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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Brown
Baby Wall Swing Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Baby wall swing sconce by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Diameter 10.5 x Height 9.5 cm
Material: Brass.
Finish: Polished, aged, brushed, bronzed, blacken...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
MUMU Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
Designer Dian has been mastering the artistry of woodworking for years. He’s always had an appreciation towards the organic nature the material exhibits. In the MUMU Wall Sconce, he ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Rattan Wall Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
Our bestseller, the Ancora-W2, is a handcrafted articulating wall light fixture composed of a solid brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle workers. The handwoven rattan shade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Clear Textured Murano Glass with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall cleared textured Murano glass wall sconces with light bronze finished brass setting.
Three lights per sconce.
Price per sconce
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Angle Indoor/Outdoor LED Cast plated Silver Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in matte silver, bronze or black finish, and is wet rated...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Silver 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.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Wicker Wall Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted articulating wall lamp fixture or sconce, composed of a gold polished brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
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.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ballroom the Wall Short Amber Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from design by Us.
The spherical ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.
Material: Mouth blown and hand-painted glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
“Tiffany” Wall bracket 30 gold Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Symbiose 02 Light Sculpture by Precious Artefact
Located in Dubai, DU
Symbiose Light Sculpture explores the interaction between two different materials in close physical association in a synergistic relationship. This symbiotic relationship is expresse...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set 4 Green Olive Linen Lampshades
Located in Brescia, IT
Set four linen lampshades in green olive color.
Suitable for Baccarat wall light model Torch.
Free shipping in EU and the rest of the world.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Linen
Modern Rossim Wall Art Piece, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rossim Wall Art Piece, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Rossim modern wall decor draws inspiration from the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
Blue, Red, White French Blown Crystal Great Sconce
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and great wall light in poly chrome blown glass, with wavy lines in different colors , blue, red, black, white .With a rectangular and convex profile, with steel side profil...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Sole Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The versatile Sole light can be installed as a ceiling light or wall light and features our handblown Sfera glass mounted on a colored reflective glass dish. Shown with the amber col...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modernist Pair of Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of brass and rock crystal plates sconces, numerous lightings, edition 8 pieces only, creation by Gallery Glustin
Exhibited to the Salon Revelations at the Grand Palais, Paris, ...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the moder...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Classic Picture Light Thin and Minimal Adjustable Brass Linear LED Sconce, UL
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our take on a classic Picture Light is a minimal design with one big advantage--it is able to rotate. The projected light is adjustable, allowing for greater versatility in lighting various subjects. Customizable lengths guarantee the perfect fit for any lighting project that requires linear lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Brass + Walnut Ava Sconce in Tan Leather, Plug in
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect marriage of form and function, its brass arm and full range of motion shade lock into ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Handmade Wall Lamp "Parnes" in Brass Rectangular Layers by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted wall lamp, model "Parnes" composed of rectangular brass panels, layered over a rectangle of opaline glass containing the light bulbs.
The light source consi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Forged Metal in White Gold Finish with Silk Lampshade Wall Lights
By Porta Romana
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a wall light that can't be un-noticed with its important height. The light that goes through the lampshade becomes dramatic and it is possible to obtein a room with glamour a...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce, Hardwired
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this hardwired sconce...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Anton Micro in Brown Ceramic by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Anton Micro in brown ceramic by Volker Haug
Anton series
Dimensions: Ø 8 x D 6 cm.
Materials: Cast Ceramic
Glaze: Brown
Lamp: G9 LED (240V / 120V US). 12V...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jud wall lamp by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 23, D 10, H 131
Materials: Resin and brass
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
De.Light W1 Brass Articulating Double Wall Light
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops an opal glass di user or a cylinder fabric shade and the Directional stem features a conic shade mounted with a moveable joint. Perfect as a bedside reading lamp or to illuminate wall art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ventagli Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural sconce will be a dramatic and sophisticated addition to a modern entryway or classic living room. Its name means fans in Italian, hinting at the three fan-shaped elem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made and signed on the back by French artist Françoise Bergaglia.
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handmade Wall Lamp "Tymphe" in Brass Rectangular Layers by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted wall lamp, model "Tymphe" composed of layered rectangular panels of oxidized brass, with a LED strip light on the back.
Variations ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hand-Hammered Copper Patch Sconce by Luke Malaney
By Luke Malaney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from the copper off-cuts of previous projects, the Patch sconce was inspired by the idea of quilting, with each layered piece attached by copper rivets. Shown here with a plug a...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cotton
Deco Sconce, Vertical Geometric Modern LED Sconce Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
DECO SCONCE washes the wall with a gentle glow of indirect light. Its striking form was inspired by the bold, geometric lines that defined the Art Deco movement. DECO SCONCE provides...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Ancora W3 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Ancora W3 is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops a hand-woven wicker shade and the directional stem features a conic shade mounted with a moveable joint. Perfect as a bedside reading lamp or to illuminate wall art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Small Gold Speckled Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Small wall sconces made of a single piece of Murano glass, textured in gold color. Brass plates at the top and bottom.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary by Chitarrini Studio Handmade Wall lamp Natural MDF wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
ARLES
Wall lamp
Arles , is a family of lights that tells a story, it is designed to create a cozy and mysterious atmosphere in interior rooms.
The parallel and concentric wooden slats act as diffusers of light and play with different lengths to create curves of delicate organic lines.
WALL LAMP:
Measuring 35 cm high and 21 cm wide, it is ideal for dining rooms, living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms.
Its screen with vertical lines is made of MDF wood , and has the possibility of including a second interior translucent screen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plywood
Tan Leather Modern Brass and Walnut Ava Sconce, Hardwired
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect marriage of form and function, its brass arm and full range of motion shade lock into place with a simple brass swivel bar making the Ava ideal for spotlighting or curling up under with your favorite novel. The union of black walnut, brass, and hand-sewn leather make a sophisticated statement while integrating seamlessly with a wide range of design sensibilities. Made in the USA by Robert True Ogden for Lostine.
Left/right swivel arm
Full range of motion at shade
Black walnut back plate
Hand-sewn leather shade
Twisted cloth cord
On/off switch at shade
Hardwired
For use with LED bulb only.
Socket: E26, 250V/250W
Max Wattage: 40W incandescent equivalent LED (6-7W/ 400-500 lumens) is recommended
Bulb Color Temperature: 2700-3000K recommended
Our American...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Modern Brass + Walnut Ava Sconce in Black Leather, Plug in
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect marriage of form and function, its brass arm and full range of motion shade lock into ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp sconce in gold patina and white lamp shades, wooden baze in chestnut. Four lampshade in white fabric and golden braid.
Information about the covid 19.
At this poi...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of pretty Murano glass wall sconces shaped like sea shell.
The Murano glass is smooth on the outside while having a rough inner texture, it also has golden speckles allowing...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Deco Sconce, Gold Vertical Geometric Modern LED Sconce Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
Deco sconce washes the wall with a gentle glow of indirect light. Its striking form was inspired by the bold, geometric lines that defined the Art Deco movement. Deco sconce provides...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Joy Wall Lamps Small by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Taking cues from the 1970s and the Space Age era, these unique luminous 'capsules' draw on rich, multi-layered epoxy resin and dimmable neon lighting to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Set of three Leucos "Febo" wall lamps by Roberto Pamio
Located in Vicenza, VI
Set consisting of three "Febo" wall lamps made by Leucos, a brand that has been combining design, materials, human resources, production techniques and technology since 1962 and is d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mini Gunmetal Anton Wall Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini gunmetal anton wall sconce by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Ø 13 x D 8 cm.
Material: Cast gunmetal.
Finish: Polished.
Lamp: G9 LED (240V / 120V US). ...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Gunmetal Anton Wall Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Gunmetal anton wall sconce by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Ø 18 x D 10 cm.
Material: Cast Gunmetal
Finish: Polished
Lamp: G9 LED (240V / 12...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Willy Daro Two-Flower Wall Light, Massive Lighting, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling light, the light attaches by a plate so can be used either way. The light is wired an...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Luna Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Luna wall light’s simple round shape is elevated by its elliptical cross-section and distinctive cut-outs that let out a soft glow. At the center is our Sfera glass handblown in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sculpted Pink Wall Lamp in Glazed Ceramic Medium Size Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp in geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue and matt white colors and in two sizes.
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Cenedese Illuminated Wall Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Margherita Illuminated Wall Sculpture by Cenedese. Blown glass, steel. Massive sculpture of a daisy, custom made by Cenedese, Murano. Freehand glass ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Anton Ceramic Green Lamp by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Anton ceramic green lamp by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Ø 18 x D 10 cm.
Material: Cast Ceramic
Also available in different sizes: Ø 8, 13 or 18 cm. Please ...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Achille Castiglioni, Giovi, Eight Wall Lights, Flos, 1982
Located in Paris, FR
Eight circular gilt metal wall lights, with radiant backlighting.
Produced by Flos, Italy.
1982.
Literature
Domus n°646, January 1984, p.123
Domus n°654, 1984, p.151
Ottagono 80, ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modern Brass Edmund Sconce in Black Walnut
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Edmund sconce adopts the charismatic details from our beloved Edmund Pendant with its distinctive and charming shape. The hand-turned shade and overs...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Brass Edmund Sconce in Clear Maple
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Edmund sconce adopts the charismatic details from our beloved Edmund Pendant with its distinctive and charming shape. The hand-turned shade and overs...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Layered Murano Smoked Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Handblown Murano glass sconces with three layers of smoked Murano glass. The bottom layer is smoked “rigato” glass with a ridged, lined appearance. The middle layer is a textured smo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Cresta Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano wall light or flush mount with hand blown frosted amethyst Murano glass globes, mounted on curved polished brass finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Ita...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gunmetal Longton by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Gunmetal longton by Volker Haug
Dimensions: D 10 x W 18 x H 51 cm.
Material: Cast gunmetal
Finish: Polished (Gunmetal)
Lamp: S14s LED, Opal (240...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Helios Wall Sconces in Brass and Iron by Alexandre Taveau
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Solar wall sconces by French artist Alexandre Taveau, these wall sconces are made of hammered pushed brass, pierced by a handmade iron nail.
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
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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