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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Katerpillar Wall Lamp Linear Multicolored Glass Medium
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
An object of fused and thermoformed glass designed by Orfeo Quagliata.
100% handmade with exclusive techniques and most high quality material. From our collection "Barcodes", done ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Wood
La Murrina Italian Ceiling/Wall Lamp in Steel and Glass
By La Murrina
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Ceili...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Book Quattro Wall Lamp by Pietro Meccani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Book Collection, this ashwood wall lamp is designed by Tuscany-based artist Pietro Meccani and crafted using exclusively natural, non-toxic materials. Carved and finished...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
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
Spectacular 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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Carayes Sconce Light Fixture by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Carayes takes an industrial shape and infuses it with the flavor of the tropics. Hand-cut pieces of sustainable rattan form the shades. Its natural texture creating an inspired contr...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Book Due Wall Lamp by Pietro Meccani
Located in Milan, IT
Representing a strong union of traditional and contemporary style, this wall lamp is part of the Book Collection, numbered and signed by Pietro Meccani. Entirely handcrafted of ash w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Mayfair Wall Lamp
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
This striking LED wall lamp is inspired by the iconic Mayfair chandelier, and features the same parchment and burnished brass crafting, along with t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1438 Applique
Located in Milan, IT
A charming applique, inspired by Italian tradition and nature. Made in metal, the applique is coated with a ivory finish and accented with silver leaf. Completing the applique are As...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
VeniceM Urban Lightline Wall Light in Burnished Brass & Metal by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Wall lamp with indirect light. Light burnished brass structure and matte black perforated metal lampshade.
Location: Interior
Light source: 1×13W LED 1330lm 2700°K CRI90
Voltag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Murano Glass Wall lamp by Longobard
By Longobard
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass wall lamp designed and manufactured by Longobard in 1970. The structure is in hand-worked golden wrought iron with the insertion o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Wall Light and Sconce, Made of Brass and Plastic Film, Designed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Curious bright yet small, the LED wall sconce is characterized by its formal qualities and thin, round, flexible diffuser set in contrast to the black wires...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Polished Brass Bow Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
These are never before used new old stock (NOS) from Top Brass Lighting Co. circa 1994 model #550 solid brass with polished brass finish "Bow" sconces in the form of a pair of tassel...
Category
1990s American 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
Sculptural Farewell Gold Wall Sconces, Hand Polished Brass, Art Lighting
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
These pieces are the greatest symbol of farewell. The waving gesture that is lost in the distance, leaving tears of sadness on those who are departing. But it is, abov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Fabulous Chunky Pair of Designer Giltwood Candle Sconces
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive glamorous pair of chunky giltwood candle sconces dripping with large rock crystals.
Matching grand chandelier is also available. Both are from a top East Coast designers personal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal
Modern Organic Moonlight Gold Wall Sconce, Hammered Polished Brass and Marble
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
Bessa was inspired by the moon to bring additional passionate memories to the environments that it recreates. How many stories of love and happiness were experienced i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Metal, Sheet...
Tamar Blown Glass Saber Sconce by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circular wall sconce (6" diameter back plate with 18.5" height metal rod) descending to circular metal plate holding the top of the clear glass pendant. Glass pendant size: 14" heigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Boleslaw Danikowski Enamel Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Boleslaw Danikowski enamel ceramic sconce, France, 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Handmade Wall Lamp "Ego" with a Geometric Marble Facade by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted wall lamp, model "Ego" with a geometric marble facade set on an oxidized brass finish base.
The marble facade consists of four separate geometric panels. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass
Artemide Talo Mini 3000K LED Wall Light in Satin Copper
By Artemide, Neil Poulton
Located in Hicksville, NY
Talo’s sleek aluminum body complements any interior with a subtle contemporary touch, whether residential or commercial. Its wide variety of sizes makes it perfect for almost any lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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
Cresta Sconce / Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern wall light or flushmount with smoky Murano glass globes carefully hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on curved polished finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rose Applique
Located in Milan, IT
Sheets of stainless steel become so much more in the rose table lamp. Made entirely by hand, the wall lamp features two blossoming roses concealing tiny lights beneath its petals to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Murano Glass Italian Smoked Venini Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass smoked Venini sconces. This “triedi” style pair by Venini features chromed attachments and structure. A smoked strip of glass is fused into the clear crystal gla...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Wall Lamp by Longobard
By Longobard
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass wall lamp designed and manufactured by Longobard in 1970. The structure is in hand-worked golden wrought iron with the insertion o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Teti Applique
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Florentine city roofs, the Teti Applique is made in the city itself by the luxury experts at Badari. On a brass background and frame, the wall light is completed by five ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Product Features: Gold-plated brass and black
lacquered metal.
Measures: Height 18.51 in. (47 cm)
Width 11.03 in. (28 cm)
Depth 5.52 in. (14 cm).
Product features
Go...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Black
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful forms while placing itself squarely in the 21st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
VeniceM Kitami Wall Sconce by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Wall lamp with diffused light. Polished or matte black nickel, polished gold or light burnished brass structure and satinated glass diffusers.
Specifications:
Function: Wall
Loc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Parabolle Wall Sconces in Brass and Alabaster by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces design, concave brass plate with an alabaster cylinder built in it.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Raspo Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
Delicate grape leaves dance on the six curved branches of this elegant sconce that will enrich both a classic and a modern interior. Entirely crafted of forged iron, the leaves showc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Tondo 120 Wall Light in Gold Polycarbonate by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Jacopo Foggini was born in Turin and currently lives and works in Milan. He explores art and design crossing the boundaries imposed by the conventions of those disciplines. Jacopo jo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Wall Sconce Brass Frame Nickel or Brass Finish Glass Spheres Artistic Mosaic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jud Wall Lamps Cotto by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century Glass Resin Brass
Located in Como, IT
Drawing inspiration from minimalism, Jud lamps pay tribute to artist Donald Judd. The various shades of translucent glass and resin filters have been melded together to create a cohe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Hand Blown Murano Topaz & Translucent Glass
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of modernist 14-disc vistosi sconces were made exclusively for us by our atelier in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice, renowned for centuries for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi Giogali Chandelier PL CA3 in Glass & Chrome by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A decorative lighting system based on a single element, the handmade glass hook. It is available in different colors, as standard table, ceiling, pendant, wall fixture and floor. It ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Terracotta Wall Fixture Cupper Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture of cupper chemically colored in terracotta.
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lantern Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisitely inspired by the shape of a traditional lantern for outdoor, this splendid sconce will elevate the look of an interior with Classic sophistication. Mounted on a hexagonal ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1446 Flush Ceiling Light
Located in Milan, IT
Lend a living space an elegant, traditional feel with this ceiling light. Inspired by centuries of Italian tradition, the ceiling light is coated with an aged gold leaf finish, givin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Wall Lamps Model Samarcanda by Lino Tagliapietra F3 International
Located in Milan, Italy
Italian murano glass wall lamps model Samarcanda designed by Lino Tagliapietra and produced by F3 International in 1983. Original label.
Biography
Lino Tagliapietra has worked wi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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 ...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass Wall Sconce, Mid century Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass wall lamp, style, 1950-1960
Production time: 6-7 weeks
Measures: H 11.23 in., W 5.71 in., D 7.49 in.
H 28.5 cm, W 14.5 cm, D 19 cm.
Category
2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Forged Steel in White Gold Finish with Silk Lampshade Wall Light
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen Outdoor Small Flindt Wall Lamp by Christian Flindt
Located in New York, NY
Christian Flindt (1972-) graduated with an MAA and MDD from Aarhus School of Architecture in 2002. He then started his own design company in 2003. Here, he placed high emphasis on co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Gaia Small Wall Lamp by Cesare Arosio
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
The Gaia wall lamp combines the functionality of warm LED lighting with impressive architectural geometry. This distinctive design by Cesare Arosio is extremely versatile and differe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Light Kwark Model by Karim Rashid for Fabbian, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Wall light designed by Karim Rashid and produced by Fabbian in 2010.
Painted aluminium casting reticular structure. It's back panel reflects the light of the LEDs creating a volumetr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Eclipse Wall Sconce Hammered Polished Brass and Marble Contemporary Design
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
Since ancient times, solar eclipses have inspired curiosity, caused fear, but also admiration, and are therefore the source of myths, legends and superstitions. Unders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal, Sheet Metal
Wall Sconce FC01 Florencia Costa Light Bronzed Brass Italy 2020 Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce FC01 is a wall sculpture light designed by the Argentine architect Florencia Costa in light bronzed brass; made in Italy in Limited Edition: an harmonious relation between design and architecture, technology and tradition. FC01 is an handcrafted product, realized with care by Pollice Illuminazione in Limited and certificated edition. Upon request it can house the innovative light technology of healthy dim to warm that simulates sunlight. It provides indirect light, wired with sockets that allow a constant technological updating. 4 x LED 10W E14 110V or 230V 2200-2700K healthy DIM to warm. Also available, upon request, with RGBW change color technology. At Pollice Light Gallery Milan: a project that brings together influential contemporary designers, architects and artists in order to create extraordinary architectural lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two-Petal Gold Wall Light Fixture by Mammini Candido
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
Hailing from the Petal collection, this gorgeous pair of lights composing this contemporary piece are true to their name, as they are shaped like two large petals. This composition w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970s Blown Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of double arm champagne color hand blown glass wall sconces.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Jud Wall Lamps Carminio by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century Glass Resin Brass
Located in Como, IT
Drawing inspiration from minimalism, Jud lamps pay tribute to artist Donald Judd. The various shades of translucent glass and resin filters have been melded together to create a cohe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Sconce FC02 Florencia Costa Light Bronzed Brass Italy 2020 Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce FC02 is a wall sculpture light designed by the Argentine architect Florencia Costa in light bronzed brass and mirror fumv©; made in Italy 2020 in limited edition: an harm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Sconce Light Gate by Massimo Uberti Limited Edition 1/1 Gold Silver Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce light gate gold silver leaf, is a lamp artwork by Massimo Uberti Limited Edition 1/1 unique piece. The new screen of light in gold and silver leaf by the international artist Massimo Uberti At Pollice Light Gallery: a project that brings together influential contemporary designers, architects and artists in order to create extraordinary architectural lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Ghirò Studio Italian Pendant in Brass and Pink Art Glass, 2020
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary pendant made by master glassmaker Domenico Ghirò from 2020. Its refined and innate elegance given by its sobriety of form, gives the environment circumstances elegance a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jacco Maris LED Mrs.Q Wall Lamp in Coated Steel
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Handmade in Holland not only has a nice “ring” to it, it means Jacco Maris’ fixtures exhibit exemplary quality and jaw-dropping style only a lover of experimentation could achieve. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
VeniceM Essence Wall Sconce in Metal by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Wall lamp with diffused light. Delabré brass, delabré copper or matte black nickel structure. Pewter, antique copper or matte black nickel plate available.
Specifications:
Function...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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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