Sconces in the Giacometti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of two-arm plaster sconces in the Giacometti manner. Please note that the sconces takes E-12 candelabra bulbs, 40 watts. These sconces are customizable in sizes, amount o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Pair of Olivia Cognet Round Ceramic Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Curved ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and desi- gner Olivia Cognet has focused on ceramics as the fertile medium through ...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Narrow Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a brass backplate covered with a curved Murano glass piece held in place with two brass decorative screws. The Murano is textured and tinted in light grey with h...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Alondra Indoor Wall Sconce in Blackened Steel Brass by Nuumbra
Located in Geneve, CH
Alondra Indoor Wall Sconce in Blackened Steel Brass by Nuumbra Dimensions: D 15 x W 13,5 x H 85 cm. Materials: Steel and brass. Available in blackened brass, aged brass, or b...
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2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Contemporary Brass Wall Light Glas e14 Led Lamp
Located in Roeselare, BE
This wall light is made of brass profiles, chemically blackened. With wire glass and 3 e27 sockets with led lamp. For inside as well as outside.
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2010s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Bide Wall Light Set by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Bide wall light set by Bert Frank Dimensions: Small H 18 x W 18 x D 6.4 cm Large H 28 x W 28 x D 6.4 cm Materials: Brass, alabas...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Bloc Wall Sconce , Brutalist LED Light Fixture, Alabaster Brushed Aluminium
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Bloc Wall Sconce's brutalist sculptural form takes inspiration from classic minimalist sculpture from the 1960s, reimagined through an interplay of solid, intersecting blocks. It...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Aluminum

Tall Wavy Brass and Green Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall wall sconces made of a central hammered brass plate, with green Murano glass panels on each side.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

4 Italian Venetian Murano Ventola Gold Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Venetian Murano 1940's-Style "VENTOLA" gold sand textured glass sconces with a fluted fan shape and a gold dusted glass scroll on front (modern) (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Small Notearrings Oak Wall Lamp by Virginia Arlotto
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Notearrings Oak Wall Lamp by Virginia Arlotto Dimensions: D 10 x W 47.5 x H 56,3 cm. Materials: Natural oak, metal, resin. Available in small and medium. Please contact us. A...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Polished 24-Karat Gold-Plated Sconces by Kelly Kiefer
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Pair of sconces
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

Candle House, Wall Light Zinc contemporary
Located in Roeselare, BE
A wall fixture in zinc, glass in front, no backplate. So you can see the wall straight through. With a e14 candle lamp. Both inside or outside. Also available in bigger version with...
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Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Zinc

Opinion Ciatti Foliae Small Sculptural Wall Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Foliae wall is a sculptural lamp presented by Opinion Ciatti during the Salone, 2018. Many metal leaves welded together to form a spectacular wall lamp, just like many leaves in a tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Rose Double Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Satin Brass Finish.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Double wall light featuring two staggered shades on a brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish....
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Ecos PL 90 Ceiling Light with Chrome Frame by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A system made with multiple glass rings, available in different colors and textures, which offers a high level of customization in terms of shape and size. Specifications: Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

A pair of crystal wall sconces in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of crystal wall sconces in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
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1940s Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung. Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14.4 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Lacquered burnished brass., glass. Available in black gunmetal, polished nickel, lacquered ...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

21st Century Modern Project 213A Papel Wall Light Sconces Ceramic Brushed White
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Pleated Crystal Wall Light Small, Clear Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Located in London, GB
Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp. Handmade in Bohemia and London the collection draws upon our love for Czech arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Kaleidos Gold Small Wall Light By Campana Brothers
Located in Milan, IT
This striking wall light, designed by Campana Brother Sculptural, is comprised of six hinged mirror blades in stainless steel. The brass base and gilded mirrors create a kaleidoscope...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Modern Pair of Sconces in Murano Glass with clear color fibers 2000s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Pair of Elegant Modern Murano Glass Sconces with Clear Color Fibers, 2000s Italy These exquisite contemporary sconces, crafted from blown Murano glass, exude an air of sophisticati...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Striking Contemporary Crystal Prism Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of amber and clear triedi Murano wall sconces made by a Murano crystal prism with a gold metal frame. Light bulbs: 2 lights bulbs for each applique ( E 14 dimension not...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Cut Glass

Lunar Applique Rosso Levanto Marble and Brushed Brass
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
This onyx bright ampoule, which illuminates the space with a warm and cozy light, is a declaration of love to the silvery moon that inspired so many poets and artists. Placed on a ma...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble

Targetti Sankey Ceiling or Wall Mounts II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 1970s champagne colored ceiling or wall mount lighting fixtures by Targetti Sankey of Italy. Diameter: 15”. Depth: 4” with out bulb. Depth: 9” with chrome top bulbs.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Cintola Wall Light in Satin Gold and Smoke-Grey Glass by Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
Contemporary and refined, the Cintola Wall Light combines hand-blown glass with a precision-machined aluminium body. Available in a selection of three glass colours and three metal f...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Cylinder Wall Fixture Linen or Brass Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in cylinder form made in brass and white linen. Also available as pendant. Available in round ceiling fixture and square wall fixture.
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Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Stasis Wall Light, Brass + Bronze by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Stasis wall light - Brass + bronze by Bert Frank Dimensions: 53 x 30 x 47 cm Materials: Brass, bronze When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Frank in 2013 it was a me...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Large Saturn Sconce in Bronzed Steel and Alabaster
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Saturn' Sconce in Bronzed Steel and Alabaster Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who fabricates his highly refined original designs with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid European alabaster and solid steel with bronzed finish, this ultra refined wall lamp adds a sculptural element and focal point of incomparable beauty. Price is per item. Available in unlimited quantities. Also available in solid brass. Additional finishes available upon request. Ships from Los Angeles...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Steel

Modern Wall Lamp Nastro 563.43 by Studiopepe x Tooy, Black Brushed Brass
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall Lamp Nastro 563.43 by TOOY Designer: Studiopepe Model shown: Beige hardware + Terracotta cylinder Dimensions: H. 50 x W. 22 x D. 15 cm Source light: 1 x LED 220/240V Compliant ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Modern Turtle Fume Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative pair of "Turtle" fume sconces. Beautiful shimmering glass with a great textural look! Gorgeous!.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Tekna Clovelly Wall Light with Brushed Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in brass, with one part ‘curved’ arm, closed gallery 3 1/4” and opal spherical glass. For indoor use only (IP42). Lamp LED E27 230V 4W 2700K Retro A60. Main power 230V ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Wall Sconces, Vintage Brass Finish.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall sconces, vintage brass finish. Brighten up your home with this eye-catching wall sconce, a timeless piece for your living space. With a unique design inspired by the ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Grey Smoked Murano Glass Grooved Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a curved shield shaped Murano glass piece with vertical grooved, with small brass decorative screws. Two sources of light per sconce
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large Scale Modern Murano Flower Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative pair of large scale modern Murano flower sconces. Creates a gorgeous sculptural look and very fine quality as well. These are exquisite!!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Black Cassiope Lighting by Max and Sebastien Sauze
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cassiope. Dimensions: 95 x 95 cm. This beautiful lighting creation of Sauze exist also in 75 cm, it is also available. It exists in various colors (Silver, cop, gold, salm...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Modern Wall Lamp Nastro 563.42 by Studiopepe x TOOY, Beige Terracotta
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lamp Nastro 563.42 by TOOY Designer: Studiopepe Model shown: Beige hardware + Terracotta cylinder Dimensions: H. 51 x W. 22 x D. 11.6 cm Source light: 1 x LED 220/240V Complian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

Wall Light from Designfornication with Vintage Midcentury Glass Plate
Located in Vienna, Austria
Glass wall lamp from deisgnfornication. This is our own design based on vintage glass plates, that were started in production in Czechoslovakia in...
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1950s Czech Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Wall Lamp Fritto Misto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic wall lamp by Superpoly. In their ceramic works, the duo is influenced by the ceramics of Vallauris, forged after the golden age of touristic economy, which are currently s...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Reflector Wall Sconce 300, LED Light Fixture, Raw Brushed Aluminum Metal
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
‘Heavy Metal’ by B-TD. A new series of hand-brushed satin finishes highlighting the elemental beauty of raw metal. The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting ...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Poliarte MO 36 Pair of Sconces
Located in Albany, NY
A very rare pair of sconces. All original parts in perfect condition. 60watt internal lightbulb.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Artemide, Vistosi, Tekna, and Sabrina Landini. 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 $98 and tops out at $144,019 while the average work can sell for $1,553.