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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Large Vintage Wall/ceiling Lights with Clear Bubble Glass and Porcelain Base
Located in Almelo, NL
Large vintage modern wall/ceiling lights with clear bubble glass and porcelain base, France, 1960s. The glass has pattern in it, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceiling and walls, these wall scones/ceiling lights will contribute to a vintage character...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Porcelain, Glass

Synodic Sconce Light Sculpture by Neal Aronowitz in Glass, S. Steel, Granite
Located in Portland, OR
Synodic sconce: Nightlight brings mankind in touch with the mysteries of space and the farther reaches of the universe. The moon, traditionally our principal source of nightlight, can evoke strong emotions- from fear and terror to peace and calm. The celestial movements of earth, sun, and moon govern the lunar or synodic month, with the familiar shifting moon phases. Synodic sconce is a representation of these moon phases and an expression of this beguiling celestial dance...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Granite, Stainless Steel

Joy Wall Lamps Big by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Drawing inspiration from the Space Age, Joy wall lamp emerges as an eye-catching luminous sculpture. Its vibrant colors are meticulously handcrafted in our atelier by layering epoxy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Resin

Pair of Geometrical Tube Brass Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of Hillebrand cube sconces in the style of Nanda Vigo, 1970s, Italy. Quality brass frame in an elegant warm gold color, The light will bring a touch of intimacy. Suitable...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Diva by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp with cylindrical structure in satin-finish brass and crystals made by hand to contain the light source. Beams of direct light are emitted at the two extremities.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Wall Sconce FC02 Florencia Costa Light Bronzed Brass Italy 2020 Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce FC02 is a wall sculpture light designed by the Argentine architect Florencia Costa in light bronzed brass and mirror fumv©; made in Italy 2020 in limited edition: an harm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary Gilt Metal Fabric Shaded Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary polished brass finish wall sconce with grooved detail and beige fabric shade. (Similar sconces: 062597, 062597B)
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Modernist Wall Sconces Designed by Palwa
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous pair of modernist faceted crystal and shiny gilded brass wall sconces designed by Palwa. Gold-plated brass rings mounted with large faceted crystals. High-end pieces and exc...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold

Contemporary Pair Italian Alabaster Marble and brass Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian Alabaster marble sconces or wall lights with brass decoration. Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmad...
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble

Tris Applique Vega
Located in Catania, IT
Tris Vega wall lamp in painted aluminum and glass, Italian production of 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Tris Applique Vega
Tris Applique Vega
$1,235 Sale Price / set
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Foscarini Bahia Led Wall or Ceiling Lamp in White by Lucidi and Pevere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Consisting of three matt white injection molded polycarbonate egg-shaped plates and fitted together asymmetrically. The largest plate works as the wall mounting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Demetra Freedom Green Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Freedom Green Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 9 x W 10 x H 60 cm. Materials: White alabaster, metal and leather. Available...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Braided Opalescent Glass Curved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of glass sconces were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a cur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Wall Sconce FC02 Design Florencia Costa Limited Edition Italy Metal and Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce FC02 design by the Argentine architect Florencia Costa made in Italy in Limited and certificated Edition, metal varnished white with mirror. At Pollice Light Gallery: a project that brings together influential contemporary designers, architects and artists in order to create extraordinary architectural lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Foscarini Gregg Media 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

Wall Sconce Light Gate by Massimo Uberti Limited Edition 1/1 Gold Silver Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce light gate gold silver leaf, is a lamp artwork by Massimo Uberti Limited Edition 1/1 unique piece. The new screen of light in gold and silver leaf by the international artist Massimo Uberti At Pollice Light Gallery: a project that brings together influential contemporary designers, architects and artists in order to create extraordinary architectural lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1980s German Gold Metal Ceiling Lamp, Hollywood Regency Style Lighting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing a vintage treasure from the 1980s, straight from Germany - the Gold Metal Ceiling Lamp. This exquisite piece exudes elegance and charm with its timeless design. Crafted f...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Foscarini Bit 2 Wall Lamp in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Wall fitting and wall rose in epoxy powder coated metal. Satin finish white or color painted glass diffuser, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Brass and Onyx Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rectangular wall sconces made of a carved bloc of onyx on three faces on a brass backplate and ends. Each sconce has its own unique patern that...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Onyx, Brass

Pair of Enormous Polished Nickel Sconces with Austrian Baguette Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of enormous polished nickel sconces with Austrian baguette crystals. Each crystal is hand-placed to create a unique asymmetrical design. Th...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Nickel

Pair of Custom Long Disc Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom long disc sconces in the manner of Vistosi. Customization available for different sizes and glass colors and finishes.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp in White by Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling lamp with arm, with direct and indirect light. Diffuser and rod made of fiberglass based composite material and liquid coated. Translucent polycarbonate upper di user disc, P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mask Lamp Tongue
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand made lamp sculpture by Danish artist FOS
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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mask Lamp Tongue
Mask Lamp Tongue
$4,632 / item
ADesignStudio Crackle W1 Sculptural Hand Blown Glass Wall Light
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Crackle W1 Wall Light – Sculptural Blown Glass Fixture with Radiant Reflections Listed price reflects starting point only. Final pricing varies based on selected finis...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Chrome and Glass Wall Lights by Franz Hustadt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous pair of 20th century wall lights of glass and chrome by German designer Franz Hustadt for Hustadt Leuchten Manufacturing. The V-shap...
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20th Century German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Foscarini Bit 1 Wall Lamp in Red by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Wall fitting and wall rose in epoxy powder coated metal. Satin finish white or color painted glass diffuser, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

VeniceM Mondrian Wall Sconce by Massimo Tonetto in Glass and Metal
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Wall lamp with diffused light. Burnished natural brass, polished or matte black nickel, polished gold structure and white Murano blown glass diffusers. Specifications: Function: Wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Murano Brass Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940's) brass and ebonized wood 2 arm wall sconce with amber Murano glass bowl shades with scalloped top.
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20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Native 10 Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Native 10 Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions Limited edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: L 34 x W 18...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nylon

Foscarini Havana Wall Lamp in White by Jozeph Forakis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused light. Diffuser consisting of four injection molded polyethylene parts. aluminum painted metal diffuser support and wall rose, transparent electrical ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fiberglass

Foscarini Circus Small Wall Lamp in White by Defne Koz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with diffused light. Hand blown cased glass diffuser with glossy finish. Decorative central element, which acts as a glass lock, made of nickel-coated metal, epoxy powder c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

St Germain Sconce, Matte Black with Gold Leaf, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to complement our St Germain chandelier, these wall sconces have a half dome shape and are handcrafted with our signature plaster of Par...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Clear Pulegoso Murano Glass Disc Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom clear pulegoso Murano glass disc sconces, with stainless steel frame. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and glass colors.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel, Metal

Contemporary by Ghirò Studio Square Sconce Dark Blue Crystal and Brass
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan). The 'Square' applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary by Ghirò Studio Square Sconce Iridescent Crystal, Brass and Gold
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan). The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and vivacity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary by Ghirò Studio Square Sconce Iridescent Pink Crystal and Brass
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan). The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and viva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold, Brass

Contemporary Square Sconce Iridescent Pink Crystal and Brass by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan). The 'Square' applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Contemporary Square Sconce Iridescent Yellow Crystal and Gold by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan). The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and vivacity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold, Brass

Brass and Alabaster Shield Wall Sconce by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconce designed by Glustin Luminaires made of a concave satin brass reflector and a convex alabaster diffuser for the source of light.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Foscarini Circus Large Wall Lamp in White by Defne Koz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with diffused light. Hand blown cased glass diffuser with glossy finish. Decorative central element, which acts as a glass lock, made of nickel-coated metal, epoxy powder c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

1 of the 6 Yellow Ceramic Lamps, Rosettes by Jeanine Keizer, 1990
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique hand-cast ceramic “rosettes” from Jeanine Keizer’s 1990s Lichtpuntje installation are reborn as sculptural pendant lamps. Each set groups five to seven pieces in harmonising c...
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1990s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Vico Magistretti, a Wall-Light, "Kuta", Oluce
Located in Paris, FR
A white and black metal wall applique, the white disk shape reflector supported by a cylindrical branch fixed to a half-spherical wall-mount. Produced par O’luce, Italy. Circa 1979...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Ephorus Swing Arm Sconces by David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom swing arm sconces that feature two overscaled Murano glass beads, adding elegance to a modern design. Rectangular backplates issue one me...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian modern AM/AS wall lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for SIrrah, 1969
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of sconces or wall lamps belonging to the AM/AS series with chromed steel structure, composed of a curved arm with a square section and lampshade also in chromed steel on the ou...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Jud Wall Lamp by Draga Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jud wall lamp by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 23, D 10, H 131 Materials: Resin and brass All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England
Located in Culver City, CA
With ebonised wood backplate, brass hardware, and black metal shade. Interior can be painted saffron yellow. Made in England Please specify amount o...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Chain \ Wall mounted light
Located in Timisoara, RO
For ASTRONAUTS making is central, with materials or processes dictating, and design being merely a response. The artists subvert conventional industrial manufacturing techniques as t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen We have two size: 35 x 10 cm 45 x 10 cm Material: Mouth-blown white opal glass. Rear housing in white lacquered aluminium.        
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Leaves Shaped Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of brass and a stylized leaf shaped Murano glass décor tinted in gold. One source of light per sconce.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Pendants China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant China 10 by Magic Circus Editions. Dimensions: H 90 x W 25.2 x D 25.2 cm, also available in H 110, 130, 150, 175, 190 cm. Materials: brass, mouth blown glass sculpted with ...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Tobia Scarpa for Flos Quarto Model Metal and Plexiglass Wall Sconces
Located in IT
Quarto model wall or ceiling lamps, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1973 and produced by Flos, now out of production. We propose two lamps. Each lamp consists of a mirrored metal reflec...
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1970s European Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall Sconce FC01 Design Florencia Costa Italy Limited Edition Varnished White
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce FC01 design by the Argentine architect Florencia Costa Italy limited edition metal varnished white At Pollice Light Gallery: a project that brings together influential contemporary designers, architects and artists in order to create extraordinary architectural lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall sconce FC01 by Florencia Costa polished brass Italy 2020 Limited Edition =
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce FC01 is a wall sculpture light designed by the Argentine architect Florencia Costa in polished brass, made in Italy 2020 in limited edition: an harmonious relation betwee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Bronze Sconce of a Cobra, circa 1960, Midcentury Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A bronze sconce of a cobra, circa 1960, midcentury design.  
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1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Oslo Triple Brass Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo Triple brass wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 19 x H 50 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nickel, b...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Flos In Vitro 3000K Non Dimmable LED Wall Scone in Terracotta by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 3000K Non Dimmable LED Wall Scone in Deep Brown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 3000K 0-10V LED Wall Scone in Anthracite by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 3000K Non Dimmable Wall Scone in Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

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.