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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
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
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design.
Made in Italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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 ...
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- 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
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 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- 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
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Sand White 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
Danke studio sconce diabolo metal
Located in Lyon, FR
Danke Galerie is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces were designed in our studio to create a new range of modern, timeless lighting fix...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pearl Small Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Small Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Also available in Almond and Blackened gold finishes. Please contact us.
Born in 1986...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Pewter 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
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Lerici Acqua 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
Orbit Satellite
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
ORBIT SATELLITE introduces a second reflector to our classic ORBIT SCONCE. With two arms rotating 320 degrees in tandem, the warm glow of the porcelain bulb is both directed and contained. Features an integrated dimmer knob. UL Listed. Damp Rated.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Bronze
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
Danke studio sconce diabolo massive brass
Located in Lyon, FR
Danke Galerie is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces were designed in our studio to create a new range of modern, timeless lighting fix...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Appliqué à volet wall sconces
By Philips
Located in Montréal, QC
Appliqué à volets wall sconces by Massive/Philips. Enameled aluminium. 40 watts max E-14 European bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. Multiple colours sold individually.
Tested or...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Bracketlamp MiniOblong green - green lacquered solid basswood and paper in Stock
Located in Parabita, LE
“Put .. back ... the ... candle”
Cit. Frankenstein Junior 1974
The Bracket lamp collection of sconces is a tribute to the classic lighting of the 1920s.
Structure: solid lime wood l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Black and Polished 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
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.82” H x 9.45” W x 5.32”D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce - Single
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural lighting...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Conical Bronze Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Conical Bronze Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 19 x D 20 x H 12 cm
Materials: Bronze
Lost wax cast in solid bronze, the conical up light is our most complex production cast...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Cilindro 2 Wall Light in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your ambiance with the Cilindro 2, a sconce that embraces the beauty of well-rounded design. Featuring cylindrical shades evocative of its Italian namesake, Cilindro 2 brings...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Cilindro Wall Light by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Simple yet elegant, Cilindro's cylindrical shade pays homage to its Italian roots, effortlessly adding a contemporary touch to your space. It works equally well as a standalone fixtu...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
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
Modern Wall Sconces With Opaline Glass Saucers, Pr
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modern Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Saucers
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pearl Small Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Small Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Also available in Almond and Blackened gold finishes. Please contact us.
Born in 1986...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
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
Spreaderlight 12V LED Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish Tekna
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in sand casted brass with frosted glass. For outdoor use (IP43).
LED module 230V 4,3W 2700K 145lm. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Murano Glass Petite Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the Island of Murano in Italy. This pair is made of hand-blown glass in a clear, textured glass with a burnished brass structure. This pair has been newly wired ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Longton in Aluminium by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Longton in aluminium by Volker Haug
Anton series
Dimensions: W 18 x H 51 x D 10 cm.
Materials: Cast aluminium
Finish: Raw (aluminium)
Lamp: S14s LED, Opal (240V / 120V US)
Weight: 4kg
Longton is cast as raw aluminium or polished gunmetal.
Form follows force. The Anton series explores the structural weight of light through cast materials. Punctuated by the lamp, the internal lit face of the Anton holds light and reflects its surrounds.
Each cast surface is unique and variations may occur.
Volker Haug Studio...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Paper, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 brass and beige parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.75” H x 3.5” W x 5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 1....
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bronze Stadium Wall Light by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Stadium Wall Light by Square in Circle
Dimensions: W 4 x H 35 x D 4 cm
Materials: Antique bronze, frosted glass globe
A long, rounded bathroom wall light...
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25" H x 5" W x 9.5" D
Fully Expanded Dimensions: 7.25" H x 5" W x 22.5" D
Bulb ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 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....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Acqua Lerici 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
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Sand White 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
Bracketlamp Mini Oblong green - green
Located in Parabita, LE
"Put ... back ... the ... candle"
Cit. Frankenstein Junior 1974
The Bracket lamp collection of sconces is a tribute to the classic lighting of the 1920s.
Structure: solid lime wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Powder Pink 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
Serpentine XL Vertical Stone Wall Sconce
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural ligh...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Casa Wall Light No6
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 6 in white
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Bracketlamp Mini Oblong blackcherry - red
Located in Parabita, LE
“Put .. back ... the ... candle”
Cit. Frankenstein Junior 1974
The Bracket lamp collection of sconces is a tribute to the classic lighting of the 1920s.
Structure: solid lime wood l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Eccolo Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Bronze and Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing clean lines and a gracefully rounded backplate, Eccolo achieves a perfect harmony between aesthetic appeal and practical functionality.
-Shown as a wall sconce, but may a...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Matthew Williamson for Les-Ottomans Peacock Lampshade
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Matthew Williamson one of the most well-known fashion designer has created a tabletop and textile collection for Les-Ottomans. Colors is a must in all Williamsons’ designs as well as the peacock’s references that are revealed in several new and original patterns. Here you are given the option to select from four of Matthew Williamson's Classic designs and purchase your very own vibrant lampshade.
Matthew Williamson is an award-winning British designer renowned for his use of kaleidoscopic color, intricate patterns and designs inspired by nature and travel. A graduate from the prestigious Central Saint Martin’s College, Matthew Williamson showed his critically-acclaimed debut catwalk collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cotton
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Lerici Acqua 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
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Pewter 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
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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