Skip to main content

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.

8
3,548
499
75
to
177
2,294
1,562
4,122
1,222
2,227
11,640
4,122
1,684
1,142
938
647
603
459
238
197
169
167
122
115
111
104
103
30
4
1
494
3,623
5
126
298
1
12
19
19
61
137
77
30
Height
to
Width
to
3,519
3,191
2,632
2,783
2,543
2,677
2,496
2,641
2,478
2,600
2,429
2,573
3,375
1,689
1,518
674
475
3,163
1,755
666
533
362
326
130
119
87
79
Style: Modern
Contemporary, Handmade, Wall Lamp, Rattan Cylinder, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, CT
The Costa collection was conceived to provide a natural and simple touch to the spaces. All have been designed by Mediterranean Objects, and are handmade in Barcelona also by us. Wov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Sconces in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel & Glass Finish: Powder-coated steel Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Sconces in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 4 Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Brushed Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Sconces in brushed brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Brass Electronics: 1x G9 Socket...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 4 Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 S...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Beautiful Gold Brass Wall Lights in the Style of Florian Schulz, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Beautiful gold and brass wall light in the style of  Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979. Five glass spheres pointed upwards, each supported by a curve...
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary, Handmade, Wall Lamp, Rattan Cylinder, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, CT
The Costa collection was conceived to provide a natural and simple touch to the spaces. All have been designed by Mediterranean Objects, and are handmade in Barcelona also by us. Wov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Oil Rubbed Brass and Bronze Arlo Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Arlo Sconce features a spun bronze reflector affixed to a curved brass arm, complimenting any space with warmth and subtlety. OVERALL DIMENSIONS 9" x 11.5" x 9.5" Backplate: 6" Each sconce is made to order. WEIGHT 2.75 lbs LAMPING Indoor use only. Dimming Compatible. E12 lamp...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brushed Satin Nickel and Satin Bronze Arlo Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Arlo Sconce features a spun bronze reflector affixed to a curved brass arm, complimenting any space with warmth and subtlety. OVERALL DIMENSIONS 9" x 11.5" x 9.5" Backplate: 6" Each sconce is made to order. WEIGHT 2.75 lbs LAMPING Indoor use only. Dimming Compatible. E12 lamp...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Satin Brass and Bronze Arlo Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Arlo Sconce features a spun bronze reflector affixed to a curved brass arm, complimenting any space with warmth and subtlety. OVERALL DIMENSIONS 9" x 11.5" x 9.5" Backplate: 6" Each sconce is made to order. WEIGHT 2.75 lbs LAMPING Indoor use only. Dimming Compatible. E12 lamp...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tetra I Flush Mount Light by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Tetra I embodies contemporary elegance as a flush mount lighting fixture with bold, striking geometry and a hint of playfulness. Inspired by 90s puzzle video games, the Tetra I i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Tetra V Flush Mount Light by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Inspired by 90s puzzle video games, the Tetra V combines playfulness with contemporary elegance as a flush mount lighting fixture with striking geometry. Drawing from its Greek origi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Tetra III Flush Mount Light by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Tetra III embodies contemporary elegance as a flush mount lighting fixture with striking geometry and a hint of playfulness. Inspired by 90s puzzle video games, the Tetra III inv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Tetra XVI Flush Mount Chandelier by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Inspired by 90s puzzle video games, the Tetra XVI combines playfulness with contemporary elegance as a flush mount lighting fixture with striking geometry. Drawing from its Greek ori...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair of Reverse-Dome Trophy Sconces in Murano Milk Glass and Brass
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic pair of "trophy" sconces were created in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Two Scorza Model Murano Glass Appliques by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Two wall lights in blown glass, hand-shaped with irregular reliefs, milky white and transparent. Zest model. Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, produced in the 70s. Biography Italian ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Light object 014
Located in Berlin, DE
Wall light object. Formed by basic geometric shapes: circle and a line. Elegant and simple, this light object is a true design masterpiece. Lead time: 8 weeks Dimensions: 80/60/40 ...
Category

2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pink Murano Glass Curved Wall Sconces with Brass Accents
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a metal back plate, curved Murano glass diffuser with an embossed honeycomb pattern tinted in pink. Finished by brass hardware. One source of light per sconce
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Hotel Light 08 Wall Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hotel light 08 wall lamp by Hot Wire Extensions Limited edition. Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources. Dimensions: H 39 x W 22 x L 32 cm. Colour: pink....
Category

2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nylon

Elegant Small Handblown Murano Glass Sconces Design by Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful small pair of Murano sconces, by Mazzega, the texture of the glass is so much more beautiful in person.  
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick", Brass and Pink Onyx L.E.
Located in Milano, IT
The stick wall sconce is a contemporary lighting fixture that features a Minimalist design with thin brass profiles and advanced LED technology. It emits a warm and diffused light th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Pair of Plaster Curved Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of Curved wall sconces made of a piece of textured plaster, attached to the structure with two nickeled screws. Two sources of light per sconce.
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Grand Stick", Satin Brass and Pink Onyx L.E.
Located in Milano, IT
The stick wall sconce is a contemporary lighting fixture that features a Minimalist design with thin brass profiles and advanced LED technology. It emits a warm and diffused light th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Pair of Serge Roche Style Palmette Torchieres / Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Serge Roche Style Palmette Torchieres Circa 1970s Pair of Serge Roche Style Palmette Torchieres wall-mounting palm tree floor lamps. Each torchiere is a stunning example of ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

“Two-Free” Contemporary Wall Lamp, rose Art Silvered Glass , Cast Melted Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TWO - FREE sculpture wall sconce For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel & Glass Finish: Powder-coated steel Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Brushed Brass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in brushed brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Brass Electronics: 1x G9 Socket,...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Socke...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Lunel wall lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare large sconce Maison Lunel
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Brushed Brass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in brushed brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Brass Electronics: 1x G9 Socket...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Y Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Y sconce in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel & Glass Finish: Powder-coated steel Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 2.5 Wat...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Copper, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in copper designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Copper Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5 Watt L...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 So...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Y Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Y Sconces in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel & Glass Finish: Powder-coated steel Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 2.5 Wa...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bronze Electric Candelabra Wall Sconce with Girl in Bonnet, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of vintage circa 1947 solid bronze electric candelabra wall sconces featuring a young girl in bonnet used in the 1947 film Miracle on 34th ...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel & Glass Finish: Powder-coated steel Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Echo One Sconce in Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a set of four the echo one sconces. They also work well as flush mounts. Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that ca...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 S...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Copper, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in copper designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Copper Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5 Watt ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Solid Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "ELLE", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, ELLE , is a clear recall t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Nuvolato-sub...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Opaline Glass Cone and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of patinated brass and cone shaped opaline glass.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Satinated Brass and Alabaster Spiral Shades Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Adjustable satinated brass wall sconces with new spiral shaped alabaster diffuser.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished nickel -su...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "Square Candle", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, Square Candle, is...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Steel Wall Lamps, France, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
Price is per wall lamp; two available. Pair of stainless steel wall lights with mirrored finish.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of elegant French Art Deco hand carved plaster wall sconces contemporary design by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier in the shape of a torch. Each sconce uses a candelabra based bulb, ...
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Extendable Wall Lamp By Franco Mirenzi for Valenti 1970'S
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Extendable wall lamp in chrome-plated metal, painted iron with perspex diffuser designed by Franco Mirenzi and produced by Valenti, 1970s. Max. le...
Category

1790s Italian Antique Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished brass -sub...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "WANDY", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, Wandy, recalls its geomet...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fan Wall Sconces in Earthenware by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces by the french artist Françoise Bergaglia, made of two earthenware piece, a large fan acting as a light diffuser, and a smaller curved one, hiding the source of...
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights "Quadro Parete" by Foscarini, Italy
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Murano glass wall lights "Quadro Parete" by Foscarini, Italy. Designer: Giovanni Levanti, 1993. Colors: white and turquoise. Lighting: each lamp takes one small Ed...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Odyssey MD Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black medium sconce by Schwung. Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Black gunmetal, frosted glass. Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nickel, brass. Schwun...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Demetra Brushed Burnished Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Brushed Burnished Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 9 x W 10 x H 60 cm. Materials: White alabaster, metal and leather. Available in different finishes: Shi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

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.

Recently Viewed

View All