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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
huge bubble glass murano wall lights thick glass made only 30 samples limited ed
Located in Medesano, IT
Experience the essence of Italian luxury with our wall light, meticulously crafted in brass and thick bubble Murano glass. Delve into the realm of exclusivity with this limited editi...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large 'Fly 3' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Fly 3' alabaster sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid Spanish alabaster blocks...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Lodge Linear Sconce XL
Located in Hudson, NY
The LODGE LINEAR SCONCE XL is an elongated vertical gesture capped at each end by a porcelain LED bulb. A lithe but powerful presence makes this fi...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Apex Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
With its sharply-pointed metal tips adorning each cone, the Apex Wall Sconce exudes an unorthodox edge, commanding attention wherever it's placed. Combining audacity with refined aes...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze

Flos Pochette Up LED Wall Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rodolfo Dordoni's work draws inspiration from a Minimalist aesthetic: like Rodolfo Dordoni’s most beloved designs, the Pochette makes good use of less material to create a piece that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze and Satin Brass 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

Materials

Brass

Clay Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall light by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: W 22.5 x D 17 x H 24 cm Materials: Clay Variations available, dusty pink and blackened gold. Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra has earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design from the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. She has worked for Tsé&Tsé Associées and Constance Guisset while working as a freelance designer and made furnitures and objects, which has been shown by the VIA or Nelly Rodi...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay

Workstead Signal Sconce in Nickel with Glass Globe and Pull Chain
Located in Hudson, NY
The Signal sconce features a glass globe. The fixture is delicately mounted between two metal pins against a luminous canopy, creating a hieroglyphic composition. A pull chain...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Lunar Applique Grand Antique 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, Brass

Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass & Fuschia Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting 2019
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Materials

Brass

Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Acqua 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 Lerici Acqua ext...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Melt Mini LED Surface Light by Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
Melt is evocative of molten glass, the interior of a melting glacier or images of deep space. An imperfect, organic and naturalistic light that produces a mesmerizing hotblown glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Other

Modern Axial Wall Sconce in Bronze and Pink Enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2019
Located in New York, NY
The Axial sconce conveys a strong modern design defined by balance and equilibrium. Axial features two bowl-shaped shades fabricated of spun metal mesh, tilted at an angle, mimicking...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Chrome, Nickel, Bronze

Rose Single Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Single wall light featuring a large shade on an angled 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

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Novecento Ceiling Lamp in Crystal Striped Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Copper, Made to Order
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...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass

Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tits applique wall sconce, designed by Studio Job and manufactured by Venini, is part of the Mae West collection named after the prehistoric sex symbol, it refers to Salvador Dali’s ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Acqua Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and Lerici Acqua ext...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Polished Nickel
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 nickel ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rose Double Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze 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

Materials

Brass

New Wave Extra Large Optic Wall Lamp, Smoke 'Extra Large Size'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord. LIGHT BULBS NOT INCLUDED Specifications: Ø 15". UL l...
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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Sweetie Made-to-Order Sconce by Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
With the intersection of pure shapes and bold color, Sweetie uses influences from early modernism. Bold proportions contrast with the subtlety of hand ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Copper/Sand White
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 polished copper interior and sand white e...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

"Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce" - nickel - crystal - LEDs - Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive. The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs,...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Wall Sconce with a Long Taper
Located in Chicago, IL
I wanted to create the appearance of stretching, as if pushing through a sheet metal.
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Daya-w2 Brass Wall Light, Flow 2 Collection
Located in Paris, FR
Daya-W2 double fixture with leather sheathed stems and textured clear glass shades. Light source 2x60 W Max G9 230 V - LED Integrated Flow 2 by JA Studio The inspiration behind ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Lumina Daphine Parete 35 LED Wall Lamp in Black by Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp made of steel with an adjustable, pivoting arm. The head can rotate 360°. Light Source: 4WLED, with an On/Off switch. The maximum energy absorption is 5.3W. On/Off Switc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Textured Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown glass with a textured stampato finish. The glass is in a pearlescent color and is held in place by brass finials. They have been newly wired to fit...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Signal Arm Sconce in Black x Brass, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Brass, Long, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Foscarini Bit 5 Wall Lamp in Orange 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, available in 5 different sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Foscarini Mini 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 matte 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

Materials

Aluminum

Foscarini Satellight Wall Lamp in White and Transparent by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a visual effect similar to transparent glass drape, the Satellight wall lamp has a soft, dreamy glow that is diffused by a satin-finish glass globe. Materials: Blown glass a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Foscarini Tutù Wall Lamp in White by Valerio Bottin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with indirect and diffused light. Hand blown cased glass diffuser achieved using glass blowing procedure without turning the glass in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Alabaster Version
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades wi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in Chrome by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc Flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in Rose Gold by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc Flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Bola Disc Flush Wall & Ceiling Light in White by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc Flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola disc flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades wi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Perf Double Wall Sconce, Matte Black Perforated Tube, Glass Round Orb Shades
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Double the fun with the perf double sconce. Combining hand blown opal glass with a perforated metal housing, Perf Sconce is an elemental and versatile decorative fixture. Utilizing two low energy LED bulbs, perf double sconce is available in 3 finishes, with custom colors available on request. This version of the perf double sconce comes in a matte black perforated housing with a matching black wall canopy...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Paint, Glass

Perf Wall Sconce, Off-White Perforated Tube, Glass Round Orb Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Combining hand blown opal glass with a perforated metal housing, Perf Sconce is an elemental and versatile decorative fixture. Utilizing a low energy LED bulb, Perf Pendant is available in 3 finishes, with custom colors available on request. This version of the Perf Sconce comes in an off-white perforated housing with a matching white wall canopy...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Paint, Glass

Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light 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 nickel ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Sand White and Satin Brass 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large 'Titan 4' Alabaster Wall or Ceiling Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'titan 4' Alabaster wall or ceiling lamp in the manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality Spanish alabaster mounted on a Minimalist steel bracket with four solid brass or nickel caps, this ultra refined design adds a sculptural element and focal point of incomparable beauty. Can be use as a flush mount or sconce. Accommodates 2 x standard medium base (e26) LED bulbs (we recommend TCP Dimmable 2700K G-16 Globe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

'Moon 4' Alabaster Ceiling or Wall Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Moon 4' Alabaster wall or ceiling lamp in the manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Large 'Moon 4' Alabaster Wall or Ceiling Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'moon 4' alabaster wall or ceiling lamp in the manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality Spanish alabaster half-sphere mounted on a Minimalist steel bracket with four solid brass or nickel caps, this ultra refined design adds a sculptural element and focal point of incomparable beauty. Can be use as a flush mount or sconce. Accommodates 2x medium base 75W equivalent LED bulbs. TCP Dimmable 2700K G-16 Globe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Copper and Sand White Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a polished copper interior and sand white e...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro- Sand White Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro- Black Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro- Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

SLAMP Clizia Large Flush Light in White by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia is a series of shapes fit together to create a perfect balance of reflections and transparencies. The lamp has taken note of natural forms, resembling a cloud that captures th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

SLAMP Veli Medium Flush Light in Opal by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

KINA 4 Wall Light or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Black, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Kina 4 is a captivating fusion of naturalistic elegance and dynamic design, combining the delicate allure of a sea urchin with a sophisticated constellation-like silhouette. It emits...
Category

2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

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.

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