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Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Color:  Brown
Contemporary Shoji Wall Light with Oak Framing and Japanese Paper Sconce
Located in London, GB
Inspired by Japanese shoji screens this minimal sconce has an intricate framework of solid oak and washi paper. The light is made up of 6 equal...
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2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paper

J'aimes Contemporary Wall Light, Textured Faux Bronze, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
J’aimes is a hand crafted architectural wall light with a textured faux bronze finish and wrap-around Antung silk shade. The silk shade is backed onto a solid acrylic frame. J’aimes is cast and hand finished by artist Hannah Woodhouse...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster, Silk, Acrylic

Daikon Studio / Shoji Sconce / Minimal Modern Brass Black Wall Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio - Shoji I Sconce material options: stainless steel, brass finish options: onyx black wax, satin black, satin white, brushed brass, aged b...
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Belgian Minimalist Modernist Metal Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
A Pair of lacquered metal with adjustable reflectors wall lights for horizontal, or vertical mounting. Belgian, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: 1. Please note: T...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

"Braga" Solid Cork Wall Light or Table Lamp by Facto Atelier Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist cork table lamp or wall light by Facto Atelier Paris. Made of recycled cork stoppers and burnt finish natural cork in Portugal. Lamps can be either wired as wall fixtures ...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Cork

Braga Solid Burnt Cork Minimalist Lamp & Sconce by Facto Atelier Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist cork table lamp or wall light by Facto Atelier Paris. Made of recycled cork stoppers and burnt finish natural cork in Portugal. Lamps ca...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Cork

Raindrop Wall Lamps Anodised in Gold by Jelle Jelles for Raak, 1965
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of minimalist wall lamps in gold tinted anodized aluminum designed by Jelle Jelles produced by Raak: model number C.1627. Jelles was a leading architect of the Dutch late ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Ferry Large
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This wall sconce, made by hand is unique by nature. The finishing will vary since this is made by hand, perfect imperfect. It requires 2 Gu10 LED bulbs. Dimmable and interchangeable ...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Blass Revolution
Located in Budapest, HU
Novas are exploding stars so radiant they can be visible to the naked eye here from Earth. This rare and magnificent display of nature occurs only a handful of times each century. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Danish Designer, Minimalist Wall Lights / Sconces, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wall lights, designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s. In solid pine. Each takes two lightbulbs on E27 sockets. Please review wiring upon installation.
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Pine

Danish Designer, Minimalist Wall Lights / Sconces, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wall lights, designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s. In solid pine. Each takes two lightbulbs on E27 sockets. Please review wiring upon installation.
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Pine

Minimalistic Huge Fabric Lampshade Wall Lamps from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The price is for the pair. Minimalistic huge fabric lampshade wall lamps from Staff Leuchten, 1960s The lamps are executed with E27 Edison screw ...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sculptural German Vintage Glass Flush Mounts Wall Ceiling Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful blown glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

Wyeth Original Minimalist Polished Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Wyeth original Minimalist wall light in heavy gauge polished brass having a cylinder floating in front of a square wall plate. Available in polishe...
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Light Object "Outline" by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar for Nila Lighting, 1985
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare lighting object 'Outline' by Dutch minimal designer and architect Aldo van den Nieuwelaar for Nila Lighting His designs are part of the per...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Large Gernan Vintage Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Limburg, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful large handblown glass flush mount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

One of German Vintage Modernist Glass Sconce Wall Lamp 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of beautiful blown glass, brass and iron wall lamp,  Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stunning Plexiglass Light Sculpture in the Style of Ugo La Pietra, 1970, Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and wonderful light sculpture in the style of important Italian Avant Garde artist Ugo La Pietra. This wall lamp clearly takes its cue from Ugo La Pietra's 'strutturazioni tissu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Minimalist Wall Mounted Light Sculpture by J.M. Debernardo, 1976
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian 1970 wall-mounted sculpture or light box. . The sculpture is composed of a rectangular box with a circle cut-out. Inside the circle and mounted to the back is a series o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

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Located in Reading, GB
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Located in Lyon, FR
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Stilnovo Wall Lights, a pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Set of 2 Adjustable Space Age Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
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Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
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Danish Designer, Minimalist Wall Lights / Sconces, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
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Pair of Wall Lamp with Arched Brass Arm and White Glass Shade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Pair of Danish Minimalist Copper Outdoor Wall Sconces from Lyfa, 1970s
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Yakata Linear Wall Sconce, Line Light in Aged Brass Finish
Located in Tuscon, AZ
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PEACE sign. Wall Neon sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Acrylic, Plexiglass

Stunning and Rare 'Aurora' Light Sculpture by Otello Ciullini, 1974, Signed
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 'Aurora' light sculpture by Italian sculptor Otello Ciullini. This rare example of Ciullini's work is signed to the lower right corner by the artist and presents stamped and copyrighted original gallery authentication and studio 'Hit proposals...
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Aluminum

Minimalist wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist 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 Minimalist wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany 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 Kundalini, Helestra, Pascal Smelik, and Glashütte Limburg. 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 $170 and tops out at $16,800 while the average work can sell for $1,945.

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