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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
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

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Wood, Oak, Paper

Pair of Modern Frosted White Elongated Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of circa 2000 frosted white cigar shaped sconces. Curved at the sides they hug the wall tight. Giving a warm glow eminatting from the center. Two bulbs per sconce. Sold as a pai...
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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Modern Sconce /Duo Sconce / Daikon Studio / Modern Black Sconce / Brass Sconce
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Duo Sconce The Duo Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless a...
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Sconce / POST Full Sconce/ Daikon Studio / Modern Minimal Wall Light
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Full Sconce The Post Full Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless and iconic. Meticulously...
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Alabaster Wall Sconces White Art Deco Minimalist Wall Light
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Natural alabaster sconce or wall lamp in the shape of a half cylinder Mediterranean alabaster white color. It has a hanging system with a back bar that is embedded in the piece t...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster

80s Vintage Lamps Luci Milano 'Flopi' by Tresoldi & Salvati Design Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the vibrant world of 1980s design with Luci Milano’s iconic ‘Flopi’ flush mount lamps. Designed by Tresoldi & Salvati, these lamps boast a sleek and minimalistic shape infu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic

Set of Three French Modernist Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful massive textured glass, nickel and iron wall lamps. France, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One.
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel, Iron

Okla Sconce in Ecru Cotton
Located in Consuegra, ES
Geometries and superpositions creating a pure yet exceptional design. Okla is a wall light bringing purity and minimalism letting the light diffuses through a cotton double wall.
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Cotton

Eklipso Sconce in Tobacco Alabaster
Located in Consuegra, ES
The Eklipso wall light is made of two parts spherical shapes lined up to create a moon eclipse feeling as you walk through the room. A mordern shape created for modern living.
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster

Contemporary Glass Opaque Wall Sconce Italian Danish Minimalist Lighting Fixture
Located in Vilnius, LT
ZAHID wall lamp DESCRIPTION Pure geometric figures build the lighting fixture; rectangle lines and a circle at the top contain the glass light spot. The final result is a lightweigh...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Plaster Cylinder Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing our Minimalist Plaster Cylinder Wall Sconce, designed to infuse your space with serene lighting and a touch of modern simplicity. This fixture's cylindrical form is a nod...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Modern Minimalist Plaster Half-Sphere Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Minimalist Plaster Half-Sphere Wall Sconce is a testament to the beauty that lies in simplicity. Its clean lines and organic form make it a subtle yet striking addition to...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Vintage 80s Ceramic Lights Imago Italy - Vibrant Hues - Set of 3 New Old Stock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the vibrant ambiance of the 80s Design Lamps with Imago Italy's exquisite ceramic flush mount lights. Crafted with a sleek and minimalistic design, these lamps are the epit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Artisan Glass Wall Sconce Handcrafted Luminary for Modern Contemporary Interiors
Located in Vilnius, LT
DESCRIPTION DEW is a lamp made in the technique of blown glass, with intentional natural deformation. A solid layer of glass transmits light from the white heart. Each lampshade is h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel

Jean Allemand (1948-), wall light, circa 1987
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Allemand (1948-), wall lamp, circa 1987 Black lacquered metal, halogen Height 61 x Width 11 x Depth Max. 10 cm
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1980s French Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Geometric Philips Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist, burnt orange and white wall sconces by Philips, in enameled metal and acrylic light covers, porcelain sockets, marked, wired for US standards, one E27 socket each, max wa...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

PEACE sign. Wall Neon sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2015 produced, circa 2016 Yellow neon- white plexiglass Measures: 36" diameter.
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Acrylic, Plexiglass

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

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Silk, Acrylic, Plaster

Pair of Minimalist Ceramic Uplighting Wall Sconces
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple, beautiful, ceramic minimalist uplighting wall sconces. Sculpted to look likes large leaves. The insides are painted silver for optimal light casting. Aluminum panels that ...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Pair of Italian Vintage Blown Glass Wall Lights Sconces 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful wall lights with white and clear hand blown Murano glass. Italy, 1970s Lamp holder: 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Maeduep: A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: A Cicada, 2023 by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, metal, ottchill Usage: Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner ____ WKND Lab is a duo designer studio in Seou...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Scroll Glazed Ceramic Wall Sconce Luminaire Pair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
NYCXDESIGN WINNER 2023! The Scroll Luminaires provide ambient light with a meditative glow from within. Each is individually made by hand, and has its own characteristic and persona...
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra, Germany, 1960s/1970s.
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Geometric Brass Wall Candle Holders and Wall Geometric Relief
Located in London, GB
Three geometric minimal wall mounted sculptures that function as candle holders. The surface patina is part of the composition. They can be placed in any preferred order, easily moun...
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1970s European Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Maeduep: An aubergine. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: An aubergine, 2023 by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, metal, ottchill Usage: Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner ____ WKND Lab is a duo designer studio in ...
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2010s North Korean Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Tona Scone by Bandido Studio
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
12.6Dia x 2.9Din With a unique texture that transforms interior light into golden reflections, TONA wall lamp —named after the Nahuatl word Tonatiuh, which is translated into” the s...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Onyx, Bronze

Scroll Scalloped Ceramic Wall Sconce Luminaire Pair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
NYCXDESIGN WINNER 2023! Hand rolled ceramic body, matte white glaze The Scroll Luminaires provide ambient light with a meditative glow from within. Each is individually made by han...
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Minimalist Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount, chandelier by Leola. Germany, 1960s. Polished brass version. Measure: height 13.8 in, width 13.8 in, depth 7 in. Oth...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Albano Poli per Poliarte anni 70
Located in Palermo, IT
Abbiamo qui con noi una coppia di applique di Albano Poli per Poliarte rare. Minimaliste, si presentano così con le sue sfaccettature per ogni vetro scalpellato in buonissime condiz...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Minimalist Up Light Wall Sconce in Polished Aluminum by Artup USA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High-quality up-light wall light fashioned from polished aluminum. Shade cast in one piece featuring a vertical partial perforation. It was designed and made by ARTUP in the United S...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Louis Poulsen White Danish Minimalist Safir Wall Sconces by Marianne Tuxen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of white multi-purpose lamps that can be installed either as wall or ceiling lights. They are called Safir and these are the largest version of the Safir series. Designed by Ma...
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1980s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Pascal Smelik, Helios Sunset From Stone 'L' , Mounted Light Sculpture, AP
Located in BUNNIK, UT
Title: Helios, sunrise from stone Material: glass, electrodes, transformers, steel and marble. Gas: helium Size: 195cm (l) x 120cm (ø) / 76.7″ (l) x 47.2″(ø) Year: 2021 Edition: AP ...
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2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Steel

Pascal Smelik, Helios Sunset from Stone 'S', Wall Light Sculpture, AP
Located in BUNNIK, UT
Title: Helios, sunrise from stone Material: glass, electrodes, transformers, steel and marble. Gas: helium Size: 130cm (l) x 80cm (ø) / 51.2″ (l) x 31.5″(...
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2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Stone, Metal, Other, Steel, Brass

Pascal Smelik, Helios Unlimited, Coral Red, Wall Light Sculpture, 2023
Located in BUNNIK, UT
Title: helios coral red. Material: glass, electrodes, transformers aluminum (fine structure finished) Gas: Helium (He) with a touch of Neon Emission: Red Ambiance: Expressive Size:...
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2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Other

Italy Ghidini 1961 Abstract Wall Light Sculpture Designed by Campana Brothers
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculptural wall light in stainless steel was designed by Campana Brothers. The brass base and gilded mirrors create a kaleidoscope of golden tones and reflections. The piece can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel

Pascal Smelik, Helios Unlimited, Deep Sky Blue, Wall Light Sculpture, 2023
Located in BUNNIK, UT
Title: helios coral red. Material: glass, electrodes, transformers aluminum (fine structure finished) Gas: Helium (He) with a touch of Neon Emission: Red Ambiance: Expressive Size:...
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2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Other

Pascal Smelik, Helios Unlimited, Sunset Orange, Wall Light Sculpture, 2023
Located in BUNNIK, UT
Title: helios sunset orange. Material: glass, electrodes, transformers aluminium (fine structure finished) Gas: Helium (He) Emission: Orange to pink Ambiance: Innocent Size: 125 cm (...
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2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Other

Danish Minimalist Hat Wall Sconce Zephyr by Lyskær, 1980s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Off-white creamy version of the Zephyr wall light made by Lyfa/Lyskær in Denmark during the 1980s. Very similar design to Poul Henningsen's PH hat. The shade is adjustable up/down an...
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Tempo Flushmount or Sconce with Hand Blown White Opal Sandblasted Glass Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tempo flush mount is made with a satin brass or matte black backplate and handblown opal white sandblasted glass. Also available as a wall sconce. 5 1/4 in (13 cm) W x 4 in (10 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Arteluce "Aura" Memphis Wall Sconce by Perry King & Santiago Miranda
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of Aura wall lights made by the famous designers Perry King & Santiago Miranda and produced by Arteluce. Each wall sconce is made of white enameled panels forming a Memphis st...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

Contemporary Minimalistic Wall Lamp, Modern Steel Lighting, Glass Sphere Edition
Located in Vilnius, LT
Bubble B Category: Lighting Type: Pendant, Chandelier Material: steel, frosted glass, textile cable Overall dimensions: H: 250 mm / W: 130 mm Light source: 2 * G9, 110-220V Available in different colors according to RAL Classic. Options of the lighting collection: Chandelier Bubble...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Huge Elegant Opal Glass Wall Lamps from Staff, 1960s, Germany, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very beautiful, elegant, Minimalist opal glass wall lamps from Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The lamps are executed with two E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Set of 3 German Vintage Minimalist Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling Wall Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful Minimalist matte white opal glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x Price for set!
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Bakelite

Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Satin Brass Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek custom Venetian pair of crystal wall lights with organic modern design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section with attractive ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Alabaster Wall Sconces White Natural Spain 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
White alabaster sconces It is a very special piece, the white is very pure and one of them has a nice gray streak so characteristic, looking very pretty when illuminated their shape...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster

Double Square
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
square within a square the double layered brass holds the indirect light inside, the transformer is mounted in the fixture for easy installation
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Contemporary Modern Wrought Iron Interior, Exterior Lantern w/ Double Bulb
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern is forthright in it's design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. This fixture is the perfect fit for a home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a...
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Wall Light Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Trimesh Table or Wall Lamp Shohei Mihara for Yamagiwa Postmodern Minimal Zen
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Trimesh table or wall lamp small designed by Shohei Mihara for Yamagiwa. Punching metal shade can be able to pass the light beam. Only one left.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Sheet Metal

Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Satin Brass Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
One pair available now in New York - Very sleek custom Venetian pair of crystal wall lights with organic modern design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods o...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25" H x 6.15" W x 3.5" D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1
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1970s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pine

Small wall organic modern ceramic Lamp, mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

Pair of German Vintage Glass and Chrome Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful minimalist glass and chrome wall lights. Germany, 1960s/1970s
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Medium wall organic modern ceramic Lamp mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

Contemporary Modern Minimal Exterior Interior Wrought Iron Flush Mount Lantern
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern is forthright in it's design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. Is at home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a minimal look. Hand-forged in he...
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2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Zinc Wall Light Curva
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Zinc

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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