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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vistosi Armonia Wall Sconce in Amber Striped Glass & Black & Copper Metal Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A collection with contemporary connotations that contains precious historical features: that of glass processings such as the “balloton” and the straight and twisted rigadin.
Spec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Ballroom Table Lamp, Amber with LED Globe Bulb Ø3
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom Table lamp is like a chameleon and will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome and elegant base.
The lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vistosi Tread Wall Sconce in Burned Earth Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The “technicity” of the metal element combined with the blown glass diffuser gives Tread an “industrial” style. An object reminiscent of vintage electrical equipment for its particul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Circle Sconce in Antique Brass
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Cycladic Series, exploring the power of architecture brought to small scale. The circle sconce illuminates the purity, symbolism and intimate...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
ARC MAXI Asymmetrical Wall Light in Brushed Brass Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
The ARC wall light is a stunning contemporary wall sconce. Elevate your interiors with our ARC wall light, available in a range of colours and finishes....
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
1390 Metal Grape Leaves Ceiling Light
Located in Milan, IT
This charming metal ceiling lamp almost seems to be more of a decorative piece than a light fixture, as it has been hand-decorated with golden grape leaves and small bunches...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Contemporary, Handmade Wall Lamp Sconce, Bamboo Cherry, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
FOC lamps are designed and manufactured by Mediterranean Objects in Barcelona, Spain.
They consist of an outer shade of cherry-colored dyed bamboo, interwoven with a black thread, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo
“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 23 Powder 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pillow Wallflower PinUp Plug-in LED Brass Wall Sconce w/ Blown Glass 'mama'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As artists, one of the joys in life is to fall in love with a color, shape, or idea. That is what happened with the Pillow Glass. Once in hand it became a fun exercise to see how man...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Laurameroni "Work Light" Modern LED Spotlight for Ceiling or Wall by M. Anderson
By Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
Adjustable LED spotlight for ceiling or wall fastening in light burnished brass.
The sophisticated design and the choice of the finest materials are the distinctive elements of our ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Pair of Brutalist Iron & Glass Sconces by A. Poli for Poliarte
By Albano Poli
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Albano Poli was born in Verona on August 2, 1935. He attended the Napoleone Nani art school in Verona, directed by the master Pino Casarini. As suggested by master Pino Casarini, Albano Poli began creating masterful works of art using glass material. In a small art shop in the center of Verona Albano Poli begins his long career.
These Impressive brutalist sconces...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Circle Sconce in Antique Brass
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Cycladic Series, exploring the power of architecture brought to small scale. The circle sconce illuminates the purity, symbolism and intimate...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Hotel Del Coronado Vintage White Glass Crown Sconce Jackets Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hotel Del Coronado vintage white glass crown sconce Jackets a pair
Listing price is per pair. Total of 2 pairs. One pair has damage on glass, hairl...
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1980s Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Amazing Patinated Palladio Aries Wall Lamp
By Palladio
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing wall lamp - wonderful patinated.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
ARTEM Wall Light - Hand Patinated Brass Luxury Light Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
The ARTEM is as its name suggests is more than a wall light, it is a piece of art. Created from a solid piece of brass that is then patinated by hand. Finished with a hand brushed piece of brass that curves elegantly around the light to further enhance the light.
Each piece is subtly different and unique, meaning you own your own piece of lighting art.
The brushed brass contrasts beautifully with the patinated brass and the diffused light cast a light over the patinated brass highlighting the pattern and colours.
Hang on a landing or in a hallway to create a statement or in a cinema room...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Olivia Cognet Round Ceramic Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Curved ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet
Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and desi- gner Olivia Cognet has focused on ceramics as the fertile medium through ...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Logico Mini Gray Single Ceiling Light by Gerhard Reichert & Michele De Lucchi
Located in Hicksville, NY
Inspired by the rays of light as they diffuse through the atmosphere, Logico’s blown-glass diffuser takes an organic shape used throughout the collection.
Logico Mini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Bronze 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 bra...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Lodge Extension Sconce in Natural Oak and Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The lodge extension sconce projects the wooden lodge cylinder off the wall. An incorporated swivel creates comfortable bedside reading or task lightin...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Lodge Linear Sconce in Natural Oak Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The lodge linear sconce is an elongated vertical gesture capped at each end by a porcelain LED bulb. A lithe but powerful presence makes this fixtu...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pisces: The Jacob Sconce by Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Jacob sconce is part of Andrea Claire’s Pisces Collection, which is inspired surfing in ocean waves and by the mesmerizing movement of glowing kelp blade...
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2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Abaco' wall scone by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin for Venini
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Abaco wall sconce in handmade blown glass. Simple and decorative lighting solution for any room or environment.
There’s no distinction really between an idea and its manner of exp...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Custom Made Fused Bullseye Glass and Brass Wall Lights or Flush Mounts
Located in Rijssen, NL
The generous four centimeters thick pieces of glass that are used in this lamp collection are synonymous with ice.
The glass elements were fused in a special glass furnace and the B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Wall Sconces with 'Trilobi' Glass, Italy, 1980s
By Ars Murano
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of wall sconces. Italy, Murano, 1980a.
A very large pair of six-tier glass sconces with 'Trilobi' Murano glass in clear, Tabac and dark br...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Contemporary 1 Globe 120 Wall Sconce by Astraeus Clarke Made in Brooklyn, NY
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 120 series summons the shiny, glitzy allure of New York City nightlife. The viewer is drawn to move and connect with the four-sided steel plates as the reflective surfaces interact with the softly-lit globe...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Set of 5 Star Form Tole Gold Gilt Wall Rewired Sconces Sold Separately
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of 5 star form tole gold gilt wall rewired sconces
Each sold separately.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Pair of Feather Brass Sconces in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of wall lights shaped as feathers. Wall-mounted, with indirect light, made of brass. 1 light bulb x E14 for EU standard or E12 candelabra for US on request.
Measure: height cir...
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pillow Wallflower LED Brass Wall Sconce w/ Blown Glass & Pull Switch 'mama'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As artists, one of the joys in life is to fall in love with a color, shape, or idea. That is what happened with the Pillow Glass. Once in hand it became a fun exercise to see how man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 23 Onion Chalky, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
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 manufac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Amber Glass Sconces by Savoy Studios, '4 Pairs Available'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Amber glass sconces designed and produced by Savoy Studios Portland Oregon.
The sconces were custom designed and made for a very high end restaurant by Savoy Studios w...
Category
1990s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Workstead Lodge Extension Sconce in Oxidized Ash and Blackened Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The lodge extension sconce projects the wooden lodge cylinder off the wall. An incorporated swivel creates comfortable bedside reading or task lightin...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 produce deep and lustrous hues. By skilfully layering harmonizing tones, they emit a gentle, seamless radiance when illuminated.
The colors of Draga&Aurel resins...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Logico Single Ceiling Light in Tobacco by Gerhard Reichert & Michele De Lucchi
Located in Hicksville, NY
Inspired by the rays of light as they diffuse through the atmosphere, Logico’s blown-glass diffuser takes an organic shape used throughout the collection.
Logico mini and classic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
DeCastelli Aare Wall Sconce in Brass by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Aare Gorge in Switzerland is testimony to natural erosion, shaped by the last ice age. Here, a river originating from melting glaciers once carved deep into the rock, cutting to its core. Thus, little by little, light began working its way into the cracks, amid ancient limestone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Opinion Ciatti LAlampada Medium Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The wall version of the spherical lamp by Lapo Ciatti enlightens all the rooms, from the living room to the bedroom, as well as any special spaces, such as corridors and entrances, at home as in the contract areas. Thanks to the 360° light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stylish Wall Sconce Brass Frame Champagne or Antique Bronze
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Inspiring Trees L Wall Lamp, Brushed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the geometric design in an unexpected way, almost ethereal.
Slender and seemingly minimal, Insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Handblown Glass Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of Belgian handblown glass candle sconces with wide bobeches, curved arms, and mounted to a modern oak wall mounts. Etched 'Cleybergh'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Modernist Brutalist Vintage Sconce Wall Light Banci Firenze 1980s Italy
By Banci
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist brutalist vintage sconce or wall light by Banci Firenze circa 1980 Italy.
This gorgeous sconce or wall light features two toned metal design, hand forged parts with a circ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Murano Glass Disc Sconces by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful Murano glass disc sconces by Carlo Nason. This Italian pair of important fixtures feature 21 light amber hand blown glass discs, each textu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
8 Italian Contemporary Glass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
8 Italian Contemporary design clear glass wall sconces with 5 triangular form tiered "J" shaped glass pieces within a "U" shaped frame. (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Edge Wall Light in Solid Brass Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Wall light in solid brass with metal mesh panels.
Shown in black bronze finish and gold mesh panels.
2 x candelabra 40W
Can be made for outdoor use with the addition of glass pane...
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2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Sconce, Blown Glass, Antique Plated Metal Details
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
“If I were the moon, I would like you to be my brightness."
“No one grows tired of the Moon, even though it has created with imperfections."
Inspired by the perfect imperfecions of...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Murano Glass Gold Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular Murano glass wall sconces.
Four bulbs E27 by sconce. ( four Europe and USA as well).
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Glass and New Hammered Brass Modern Sconce or Flush Mount Light
Located in Houston, TX
The light is our design and is made from Limburg vintage glass globes and hammered brass backs. They are newly wired in the US and may be used as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Inspiring Trees S Wall Lamp, Aged Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the geometric design in an unexpected way; almost ethereal.
Slender and seemingly minimal, Insp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Sconce, Handcrafted in Chicago, Designed by Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass art light with LED.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Candelabra PinUp Picture Light Plug-in Brass Linear Sconce w/ Adjustable Light
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
DeCastelli Aare Large LED Wall Light in H8 Brass by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Aare Gorge in Switzerland is testimony to natural erosion, shaped by the last ice age. Here, a river originating from melting glaciers once carved deep into the rock, cutting to its core. Thus, little by little, light began working its way into the cracks, amid ancient limestone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sculpted Sun Wall Lamp in Glazed Ceramic Large Size 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
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Conchiglie' Sconce Crystal Brass and Gold Big Size
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Conchiglie' wall light is pure expression of refinement, elegance and attention to detail.
The crystal element (extra-light and satin white crystal) have been curved and hand crafted.
The support structure is in 24 kt gold plated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptural Crystal Lucite Decorative Tall Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
These colossal sconces will leave a statement for any entryway or any space. Unique one-of-a-kind sleek organic design entirely handcrafted in Italy, extremely decorative with sophis...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Single Lotus Sconce
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Single elegant lotus flower wall sconce by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. The fabrication is plaster over steel tubing. The item shown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Laito Mini Wall Sconce 'Brass, Chrome, Copper'
Located in Renton, WA
LAITO collection is a tribute to vintage designs. Inherited the classical streamline, LAITO MINI Wall Sconce amends the size to be more flexible in es...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pillow Flush Mount Blown Glass LED Flush Mount for Wall or Ceiling 'mama'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As artists, one of the joys in life is to fall in love with a color, shape, or idea. That is what happened with the Pillow Glass. Once in hand it became a fun exercise to see how man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
"Decò" Contemporary Wall Lamp, Rose, Silvered Crystal Bowl, Cast Melted Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
DECO'
This object is a contemporary piece, entirely made in Tuscany, Italy and 100% of Italian origin.
A double light source;
one radiates like an antenna to ceiling, shaped as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
“Two Be” Wall Lamp, Rock Crystal and Onyx Stone, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TWO - BE wall sconce
Entirely made in Tuscany, Italy.
This object is a -always beautiful– piece to décor interiors from Classic to Contemporary style.
The heart of Two-Be and Two-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx, Rock Crystal, 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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