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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
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
Bracketlamp Mini Oblong blackcherry - gray 1
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
Synodic Sconce, Light Sculpture by Neal Aronowitz, 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Garouste & Bonetti tulip sconce
Located in PARIS, FR
This ceramic sconce has been designed by Élisabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti for David Gill Gallery and made by Marioni Paolo.
Signed “B.G.” under the stem.
Price is for one, a second one available in yellow.
Mattia Bonetti & Élisabeth Garouste, Tulip sconces...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set of four large two tier handblown Murano feather sconces by Barovier et Toso
Located in New York City, NY
A set of four of large double tier Barovier et Toso hand-blown crystal leaf sconces.
(Seven or possibly eight single sconces available)
Each sconce features tiered palm fronds or lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick", Brass and Alabaster
Located in Milano, IT
The Stick wall sconce combines the minimalism of thin brass profiles with the functionality and power of led technology.
The use of thin brass profiles creates a minimalist look tha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Vespera Light by WDSTCK Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vespera Light by WDSTCK Studio
Dimensions: 10 D x W 7 x H 15 cm
Materials: Brass, LED
Dimmable
Input voltage: 110V or 220V
Color temperature: 2.200-2....
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick" - Bronze and Travertine Marble
Located in Milano, IT
The Stick wall sconce it's a beautifully designed lighting fixture that combines both form and function. The use of thin bronze profiles and LED technology create a minimalist aesthe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, 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
Italian Murano Set of 2 Pairs Frosted Leaf Glass Sconces
By Gianni Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two Beautiful pairs of frosted leaf glass sconces with solid brass components. Elegant in their simplicity and organic style. Priced and sold as pairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Sconce by Christophe Pillet
Located in Hudson, NY
France, circa 1970.
Unique chic rectangular light in the style of modern tea lamps with milk frosted glass set in stainless steel base. Designed by French lighting designer Christop...
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Constance Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster Finish, Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Hand formed and beautifully finished in silky smoot plaster. You can select from left or right version. Uplighter with one bulb. You can combine several objects into a composition. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Light Object 018 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light object 018 by Naama Hofman
Dimensions: W 81 H 68-150cm (height to order)
Light tube diameter: 35 mm
Brass pipe diameter: 10 mm
Canopy diameter: 20 cm.
Material : Polis...
Category
2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Artisanal Tanku Wall Lamp
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Yucas" is a collaboration between Taller Maya and Difane, blending tradition and creativity in the lamps "Tanku" and "Tamo." These not only serve as artworks but also pay homage to ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone
Set of 3 Appliques Parola by Piero Castiglioni and Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Set of 3 Appliques Parola, a collaborative masterpiece by Piero Castiglioni and Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, epitomizes the pinnacle of mid-century Italian lighting design. Craf...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Messina' in Pink Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
These versatile sconces offer customisable configurations featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968. Construction made of white lacquered steel sheet, covers white-lacquered, equipped wi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Missing Link Wall Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Missing link wall sconce by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Diameter 15 x height 34 cm
Material: Brass.
Finish: Polished,aged, brushed, bronzed, blackened, o...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Giacomo' in Gold Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
A smokey colour glass infused with gold leaf to create an elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
One Point Perspective - Sight VIII
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconce Lecce in Silver Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
Featuring two distinct sizes of rectangular glass securely affix...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Small Spore by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Small Spore by YONATHAN MOORE
8" x 6" x 2"
Materials : cherry wood, aluminum foam, acrylic.
Finishes: Natural / Smoky
2023
About the Alloy Kingdom Collection:
With this new direct...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Bari' in Smoked Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
Featuring three taller pieces in a luxurious gold hue, complemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Franco' in Clear Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
Clear crystal color and elegantly long feathers-like design.
Mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Fabriano' in White Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
These versatile sconces offer customisable configurations featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Thanks for the Sun
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
“When you think about the design of a luminaire, you design everything except the light. You design the shade, the base, etc, but in the end you screw the light in. I wanted to turn ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Marble Metal Wall Sconce Light Contemporary Pair Brushed Gold
Located in Wallkill, NY
Add a touch of elegance to your home decor with this stunning pair of marble and metal wall sconces. The contemporary design features a rectangular shape, hardwired power source, and a light sensor type. The sconces are made with high-quality metal and marble materials, crafted with exquisite attention to detail. The sconces are original and not antique or vintage, perfect for modern homes. The white color adds a bright and airy feel to any room, and the sconces can fit into any contemporary style. These sconces are perfect for collectors of lamps and lighting, and they can be a great addition to any home decor. The marble is a little over 9" Thick. Any questions feel free to message, email, or call. We have other sets with different finishes. Please check out our storefront. Radio Craze.
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Metal
Modernist 24 Karat Gold & Exploded Starburst Sconce W/ Quartz by Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Modernist 24 Karat Gold & Exploded Bronze Starburst Sconce W/Quartz Crystal by Claude Boeltz originates from France during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featu...
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Quartz, Gold, Bronze
One Point Perspective - Sight II
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
One Point Perspective - Sight VII
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a pine backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made by French artist Françoise Bergaglia.
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One Point Perspective - Sight IV
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
One Point Perspective - Sight III
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
One Point Perspective - Sight VI
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces at cost price.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of brass and gilt Murano glass shells, six bulbs per sconce.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Odyssey Santorini SM by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey Santorini MD Wall Sconce by Schwung
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14.2 x H 23 cm.
Materials: Triplex Opal Glass.
Schwung is a Germa...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Modern Green Wall Light in Bronze Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in chemical colored blue-green bronze with GU10 lamp 220v 50w or LED.
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Medium Spore by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Medium Spore by YONATHAN MOORE
11" x 8.5" x 2"
Materials : cherry wood, aluminum foam, acrylic.
Finishes: Natural / Smoky
2023
About the Alloy Kingdom Collection:
With this new di...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Applique en Céramique par Kseniya Kravtsova 2023
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic wall lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2023 in white chamotte clay.
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and limited editions.
Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for several...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay
Negresco Wall Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Wall lamp made of wood covered with decorative laminate.
Negresco plays with alternating layers of color that frame the internal fluorescent tube. Clearly inspired by Minimal Art, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Laminate, Wood
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
Large Spore by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Large Spore by YONATHAN MOORE
13.5" x 7.5" x 2"
Materials : cherry wood, aluminum foam, acrylic.
Finishes: Natural / Smoky
2023
About the Alloy Kingdom Collection:
With this new d...
Category
2010s American 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.
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